I realised I have a whole bunch of awesome Vintage finds that I haven't blogged about yet! It's time for a little sharing!
I found these oh-so-retro Willow Cake Tin and Matching Bread Bin at Vinnies at Guildford. They are in Super MINT condition, like no-one had even breathed on them before. Will wouldn't let me go to Guildford on my own due to the slightly less than savoury reputation of that suburb, and I have to say I'm happy he came along! There were some uber-dodgy people hanging around and heaps of boarded up shops and graffiti. Actually, it broke my long-held belief that the more I worry about where I've parked my car, the better a Vinnies will be {snicker!}! Cos it was only a small Vinnies and I only came away with this duo, but for the bargain price of $3 for the pair, I couldn't leave them behind!
Next up is this collection I found at Vinnies at
Riverwood. Score! The lovely boss there did me a deal on the orange Pyrex ramekins, he said they were $2 each but they'd been in the window a while so I could have the lot for $6. {high five!} The Pyrex Friendship Casserole dish was also $6 {jumping off seat with excitement!}, it has a beautiful solid orange base with the sweet bird pattern on the lid. It's a little worn, but I still love it. And the oh so sweet JAJ Pyrex mini-casserole with snowflake pattern was $4. It's totally child-size. I don't know what you'd cook in there except maybe peas? Oh, I could reheat Jaimeson's frozen baby puree cubes in there! He only eats 2 or 3 at a time! LOL! I already have another one in the same snowflake series so I was SO happy to find this one!And how about these awesome placemats? They
combine two of my fave things- geometric patterns (the cool brackets), colour, and vintage!Oh, that's three things. Lol. They came from Eastwood (I get around) and they were $4. I haven't put them out on the table at Hotel d'Lam, I'm waiting for a special dinner with just Willy and I so they don't get trashed. Who am I kidding, it's Will who spreads his food from here to next Sunday! So embarrassing when we go out for dinner and they clear our plates and Will could eat a second course from what he's left on the table (or his shorts!) {belly laugh!} I can't take him anywhere!
Have you had any cool vintage finds lately?
:) C
P.s. I'm linking back to Her Library Adventures Flea Market Finds.. go check them out, they're beautiful!
17 comments:
Oh my gosh you sure picked up some wonderful bargains and finds, even if you had to go to a dodgy area to do it. But then the rewards were worth it I'm guessing. I guess that's what you have to be prepared to do.
Oh my gosh you sure picked up some wonderful bargains and finds, even if you had to go to a dodgy area to do it. But then the rewards were worth it I'm guessing. I guess that's what you have to be prepared to do.
I think this is the year that I am going to start visiting op shops frequently - I might just find some awesome things! All the stuff you have scored is awesome - silly question, but do you actually use all the bakeware or just display it??
I had something in the yellow/orange floral, It is so familiar but I can't remember what the item was exactly. That was when I was first married and my kitchen stuff was all bright yellow...so that stuff is definitely 1970's. Do you remember my bright yellow bench tops, I repeated them at Menai cause I love them so much at Grays Pt. Where are you going to store all this stuff.... AJ
It's not a silly question Louella! Yes I've been using it :) Food tastes better in Vintage Pyrex! Lol! I've made casseroles, Risotto & Potato Bake in my Vintage ware & it's fantastic cos it cleans up really well afterwards (due to the shiny smooth glass inside of Pyrex bowls).
I always make sure I'm the one washing it up tho & you can't put it in a dishwasher or it loses it's shine. But I love using it! It's so pretty!
I also am using my Vintage kitchen canisters tho not for flour & rice as the labels on them say, but for other baking stuff like choc chips, dried fruits etc. I love seeing them in my pantry!
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWESOME FINDS!!! Totally love them! Especially the cake and bread tins!!! And mint condition! WOW! You have SUCH fantastic success!
You should link up with Her Library Adventures when she does her post on Sunday! Show more people! I'd use the first pic!
WV: tiump
You tiump me with your finds all the time!
Wow, my mum had the exact bread box when I was growing up. I never find such good 'bargains' when I go to the Op Shops. I guess I will have to look harder. Great finds though, I love the pyrex dishes.
Thanks for answering my question - so many people collect vintage pyrex, and I was always curious as to wether they used it or displayed it!!
You totally scored with the bread bin and cake tin. They would definitely brighten up a kitchen!
Bargains for you I see. Love the Pyrex. x
The cake and bred tinre freakin' amazing and those placemats have me wanting to reach through the screen, my fav colours there.
When I lived in Sydney, I often frequented the Vinnie's at Riverwood and they usually has some great things. Also visit the one at Bankstown (where they have furniture too).
yep I love the cake and bread tins too. Perfect!
Fab finds! Love the placemats too.
Heh, that -is- oh so vintage. But I love your smoking deals on the Pyrex the most.
Love the friendship casserole dish, I have never seen one with the coloured lid before. I must head out west more often.
Great deals on the Pyrex - love the Friendship - it's hard to find in my area...
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