*Post was updated with better photos 🙂 Ever since I saw Elsie Larson's collection of vintage glass arranged in a rainbow, I've searched for my own vibrant glassware. I targeted flea markets, antique stores, garage sales, and thrift stores. One of my favorite tips about bargain hunting is go in with only a few things …
A few months ago, my dad sent me a lead test kit after I lamented about lead in Pyrex. He doubted that, but I thought it made sense (like how we now know some paint has lead in it, water, etc.). I pledged to do the test to settle our intense curiosity. The first test …
I finally completed the second Pyrex lead test today! And the results were surprising. I can't wait to share. Tune in tomorrow to find out. xMae
In November, I came across an article about finding lead in vintage Pyrex which led to a flurry of research. I originally wrote about it here and here on the blog, and on my Instagram (@maegoeswestblog). I received many different responses and even did an Instagram poll to see what people thought. My Instagram poll …
Continue reading Is There Lead in My Vintage Pyrex Experiment Results
About a week ago, I posted about my research on vintage Pyrex emitting lead, or more specifically, the decoration on the outside of the famous bowls. I got a melange of responses either confirming that vintage Pyrex is safe or that can be harmful. So naturally, I turned to Instagram. I posted a poll on …
One of my favorite things to search for when I thrift is records. It's taken me a few years of trial and error, but I think I have it down now. Allow me to share what I've learned. Almost any holiday record will do the trick when creating holiday ambiance - Some of my favorites …
Much to my chagrin, I recently heard vintage Pyrex has lead in its decorations and even the red ink on the measuring cups. I immediately researched because I love my vintage Pyrex cookware as most people I know do. And as it turns out, most studies I found showed harmful levels of lead present. The …
A couple of weekends ago, I went to the ARC (my local and best thrift store) in search of a costume. The dress I found I wore in this post. That trip reminded me just how much I love thrifting, especially at the ARC on a Saturday when several categories of colored tags are half …
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