Rare Delphite Casserole Reunited with Lid!

Hello Collective! SixBalloons here! I'm happy to report that I've had my first (and successful) Pyrex Purchasing adventure from eBay!

I love a seller who packs things with such care.

 

I feel that I was able to put together these two "loose" pieces to make a set that's hard to find in the wild so I am pretty happy!

Please stop by sixballoons.blogspot.com to view some more photos of my new set and say hello! I'd love to hear what you pieces you've been pining after on eBay.

Practical Fridgie Usage and SixBalloons News

Hello Pyrex Collective! It's SixBalloons here - I haven't stopped by in a few weeks as we've welcomed a new bundle of joy to our life and we are now new parents! (EEEK!)

I haven't been out thrifting lately, but I am still using my vintage goodies. Storing milk containers in the fridge is made a bit more tidy with my little Pyrex Delphite refrigerator dish.

Hope you'll still stop by sometime to sixballoons.blogspot.com and say hello! I'll try to get back to posting to my blog and the Collective soon!

Pyrex in Action: Yummy Brownies

Hello Pyrex Lovers, SixBalloons here! I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day! I have to share some photos with you of some yummy and easy brownies we like to make at home.

I like to use my workhorse Pyrex pieces - the yellow Fridgie and raised lettering measuring cup.  We don't normally have dessert or cake mixes in the house, but when we stumbled upon this one, we figured we had a winner.

The best part about the brownies is the nice crust that develops after baking. Yum!

Of course I have to serve these on Pyrex too, namely my beautiful Delphite side plate. Mmm, I love the corner piece. FYI this is not a sponsored post or anything, I just really enjoy these brownies and wanted to share my Pyrex in Action! Feel free to stop by at sixballoons.blogspot.com for a few more photos!

And Then Things Started to Look Up...

Today was a terribly depressing thrift day.  I decided to try a couple stores that I haven't been to in ages and nothing, nada, zilch.

So, alas, I nearly gave up, but decided to make one last stop, while at the same time employing a little positive visualization (as in: "I'm totally going to find something awesome at this next place.  No, really, I am.  Please, please, please...)

Lo and behold, something in the cosmos heard my plea and it worked.  These were all on my increasingly-pared-down wishlist, and for a steal...what are the odds?

I also snagged two Dansk Kobenstyle pots for under $5 (wahoo!!).  More about those here.

My first Delphite - $7.99

Designs 3 qt - $6.99

Pink gooseberry 501s - $1.99 each

Happy positive Pyrex visualization to everyone!

~ Chelsea
 

Look what I got...

More at,
Sir Thrift-A-Lot

Pyrex Delphite Fridgie

Hullo Pyrex Collective, it's SixBalloons here, I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!

I had a ridiculous morning of thrifting Saturday at a local annual fair. It's only been a week or so since I found a couple of Pyrex Delphite side plates, and I can't believe I came upon a Delphite loaf pan fridgie for $2!! It honestly was waiting for me since last year when I passed it up at the last sale due to the price.

Here it is with my Primary Blue loaf pan. Love that almost-lavender baby blue colour...

If you're interested in reading more about the awesome sale, including the Dansk Kobenstyle pot I purchased for 50¢, come on by to sixballoons.blogspot.com and say hello!

Delphite Side Plates!

Hello Pyrex Collective, it's SixBalloons here! I have finally found a couple more Delphite pieces to add to my Delphite Casserole...

I almost missed these guys on the shelf at the Value Village. At three dollars a piece, I was a bit unsure, but in the end the delicate feel of these plates sealed the deal for me. I also find that the Delphite material is unique with its translucence... it looks like a different colour when the sun is shining on it, or how you look at it. Fascinating!

I have already used one of the plates as a helper in my garden over the weekend, as I've been planting little onion sets. Check it out over at sixballoons.blogspot.com!

Sometimes Traffic Isn't So Bad

In my attempt to avoid the bumper to bumper line-up on the way home today, I decided to stop in at a lesser visited thrift store (at least by pyrexiacs).  I only visit from time to time since they have odd hours and I've never found much pyrex there.

Lo and behold, I came across the complete golden grapes chip and dip set AND the pink daisy space saver.  Both in great condition.  Even better, the prices harkened back to the days when thrift store prices were actually...umm...thrifty!  I barely remember those days.

I'm not a huge fan of the gold leaf, but I do love the delphite blue interior.  So pretty.
And the fact that it was designed as a chip and dip set actually elicited the first "hmm, cool" pyrex reaction from my husband.  That's big.

The whole set for a mere $5

 
Thank you to the lovely person who actually took good care of these guys!
- Chelsea

$3 Pink Daisy - wahoo!

A Pyrex Happy Day!

Hello friends,

Popping in to share today's bounty. I've been patiently waiting for this particular antique sale that was held today. I met my pal Char there early and it was jam packed, but I managed to squeeze thru the crowds to get my hands on a few lovelies.

I found these delphite fridgies for $20. I had no idea they were made in Canada. Very cool. These make me really happy.

 My heart almost stopped when I saw this beauty...my favourite pattern! Maybe priced a bit high at $18, but considering how rare it is for me to find anything Friendship the price was just right. It's also in terrific condition.

Lastly, I bought these Pink Daisy space savers for $14.50. I really love them in all their pink glory.

So the sale was great and I was pleased with the haul. It wasn't the jackpot I hit the last time this sale was held, but I was happy. I normally buy my Pyrex at thrift stores and garage sales and these are items I would NEVER see at those places.

But that's not the only Pyrex the day had in store for me. Char (who is always on the lookout for me) had these cute Butterfly Gold casseroles waiting for me in her vehicle.

She also had this amazing Snowflake divided dish (in fantastic shape too).

How lucky am I to have my very own personal Pyrex shopper?

Here's all of it together. Oh, happy day!

I hope your day was full of Pyrex too!

Hum Hum Fridgies!

I have a couple of new pieces but I was too lazy to take pics! So I thought I would go in the Vonlipi's Pyrex Vault and share some of my frigie pictures.

All in a row

Butterprint Deliciousness

Heavenly Delphite

Sunshiny Citrus

Cool Turquoise

Timeless Primary

I still haven't immortalize my Pink set. I also plan to take pictures of just the smaller ones, I will do this when all the yard work is done!

Have a great day :)

Here's to you Erin, Delphite in the snow !

As I was talking to Erin last night, I mentionned that I brought the Delphite outside last winter for a photo op...

Here goes

Fridgies and Cups & Saucers

Milk Pitcher, Cream and Sugar

                                               A Cup & Saucer close-up

A Fridgie close-up

As far as we know the biggest fridgie (503) was never produced in Delphite. The blue lid is more desirable than the transparent one because it was made for a really short time...People (housewives) wanted to see their leftovers hence the transparent lid! 

All those pieces were made in Ontario, Canada in the late 40's early 50's. They have the Pyrex Canada stamp under.

Gotta love the Delphite! LOL!

HumHum Delphite!

This is my favorite Pyrex piece: The square bottom lipped bowl made in Canada in all it's delicious Delphite glory!

My second favorite Pyrex piece....

Is the Delphite casserole...yes Pyrex fans there is a Santa Claus! Also made in Canada (Ontario) in the 50's

It was found by one of the Pyrex soldiers (my father has actually recruited some friends to look for Pyrex for me!) at Value Village for 2.99$ you can't beat that!

Have a great evening and you have yourself some nice and peaceful delphite dreams!