A recent blog posted by a gal I follow was fun to read and think about. She wrote about a big, old yellow bowl that had been in her childhood years and is now in her home. It makes her smile with all the childhood memories surrounding that cheerful bowl. The fun about it is that I too have a big yellow bowl, just like hers, that I can remember was in our grandmothers cabinet. We made Christmas cookies in them every year.
Originally the yellow bowl was the largest in a set of four nesting Pyrex bowls. Four bright colors, from largest to smallest they were: yellow, green, red and turquoise. Finding a complete set is not especially easy, and paying the asking price may make one gasp.
At any rate, here is her link to her fun story:
https://donteatitsoap.com/2024/12/23/the-yellow-bowl/
It put me in mind of two huge glass storage container jars I purchased decades ago from the Dollar General store in town. They have served many purposes over these years. Currently they hold dog treats for our corgis, HoneyPie & Buster.
They are not American made, nor are they antiques, but they are not to be found in dollar stores anymore either. But they will stand the test of time with their own stories to pass along.
How about you? Do you have something old and utilitarian that makes you smile?
one_local_gal 
Both posts made me smile. My grandmother had one of those sets, and I have many fond memories. I have several dishes from my grandmother and mother-in-law, and I treasure every one of them.
Isn’t that such fun, Judy. Fun family memories around dishes! I have passed a few of these special dishes to my daughter and daughter-in-loves 😊. But the dearest I’ve held onto. It’s warming up outside. Very nearly feels like summer! 😂🤣 Thank you for stopping by and your comments, Judy. Have a grand day.🌸
I love your jars!
I, too, read that post a while back. It did make me smile. And yes, I have an old crock bowl at the Pennsylvania Lake House that we used for popcorn when I was young. And sometimes Mom had her potato salad in it for big family gatherings.
Great memories! Thanks for the sweet memories.
Isn’t that just wonderful, Nancy. Wonder what all these bowls and jars would say if they could talk? 🤔 Thank you for stopping by and your fun comment. Happy Monday to you and your dear hubby (hope he’s feeling much better). 🙂❤️
He is doing much better. Thank you for asking! 🙂
Thanks for sharing my post Mitzy. I do like your jars. They a very pretty. Looks like someone else is fond of them too “can I please have a treat?” LOL.
Indeed, Ruth, she knows where the goods are. 🤣
I love antiques, and their stories. Someday, your glass jars will be antique, and be precious in someone’s eyes. Amazing isn’t it… the cycle of life. We have a crock that was Dan’s mother’s grandmothers. It is very special to us. Life’s treasures! Love Honey Pie’s face, she is adorable! I imagine that face won her a treat!
Thank you, Marilyn, for stopping by and your dear comment. I often think of the number of times these wonderful antiques have been used by all of us.