Thinkin' Spring

As we are at the end of our winter season I am thinkin' spring! I can't help but dream of the gardens and the flowers that I love to see in bloom. Spring is around the corner...I hope.
Here are some wonderful items I found that remind me of spring.

Set of Four Teal Pink and Yellow D Handled Fire King Fireking Coffee Mugs Cups

by blackscottietreasure

Vintage Fisher Price Walking Duck Cart Pull Toy
by Thegoodgranny

Delicate Vintage Daisy Linen Doily
by Lucky's Vintage

Vintage PYREX Lime Green 221 9 in. Cake Pie Casserole Dish
by Lucky's Vintage

Two Blue White Tulip Vintage TERMOCRISA Coffee MUGS

by curiouskitty

Vintage Flower Power Butterflies Kitchen CANISTER Storage Tin
by curiouskitty

Have a wonderful week.

Diana
Lucky's Vintage

A Canadian Thanksgiving Table

Fall is rolling around and with it, here in Canada we look forward to our Canadian Thanksgiving in three weeks at the beginning of October. I can't wait for the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pies!

I came across these wonderful serving items that I would like to use for serving a thanksgiving or harvest meal.

autumn vintage depression glass bowl
by tothineownselfbelu

1956 Lefton Thanksgiving Pilgrim Salt and Pepper Shakers
by ruthsattic

Mid Century Modern VERNON WARE Serving Bowl AUTUMN Leaves Thanksgiving

by littlebirdvintage

Vintage Transfer Ware - Holiday Turkey Platter
by LittleGreenSquirrel

Vintage 70s THANKSGIVING Linen Cross-stitched Tablecloth
by Lucky's Vintage


Vintage Pyrex FRIENDSHIP Cinderella Oval Casserole
by curiouskitty

What are some of your thanksgiving traditions? What serving dishes do you like to use or do you have a special dish you prepare?

Have a wonderful fall harvest season!

Diana
Lucky's Vintage

Feeding the addiction...

I have a really hard time passing up Pyrex or Anchor Hocking Fire King pieces at thrift stores that are reasonably priced and in good condition. Either they will end up in my (ever-growing) Pyrex collection if it's a pattern I'm collecting or it will end up in my Etsy shop, ready to make it's way to a new home.




This week I was checking out the local thrift store and there it was... a #402 yellow (1.5 quart) Pyrex New Dots bowl. I turned the bowl over to check the price... a mere 75 cents! I quickly snatched it up, somewhat in disbelief that no one else had.

Then something else caught my eye... peach lusterware. I've been collecting this for just over a year now. It was an Anchor Hocking Fire King 1.5 quart Oval Casserole with the original lid! (It's pretty rare to find original lids) That I snapped up for $2.50. I'm thinking that both dishes will stay put in my kitchen for awhile. :)


A couple weeks earlier, I stumbled across this blue and white Pyrex 1.5 quart Oval Casserole for $2.50. It isn't a pattern I instantly recognized, so I'll need to do a little more research. If anyone knows what this pattern is called, I'd be happy for the info. Not sure yet if this one will stay in my kitchen or get listed in my shop...

***UPDATE: This pattern is called Horizon Blue.***

Have a great weekend!

HUGE Vintage CHRISTMAS in July Sale

I love shopping vintage. I hope no one ever makes me stop. I am always looking for something special and unique. Placing a vintage item in my home adds a new and unique look.

We are having a HUGE CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE in both of our shops though out the month of July! Please check out some of my favorites in our shops.

Here are a couple of special treasures in curiouskitty's shop that I would love for my kitchen.

Orange Vintage Pyrex FRIENDSHIP Cinderella Oval Casserole
Set of 3 Vintage Made in Japan Blue Green Floral Stacking Mugs
Vintage Flower Power Butterflies Kitchen CANISTER Storage Tin

Some kitchen things I love in my shop, Lucky's Vintage.

Vintage Fruit Vegetable Press from 40's
Vintage PYREX Lime Green 221 9 in. Cake Pie Casserole Dish
Vintage Cotton Hand Embroidered Spring Dish Tea Towels Set of 4

Other vintage items in curiouskitty's shop.


Classic Vintage MUSHROOM CLUTCH Purse with Handle
Vintage Enamel Metal Daisy Flower Pin Brooch
Vintage Tan Leather WEDGE Sandals 8 9

Other items in Lucky's Vintage shop.


Vintage sliver and glass powder jar
Dorsay Blue Vintage Long Nightgown
Classy Vintage 60's skirt pattern

Have a great weekend!

Taking My Etsy Photography Outside - New Items to be Listed

I have been struggling with finding a good spot for shooting my Etsy photos. I am not sure if other Etsy sellers take as many pictures as I do. I think part of the problem is that my home has warm colors and is not well lit. This last week the sun was shinning so nicely that I decided to take my photo shoot outside. I was quite impressed with the shots.


What are your thoughts on these photos of my new items to list?

Does the outdoor scenery take away from the item?

Do any of you struggle to get good lighting?

Any good tips?

If anyone is interested in these items convo me and I will rush to list or reserve for you!

Did anyone see that we have hit 100 FOLLOWS? We are so excited and thank you all for coming back repeatedly to visit us!

Thanks again.

Long Weekend Vintage New Listings

Here are some of this weeks new listings in our shops. Feel free to stop by and see our other new and re-listed items. Have a great weekend!

Vintage STARBURST Clear Rhinestone Pin Brooch

Vintage PYREX Glass Beverage Carafe Pitcher Lemon Print

Retro Vintage 40's Apron

Vintage 70's WABASSO Marvel Press Spring Green 81 X 98 Flat Sheet

Diana
Lucky's Vintage

Lucky's Vintage Made it into the Coconut and Lime Treasury

Coconut and Lime Treasury:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=57543

The collection is growing...

When I moved when I got married, almost 4 years ago... I packed away many of my things from my old house. Several of those boxes have remained packed away until now... the items in them not needed, forgotten... The other day I remembered there were a few things that I hadn't seen since I moved and wondered where they were. So I opened one of the boxes, and this is what I found:

Two little #080 8 Oz Individual Round Casseroles! One in Flamingo Pink and one in Dove Grey. I completely forgot I had these and was thrilled to find them, since I have never come across these again! They are marked "PYREX, Made in Canada". I LOVE Pyrex, in all shapes and sizes, but I have to say that these miniature casseroles really are the cutest things ever!!


Also, a Turquoise Amish Butterprint Butter Dish. Marked "28, PYREX, Made in U.S.A."


And here is another recent thrift store find... a Turquoise Amish Butterprint Cinderella Mixing Bowl. Marked #443 (2.5 quart), Made in U.S.A.


I can't decide if I'm going to part with any of these beautiful dishes... or if they will just join my ever-growing collection of Pyrex... :)

Some Favorite Finds This Week

Here are a couple of my favorites found this week in Etsy shops.

From the shop of buygollymissmolly's shop.

SALE TWELVE DOLLAR SALE You will want this wonderful wicker and leather bag to be part of your spring wardrobe

From the shop of elizabethwrenvintage.

Cute As Can Be Vintage Bunny

Here are a couple of this weeks listings in our shops:

Lucky's Vintage
Pyrex 11 Retro Lime Green Set of 2 Cup and Saucer

curiouskitty

Five Assorted Vintage Paper Thank You and Blank Card

Our wish is for you and your family to have a wonderful Easter season!

My Latest Vintage Finds...Pyrex & Glasbake

I have had some fabulous finds at the Thrift Store. Most of this was yesterday except for the lime green Pyrex pie/baking dish. I just had to put it next to the matching cups and saucers though for the picture! I am thinking I will probably list these all in my Etsy shop soon. I am tempted though to keep the candy orange colored casserole.

Here is a listing of the items:
▪ Horizon Blue 1 1/2 quart divided Pyrex dish with lid
▪ Lime green Pyrex pie/baking dish marked 221 and 10
▪ Matching Pyrex cups and saucers with lime green border
▪ Candy orange Glasbake casserole baking dish marked 55 and 055

I felt so fortunate that none of the above have any chips or cracks.

Now all I have to do is to decide what to keep for myself and what to sell!
I love it all!

curiouskitty and Lucky's Vintage shop updates

It's been slow, but steady lately, trying to add new items on a regular basis to our shops. For myself, working full-time and then working with the challenges of dial-up Internet, means it takes a lot of determination to not slack off. What I've learned is getting sales and having success with a shop on Etsy requires a lot of hard work and it doesn't happen overnight.

Here are a few new items that we've added in our shops this past week:

curiouskitty

Pair of Vintage Milk Glass Candle Holders


Vintage Orange Autumn Harvest Wheat Pyrex Small Mixing Bowl



Lucky's Vintage

Vintage Retro Irish Tweed Bloomingdale Wool Hat Fedora


Vintage Promotional Pressed Glass Syrup Pitcher


Vintage Retro 50s Red Top Ridged Salt and Pepper Shakers


Stay tuned for more new items to be added to both of our shops today!!

Pyrex Love

{ photo from www.pyrexlove.com }

I *LOVE* Pyrex! I can't remember when I stumbled upon this, or when I first started collecting Pyrex... My collection now includes: 1 complete set of four primary colors mixing bowls, 1 yellow #403 (2.5 quart) mixing bowl, 1 brown #401 (1 pint) mixing bowl, 1 red #402 (1.25 quart) mixing bowl, 1 turquoise #401 (1.5 pint) mixing bowl, 1 blue #422 clear bottom nesting bowl, 1 blue #323 clear bottom nesting bowl, 1 yellow #323 clear bottom bowl, 1 #043 (1.5 quart) blue snowflake cinderella oval covered casserole, 1 Flamingo Pink #024 (2 quart) round covered casserole, 1 yellow #503 oven-refrigerator dish without lid, 1 #403 Autumn Harvest mixing bowl, 1 #402 Autumn Harvest mixing bowl, and 2 white Pyrex Hamilton Beach mixing bowls. And, of course, I'm always on the lookout for more!

{ my own #043 (1.5 quart) blue snowflake cinderella oval covered casserole }

The history on the start of Pyrex is actually quite interesting. From www.pyrexware.com: "Back in the early 1900's, Corning Glass Works was working on a request from the railroads to produce lantern glass that would not break when the hot glass was struck by rain or snow. In response to this request, Corning developed globes made from low-expansion glass that could withstand the abuses of weathering and handling which readily broke the flint glass globes. Ironically, the shatterproof lantern globes generated were so good that Corning's managers witnessed a decline in sales of replacement globes. This super-tough "fire glass", as it was called, was resistant to temperature fluctuations, chemical corrosion and even breakage.

{ my own #403 Autumn Harvest mixing bowl }

In July 1913, a series of events involving Bessie Littleton, the wife of the company's newest scientist, forced Corning managers to focus their attention on the consumer venture. Apparently, Mrs. Littleton had used a Guernsey brand casserole only twice when it fractured in the oven. Knowing the strength of the glass her husband worked with on a daily basis, she implored him to bring home a substitute from the Corning Glass Works plant. He returned the next evening with the bottoms of two sawed-off battery jars made from low-expansion glasses. Mrs. Littleton cooked a sponge cake in one of the surrogate baking dishes. She noted several remarkable findings:
• The cooking time was shorter
• The cake did not stick to the glass; it was easy to remove with little adhesion
• The cake was unusually uniform
• The flavor of the cake did not remain in the dish after washing
• She could watch the cake bake and know it was done by looking at the underside.

{ Sirkus' 400 series primary colors mixing bowl set from the Pyrex Love pool on Flickr}

Mr. Littleton brought his wife's creation to work the following day. Laboratory researchers inspected the cake, which was a "remarkable uniform shade of brown all over." The men deemed it delicious and very well baked. Thus began a two-year process to perfect this new invention. The notion of baking in glass was a whole new concept to the public. In 1915, a wondrous new line of "glass dishes for baking" appeared in the nation's hardware, department and china stores. On May 18, 1915, Boston department store Jordan Marsh placed the first PYREX bakeware order." And the rest is history! According to Barbara E. Mauzy’s Pyrex: The Unauthorized Collectors Guide, there are 3 basic types of collectible Pyrex: Clear Pyrex Ovenware (introduced in 1915), Pyrex Flameware (1936 - 1979) and Pyrex Colors (1947 - ?)."

If you're a fan of Pyrex, you should really take the time to check out this website, www.pyrexlove.com or browse through the photos on www.flickr.com/groups/pyrexlove/pool. You can seriously spend hours on the site looking at hundreds of beautiful pieces of Pyrex! (I know I did!) I am truly in awe of some of the collections people have!

And if you're looking to add to your Pyrex collection, or start with your first piece...

Yellow Primary Vintage Pyrex Refrigerator Dish
from Lucky's Vintage

Happy Shopping!