Cookie exchange invitations on the cheap

I won't lie, this will not be my best and brightest year as far as holiday soirees go. While there may be supermoms out there who can plan a fab fete while balancing a 7 month old on one hip, I'm simply not that talented. So we'll be pairing back this year and just going with a cookie exchange, not that it has to be just any cookie exchange.

If there's one thing I love it's making fun paper crafts for my parties, and cookie exchanges are no different. What is different is the fact that I've decided to share this year's theme in my brand new Etsy shop! I know, I know, shameless plug. But as readers of my blog know, the other thing I love is a bargain. so you can be sure that I have my fellow cheapskates in mind. Check it out in my brand new printables store, Simple Soirees!

Vintage Pyrex -Domestinista's dream-come-true!

Now, you all know how much I love milk glass. It's understated and versatile and definitely has a place in pretty much any room in the house. However, it has definitely got some competition in the colorful world of vintage Pyrex!

Hello cute Autumnal vignette (in progress)! I found this lovely Cinderella bowl in the
butterfly Gold pattern at my favorite Antique shop in St. Jacobs over the long weekend. It is in perfect condition. No scrapes or cracks. Positively mint.  Best of all, it's fits my requirements for any collectible piece -it can't just look pretty, it has to be useful as well.

This is my first piece of vintage Pyrex, but definitely not my last. I think something in the Snowflake pattern will be just perfect for Christmas. Looks like I might be making my way back to St. J for some late fall antiquing.

BTW - if anyone has any thoughts on what I should add to that gap between the pitcher and Pyrex bowl, I'm definitely open to suggestions.