I love a vintage Vera find. I am growing some collection.

Today was a good day to find vintage Pyrex dishes. I went back to that thrift store where I found my vintage Singer sewing machine. I am so happy I did. I almost wrote that store off. I only recently went back to give them one more try. That was a good idea. I mean hey, finding that Singer machine there and affordable. Today it was bugging me what else I could find in there. I had no idea they have sales day in there now. All the red stickers (even if they were actually orange) were all 50% off today. Lucky me found Pyrex and not just one. A few of them. This store had some insane prices for a thrift store. Maybe they lowered their prices cause they were not getting any shoppers? I am not sure but they now have my attention. I will be adding them to the list of must visits when I am feeling thrifty again. I also notice lots of color tags. So that must mean other colors go on sale too. They had so many Pyrex lids. Just the lids. I could use some. But what size? I need to research and find out and keep that list with me. I don't really care to have lids on all of my Pyrex collection. Just a few would be nice. This black and white Pyrex dish is a Compass Snack Server promotional divided dish. I have been reading (here) the hard part to find is the serving tray that this slips inside. I actually found several of these at this thrift store but passed on them. I have no where to put my Pyrex as it is now. I am never going to find places to store the holders. I do believe this is my first promotional piece find. (yipee)

I found this Snowflake pattern Pyrex Bowl.

This casserole dish's patterns name is called Meadow. It's also a promotional dish.

I also found this vintage Fire King baking dish. I have this one. The same size and everything. I have a pair now.

I found vintage Vera linen napkins. A set of 4. Only one little minor dot on them. Otherwise they are perfect.I do already have an Autumn set. I might just let these go into my Etsy shop and let someone else enjoy them.

Major Vintage Vera score. A full size fitted sheet and 2 matching pillowcases. These colors are wonderful. I wish wish wish this was a king. I would be washing them and putting them on my bed asap. I am going to put them in my Etsy shop. I know someone will totally be happy with them.

I also found a vintage Vera scarf. This is going into my collection.

I found a vintage bar set. The box and all. All the pieces are there. I am prolly going to sell this at my local craft show coming in Oct. In fact, I am going to have a little section with vintage finds like vintage sheets and Pyrex and other goodies. Sometimes I buy things I don't need cause its such a great price. (like that Care Bear cup, come on 25 cents??!!)But really what am I going to do with it? If its not my color/pattern/style I will be selling. I always pass up items like this. Not anymore. I forget you can sell vintage at my craft show. Not anymore indeed! I may not collect it but someone does. Not to mention I always have Etsy.

I found a bunch of knit fabric. I had visions of making my own skirt from this. We shall see if this happens. I just need to figure out a waist band. I have been digging them ruffle skirts with a large thick waist bands. I can always use the knits to make plushie monsters too. I paid 3 bucks for all of them total. Each has 2 yards give or take.

It is a windy day. Still hot and humid and I think its going to rain. I am glad I got these photos done before the sky opened up. This sheet is fab. I love the colors. Its white/light blue with grey, orange and brown. This is going into my Etsy shop.

On a side note I am still working on those woodsy people houses. I am almost finished with the houses themselves. Just some last min touch ups I need to do and then I am completed. I have started the people. I drew all the faces and I have a few surprises to show you (regarding them). I can't wait.

My Fourth Of July was Fab. I also put house hunting on hold for 2 months. I rather wait to see if anything else will come out. There is nothing worthy yet for me. And you know I am tired of looking. I feel as if I am going in circles.

Oh and I am signing my youngest son for private school this year. He starts 9th grade and he will be attending classes 2 times a week. Oh bother for him I am sure. Oh yipee for me. I get some quiet time. I am still homeschooling just not the areas I can't. The oldest child finally decided NOT to go into the military. He was back and forth for a long time about this. I am SO HAPPY about this. I love my military. I just not sure how that stress/ocd of mine would deal. I was all for it, and backing him up and behind him but totally DYING inside about it. He is the one who decided no.

Oh and to the person who has no life and is so bored that they want to sign in and leave me sex links in the comment area, (usually Asian bots) get a life. Really. I can teach how to sew if your that bored. I mean it could happen right? Or just keep being useless. Your choice. Happy Tuesday!! XO

I have been keeping all my vintage finds to myself lately and not showing them off to you. Naughty me. I have found a couple of yummy items this past month. I found this Vintage 1950? quilted robe. Its aqua and so pretty. I paid $4.00 for this. Its so yummy. Its a size 16 which in 1950's that was considered a today's 7? It fits me perfectly. I feel pretty ellegant wearing this. There was satin aqua covers on the white buttons but they fell off in my hand as I was waiting to pay for this item. I could put them back on but rather not.

Vintage Aqua Vera Napkins. There was only 3 of them. Slight minor stains but still lots of pretty left. I am thinking this will be apart of a project I am working on for myself. You know I was smiling when I saw these.

Mr. Bumble Bee came over for a visit as I was taking closeups. Maybe he thought the lady bug was gonna give him a look?

I found this vintage 1960's jewelry box. Its lined with red velvet. This is in really great shape. The key is even there. I have been looking all over for one of these. I paid $4.00 for this. I know what a great deal. I am going to be using this for my craft show displays.

You can buy Vera at Macys and other stores. Did you know the company is up and running again? Well it is. I only recently found this out. I am very excited actually about it. You can do some reading here to find out about how this all happened. I am still going to collect Vera. Old and new. I found these two place mats at Macys. They were in the clearance section. I paid 6 dollars for them. I am going to make them into a purse. The lady at the register thought that was a very good idea. She then proceeded to the back table to find herself some to do the same. Little did she know I took the last of the cherry print. hehe

I found two vintage scarves. Oh I have this amazing growing collection.

I found oodles of vintage patterns and most of them in my size. I really wish I could find some decent fabric around here to sew clothing.

Vintage peacock placemats. 4 of them. Peacocks are really hot in Mod decor this year and I am sure will be next year as well. I am going to list these in my Etsy shoppe. I am sure someone will like them and use them.

I found another jar. (just like the one in my banner) Woot, a set I have now.

I finally found all the pieces for the jello mold. I have one like this already just not all the pieces and well now I have a few extras to play with. I also found some small cups and dessert cups all with lids. I just love vintage Tupperware. They are really a good quality product that lasts.

I found this rather large vintage pink and white linen tablecloth. It has butterflies printed on it. There is a name printed on it, Tammis Keefe. When I first found this I thought the price tag said $25.00 but it was really $2.50. I almost set it back down. Thanks goodness! I love finding little treasures like this (in Goodwill no less). I did a little bit of research (not much) but this lovely lady Tammis Keefe made a variety of table linen in the 1950's and her style is very cute and collectible.

There is a few stains here and there. Loved and used. Perfect.

I found 2 sets of napkins in this 1970's flower (crazy) print. 8 of them total. I am going to use them as fabric.

Vintage Vera Napkin Linen. Sushi printed and I am like *meh* about sushi printed anything but then again it is Vera. Maybe someone on Etsy is more than *meh* about it and would like it. It feels brand new and looks to have been packed away. No fading or even used. Still has factory creases and its so stiff. Still *meh*.

Updated Sunday 22, 2009: I was informed this is not sushi its Licorice Allsorts Candy printed. My gosh. Like thank you so much ladies for telling me. I thought it was sushi. I am glad you told me. XO

Vintage 1960's Disney printed pillowcase. This is going on my bed after I wash it.

Vintage hamburger patty Tupperware stacking keeper set.

I found some more vintage 1950's bar glasses. Frosted elephant, tiger and a horse on carousels. I have been seeing this corning prints everywhere lately. I have 2 counter top savers in this print. Lately I have seen bowls, dishes, canisters and such. Today I found a lonely little mug and decided to purchase that and only that. I am not much for Corning-ware. I like it but not so much. Every now and then I do catch myself buying a piece but it has to be the right one and in the right print in order for me to do so. Now if I see another mug in this print I will pick it up. If I see anymore I will leave them. We all have our collecting ways. I found another large jar for my sewing area.

Yummy vintage scarf blue, grey, white, mustard, orange. Perfect for this fall.