collecting {and a giveaway}

Recently we took a quick trip downtown to the antique stores where I know I can find a few pyrex dishes.  I started collecting several months ago, typically just picking up one thing at a time.  This last time, I noticed the pyrex options very scarce so I snagged up these last couple pink and aqua cuties.  My friend, Jeni, is a queen pyrex collector, and has definitely inspired me to not forget about collecting.  I do that.  I start something, but then get so busy that I forget!  How silly.  I met Jeni in the 3 x 6 Sampler Mini Bee on flickr.  She is just darling!  (Hi Jeni!)

I had my eye on both of these the last time I was there, so I was happy to see them still there.  A couple times I have passed up buying the pink ones because I have just been focused on the aqua.  Then I regret not getting one!  Even though they don't match my red and aqua color scheme, I figure they will be great for Easter and for girly parties for Ava.  Plus, pink is just plain cute. 

I love the daisy pattern and the divider is so handy!

These are the aqua ones I have so far. 

I've had one mishap with a lovely large mixing bowl, so now I am a little protective of my pyrex!  They sit on the counter top until we get some child proof locks on the cabinets.

Pink and Aqua....so cute!

 

Last night my hubby came home with some chocolate for me.  I love any reason to use my tiny dish!

I hide it near my sewing mess.  :)

 

The other thing I have been collecting up.....slowly.....is the Martha Stewart kitchen items.  So far, this is what I have.

I love them because they aren't breakable!  They are melamine....kind of like hard plastic.  I also love them mainly because they are red and aqua.  Of course!

I also like to think of any reason to use these!

 

mmmmmmm!

 

Okay, one last thing I am starting to collect. 

These.

I love putting things in this too, but they are also so beautiful empty sitting in the window because of the perfect aqua coloring.  There are plenty in the antique stores downtown, so I know I can get several pretty easily.  Isn't the lid just cool?

Perfect. 

 

What are you collecting?

Tell me in the comments what you are collecting and I'll draw a name late tomorrow night for free embroidery patterns!  Whatever ones you want up to $20.  The sets are fine too!!  

Have a wonderful day!

Tasha

Comments

[Amy G]

where downtown are you getting them? I'm wanting to pick some up. how much are they?

[Jessica/littlepumpkingrace]

I collect vintage chenille baby quilts. Love them for tea parties with my little pumpkin!

BTW, I'm also a big fan of red + aqua - the BEST color combo ;)

I love, love, love your embroidery patterns and gorgeous fabric. Do you ever sell finished embroidered items? Maybe it's better if you don't...I could so get in trouble *wink*

[tasha]

oops sorry girls! i did a copy and past on this post from by other blog.....the giveaway was over there!!!

amy, one shop i like is 3rd street and i can't remember the name of the other. i go in several.

the smaller jars are usually just $5 or $6, the bigger one's can be like $25...i don't have any of those yet. the pyrex really range depending on the size usually. mine have been around the $10-$15 range.

[sadie]

basically, i want to be like u when i grow up. yr totally miss home ec., crafty,
photog mom!since im 3 boys down to yr 4...im hopin i have a chance!!!

[sadie]

love the pyrex! i always check these out when i go to antique stores but their just so darn kinda expensive, not a priority im sure sean would say. one day i will have them though!!!
their super cute. my mom has them n i thought they were the ugliest thing when i was younger.

[mindy]

I am just going to stick to what I collect in my kitchen ~grins~

Aluminum measuring spoons and cups

glass juicers

and bowls. I love bowls.

I love your treasures!

[Julianna]

I'm collecting some glass and ceramic goods with Dutch motifs - my collection is not huge, because at first I was only collecting Dutch things bought during my visits in Amsterdam. But now I broke this rule and if I see something like this, I try to buy it:)

[Julianna]

My husband might say we collect girls because we already have 4, however, I also seem to collect/hoard fabric and quilts. After seeing that lovely pink pyrex I might start looking for that as well.

[Angie]

Love your pyrex collection. I've been tempted myself. I collect old cameras and milk bottles.

[Jessie Fincham]

oh Tasha they are just GORGEOUS!! I actually have that exact aqua snowflake dish :) and I bought the pink daisy one a few days ago, just waiting for it to arrive in the post!! :) can't wait!

So... yes I collect Pyrex! hehe

[rachel]

children? I am a mom of 7. I might be collecting pyrex now that I know there is aqua.

[rachel]

don't you love it when people come late to the party? btw...your living room looks a bit like mine...fireplace in the corner...armoir to the right...red chair to the left and couch in the same place. couldn't really tell the colors of your wall but mine are sherwin williams blonde...

[CoquetteCouture]

Hi! :)
Those Pyrex sets remind me of my mothers back in the day..
I am always collecting:
• feathers
• leaves & rocks
• vintage scarfs
I have many mini rotating nature displays around our home,
Where I get to arrange all my natural curios on my lovely vintage scarfs
Every time I pass by one I remember all of the peaceful walks
We took ~
xoxo
Georgia
http://lecoquettecouture.com

[Annie W. (NJ)]

I collect alot of stuffs but my main collection is anything with "airmail", "par avion", "stamps" theme to it. Doesn't matter if it is fabric, wood caddy or purse/wallets as long it reminds me of "mail" I collect. Just have to watch what I am collecting though.

I already have huge pyrex collection. I have mason jars too but I don't collect anymore of those anymore.

[Annie W. (NJ)]

Fyi. I am a new blog reader to your website so I am just looking at your old post.