mystery roman pattern on vintage glass

Pictured is a "vase" that I purchased at a garage sale for a dollar. Actually, I'm using it as a vase, but the seller told me it is a martini shaker from the 1950s. I've never really seen (or used) a martini shaker, but it makes sense as you can see that there are pouring lips in the the glass on the top rim.

What attracted me was the pattern, which is a stylized roman motif. I actually have other vintage glassware (regular drinking glasses) with the exact "roman" pattern that were used by my mother-in-law.

If anyone out there knows the name of this pattern or maker of this glassware, let me know -- I am very curious!

lemony pyrex

Pyrex manufactured numerous carafes over the years. I found this 1 1/2 quart juice carafe at a garage sale the other week for the "bargain price" of a dollar. Perfect for lemonaide with its lemon slice design, and I enjoyed using it to serve pink lemonaide on Mother's day!

I've seen this same carafe in Pyrex books with an orange slice motif and also with a combo of orange/lemon slices. Unlike other Pyrex beverage holders that can be used for hot liquids, this is intended for cold drinks only, and "says so," imprinted right on the glass.

oh-so-cute refrig dishes

Pyrex refrigerator dishes are quite collectible, and my friend "M" has the full basic primary color set. These have the thin-ribbed lid design (though you can't tell from the photo), and are probably pre-1950. They used to belong to her Aunt.

I remember seeing similar ones at a yard sale in my pre-Pyrex days...maybe 5 years ago or so...stopping to look at them, and then moving right by. What was I thinking?!

curbside Pyrex

I think I may take up jogging. Or at least walking briskly in other neighborhoods.

My friend and neighbor, "M", was jogging by some homes several miles from our own neighborhood, when the glint of something bright orange/yellow caused her to investigate.

Curbside with the trash, in front of a house with a 'For sale' sign, was a laundry basket full of kitchen items, including the pictured stash of Pyrex. Good thing her husband was home and could bring the car over to pick up the "trash" before the garbage/recycling trucks came.

What caught her eye were the sunny shades of a set of Pyrex casseroles with the flower lids--these are from the Daisy line, circa 1960s. Also included were a set of six "pixie" 10 oz. casserole dishes...very cute and in great condition.