Dresses, Pyrex, and Antique Malls

Lots to report!

There are two 1960s new dresses in the b.vikki vintage Etsy shop:

The first is a late 1960s, pale pink, embroidered, high collared, a-line dress with floral embroidery, sequins on collar, cuff, waist, and center of bust. Very mod.

Tag reads Toni Todd.

Bust: 37"

Waist: 29"

Hips: 41"

Length: 36"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55733903/1960s-pale-pink-a-line-dress-with

Turquoise mod shift scooter mini dress with aqua and teal flower power neckline and sleeve appliqués.

Bust: 36.5"

Waist: 35"

Hips: 39"

Length: 33.5"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55009548/turquoise-mod-shift-scooter-mini-dress

My mom and sister visited my aunt in Michigan over the holiday weekend and if I'd known they'd stop at an antiques mall, I'd have gone with them! But, they did take great pictures and bring me back three Butterfly Gold Pyrex serving bowls and farm fresh fruit.

And here are the pictures of things they thought I'd like (they were right!), but didn't buy.

I never actually sold the Pyrex pieces I bought last year because I thought I might want to build my Spring Blossom/Crazy Daisy collection, but I've decided against it. They'll be on Etsy soon. Instead, I'll keep a keen eye out for rarer patterns. I seem to stumble upon Woodland and Spring Blossom pieces EVERYWHERE these days!

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Pyrex Alert!

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I went thrifting today and hit Pyrex Gold!

Here's a snap of my grandmother's Butterfly Gold cereal bowl I mentioned earlier:

And here are the pieces I found today: 37 pieces total and together under $9. Thrift stores HONESTLY don't know what they have a lot of the time. I almost feel bad. ALMOST.

I found plates, teacups, and saucers with the dark green Spring Blossom print at the first thrift store:

4 of the larger plates. 16 saucers. 3 cups.

And at a second thrift store I found 7 saucers, 5 tea cups, and 2 of what I think must be some sort of sauce dipping cups or something to put cream in (they look like cups, but with no handles) of the Woodland print.

I'm debating whether I should sell these now (not including my grandmother's bowl) or keep an eye out for more pieces in the same prints and sell them once the collections are more fleshed out.

I almost want to use them for Thanksgiving!

If I ever find pieces in the Gooseberry or Pink Daisy prints, I'm keeping them for myself.

For more info about Pyrex and the official prints and colorways, check out PyrexLove.com.

ALSO: b.vikki vintage has started a crossover feature with Leila of BGLHonline, which is among my favorite naturally curly hair sites! (I've been natural since I was 14 years old, so for almost 9 years.) I'm soooo excited about this, as I've been reading Black Girl with Long Hair since it was on blogger. Please check it out the first installment HERE and leave a comment.

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1954 Ebony mag + Pyrex

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I've got a 1954 issue of Ebony magazine on the way. Turns out my dad has it, it's in really good shape, and originally belonged to my Great Grandfather Joe Petty. The online archives don't go back that far, so I'm excited to get my hands on this rarity!



Whenever it gets here, I'll post all the amazing pictures it's sure to contain!


Also, I was reading the back posts and archives at Thriftaholic and was in awe of the Pyrex kitchenware. I've seen similar peices to the ones posted there at thrift stores so I did a little research on Pyrexlove.com to memorize authentic prints and colorways.

But, to my surprise, once I was done with the research, I walk into my kitchen and what do I see in the dishrack? A Cornell Corningware Pyrex Butterfly Gold cereal bowl. My grandma brought some food over in it and I completely forgot it was here!

She has she might have more pieces with the same print, and I'll definitely keep a keen eye out to complete the set. (pics soon)

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