Strategic or Random Pyrexing?

My Babies

I've been watching Pyrex Collective for some time now, after my fellow pyrexic Erin {Erin Ink} and I linked up on Craigslist.  You see, I was in the process of downsizing and I listed several pieces on Craigslist with a promise to my husband that my collection would not grow past a manageable state.  You see, Ive been after him for years about his Star Wars and Transformers AND comic book collections that just sit in boxes taking up precious space and we all know that when you downsize homes, alot has to go.  So, I graciously agreed to give up a few pieces and at that time, my most prevelant pattern was Butterprint, so I let some of the others go.

Spring Blossom (not pictured are dinner, salad plates and teacups)

Fast forward 2 months and I swear its like pyrex has come out of the woodworks and into our apartment. I dont know how it got there. I swear!

I have had great luck at flea markets, antique stores (the secret is to look in the booths that dont specialize in housewares/glassware), and enlisting family and friends in other states (Thanks Ma and Meek).

My three main prints (as of now) are Butterprint, Spring Blossom and Butterfly Gold.  I feel good about the amount I have collected from these and can move to other patterns.

Not pictured: a Friendship casserole, 2 Daisy Casseroles, Americana fridgie set and bowls and this bad boy which is my most expensive ever and will not be repeated, lol

I love the orangey/yellow tone of butterfly gold
(coffee cups not pictured)



Meet the Browns

Ive got the blues ;)

They look lonely without matching friends

The question is what pattern do I put my effort into now?  Im really diggin Woodland, Barcode aka Stripes (so elusive), Horizon, Terra.  Do you purposely search out your favorite patterns or just pick up whatever tickles your fancy? 

I have a big flea coming up in a couple of weeks...I hope to report back a serious haul!

Nia