Can we talk about ugly Pyrex? If you believe there is such a thing?! Because this pattern, Old Orchard, takes the cake in the uglies department for me. What about you - have you ever gone thrifting and the only thing that turns up are the uglies? It's almost like these patterns exist out of spite! :)
although i love pyrex, i do agree there are some uglies out there.. i think Autumn Harvest is nothing great, even though i own some. My favs are the old simple patterns.
ReplyDeleteOld Orchard is certainly special. It was made in the 70's and brown was a big hit back then. I personnaly don't like the brown and beige patterns. Forest Fancies takes the cake in my book!EEEWWW!
ReplyDeletemy sister hates forest fancies, too...but I LOVE IT! too funny.
ReplyDelete...also, I do like Autumn Harvest! :)
ReplyDeleteNot my favorite but once upon a time these colors were popular! Yep, this is kinda ugly~
ReplyDeleteI've seen worse!
ReplyDeleteI picked up an ugly myself recently, a brown one too, felt sorry for it sitting there on the shelf unloved and unbought :-)
ReplyDeleteThere is still something compelling about this piece. Maybe I'm just hungry. Butterscotch pudding, anyone? How about caramel sauce?
ReplyDeletei wonder if in 30 years the 'uglies' will be so vintage that they will be uber popular.
ReplyDeleteHere's a positive spin on Autumn Harvest. I have the smallest sized AH mixing bowl. Because it's kinda butt ugly, I don't mind using it - A LOT. Because of its small size, it's great for my son to eat snacks out of and I don't have to run around worrying that he's going to drop it.
ReplyDeleteI still think that there's no such thing as bad Pyrex. It's all useful. Some is prettier than others. That's for sure.
Erin
Lately it seems like all I find while thrifting are the uglies! No more Early American please--blech. I guess the original owners thought they were ugly too, and that's why they ended up donated to the thrift store in the first place!
ReplyDeleteMy phone rang as I finished writing my comment. It should read: Some pieces are prettier than others.
ReplyDelete- School Marm Erin
I personally am of the opinion that there is no such thing as ugly Pyrex. But I'm weird that way, I guess. It's all beautiful in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteHeehee, reminds me of my childhood kitchen of the 70's. Brown, tan, gold, ick. We even had this ugly patterned carpet...yes I said carpet, in the kitchen. It was really bad. I guess at the time it was uber "hip". LOL. personally, I've never been a fan of brown anything. It's the color of poop. Hahaha
ReplyDeleteI just realized I mixed up Old Orchard with Autumn Harvest. I actually think Autumn Harvest is gorgeous. It's the Old Orchard that's a big rough 'n ready. Still, it has its place in the Pyrex universe.
ReplyDeleteErin
I stumbled on this site. I have lots of old pyrex in my cupboard that I'd be happy to sell. From the picture on your site, I have the small white bowl with the red birds, the 4 piece coloured mixing bowl set, the yellowish 1 pt with the side handles, lots of clear ones. I wouldn't know old from new.
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I found the small bowl at Value Village this week, it was in half decent shape, but I collect what I like, and like you, this pattern irks me, so I passed!
ReplyDeleteOld Orchard is not pretty - not at all - I've seen it and left it right on the shelf - but, I'm sure there are fans of it out there somewhere....
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