This guy.
Not that I found a whole lot, mind you. Hubs and I went to 5 Goodwills, a Savers, and the Rescue Mission thrift this weekend and I only picked up one item. As I say, I'm okay with that due to my hoarding tendencies. Hubs on the other hand, cleaned up. He found a whole bunch of his beloved colored glass (though there was an unfortunate incident with a red decanter that turned out to just be painted or something, as the color came off when he washed it...)
I almost didn't get my single item, as there was a woman handling it when I noticed it. I said nothing out loud, but in my head I was saying PutitdownPutitdownPutitdown. And when she did, I swooped in and scooped it up. Sort of a swoop 'n scoop, if you will. It was in a stack with a horribly dishwashered pink 403 and another dishwashwered yellow 403 (neither of which I bought.)
So what did I get?
Pyrex! I am now halfway to my set of Primaries! I'm pretty sure this is the 404, even though it's unmarked. It's about 10.25" in diameter--can anyone confirm that that's the size of a 404? And because it's unmarked, does that make it older? I have the red 402 that I got a month or so ago, but I didn't take a picture of it. This bowl isn't perfect--there are some chips in the paint and it was pretty badly untensiled when I got it (though some BKF took care of the utensil marks nicely.) Still, that's fine with me because I intend to use this bowl. I don't have the space to collect stuff that's "just for show". If I can't use it, I don't buy it. And if it were perfect, I wouldn't use it. So win-win. And the best part? It was only $3.00!
In other news, I got the second ceiling fan installed in the bedroom this weekend. I know everyone was on pins and needles waiting for that news ;)
Linking up with Sir Thrift A Lot, The Nifty Thrifty and Remnant
Well done for just using the power of the mind to get your prize. I attended my friend's wedding in New Orleans. As an almost 6' kiwi bird I was slightly ashamed to see photographic evidence of myself body blocking small Chinese girls in the traditional 'toss the bouquet' fracas.
ReplyDeleteNever underestimate the power of a desperate veg-o-matic!
DeleteOh, and pics, please.
Seriously - it's too shameful! Got the bouquet though, and that's all that matters. Ten years later - married! Boom!
DeleteOh, come on--it'll just be between the two of us. Nobody else reads this!
DeleteGreat find for $3 & love the "if I can't use it I don't buy it" mantra. Besides, with a cheery colour like that its bound to brighten up your time in the kitchen
ReplyDeleteYeah, was pretty pleased with the price. Keep yer fingers crossed that I can find the other two bowls.
DeleteAnd you're right--that's a great mantra. Unfortunately, I don't always stick to it (You haven't seen my bathrooms yet...)
Great find!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I can't wait to use it!
DeleteScoop & swoop - I love the thrill of how that sounds!
ReplyDeleteNice find, and $3 is a lovely price range!
I am the same way, I feel kind of pleased with myself when I don't find many things.. makes me feel triumphant over my self control.. I tend to have enough stuff. And like you - I prefer for things to not only be eye pleasing & cool.. but functional. I use them, too!
Ha! I love "triumphant over my self control", and I plan on using it. The unfortunate truth is that if I don't find something, I'm really, really, disappointed! Somehow, I manage to be enough of an adult to get over it. Which is very surprising...
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