Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Practical Pyrex

My gramma recently came over and saw my Pyrex collection. She is too practical to collect anything much less 'old dishes' but she is still supportive and I think in awe of how much I have collected in such a short amount of time. She called me a few days later to tell me she had something to give me. I was so excited when I made it over there. She gave me this unused set still in the box. When I asked why she never used it, she said, 'They were too nice to use.' Turns out she is not ALWAYS practical.

I was thrilled to have this as part of my collection. I have been thinking about selling or trading some of my pieces but I tend to get sentimental about pieces. I am definitely keeping this set.
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16 comments:

  1. Sunshine Alternative MamaJune 15, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Congrats! It is a lovely set and special because your Grandma gave it to you.

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  2. MichelleJune 15, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    What a beautiful gift. It will hold sentimental value and a place of distinction amongst your collection for the pure fact that your grandmother gave it to you and the the story of how she never used it because, "They were too nice to use." I love this! Congrats on the new set.

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  3. KathyJune 15, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Lovely! You will always cherish these bowls. What a sweet story!

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  4. Sandra @ The Memory WorkshopJune 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Definitely worth keeping! Grandmas are great for supporting our passions.

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  5. JennadesignsJune 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Wonderful! I'm trying to collect this set right now! My first and largest bowl in the set came from MY grandmother's when I cleaned out her house. So sweet of your grandmother to gift these to you!

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  6. VonlipiJune 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    That is an amazing gift and I'm definitely GREEN with envy!

    Mint in box bowls that come from your Grandma, those are totally priceless!

    You will think of her every time you lay eyes on them.

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  7. The White Pear TreeJune 16, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Oh wow, that is so much better than finding Pyrex "in the wild"! Now the question is, will you be able to use them? I wouldn't, they would be my pride and joy to display. (Keep the box, of course!)

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  8. BundtManJune 16, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    WOW-o-WOW...amazing set and amazing Grandma! I wouldn't use them either...too new and too pretty as they are...CONGRATS!

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  9. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    There's no way I'd use those bowls! I would put them in a place of honor in my house!! What a wonderful Grandma you have!! :)

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  10. The VintageJune 16, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    What a lovely story :)

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  11. *Lisa*June 17, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks for all the kind remarks. I am thrilled to have this set and yes, I will treasure it! I am so grateful that I can share my story with other Pyrex Lovers! : )

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  12. DeniseJune 18, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Oh, my gosh I am full of envy !! What a great gift you have gotten. I collect Crazy Daisy in Pryex and Corelle and those are the only set of bowels I dont have, treat them nicely. I am your newest follower !!!

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  13. AngieJune 18, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    How wonderful!!!! I have more Spring Blossom green than any other pattern so I am sooooo thrilled to see this. I am thinking about how sweet it is that your Grandmother gave them to you :)

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  14. NikJune 24, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Get outta town! That's so awesome.

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  15. The Dobbert'sJune 27, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Too cool! Love love love the set!! After cleaning my cupboards, I have also discovered that I'm a Pyrex collector too. The look feels like home to me. :o)

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  16. Lori MinnichJanuary 2, 2021 at 12:15 PM

    I have blue snowflake plates-
    7 dinner and 5 salad
    Are the worth anything

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