tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13519220342862326922024-03-19T18:48:44.514+10:00ggsdollsRead about my latest dolly finds, obsessions, and life... Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.comBlogger1404125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-23808212224534578562024-03-12T14:12:00.000+10:002024-03-12T14:12:06.299+10:00Another Chubby Tubby in Need of TLC!!<p><span> </span>I bidded and won this poor 50s Rushton Chubby Tubby Bear recently! I knew the moment I saw him who and what he was!! Buddy Bearkins!! He is an earlier version of the famous Chubby Tubby. Mary Rushton must have started off with making him before Wight revamped and advertised the Chubby Tubbies. No one really knows for sure, but hopefully one day we will find the answer...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkVpkgvLWHe9-IKp61y9gOajAU77PMoZJOwrJAC54Oj5uqbCu8mrlOYC06MpJYirA-B0MyUz5_oEeQTR4F4OBBUQ6T4ZHMjiTDRJ36JQ8o-HAWfQZDVOLbGJDoPPph4HyKCT1p55n_a1C5nyz6ylRSH9VCOsTLQciLPdeK_W3wUmIc6dPI97ooQO8o80/s2000/whtpinkrushtonchubbybefore-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkVpkgvLWHe9-IKp61y9gOajAU77PMoZJOwrJAC54Oj5uqbCu8mrlOYC06MpJYirA-B0MyUz5_oEeQTR4F4OBBUQ6T4ZHMjiTDRJ36JQ8o-HAWfQZDVOLbGJDoPPph4HyKCT1p55n_a1C5nyz6ylRSH9VCOsTLQciLPdeK_W3wUmIc6dPI97ooQO8o80/s320/whtpinkrushtonchubbybefore-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lUksRKe9v2QTd2aLJbDXg4tcFAFWtoqV4iEUy8uU2dHi9Ro9EpyU80qMDGYd0xA-GhO_tQVchCHJgDRdurte4CRwZYHjgUlZ6GK6zRuJA5gzeyL9M_RXSNA2eIJI8-WZtzJW5wKg695jqD6AoYZX_SB6n3hF6VOLP-ZauXcu8ZOfPsXnoj9Q0tqT2Fw/s2000/whtpinkrushtonchubbybefore-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lUksRKe9v2QTd2aLJbDXg4tcFAFWtoqV4iEUy8uU2dHi9Ro9EpyU80qMDGYd0xA-GhO_tQVchCHJgDRdurte4CRwZYHjgUlZ6GK6zRuJA5gzeyL9M_RXSNA2eIJI8-WZtzJW5wKg695jqD6AoYZX_SB6n3hF6VOLP-ZauXcu8ZOfPsXnoj9Q0tqT2Fw/w150-h200/whtpinkrushtonchubbybefore-2.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxosuNmlAXqwys61C79IIvP8onYff_W5zeqhaT11PLzeHYVVMa66ZOG7eYDYI_nVsc33Eem-xZhgsIWzyt3Yv0YabVjs5FeAc6abDzVwxKHeX6WlgNR2FRPmhGqHVkykA6Jh50aNDbq9Tr-dKq2_-FGW3z6omDHhnr0SdhOr8XK8mnQUSyKPSGNnpCV1g/s2000/whtpinkrushtonchubbybefore-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxosuNmlAXqwys61C79IIvP8onYff_W5zeqhaT11PLzeHYVVMa66ZOG7eYDYI_nVsc33Eem-xZhgsIWzyt3Yv0YabVjs5FeAc6abDzVwxKHeX6WlgNR2FRPmhGqHVkykA6Jh50aNDbq9Tr-dKq2_-FGW3z6omDHhnr0SdhOr8XK8mnQUSyKPSGNnpCV1g/w150-h200/whtpinkrushtonchubbybefore-3.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><span> </span>Poor Buddy was missing his little brother. But you could tell from his dirty left arm that the child who owned him before must have loved the little bear a lot and now Buddy's arm is just a dirty mess. He was definitely a plush in need of a lot of help. So as soon as he arrived, I began to remove his stuffing and sew at least one hole I found. I washed him 3 times in hopes of getting rid of the dark left arm. Ad below from a Sears Christmas Catalog.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CcR6dlpvTqiTopiINjQ5UkuIYVRUulZTL2-Edi2fmV2MRzQTJYj_lxDOrk56KBpedRPl70_MvXje7zZLmbZizzOncia-UvOD4AZOBzEr78s13gwCwxSkOnW0ejUKwBcJfPVJMG-yDTfw71eUSK_Hb357-t5BP15DPO6CT1VDPcxGb679Wbr8AYoVtpM/s1066/buddybearkins.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="566" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CcR6dlpvTqiTopiINjQ5UkuIYVRUulZTL2-Edi2fmV2MRzQTJYj_lxDOrk56KBpedRPl70_MvXje7zZLmbZizzOncia-UvOD4AZOBzEr78s13gwCwxSkOnW0ejUKwBcJfPVJMG-yDTfw71eUSK_Hb357-t5BP15DPO6CT1VDPcxGb679Wbr8AYoVtpM/s320/buddybearkins.png" width="170" /></a></div> <span> </span>Sadly, it didn't even turn a gold color. So I did not want to cause any
further damage to the fur on that arm and left it alone. After he dried, I restuffed him with
his original cotton batting. I refluffed it and put it back in. The
stuffing was in great condition and just needed refluffing. I did remove
some of the parts that was on the left arm as it was dingy and brown. <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi800UrjQ9P8aPstUmNy5JWZUvpUtlBApdRcX5K5kzSM2VKrGt1fI4z7qejvlsl_UrciV_0aveLzS9IlPhdjtk2bjI8zkBXdqJnBXeMzRuo9fuWJEDse0xKagZqmGp3T93X2CQ5j69vsEXbhgrqYX2ASjZLF3tQTbTa33B60pAuFeLHT-aPvDmGeFDEhjc/s2048/0EEF7A1F-304D-42B0-9C69-F92331FD3124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi800UrjQ9P8aPstUmNy5JWZUvpUtlBApdRcX5K5kzSM2VKrGt1fI4z7qejvlsl_UrciV_0aveLzS9IlPhdjtk2bjI8zkBXdqJnBXeMzRuo9fuWJEDse0xKagZqmGp3T93X2CQ5j69vsEXbhgrqYX2ASjZLF3tQTbTa33B60pAuFeLHT-aPvDmGeFDEhjc/s320/0EEF7A1F-304D-42B0-9C69-F92331FD3124.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span> </span>After restuffing him. I worked on his face and cleaned off the grime
that was on the rubber. Next, I touched up his face paint. Which didn't
need too much, except for his nose and eyes. He was slowly becoming just
as he should have, and I was very happy with the results. Instead of a
pink satin straps for his jumper, I gave him blue satin straps and
vintage pink buttons. His bow tie is a lighter pastel pink and I tried to
find him a vintage blue bear, similar to what I have on mine. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fizkS9CISOYLzt-mDrTDiInIvBGNnIXynxEJx8FgAiqZhsesBsaOjqOz0ESH6gppfzuoDEFQ62UD4oZ02GUMRISP1sgsZLZoS-LIb_pItkVbSwrZb_x_sT1Hwaqv5Obfl0bnduChlWyAK62y1pJ3bAhP3YYFQpoqdEebrrEh4npjfOi-cZtvjbSHaHQ/s2048/C9D5BF14-14D7-46DF-B185-4F854C16B1E7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fizkS9CISOYLzt-mDrTDiInIvBGNnIXynxEJx8FgAiqZhsesBsaOjqOz0ESH6gppfzuoDEFQ62UD4oZ02GUMRISP1sgsZLZoS-LIb_pItkVbSwrZb_x_sT1Hwaqv5Obfl0bnduChlWyAK62y1pJ3bAhP3YYFQpoqdEebrrEh4npjfOi-cZtvjbSHaHQ/s320/C9D5BF14-14D7-46DF-B185-4F854C16B1E7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><span> </span>But
sadly, I could not find one. I did find a pink one, but it was a bit too
large to play his little brother. So this blue bear will have to do. I am particularly happy with how his rubber face turned out as you can see from the before and after photos above. He's such a handsome guy and definitely ready to be loved again!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBzTfv6NNsZyf8VYoX_OATcKmOtqaMXm99TJUKMfUoo_iI-G2WH06oWmKMt1k9dzWVBUG4wziaSJFRgBJ1C9i5GkOUh4sal3ec0Yt_cK8CXmQAPWKour4zded1xaqRcgVk6gB8cw8Qm-4byGuyFtsnj3KhNmox1bq_jTmaiGsKnDB_lZ_lt3UvnB6YYJk/s2000/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBzTfv6NNsZyf8VYoX_OATcKmOtqaMXm99TJUKMfUoo_iI-G2WH06oWmKMt1k9dzWVBUG4wziaSJFRgBJ1C9i5GkOUh4sal3ec0Yt_cK8CXmQAPWKour4zded1xaqRcgVk6gB8cw8Qm-4byGuyFtsnj3KhNmox1bq_jTmaiGsKnDB_lZ_lt3UvnB6YYJk/s320/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPS-ahVAlqCfU5nlwvad6TzrrXmoTwzoO_nG8nE3cKleeyqMRUy2pqjngxhtCiObj2PeMN7rJKyddIa4nZFSOkVJryaj2OfaWgcW4ixXS1eRl5URC8iohO3zCLszEi5Y0M4v2vC6X6fnRGw2IJDlMNSz4svXAhTpn8Pc_DBfJZMLkuUNlQd_th4oz5OLo/s2000/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPS-ahVAlqCfU5nlwvad6TzrrXmoTwzoO_nG8nE3cKleeyqMRUy2pqjngxhtCiObj2PeMN7rJKyddIa4nZFSOkVJryaj2OfaWgcW4ixXS1eRl5URC8iohO3zCLszEi5Y0M4v2vC6X6fnRGw2IJDlMNSz4svXAhTpn8Pc_DBfJZMLkuUNlQd_th4oz5OLo/w150-h200/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-2.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeo5td5AMKj9pGuScs2IRQ4cZf2C9jm7XYyFsF8F-FmyVwlmTCYe7GFr5ci0z-K0CkXkRwQwUsYkogcqZoNf5ssvJW9EyrvG952BDyeJN08t2Ch7AS58NMvKmcBbZaEHfsRZr_4NNmtpPuQAEpH___kk0s70SU-WhaIcTB9S7LkWsWemb82tsst8251E/s2000/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeo5td5AMKj9pGuScs2IRQ4cZf2C9jm7XYyFsF8F-FmyVwlmTCYe7GFr5ci0z-K0CkXkRwQwUsYkogcqZoNf5ssvJW9EyrvG952BDyeJN08t2Ch7AS58NMvKmcBbZaEHfsRZr_4NNmtpPuQAEpH___kk0s70SU-WhaIcTB9S7LkWsWemb82tsst8251E/w240-h320/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><span> </span>I decided not to sew the mini bear onto Buddy's arm. That way the new owner can decide to keep him there or not. Especially if a better version is found. Haha! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJIwL6mU6HDzaJ75r9cPJY63AXbjyPGyGI8CvxnMQMlddvzvrm7N6JTamr6n8m1xI8FPc77VCP-lbzinsibPHKzJvkPP7uPuYLb3iDVIVK3ZX4N9cKb4I9l62YVz8TCn5Nq6Kf2BTuZvDqJ6Un7p5dT-Wz9x3XBlhwJz-mhOd5VkHV9REpUhq5WoQxNk/s2000/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJIwL6mU6HDzaJ75r9cPJY63AXbjyPGyGI8CvxnMQMlddvzvrm7N6JTamr6n8m1xI8FPc77VCP-lbzinsibPHKzJvkPP7uPuYLb3iDVIVK3ZX4N9cKb4I9l62YVz8TCn5Nq6Kf2BTuZvDqJ6Un7p5dT-Wz9x3XBlhwJz-mhOd5VkHV9REpUhq5WoQxNk/w150-h200/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-4.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXE3tkrUQl8j1fv3boG4L8Dpm083-IH5ID_EkNCu6R186XOS9RQDl1-PEBkdNQwQnMxGM6Fy6vjBzrz7ePKyqtVjxm3zH0E8TYx02aTd8H3RXepTykmz8MKhWCBpPHsWR0SGEzyuesIBEnSwiU6JfzF3fm2EQEh0AWCPDW97BDdC2qJNMt4MfnmWtp7A/s2000/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXE3tkrUQl8j1fv3boG4L8Dpm083-IH5ID_EkNCu6R186XOS9RQDl1-PEBkdNQwQnMxGM6Fy6vjBzrz7ePKyqtVjxm3zH0E8TYx02aTd8H3RXepTykmz8MKhWCBpPHsWR0SGEzyuesIBEnSwiU6JfzF3fm2EQEh0AWCPDW97BDdC2qJNMt4MfnmWtp7A/s320/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><span> </span>Another look at his backside and right side of his body. He is very cute and now I'm finding it hard to decide whether to let him go or not. Haha! No I must resist keeping him...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBuCSwxF06Rs9Cr7Ys-xylueOoVXvol1AQm3tk0Mvr5VcRxW7_GBbcgrtduHuKpWF8cLstifSOB8za03P56J6HZxFe_ncuWODz9KLp_JAJDlwCn6e65W1nLucmphTEXbsV40RvJtkAVol8cLzskBVC7I18bn3330Q3yFHiZl1DTCpyhIrnr_SYrdXksQ/s2000/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBuCSwxF06Rs9Cr7Ys-xylueOoVXvol1AQm3tk0Mvr5VcRxW7_GBbcgrtduHuKpWF8cLstifSOB8za03P56J6HZxFe_ncuWODz9KLp_JAJDlwCn6e65W1nLucmphTEXbsV40RvJtkAVol8cLzskBVC7I18bn3330Q3yFHiZl1DTCpyhIrnr_SYrdXksQ/w150-h200/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-6.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY4m0UUEfoEJEa9nitB-CQDRWT-CH-5FfvVyqWSYtSZg7goH1ezt1WYM2rgHBt_TTcmF6PAaK3gNp4aQhcfHSxZ1uVPfS_pz_uH7sBrciiC2FvL07wmV4DgHzix-Bcyn0tAxwRIKc589vdEdK3Hn9VYTRmRorOOlNO8uAIJ1mLizb1XUWEoiPoqBxtgA/s2000/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY4m0UUEfoEJEa9nitB-CQDRWT-CH-5FfvVyqWSYtSZg7goH1ezt1WYM2rgHBt_TTcmF6PAaK3gNp4aQhcfHSxZ1uVPfS_pz_uH7sBrciiC2FvL07wmV4DgHzix-Bcyn0tAxwRIKc589vdEdK3Hn9VYTRmRorOOlNO8uAIJ1mLizb1XUWEoiPoqBxtgA/w150-h200/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-7.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgty2PatERPloUITFlSgYrqs4c7qOFmMoaFiBPDDvcOi2ykrWa2UWM_zHZ7-9HVqrRYBEn8PSwZF0Sc_0D4CLhnRKGpvVqpLCEcju86ILiOh2kaPqD7oDBw-59dpj-TwgTzJrtNJosdHHO5G7iGXLuT4XEt59tT1W3-D_gFKeF0sJWvaLhZ3PMOih06dvk/s2000/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgty2PatERPloUITFlSgYrqs4c7qOFmMoaFiBPDDvcOi2ykrWa2UWM_zHZ7-9HVqrRYBEn8PSwZF0Sc_0D4CLhnRKGpvVqpLCEcju86ILiOh2kaPqD7oDBw-59dpj-TwgTzJrtNJosdHHO5G7iGXLuT4XEt59tT1W3-D_gFKeF0sJWvaLhZ3PMOih06dvk/w150-h200/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter-8.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1Q79x6flL_mY9zWNzl8AS_VPOH9ROUW4RtANLQ-_6rV_HGsQXdRRAF7ha5F2ZfrCFbgcLcWaYoN1jGWdauj2cUU52edHF8Obzx40tH5rnUtUnYxgVo5Qxl9rDfHY-l7-fhVu4DpU74CP9dMoGX978rwxEqbjRgKvsCKb0q_LE6-slssvuH_QEBtqIAM/s2000/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter2-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1Q79x6flL_mY9zWNzl8AS_VPOH9ROUW4RtANLQ-_6rV_HGsQXdRRAF7ha5F2ZfrCFbgcLcWaYoN1jGWdauj2cUU52edHF8Obzx40tH5rnUtUnYxgVo5Qxl9rDfHY-l7-fhVu4DpU74CP9dMoGX978rwxEqbjRgKvsCKb0q_LE6-slssvuH_QEBtqIAM/w240-h320/whitepinkrushtonchubbyafter2-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><span> </span>But ultimately, I would rather he be loved, besides I have my minty one. Teehee! Just one of the Mary Rushton's plushies that is a favorite in my collection. I am sure at some point I will let go my minty one. But I doubt it. Haha!</p><p>I truly enjoy seeing these poor babies given a new life and ready to be loved again, while not try to overly restore them. A good thing for sure!<br /></p><p>Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-31741616726176891512024-03-09T15:59:00.001+10:002024-03-09T15:59:25.267+10:00Finds of Early March!<p> Time sure flies... Here's what I found recently!</p><p>This adorable plush sleeping kitty, I found and when I received her. I searched through my Rushton Catalogs and sure enough she is made by Rushton Toy Co. A lovely pajama bag too. She is in almost minty condition.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1M39E4TvYglo-ORF6YYHIlsKIWCwKAxSTEj14f1amAGYRYAEWZaFNC8ybQ82vhZSXv_UwgfcuRWw-WckfUrgtEMGMeJgMw_Vtug05cjcBqJOd6EWUnHmeDBBg0NCom3Tkg_4TV6zUCtEXvQJOM2-q8LVH9cOW-DsCmhgAn_68c3oigCBlH_UGy3Pmc0o/s452/sleepingkittypjbag.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="452" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1M39E4TvYglo-ORF6YYHIlsKIWCwKAxSTEj14f1amAGYRYAEWZaFNC8ybQ82vhZSXv_UwgfcuRWw-WckfUrgtEMGMeJgMw_Vtug05cjcBqJOd6EWUnHmeDBBg0NCom3Tkg_4TV6zUCtEXvQJOM2-q8LVH9cOW-DsCmhgAn_68c3oigCBlH_UGy3Pmc0o/s320/sleepingkittypjbag.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_BH5uclxOps8QZbNDuQGzEFqjW2ioGJFBtpPcic7ODf7zwivPuuv_mMxbejkfc5bXrKTKPDi7wm5RAy7cEmAWZUhBbZ8D559Cm6Igg0fiRy-E8-pIRmGz6_4-mSwkqLIkLiXCW5CFsCuUhTYTuWZj2t9jugVgoWNMJaCc3o9ry8l0kBQPLTBKF0-Xaw/s2000/whtrushtonsidesleepingcatwpjbag-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_BH5uclxOps8QZbNDuQGzEFqjW2ioGJFBtpPcic7ODf7zwivPuuv_mMxbejkfc5bXrKTKPDi7wm5RAy7cEmAWZUhBbZ8D559Cm6Igg0fiRy-E8-pIRmGz6_4-mSwkqLIkLiXCW5CFsCuUhTYTuWZj2t9jugVgoWNMJaCc3o9ry8l0kBQPLTBKF0-Xaw/s320/whtrushtonsidesleepingcatwpjbag-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vWczCglCeib9L5DgaRKYtTTYsh8xTWYP1EarDkAUeJTKTtFQe0X3UONmc8Wd29ElCgBr4wiV3cmnswwoHb9XYVyD8rMXZnasq0m3GElGPia7qQn5aFZkJxqkLkaLgJUzVFLMjShSPk58NO-5StLEOYbZyOeggMYzWIcYIfSsBhwYY_MUV1Y9cwuGJVM/s2000/cloverfreshichigojumper-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vWczCglCeib9L5DgaRKYtTTYsh8xTWYP1EarDkAUeJTKTtFQe0X3UONmc8Wd29ElCgBr4wiV3cmnswwoHb9XYVyD8rMXZnasq0m3GElGPia7qQn5aFZkJxqkLkaLgJUzVFLMjShSPk58NO-5StLEOYbZyOeggMYzWIcYIfSsBhwYY_MUV1Y9cwuGJVM/s320/cloverfreshichigojumper-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Next, I found another Clover Fresh Ichigo Chan. This time she wears a jumper dress. I got this one as a commission for a collector. She is already on her way to her new Mom. Below some Retro Ayumi Uyama posedoll miniatures. I have them listed in my shop and sold two already! Yay! I also got the Retro vintage colors Roly Poly dolls by Ken Elephant. There are five styles. All of them are listed in my shop as well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWJ_li6SJQL-wUlt_lfZgW0LB-om60FJHeYAJbF0k4UwuWdvYFyEU-Df308UrspAMviZR5k-EeqUbAvmtTX5Frm89yxejgCcB0AYXVFfrUgrrI-1RYecBiOQuqKKDHQ6fiUlDWngHPiAq19e6enNXOsCUQUSP2WGFKrRNDMlNRmpA8qPmOcgDu_MsCCw/s2000/ayumiposedolls-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWJ_li6SJQL-wUlt_lfZgW0LB-om60FJHeYAJbF0k4UwuWdvYFyEU-Df308UrspAMviZR5k-EeqUbAvmtTX5Frm89yxejgCcB0AYXVFfrUgrrI-1RYecBiOQuqKKDHQ6fiUlDWngHPiAq19e6enNXOsCUQUSP2WGFKrRNDMlNRmpA8qPmOcgDu_MsCCw/s320/ayumiposedolls-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Aqc-iMs5HzUeItSI0CT0EukZly8oeN2J_ynyf24YWQmA_4xXeBRNZabHXnvHpaNiDfTPPonO6tx8OPlGdInO4K7ZIaiHLOlvadAxMXK3VfYGK2GNMQ2OXge8GfS3s58LBSV1kv2ptjZoagg4tMZaO_Y6BhQTQ3oe_zZH46AhEuRLO6CvRBXp0vsBGqU/s2000/KErolypoly3rd-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Aqc-iMs5HzUeItSI0CT0EukZly8oeN2J_ynyf24YWQmA_4xXeBRNZabHXnvHpaNiDfTPPonO6tx8OPlGdInO4K7ZIaiHLOlvadAxMXK3VfYGK2GNMQ2OXge8GfS3s58LBSV1kv2ptjZoagg4tMZaO_Y6BhQTQ3oe_zZH46AhEuRLO6CvRBXp0vsBGqU/s320/KErolypoly3rd-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJBGkRE2wgWU6wIcWaTkPsiMpdPH8KnbOZ47TIMHUegrSi-oHlxwn4rwd6PWGa3Z7nyRz5TKEmcG8iFI7XF-_Kf0cxoQmW-JKb-wCsNRalF1zxc6RVGszdxuDNE4kC0vx_Eydm1-AAjylDcS5Hq0QUD5uPSLeSfF1zaG5z8tr3fqE3eMuz4mgP8-nnCQ/s2000/junichirunefionapins-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJBGkRE2wgWU6wIcWaTkPsiMpdPH8KnbOZ47TIMHUegrSi-oHlxwn4rwd6PWGa3Z7nyRz5TKEmcG8iFI7XF-_Kf0cxoQmW-JKb-wCsNRalF1zxc6RVGszdxuDNE4kC0vx_Eydm1-AAjylDcS5Hq0QUD5uPSLeSfF1zaG5z8tr3fqE3eMuz4mgP8-nnCQ/s320/junichirunefionapins-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>A few pins I got for myself. The one in the center is by Fiona H. I've always wanted one too. Above that pin are brooches by Junichi N. and Rune N. Lovely cute girls. Below, a unique bonnet My Toy plush bunny! She will be great in someone's Easter basket! Also listed in my shop!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNKIX6GsK8maux7UCptBnKeqhTt85GqKQE6v9zaAR0-zy7SZLH7K6b86DxgJ-OeJxQEUzqG7GclTqojjOKWSSyUzzUW5SNwU82n71u30xM8ntrxZXiQ4feOBIH0Y-Y59M7-Pxo27d_fqmrPP7mNwI_TSN9Hqb983WKFa2Y6Zwez6Dk8kzo0ZVj5wOljXw/s2000/mytoypurplebonbun-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNKIX6GsK8maux7UCptBnKeqhTt85GqKQE6v9zaAR0-zy7SZLH7K6b86DxgJ-OeJxQEUzqG7GclTqojjOKWSSyUzzUW5SNwU82n71u30xM8ntrxZXiQ4feOBIH0Y-Y59M7-Pxo27d_fqmrPP7mNwI_TSN9Hqb983WKFa2Y6Zwez6Dk8kzo0ZVj5wOljXw/s320/mytoypurplebonbun-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRt_X1YVd-2C0ZfqSJ8tjr2cx6c0pwXYsPyqQSMpygUAeBLEccNsOyEVCWZCKs0LDyAboF8G23eerLBGpY3UYRnJApNXJ2XUrMakgArV-vs_IjkIYXWpx06ArpCp4yehF3rRrMGDKzptMhQMASPBWa5xgA6ssWmHCK0Mur3QzTh869FCirU3_Ep5higM/s2000/pinkbearamanitarium-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRt_X1YVd-2C0ZfqSJ8tjr2cx6c0pwXYsPyqQSMpygUAeBLEccNsOyEVCWZCKs0LDyAboF8G23eerLBGpY3UYRnJApNXJ2XUrMakgArV-vs_IjkIYXWpx06ArpCp4yehF3rRrMGDKzptMhQMASPBWa5xgA6ssWmHCK0Mur3QzTh869FCirU3_Ep5higM/s320/pinkbearamanitarium-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>The adorable plush above by my dear friend Anna of Amanitarium. She listed this cutie and I couldn't resist. Late birthday gifts to myself. I also found these adorable vintage vanity sets. I just love the mirrors and they are wearing dresses too! Haha! I may list the blue one in my shop...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zvJYvkYVWcn7mgFUrVh-yU7X9ow_YS0sdKGrr1c2POTGeJE_bNJiuPXIJdifGXTFNDJ0tt4li5ZtKpx0l3jUU4UxLsNeyiSfUvTWnUKhkkh85tiysvEgWNuEdKYmV7DXXwNlrWuIXHGjbUStjdH5PSq6fh-ZmAeQOU02cJKOtbcB1UvG6FpD1_Kga20/s2000/vanitysetsx2pinkblue-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zvJYvkYVWcn7mgFUrVh-yU7X9ow_YS0sdKGrr1c2POTGeJE_bNJiuPXIJdifGXTFNDJ0tt4li5ZtKpx0l3jUU4UxLsNeyiSfUvTWnUKhkkh85tiysvEgWNuEdKYmV7DXXwNlrWuIXHGjbUStjdH5PSq6fh-ZmAeQOU02cJKOtbcB1UvG6FpD1_Kga20/s320/vanitysetsx2pinkblue-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNQRYP1xBOqGNW5nUlx0Ofqo0mA3LSNtaTRW9fo1ylqj1h_OumhCA26hy1Q7iQCXDc4J2O5GCSX0ZrTppEaST45dgLQ850XQHDArmlLH5WwCDIbewYlrbj34NxwS0ZiOsGqzZzpaQ_4qV57vX6c0sTfxhPqQT3lfANZX4fCz6F_iwhDJoNoJah6e4IGo/s2000/waggiewheelsclownrattledoll-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNQRYP1xBOqGNW5nUlx0Ofqo0mA3LSNtaTRW9fo1ylqj1h_OumhCA26hy1Q7iQCXDc4J2O5GCSX0ZrTppEaST45dgLQ850XQHDArmlLH5WwCDIbewYlrbj34NxwS0ZiOsGqzZzpaQ_4qV57vX6c0sTfxhPqQT3lfANZX4fCz6F_iwhDJoNoJah6e4IGo/s320/waggiewheelsclownrattledoll-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Lastly, this adorable clown rattle doll by Waggie Wheels. I have been searching for one for some time now. He was up for auction, and I won. I needed to repaint his eyes a bit. Just so cute and I added a ruffled collar to him as well. Definitely a keeper.<br /><p>I hope your week has some amazing vintage finds. Happy thrifting!</p><p>Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-12837995287850106132024-02-25T17:47:00.005+10:002024-02-25T17:50:27.438+10:00Thrifting Has its Ups and Downs...<p> ... And, well, if you started reading this, and was hoping for some ranting or venting to happen, sorry. Just thought I'd go with this for a post starter. LOL</p><p>Here are some goodies I found the past few weeks...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK4Cw5rwbZs-TsO3gFdaMSGeblG3nZh6UVMdV6ZQKPjERX_7DfkEQv9_NVZyQHl5d7dJklClgwiGjNMlPZ8_oK2RAFnQIv0BJmaUEZIA5xt2poffNPRtIOlfWI8u0sIv2oWVdxBmj7AngvyBYPLa5XsnsyeA_dvaJ25UZldIEmpQjP6C9qZhaqh6Wp-o/s2000/pinksweaterwbowshatcherub-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK4Cw5rwbZs-TsO3gFdaMSGeblG3nZh6UVMdV6ZQKPjERX_7DfkEQv9_NVZyQHl5d7dJklClgwiGjNMlPZ8_oK2RAFnQIv0BJmaUEZIA5xt2poffNPRtIOlfWI8u0sIv2oWVdxBmj7AngvyBYPLa5XsnsyeA_dvaJ25UZldIEmpQjP6C9qZhaqh6Wp-o/s320/pinksweaterwbowshatcherub-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Well, technically, these are not vintage, but adorable pieces I had to share that I got from DollsKill website. They make lovely adorable pink pieces in plus sizes for us voluptuous gals. Haha! I got this adorable pink bow crochet sweater (above) and this truly gorgeous brocade dress (below). The brocade dress gives me "Bridgerton" vibes. I will be wearing this when the next series comes out in May!! Teehee! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFJr-n-jd14tub4NuMUhF_YE1xUuw-8U__L-6ZmHeumGuiN3z3rgQdtEP2elXobUO9nIt16EFTKtnIDsqPWIVdXjgT_CZSl09emLUrINjbqb2sBvc4Mhf9dsONYJnl-6n8S1ZH9YP26D3Wzg-l9ahNZilniYNT1SsyW6kQbBcisQVquvT1F4nj4BOYPs/s2000/brocadedresswcherub2-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFJr-n-jd14tub4NuMUhF_YE1xUuw-8U__L-6ZmHeumGuiN3z3rgQdtEP2elXobUO9nIt16EFTKtnIDsqPWIVdXjgT_CZSl09emLUrINjbqb2sBvc4Mhf9dsONYJnl-6n8S1ZH9YP26D3Wzg-l9ahNZilniYNT1SsyW6kQbBcisQVquvT1F4nj4BOYPs/s320/brocadedresswcherub2-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFmK3HMLc5FHKQ3v9Vx02LFdUbMJzfnCfZVNf3sBrgFBMFCkdssplLApvoVa1TmkXETVfGGzDFJh69jISxozn01-t3T8EsQExD8t-YPv4lfREnRU1dE3RQ1abolcdusFOTFQfG5VaK7fI_W7CVDLT5V3gQAiwGkhroAD-wkIxSzFAZRsKnWEW_G1Jm5I/s2000/pinocosmilepinkrunningbun-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFmK3HMLc5FHKQ3v9Vx02LFdUbMJzfnCfZVNf3sBrgFBMFCkdssplLApvoVa1TmkXETVfGGzDFJh69jISxozn01-t3T8EsQExD8t-YPv4lfREnRU1dE3RQ1abolcdusFOTFQfG5VaK7fI_W7CVDLT5V3gQAiwGkhroAD-wkIxSzFAZRsKnWEW_G1Jm5I/s320/pinocosmilepinkrunningbun-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Next, I was able to get myself this Pinocosmile from Japan needle felted running artist bun! I've always loved her works, so I am so glad I was able to get one. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl262UaDM122COe05q42UPms0o5Td3WRT1tGu9KDuIzvNHe63KIlp6LJqnqtslfImBhE7pSqA0MU10f77dLEgPEOiJ_YVeosSoZH9MSuSlVeb7dMxIa6IA9yXQPqZYVa6E1mMMUQXBPI9mIJVQVwots3kZlKbvFVAmihuLeKJPVna7ZM2vvhGyHS7Hy2E/s2000/pinocosmilepinkrunningbun-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1462" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl262UaDM122COe05q42UPms0o5Td3WRT1tGu9KDuIzvNHe63KIlp6LJqnqtslfImBhE7pSqA0MU10f77dLEgPEOiJ_YVeosSoZH9MSuSlVeb7dMxIa6IA9yXQPqZYVa6E1mMMUQXBPI9mIJVQVwots3kZlKbvFVAmihuLeKJPVna7ZM2vvhGyHS7Hy2E/s320/pinocosmilepinkrunningbun-4.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi_d7S89JxKoS4iUzaS2qmcv0I9VUfnofp1_JX7XpqFEpiI_xZNgXDpaaNLS0EQK7VgsJpppmyl1SxNPzuJ08ltxKnYb7dV_pcn4D-mp_8b8NteMCM0vym3vRvFgPmdJ6OHt2pq-ESjLE2xlbEAJYHr-260OFlMOrTa3RCn1aVM3yTeLxCY8nwW6Spgj0/s2000/forsumlittlegirlwpigtailsreddress-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi_d7S89JxKoS4iUzaS2qmcv0I9VUfnofp1_JX7XpqFEpiI_xZNgXDpaaNLS0EQK7VgsJpppmyl1SxNPzuJ08ltxKnYb7dV_pcn4D-mp_8b8NteMCM0vym3vRvFgPmdJ6OHt2pq-ESjLE2xlbEAJYHr-260OFlMOrTa3RCn1aVM3yTeLxCY8nwW6Spgj0/s320/forsumlittlegirlwpigtailsreddress-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>The adorable Forsum dolly above, I was able to bid on and win. She is now ready to go to her forever home. Forsum definitely made some cute dollies in the 60s and 70s. Below, I found these two bunnies by Gund available and at a reasonable price. They each needed a bit of TLC and are now adopted and on layaway for a customer. I'm always happy that I am able to find new homes for the vintage toys, dolls and plushies that come through my shop. It means a lot. So thank you guys for adopting them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5eTCVU1cZn8r8MBsBQ3ecm7GEgLpQiyvUvIgoYo4iG7J9nJ7_95h1DNHy_Aqi1to-F32ecYPitrj-7zOF3Eg6rF2boFZJwoG-N8agOhgej3pIt03dmkqJKJkpy3tdaAvGVGTCMLsvJ4DCcGSOVHoSZyt3Y2RXERyFTor2Vy313pyd0YGjZk5dSLfgOq4/s2000/gundbunnycouplered-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5eTCVU1cZn8r8MBsBQ3ecm7GEgLpQiyvUvIgoYo4iG7J9nJ7_95h1DNHy_Aqi1to-F32ecYPitrj-7zOF3Eg6rF2boFZJwoG-N8agOhgej3pIt03dmkqJKJkpy3tdaAvGVGTCMLsvJ4DCcGSOVHoSZyt3Y2RXERyFTor2Vy313pyd0YGjZk5dSLfgOq4/w300-h400/gundbunnycouplered-8.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilg-YCsWAG_zv9qijsiFOhzypgS3D5YllxlctMZPL_bJFMSvxt0llyJeImKzLrxPc2_GYD9pOWYbHDdpLf_WKY8WtruXFfrFrZANWzgfj5QG5SaA3p6ffl1EBR2KYQKjZuMfWDNUTHDHiajIehbo0tvZbqihzo4FtofAOxS7fw03Xw-9p72wtXI86e-i0/s2000/jrmargaretdollsjoan-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilg-YCsWAG_zv9qijsiFOhzypgS3D5YllxlctMZPL_bJFMSvxt0llyJeImKzLrxPc2_GYD9pOWYbHDdpLf_WKY8WtruXFfrFrZANWzgfj5QG5SaA3p6ffl1EBR2KYQKjZuMfWDNUTHDHiajIehbo0tvZbqihzo4FtofAOxS7fw03Xw-9p72wtXI86e-i0/s320/jrmargaretdollsjoan-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>These Jr Margaret dolls I was able to find for a dear friend stateside. The dolls were not regularly listed as what they are, which is 'talking dolls'. So to find these not purchased yet, was surprising. They are already on their way to they're forever home. These dolls still talk too! Wow!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77D8DSX1WiVJlebmGT-dSCSsKGCx9dIG3ghNzgUq0QE0qhtOtTZL-tmcswhY6PQEwG0myCU-B-CzICkG1l1L5pako-ygR6-KhyphenhyphenUCzPwRu_3C6Dc77weJCV7IV6AbptdyJUzrvMJI-VALf74cI5XIF5nvIMwFjFIYNqesUPXODYoUZY3JVQzyaGwlnrAE/s2000/jrmargaretdollsjoan-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77D8DSX1WiVJlebmGT-dSCSsKGCx9dIG3ghNzgUq0QE0qhtOtTZL-tmcswhY6PQEwG0myCU-B-CzICkG1l1L5pako-ygR6-KhyphenhyphenUCzPwRu_3C6Dc77weJCV7IV6AbptdyJUzrvMJI-VALf74cI5XIF5nvIMwFjFIYNqesUPXODYoUZY3JVQzyaGwlnrAE/s320/jrmargaretdollsjoan-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>One of the reasons, I searched for the dolls above, is because that same dear friend helped me to acquire this Nod by Rushton!! I found him via a marketplace, and the seller did not want to ship to me. Even though I was willing to pay her for shipping, etc. So, I went the route of asking a friend stateside to help me get him. Sure enough, she was able to meet up with the seller and get him for me! Then ship to me! I was so happy. This Nod didn't need any major work except to remove his stuffing as it was that yucky sponge stuffing. Which is what caused his pajamas to start turning brown. Long story short, he was in beautiful condition, and I didn't need to do anything major to fix him!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBUospmTtbUbg5MFGki8n3nC5Tj5mpguybXbVFenNGwDYc1c33DGD3hhL-H3Lrk9qJaUHZAHjpiKuwLv7f4PLxF6_U7BwaiZgh8xuTOO0Q4WxMU49A7QxvtzqnvhqtwtZOlanhjxNmZBNVzSydcnyFKCV3C4lVMBoGfvUNJiOZ5OnnCA1Vq2IXSZ297c/s2000/nodrushtonafter-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBUospmTtbUbg5MFGki8n3nC5Tj5mpguybXbVFenNGwDYc1c33DGD3hhL-H3Lrk9qJaUHZAHjpiKuwLv7f4PLxF6_U7BwaiZgh8xuTOO0Q4WxMU49A7QxvtzqnvhqtwtZOlanhjxNmZBNVzSydcnyFKCV3C4lVMBoGfvUNJiOZ5OnnCA1Vq2IXSZ297c/s320/nodrushtonafter-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Below, is my vintage rattle collection... I had to bring them up to the house here for display and since I finally received this adorable changing table for baby dolls. It was a perfect shelf to display them in. I also got this adorable Krueger Bonnet doll. She was in amazing condition for her age. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHUAxvV-BcG99PnHlZ_0roYGJwZazMF6i15ALcqnl8tnRG-DZ8G8B-W16hIPA0bWdrlExXf4MNKmVs0EhGYsRcsYV8kQic16MwbeJ5SVBnzBVvWvWoVo1LmpSZfGAcSVRpyOxfTPK1k2Qd0ZjwzdvVMhAU7YUQmmFM5acgYTTGnQL2LdzI8sOxYWnXmA/s2000/2024vtgrattlecollection-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHUAxvV-BcG99PnHlZ_0roYGJwZazMF6i15ALcqnl8tnRG-DZ8G8B-W16hIPA0bWdrlExXf4MNKmVs0EhGYsRcsYV8kQic16MwbeJ5SVBnzBVvWvWoVo1LmpSZfGAcSVRpyOxfTPK1k2Qd0ZjwzdvVMhAU7YUQmmFM5acgYTTGnQL2LdzI8sOxYWnXmA/s320/2024vtgrattlecollection-3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxRkeqOxfq3rLWZt5m_fnGwfuUW6z0Zm28YcPGw-sMR5cLbMxNC1uN64YuyoWjAljD4hyphenhyphenuC5NqVpnA5orsrgRD3W3cvuInNx0_zddluckmqvE2ikUrIJIV9_HRSH5BPF9W6LexJ93_KvP5269A0f3t8A4J2NL-4kPvdphwA9Rse43dnRSm6XlRF5c8Hg/s2000/girlbonnetkruegerdoll-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxRkeqOxfq3rLWZt5m_fnGwfuUW6z0Zm28YcPGw-sMR5cLbMxNC1uN64YuyoWjAljD4hyphenhyphenuC5NqVpnA5orsrgRD3W3cvuInNx0_zddluckmqvE2ikUrIJIV9_HRSH5BPF9W6LexJ93_KvP5269A0f3t8A4J2NL-4kPvdphwA9Rse43dnRSm6XlRF5c8Hg/s320/girlbonnetkruegerdoll-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSP2h4SFV45uBjb1cqqL0rYKE1db5u9X1XlcIzgnpS5PhWgUaWKA8FTVaH1JQLx9MvaB4x67dFdrwkaKupBIM4YA3xtnog0ErDoNehEQ9ZrPSHJXN75P0X4fiGYgGiCmJ_sXj7EhbKAHBsncJehcfN1LQBA0Pn2wfTNL5wMpaXLgyaNxaw_034CUXMW-o/s2000/pinkdressingtable-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSP2h4SFV45uBjb1cqqL0rYKE1db5u9X1XlcIzgnpS5PhWgUaWKA8FTVaH1JQLx9MvaB4x67dFdrwkaKupBIM4YA3xtnog0ErDoNehEQ9ZrPSHJXN75P0X4fiGYgGiCmJ_sXj7EhbKAHBsncJehcfN1LQBA0Pn2wfTNL5wMpaXLgyaNxaw_034CUXMW-o/s320/pinkdressingtable-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>More on this Changing table above, believe it or not, it was a birthday gift to myself. I found it on Etsy. But had to pay a bit more for shipping to me. It took a month to arrive. That I was not happy with, but it did arrive safely, and it was in lovely condition with the exception of the bottom shelf panel being cracked and needed fixing. Still it a lovely piece and to display my vintage toys or dolls with too! Yay!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6xoB1V8ecd7wjanxOvzf2-Mvvn4ffwzJkUuORZVFhYQzFCsSc6i5aCcenH1Ok0BGTwttqWEWHR-2XaJvrnicHl0Wald6Hq-NT3dn_PVeFemyijnCHRUoVOLEoE86_u8eSF9JBU72bonctL-ea63nVcmiRwMoYuVT3BaKc5OO42YGb7W7xva1ps6mRyc/s2000/rushtonartpaintingsdouble-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6xoB1V8ecd7wjanxOvzf2-Mvvn4ffwzJkUuORZVFhYQzFCsSc6i5aCcenH1Ok0BGTwttqWEWHR-2XaJvrnicHl0Wald6Hq-NT3dn_PVeFemyijnCHRUoVOLEoE86_u8eSF9JBU72bonctL-ea63nVcmiRwMoYuVT3BaKc5OO42YGb7W7xva1ps6mRyc/w150-h200/rushtonartpaintingsdouble-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEuq-go3LMttovpvIjqghmUbSfm2JQLdELZFYK7DWiKSVPqSo9690AP8KUJ2nzToXELpPvzFJ2W70k-qB0WAcDbc9A1fIwDNDx21KiTSKO9weA9tGlkgZ4rKvJw9jg9kUClrgKoKS1BGbL1OkPsQe6pefqZz8kTon4I9uS-_W97I1-aLzsZuyRNvPNmZU/s2000/rushtonartpaintingsdouble-10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEuq-go3LMttovpvIjqghmUbSfm2JQLdELZFYK7DWiKSVPqSo9690AP8KUJ2nzToXELpPvzFJ2W70k-qB0WAcDbc9A1fIwDNDx21KiTSKO9weA9tGlkgZ4rKvJw9jg9kUClrgKoKS1BGbL1OkPsQe6pefqZz8kTon4I9uS-_W97I1-aLzsZuyRNvPNmZU/s320/rushtonartpaintingsdouble-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The most adorable art piece I've acquired above. Made by Evilbimbo on Etsy. I love the way she created this painting of two cute plushies that resemble "Rushton's Peter Rabbit and Happy Bear!" Even the color of the paint and double frame she used gave me shabby chic vibes.</p><p>Well, that's all for now. I hope you find lovely vintage things that make you happy! Be sure to check my shop on Etsy for some cool vintage items available! Happy Hunting!<br /></p><p>Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls <br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-41845329156544244322024-02-14T06:44:00.001+10:002024-02-14T06:44:10.367+10:00From ggsdolls!<p> </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3TNNLTPjjv/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3TNNLTPjjv/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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It was a great celebration with my little family and some truly awesome finds along the way...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisBvDjlaRjPF4JPN9Ak2D3BCQCFiQKI6uK2ocNmxaKpbCp4yLy3XsKU3RLo4Uc2NIDvLT2m67lMuIBU3macrAHZckcZKUTZst10uRRJBxmE85TA8S0dpn2HO8rzP6ux8DvKprtbCcW2uJ6g00lALfQovTg45p0IsFoQQa5X58gFFHz-1e1gPgiEswSrw4/s4032/IMG_2305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisBvDjlaRjPF4JPN9Ak2D3BCQCFiQKI6uK2ocNmxaKpbCp4yLy3XsKU3RLo4Uc2NIDvLT2m67lMuIBU3macrAHZckcZKUTZst10uRRJBxmE85TA8S0dpn2HO8rzP6ux8DvKprtbCcW2uJ6g00lALfQovTg45p0IsFoQQa5X58gFFHz-1e1gPgiEswSrw4/s320/IMG_2305.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>My sweet girl who knows me so well, got me a Parisco Ube Cheesecake for my birthday. Thank you Tabytha! We celebrated at my fave restaurant and had a nice simple lunch. It was a good time for sure. The past few weeks, I was able to find and get some amazing and rare Rushton plushies. Definitely a great lead up to my birthday too! Below, is a large standing bunny, called, "Beggin' Bunny" made by Rushton for Easter. She wears her original skirt and bow. I added the bonnet to her. I was surprised no one had claimed her, and the seller was so kind and shipped her asap to me. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKAIHQnHfvKUy00mbs7A3oGFxXFQBQG_U39Udd1gai2jmOVC8A-TAYNj42AKWjPK_XEuJeCOdVb8p-58vam3pr1owKfPck-mLphpfP-qCcq5Kd6pMyRhHeBHoezKuvsYKzFjfL4azXfX9dhqx0aF67uJRURXs54CwTbOtmDuCsZCigmAAyNQ8zGpikgg/s2000/lrgrushtonwhitebunnygirl-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKAIHQnHfvKUy00mbs7A3oGFxXFQBQG_U39Udd1gai2jmOVC8A-TAYNj42AKWjPK_XEuJeCOdVb8p-58vam3pr1owKfPck-mLphpfP-qCcq5Kd6pMyRhHeBHoezKuvsYKzFjfL4azXfX9dhqx0aF67uJRURXs54CwTbOtmDuCsZCigmAAyNQ8zGpikgg/s320/lrgrushtonwhitebunnygirl-5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tFZqoTOKxBmpXMPJ_sJavHqD9SmzeUnhh8xbUqbWdCtwBH1u8lTJH39gMbTZ4mhgil_VZrT46Ce0nJ5zt06OVxfo6oEYyWV5Z_ihuKlxMldAh2G2TR6s58o76e7vm0pBbn2yGRF51mnviEYjcgpkuE0gFrF_fNSy9TAaNQgthCAo42o2W2gRfpbVhbI/s2000/lrgrushtonwhitebunnygirlwskirt-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tFZqoTOKxBmpXMPJ_sJavHqD9SmzeUnhh8xbUqbWdCtwBH1u8lTJH39gMbTZ4mhgil_VZrT46Ce0nJ5zt06OVxfo6oEYyWV5Z_ihuKlxMldAh2G2TR6s58o76e7vm0pBbn2yGRF51mnviEYjcgpkuE0gFrF_fNSy9TAaNQgthCAo42o2W2gRfpbVhbI/w150-h200/lrgrushtonwhitebunnygirlwskirt-5.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Same site, I found this creepy cute Rushton Clown. Not seen before and not in any of my catalogs, sadly. He was missing his pants, and his hat was all tattered and torn, so I replaced them. Now, he is amazing again and has already been adopted. Quite the unique find I must say for sure! I honestly was surprised, that neither of these two were adopted right away, before I found them...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIjvap_uEX_cNvnbfdA89-LgETehvD-68lzkJpgqVRCuZS8t9oB4Lm2w1uUV7DcHAKAqURnosZNbRltHGnX824wm4xzhXUJhVUvP478DA1jdIIAdTXm5nVsNfGY2U-R0B4cXvirP8tqvNxTmzJw5wrLZ5ddJSutQR4rL0bFy3PJMXZ6APpKjQ8QruDiY/s2000/lrgrushtonclownpart2-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIjvap_uEX_cNvnbfdA89-LgETehvD-68lzkJpgqVRCuZS8t9oB4Lm2w1uUV7DcHAKAqURnosZNbRltHGnX824wm4xzhXUJhVUvP478DA1jdIIAdTXm5nVsNfGY2U-R0B4cXvirP8tqvNxTmzJw5wrLZ5ddJSutQR4rL0bFy3PJMXZ6APpKjQ8QruDiY/s320/lrgrushtonclownpart2-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XaU3AkVIL508filk8v4yyFy1H3qrvVw0sIuw9nTQyTH2McqRKnDWHIgsmRKaFtPhoHAsrKNK2EmBi-lwuLQjBxkjySRT50af2mZDBVh_xOeaOzkuBCD9NG-RjbvigwbwU9ml7bp1uwmZOM2xtm4RukB6qVbKI2VsQxpAaNtvzXf264hz914b84IH8FM/s2048/bopeepall1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XaU3AkVIL508filk8v4yyFy1H3qrvVw0sIuw9nTQyTH2McqRKnDWHIgsmRKaFtPhoHAsrKNK2EmBi-lwuLQjBxkjySRT50af2mZDBVh_xOeaOzkuBCD9NG-RjbvigwbwU9ml7bp1uwmZOM2xtm4RukB6qVbKI2VsQxpAaNtvzXf264hz914b84IH8FM/s320/bopeepall1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I also scored this Valentine's Bo Peep. She was missing her bonnet and I found this antique one that fits her perfectly. She is the sweetest gal and still has her "Love Me" tag. I already listed her in my shop just in time for Valentine's Day!! Below, I got this adorable Mattel Music Book wind up. It didn't work, so I opened it up and fixed it. I love the graphics, the artist reminds me of the same person who did Liddle Kiddles box art. The bun beside the book is another adorable find, similar to a lamb I found a few years back. She was a welcome find too! Love those lashes!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi360lzCJ_bbHk8Iqb14hPmd0P0tfkJvVDxEh0LouG8f6I71wlTqFeuuMy-hHp_MEffTCU4NucoDNMAVqe3NNbOOteyL6jvkSzCVf2lDqulMcQgOtuNbBjQvRV2VfA4pxI69IoAPUp28LB4__aPSNoq8o_XVt9u13fLqjvCEbwuDdBIfL6G7w6UxBaNVZM/s2000/mattelmusicbookmarylamb-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi360lzCJ_bbHk8Iqb14hPmd0P0tfkJvVDxEh0LouG8f6I71wlTqFeuuMy-hHp_MEffTCU4NucoDNMAVqe3NNbOOteyL6jvkSzCVf2lDqulMcQgOtuNbBjQvRV2VfA4pxI69IoAPUp28LB4__aPSNoq8o_XVt9u13fLqjvCEbwuDdBIfL6G7w6UxBaNVZM/s320/mattelmusicbookmarylamb-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRGZ_lkQhK4SsLnIXy_Y26EvMnNZY-mepjULcFiZ6X2cFd_J2hggx-L15Vx4NoXEQe1uIPh0Cg6hrh_1A-4twq0kiww4lQD7oIuwa5J1RIk51cgNSllfQsyYkNufDTR2xDldxH-UFByOZHhNTq2ktFK9UWba17uEOOoFPQVb3nsnqwDHzG29rpvwhR3k/s2000/pichipichiukelele-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRGZ_lkQhK4SsLnIXy_Y26EvMnNZY-mepjULcFiZ6X2cFd_J2hggx-L15Vx4NoXEQe1uIPh0Cg6hrh_1A-4twq0kiww4lQD7oIuwa5J1RIk51cgNSllfQsyYkNufDTR2xDldxH-UFByOZHhNTq2ktFK9UWba17uEOOoFPQVb3nsnqwDHzG29rpvwhR3k/s320/pichipichiukelele-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Next, this adorable Ukulele by Takara with Pichipichi and Wataru on it. Lovely addition to any Licca first gen collection. Already in my shop. I caved and got myself these adorable diecast volkswagon cars from Alvina of Joujoukawaii shop. She even added a few gifts for my bday!! I love them, thank you A!! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxHyDvibeV9HZhKemad37LIRYKIyPRh6mDBECslpAZum5IoXiYM5rSn_OBohGexx35Pf1h8phyphenhyphenar149eNAlq2_ABPyv0GIm2Hdh6sugBUL8j79v9PxexzichN-RMHipRnYiG42PPQKvVhZPSVhBwZKiDs-tHnBf1VGhJj-C5-LZ3VESo_IMWVhWAEtDA/s2000/purchasengiftsalvina2024-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxHyDvibeV9HZhKemad37LIRYKIyPRh6mDBECslpAZum5IoXiYM5rSn_OBohGexx35Pf1h8phyphenhyphenar149eNAlq2_ABPyv0GIm2Hdh6sugBUL8j79v9PxexzichN-RMHipRnYiG42PPQKvVhZPSVhBwZKiDs-tHnBf1VGhJj-C5-LZ3VESo_IMWVhWAEtDA/s320/purchasengiftsalvina2024-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBbyZAxOocsTYwK-36hGgF2Sez0epAnhFXtU_0bH3aIO2ui8T5xsGoXnKSYoHd-LU9psQI4Mo3avA6gnauT6Xr3wgBAyuJkub_GE5cKQ9lzmop83b3P-ZH-1ccE-G2aDzHbOVgUAvC-SqneyT_e6dUjLW3WAv0svTrBl6rDYWKltM1IKMx-tvWrkCWh0/s2000/blueflowereyedrattle-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBbyZAxOocsTYwK-36hGgF2Sez0epAnhFXtU_0bH3aIO2ui8T5xsGoXnKSYoHd-LU9psQI4Mo3avA6gnauT6Xr3wgBAyuJkub_GE5cKQ9lzmop83b3P-ZH-1ccE-G2aDzHbOVgUAvC-SqneyT_e6dUjLW3WAv0svTrBl6rDYWKltM1IKMx-tvWrkCWh0/s320/blueflowereyedrattle-5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>A few rattle friends above and below arrived as well. The blue one I found from Japan. There is just something adorable about rattle dolls. I simply love them. Then, I found a lot of memos with anime girls on them. This one is a double sided memo. Definitely a keeper. I just love the graphics of all the galaxy eyed gals on them!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33H6a5ZMphQcGe6iPTvF-vyozNpSYzPq68tqFuvFR-drd_py3p_BLNJ8JVuG4yqVrkk541VQ462Z4jyVxsVkpID52BW4EZDYRUStC-DtQ5XZEoxr-HL_YfO_9BPH_LmWdFs4hnVbJu2t4swxWlEwZBwpikroiySblXIPRtbLJQ-ZkFhOlGWqWA0ffufg/s2000/eicodoublememos-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33H6a5ZMphQcGe6iPTvF-vyozNpSYzPq68tqFuvFR-drd_py3p_BLNJ8JVuG4yqVrkk541VQ462Z4jyVxsVkpID52BW4EZDYRUStC-DtQ5XZEoxr-HL_YfO_9BPH_LmWdFs4hnVbJu2t4swxWlEwZBwpikroiySblXIPRtbLJQ-ZkFhOlGWqWA0ffufg/s320/eicodoublememos-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ooB23X3s4WLcQXk6q4rWrlr-eJpc_HQu7LNfa6lEDMLBVEutSmbf19titJ_31uzqOXt-z1St8B0U4griwtT4YcQ6Ol8z1yZoQFPKVOsg_x-2CF_7jRcy83E_2BXq7c4rHtt53imXC3QNNgSqDnWLkzfQVytp791W5EvJ7gPdqJOI52dz7z1HqRO0W_8/s2000/pastelrattledollsmall-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ooB23X3s4WLcQXk6q4rWrlr-eJpc_HQu7LNfa6lEDMLBVEutSmbf19titJ_31uzqOXt-z1St8B0U4griwtT4YcQ6Ol8z1yZoQFPKVOsg_x-2CF_7jRcy83E_2BXq7c4rHtt53imXC3QNNgSqDnWLkzfQVytp791W5EvJ7gPdqJOI52dz7z1HqRO0W_8/s320/pastelrattledollsmall-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrV3yeWpibpmIpZF1dF0lBRJXdFCH9wFVNlDPCxxqlYRRWjogRxDOi1ZAYNX2bc_Behl2KIUTqtLPXJkgb5pseoMnA5mIqbBfy6Qw3nZV7Sxey433NGM0UCUipXUXfV0DdyTyeZVFtRTclAHvjozuvMxzjGR4WGtqJof3asg1YxTw-nzImYi81Vb2dx9I/s2000/plakiepinrattle-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrV3yeWpibpmIpZF1dF0lBRJXdFCH9wFVNlDPCxxqlYRRWjogRxDOi1ZAYNX2bc_Behl2KIUTqtLPXJkgb5pseoMnA5mIqbBfy6Qw3nZV7Sxey433NGM0UCUipXUXfV0DdyTyeZVFtRTclAHvjozuvMxzjGR4WGtqJof3asg1YxTw-nzImYi81Vb2dx9I/s320/plakiepinrattle-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPruWHOi8kgRlc7_1oWgiCMMDo6McJTFg9RXohZHcUW5Nilwm2ROfuNBhwQ3KTld1_FbLycp5934d3ES9OO__9-Y-Kd4TAfk-w4Uiks0wFSX09e16aVGQKilcdgRN-ONWxlIAw7rw-wX65Wllp7QoJhRtlx7Jvcpa0f3g7UZBn3Dy9G9VpjfmCmu30rFQ/s2000/anthrofruitssecondbatch-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPruWHOi8kgRlc7_1oWgiCMMDo6McJTFg9RXohZHcUW5Nilwm2ROfuNBhwQ3KTld1_FbLycp5934d3ES9OO__9-Y-Kd4TAfk-w4Uiks0wFSX09e16aVGQKilcdgRN-ONWxlIAw7rw-wX65Wllp7QoJhRtlx7Jvcpa0f3g7UZBn3Dy9G9VpjfmCmu30rFQ/s320/anthrofruitssecondbatch-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>These flocked cuties I made myself! Well I upcycled them. They are vintage flocked fruit and I added some cute googly eyes to make them anthropomorphic. I listed them in my shop 2 weeks ago and sold 4 and made more. I even added other fruits, like these smaller ones. The pear is much heavier in weight so she is not an ornament, but great for display purposes too! It was fun to put them together and set them up. All listed in my shop!!</p><p>I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your week. Valentine's Day tomorrow, so enjoy your loved ones and happy thrifting!<br /></p><p>Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com4Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-54753481186813647912024-02-02T10:09:00.005+10:002024-02-02T10:09:53.592+10:00My Birthday Month is Here!!<p>February has been a special month for me, not just because its my birth month, but because there's Valentine's Day and a few presidents celebrated this month for their bdays!!</p><p>LOL So, here's what I found the past few weeks...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETW0kWffCQVecCh5f66301dWXDSiLO0ligOshthRlDFX4DkMoJkfOok3AbfmBXw0apyg51pQdO54y0GGOL-yApsNvYJu5N-yh93kiKBamB6nB4vkBLmkVT5YS8xWfxi6Au1qOFsxCnzzYg-eH1b6k3OWHFSzba-lhvV5ZbMWjxRmWFvPK5kX3jLEvikE/s2000/chapchansponge-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETW0kWffCQVecCh5f66301dWXDSiLO0ligOshthRlDFX4DkMoJkfOok3AbfmBXw0apyg51pQdO54y0GGOL-yApsNvYJu5N-yh93kiKBamB6nB4vkBLmkVT5YS8xWfxi6Au1qOFsxCnzzYg-eH1b6k3OWHFSzba-lhvV5ZbMWjxRmWFvPK5kX3jLEvikE/w150-h200/chapchansponge-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Items I found from Japan, this adorable vintage terry cloth bath sponge in the shape of a bunny head, still mint in package! This adorable and creepy sleep eyed doll from the 1950s. I have this large one and a small one. All are listed in my Etsy shop!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8eqXj3GkdlLGObZSqWeeComDhMHk1iRYFya4_JkiGx2a_00FR5fbbUXWP8NkzDuVeLGUFrsQ7Fs8hi1LZRoQlCvf2Z_8dirDYaCjQ9Y9G9vRaXzTRd8XTpNc4OWUR6XlmJtDN29gZaPsJwThBkmPgep4oFjdu6AEg-skJS3K-Mnulz_QCGxP0tBjXJQ/s2000/japansleepeyeslrgdoll-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8eqXj3GkdlLGObZSqWeeComDhMHk1iRYFya4_JkiGx2a_00FR5fbbUXWP8NkzDuVeLGUFrsQ7Fs8hi1LZRoQlCvf2Z_8dirDYaCjQ9Y9G9vRaXzTRd8XTpNc4OWUR6XlmJtDN29gZaPsJwThBkmPgep4oFjdu6AEg-skJS3K-Mnulz_QCGxP0tBjXJQ/w150-h200/japansleepeyeslrgdoll-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br />Next, this adorable Baby Bunka doll that is quite large too. Already adopted by a fellow collector friend. She is able to sit upright, so legs are jointed. I love the hand painted features of her face too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEhB1PoOcjK7ckSuvl7O57udNySVYIKViNiYCwSpoqRBQfMmaHgjxMAEDZJM7uzZUnLQis33xCc4qZsAY4PXuHWejb-IbE8JxkQi-U1jQf2p4GV-TGsJ4PiL_CF2UmqOwK1Y_4BmocfdJl59x3uVuXCbJhfyRJ4dYvc0pM6f4Dst_CSyC4nR_pU8n0gFo/s2000/lrgbunkareddoll40s-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEhB1PoOcjK7ckSuvl7O57udNySVYIKViNiYCwSpoqRBQfMmaHgjxMAEDZJM7uzZUnLQis33xCc4qZsAY4PXuHWejb-IbE8JxkQi-U1jQf2p4GV-TGsJ4PiL_CF2UmqOwK1Y_4BmocfdJl59x3uVuXCbJhfyRJ4dYvc0pM6f4Dst_CSyC4nR_pU8n0gFo/w150-h200/lrgbunkareddoll40s-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5e_wtUztKx4rsk2KUl7X5RfIwV-VkSk5OwJrltyEtJ7Huk85LYY7sYo4aX-UlzVVkraFcsFFNO6XUeDjWxlHFxthOtL-9QiBTvV9L0f-dFUXROsuqQANuyO5gacRPbL9iLznsKFfJH_UlZ0IG5JN2PSHV2aclXrwCRTBum3Wy1u02pei5OUUVOqbgPfQ/s2000/macotojunichilotofhandkerfchieves-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5e_wtUztKx4rsk2KUl7X5RfIwV-VkSk5OwJrltyEtJ7Huk85LYY7sYo4aX-UlzVVkraFcsFFNO6XUeDjWxlHFxthOtL-9QiBTvV9L0f-dFUXROsuqQANuyO5gacRPbL9iLznsKFfJH_UlZ0IG5JN2PSHV2aclXrwCRTBum3Wy1u02pei5OUUVOqbgPfQ/w150-h200/macotojunichilotofhandkerfchieves-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>These adorable Macoto and Junichi handkerchief I got as a lot. I listed 3 out of the five that were together. I am keeping these two for now...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zzQX9HEkkdN_bC9cN1EXp0MvPk1v3SzuE37Dz0HJrVLQogJok3DWpFfXCOgQILeETpcbgn330XH68Yb__c2BcBgHcFp8HFH-r9Guy820TyWTyx5yqZhho3MOq_psyMPmAlk37E-B42b226tEbm0xGXQwhHi8NEupOPQ6XiPeUb9QACA-YvaFtDphnHY/s2000/macotojunichilotofhandkerfchieves-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zzQX9HEkkdN_bC9cN1EXp0MvPk1v3SzuE37Dz0HJrVLQogJok3DWpFfXCOgQILeETpcbgn330XH68Yb__c2BcBgHcFp8HFH-r9Guy820TyWTyx5yqZhho3MOq_psyMPmAlk37E-B42b226tEbm0xGXQwhHi8NEupOPQ6XiPeUb9QACA-YvaFtDphnHY/w150-h200/macotojunichilotofhandkerfchieves-6.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26gUqHhGPU49bbTNpS2ZPB1CVkD6E7nHqqKKN7IGFvpEiWLvvmXDLMEazs67gVPfvYm3Uv9QBFWTfQ6IDUQXoUPXKfl6mSn0g07XXPbbOJGhq2WNOnhp6STXc9ppihdNiE8RKZ_oM0DC6RFZZpjEXn0hGu0nfMDupdJcvdShQvBkdqnwtkGUKkvxhupU/s2000/manonfreresperfumesdogs-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26gUqHhGPU49bbTNpS2ZPB1CVkD6E7nHqqKKN7IGFvpEiWLvvmXDLMEazs67gVPfvYm3Uv9QBFWTfQ6IDUQXoUPXKfl6mSn0g07XXPbbOJGhq2WNOnhp6STXc9ppihdNiE8RKZ_oM0DC6RFZZpjEXn0hGu0nfMDupdJcvdShQvBkdqnwtkGUKkvxhupU/w150-h200/manonfreresperfumesdogs-2.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>I don't know if I mentioned, a few years back I got this adorable puppy shaped perfume with a pink lid... Little did I know they used to come in a set of 3 fragrances, Jasmin, Gardenia, and Carnation. All made by Manon Freres perfumes, 1940s. I love the colors and the box they came in was a carnival tent shape. Sadly, the Jasmin perfume leaked I guess and made the roof warped really bad. Ugh. I was devastated, but se la vie! I love the smells, some remind me of my mother's perfume back in the 70s. Below, this adorable clock Plakie rattle mint in box I won from the bay. I will treasure it. Just too cute!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlo2XnqIPJmPHIU-q1yFiXwtNfX7h-2IubMXW6UflVyvY4MiPmOVUaqjXCQ3RGSDEWQ8Ow9Gmi74AbRkr08BVc7hvSmnFnJaAsP8JmIrA_WsA_8oj-zU796041_Si29Xt8LGY4_5Z2noO478D3VyJ-M_9yt7XxXCyIFQd-S5tRXnA6Z9gKYsvlhjfGuo/s2000/plakieclockrattlewbox-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlo2XnqIPJmPHIU-q1yFiXwtNfX7h-2IubMXW6UflVyvY4MiPmOVUaqjXCQ3RGSDEWQ8Ow9Gmi74AbRkr08BVc7hvSmnFnJaAsP8JmIrA_WsA_8oj-zU796041_Si29Xt8LGY4_5Z2noO478D3VyJ-M_9yt7XxXCyIFQd-S5tRXnA6Z9gKYsvlhjfGuo/s320/plakieclockrattlewbox-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3YRYG89kBAUUhckFExzhoCYD3FlYLHoMyZKXlC2mXOMImxg02k1kzU2ZK_xtygCh-dJmiPicbNv_8yDjsFS7CNDsN_VN0EwWSRaR3jDoo3k1P1Ws4Ryu1I2RfApOrpNC6MDdA5OoEfRh1uY5l3rgWVTbKcHblYXaq0A8adJRC_rp1QfLcQUmeDLpHEI/s2000/anthrofruitorangepear-18.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3YRYG89kBAUUhckFExzhoCYD3FlYLHoMyZKXlC2mXOMImxg02k1kzU2ZK_xtygCh-dJmiPicbNv_8yDjsFS7CNDsN_VN0EwWSRaR3jDoo3k1P1Ws4Ryu1I2RfApOrpNC6MDdA5OoEfRh1uY5l3rgWVTbKcHblYXaq0A8adJRC_rp1QfLcQUmeDLpHEI/s320/anthrofruitorangepear-18.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>These adorable vintage upcycled orange and pears, I made into anthropomorphic ornaments! I had them in my shop just a few days ago and they sold out in less than a week! I hope to make more soon! Glad that there was a good reception for them. The orange was based off of the operatic orange that I used to watch as a kid on Sesame Street! A great memory too!<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVj30EgN9AImblpVgz27UOyW0Q8hG73kB0UJ0gRDvVrLmAEEHfInsnYYsaBkqhSpFp1Bhb_cVS7l2DcOsfzADx72lTGywmfe61i6T8rS-gVeWWHtfLvp3w7YoWAeVCdNjQh7d3zliKn0SQIN72PYcnBJr47l47BJ2E3hpezS-EMHee4mZTTujCuZq0rs/s2000/anthrofruitorangepear-7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVj30EgN9AImblpVgz27UOyW0Q8hG73kB0UJ0gRDvVrLmAEEHfInsnYYsaBkqhSpFp1Bhb_cVS7l2DcOsfzADx72lTGywmfe61i6T8rS-gVeWWHtfLvp3w7YoWAeVCdNjQh7d3zliKn0SQIN72PYcnBJr47l47BJ2E3hpezS-EMHee4mZTTujCuZq0rs/s320/anthrofruitorangepear-7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg/video/7329246893769379103" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7329246893769379103" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@ggsdolls_vtg">@ggsdolls_vtg</a> These upcycled anthropomorphic cuties in my shop!! 🍊🍐🎶🛍️🎀 <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ggsdollsshop?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="ggsdollsshop">#ggsdollsshop</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/upcycled?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="upcycled">#upcycled</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/vintage?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="vintage">#vintage</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/kitsch?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="kitsch">#kitsch</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/anthropomorphic?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="anthropomorphic">#anthropomorphic</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fruit?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="fruit">#fruit</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ornaments?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="ornaments">#ornaments</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Carmen-Habanera-classical-opera-1283412-7133300811710334978?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ Carmen Habanera, classical opera(1283412) - perfectpanda">♬ Carmen Habanera, classical opera(1283412) - perfectpanda</a></section></blockquote><p> These two lovely records booklets with sleeves that I got from Japan. Below is one called, "Gift for Girls". This booklet has lovely artwork by Rune Naito and includes four records. Made of really thin plastic and can sit inside a page of the booklet. Each record has one or two songs on it to play. Mostly classical songs. Very calming and beautiful to listen too. The second record is called, "Swan Princess" and the other side is a boys anime theme song called, "Fight Pyuta". Not sure. But still cute!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVrvmLicHR06dpGxSnttnsEboIQezRFpwdkTwu2u0_iD8cRf5HjdZplrhOQaRy6PUZvKW6FF0wsGlAmoF-7q0i_QviR2yypT6nCAYbprwGI-RxK6vff7EbSbZZiu5T21naouMfoFbh4_xfUVZAMM3WWRuK4Trd5hZVlaZe106hex4cl_jPZi1UgEVroGs/s2000/giftforgirlsrecordwplayer-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVrvmLicHR06dpGxSnttnsEboIQezRFpwdkTwu2u0_iD8cRf5HjdZplrhOQaRy6PUZvKW6FF0wsGlAmoF-7q0i_QviR2yypT6nCAYbprwGI-RxK6vff7EbSbZZiu5T21naouMfoFbh4_xfUVZAMM3WWRuK4Trd5hZVlaZe106hex4cl_jPZi1UgEVroGs/s320/giftforgirlsrecordwplayer-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIiPmx8-n-BCdUWzOn-1UPsxf23tLUff1eFtrbfUpOVOAmy6kuoUilDr3WUjoGaL3EUAONLw9bRdCR5ZYsz7qFlJ1Ount4FBm1XVYPq35BUarw70aicNLteHbEg9kUyXtxwQyPA59hGA0QiYev_KpFsnjVTmvTu23hRiFbvo4qEHXiCxVQ8iSXROiM84/s2000/swanstarrecordsleeve-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIiPmx8-n-BCdUWzOn-1UPsxf23tLUff1eFtrbfUpOVOAmy6kuoUilDr3WUjoGaL3EUAONLw9bRdCR5ZYsz7qFlJ1Ount4FBm1XVYPq35BUarw70aicNLteHbEg9kUyXtxwQyPA59hGA0QiYev_KpFsnjVTmvTu23hRiFbvo4qEHXiCxVQ8iSXROiM84/s320/swanstarrecordsleeve-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fVWhng4TipmA9Vsa3lOk1DrDnBJnNYPl68Z-l_FhLN_AUz1g5wmhum2VTHAKOGAd1bcdzr7FEftd5Sk9yeGUw6cNIVK48LJwS5HY73S05r0y74H6rzHskRM-qybdR2NwFWdx261tcb9ZBwm8G_2RSiFovp4P4kGHXqaQ5KR2V_aRINZcdva7Bvfoceo/s2000/2ndanimegirlcoinpurse-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fVWhng4TipmA9Vsa3lOk1DrDnBJnNYPl68Z-l_FhLN_AUz1g5wmhum2VTHAKOGAd1bcdzr7FEftd5Sk9yeGUw6cNIVK48LJwS5HY73S05r0y74H6rzHskRM-qybdR2NwFWdx261tcb9ZBwm8G_2RSiFovp4P4kGHXqaQ5KR2V_aRINZcdva7Bvfoceo/w150-h200/2ndanimegirlcoinpurse-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>I also got some adorable anime girl items, like this coin purse above and Macoto T. mini notebook. Just love Shoujo anime gals so very much!! Brings all the nostalgic feels I had as a kid.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBD1jfKMzwxOvkPU5t_N_YqvYsvbBeLGPvdX_ZsW3EHJx2ebcYgw9NL034664mVIBYuk9sVCObX0hGUmlpiL16ZMBEkmNzjNcOMLbKRXug6yzT3sz3Nbq3sxG-0_-E7Wuc1uDx8JHOyp0p4rF08YBX6SKaIRzCgIwC0jJZveL81znWyWeu6IRnYnjpLQ/s2000/redmacotomininotebook-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBD1jfKMzwxOvkPU5t_N_YqvYsvbBeLGPvdX_ZsW3EHJx2ebcYgw9NL034664mVIBYuk9sVCObX0hGUmlpiL16ZMBEkmNzjNcOMLbKRXug6yzT3sz3Nbq3sxG-0_-E7Wuc1uDx8JHOyp0p4rF08YBX6SKaIRzCgIwC0jJZveL81znWyWeu6IRnYnjpLQ/w150-h200/redmacotomininotebook-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L7TNxv0M9nD3FnnkcSrNsUVSVlafKL9UEACN7bVKnRRhi2nMJygnaUYcGJYKL-xjvUHrT8cqGkDKtTg83Ay93xfSsFRbLO_W2KPmI5pZTj68WjxbOoO-od5KjlzVRJt7iOjPRhyphenhyphennTFB9NhWB-cQDORlXaCQ6ONAsTbIfYfTLKQKnXdJLk_TGtdnMZ2I/s2000/3x3rushtonhbearnpbunstickersggsdolls-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L7TNxv0M9nD3FnnkcSrNsUVSVlafKL9UEACN7bVKnRRhi2nMJygnaUYcGJYKL-xjvUHrT8cqGkDKtTg83Ay93xfSsFRbLO_W2KPmI5pZTj68WjxbOoO-od5KjlzVRJt7iOjPRhyphenhyphennTFB9NhWB-cQDORlXaCQ6ONAsTbIfYfTLKQKnXdJLk_TGtdnMZ2I/s320/3x3rushtonhbearnpbunstickersggsdolls-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Lastly, these adorable vinyl stickers I had made of my "Happy Bear" and "Peter" rabbit. Both are available in my shop too! You can stick them on your car!! That's all for now, happy thrifting!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTk43L2R3bno3ui54NTBTpbQ2MxrGumDyeuag1YI6xmVyrwITki8vSKDWBmpIwyM34fRgTt5llXTTeokn7BEu6oFRip7QqmDFWlPmuuxM9Z4vtq7N7-47ak-YjY7Bq71LzoAZaGbSdXAExnangIbNvmvth2X-i9IoGetE195QJ2aQfOhiZ_3N5LFDjcY/s2000/3x3rushtonhbearnpbunstickersggsdolls-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTk43L2R3bno3ui54NTBTpbQ2MxrGumDyeuag1YI6xmVyrwITki8vSKDWBmpIwyM34fRgTt5llXTTeokn7BEu6oFRip7QqmDFWlPmuuxM9Z4vtq7N7-47ak-YjY7Bq71LzoAZaGbSdXAExnangIbNvmvth2X-i9IoGetE195QJ2aQfOhiZ_3N5LFDjcY/w150-h200/3x3rushtonhbearnpbunstickersggsdolls-5.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p>Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls</p><p>Below: some tiktok vids I made of the records and stickers, etc.!!</p><p> </p> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg/video/7326657720180952351" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7326657720180952351" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@ggsdolls_vtg">@ggsdolls_vtg</a> Let’s look and listen to this vtg 1960 music gift for girls booklet and records. Came w 4 thin plastic records and music lyrics. 🎼⏺️💖🥹. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ggsdolls_vtg?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="ggsdolls_vtg">#ggsdolls_vtg</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ggsdolls?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="ggsdolls">#ggsdolls</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/mycollection?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="mycollection">#mycollection</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/vintage?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="vintage">#vintage</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/records?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="records">#records</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/classicalmusic?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="classicalmusic">#classicalmusic</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Summer-party-20-seconds-6817475990923511810?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ Summer party (20 seconds) - TimTaj">♬ Summer party (20 seconds) - TimTaj</a></section></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg/video/7328548553415003422" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7328548553415003422" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@ggsdolls_vtg">@ggsdolls_vtg</a> Made these Rushton style vinyl stickers of my Happy Bear and Peter!💖🎀🛍️. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ggsdollsshop?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="ggsdollsshop">#ggsdollsshop</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/rushton?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="rushton">#rushton</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/kitsch?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="kitsch">#kitsch</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/maryrushton?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="maryrushton">#maryrushton</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/stickers?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="stickers">#stickers</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ggsdolls?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="ggsdolls">#ggsdolls</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7217325631481416454?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - Puff ♢">♬ original sound - Puff ♢</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-37797765212500008592024-01-20T15:43:00.004+10:002024-01-20T15:43:54.521+10:00New Year More New Old Finds...<p> Hey guys! Some amazing finds arrived this month...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFt88S31HKa9K5AeKI4yeTV70ACPnCe0P4aveIJ8Lvwgb8YTWNGNzRWtuRFxGNNTu3Srie-mjmWSG0wwo0rfPYWyQiSI9P1Iw2lHMqQUkVqrkjD7Pj-lM3XWsXe32Q9rydd-qlnj-n8UMz3Np12yeZ5jm5FZ0Cv_MF7Mwo7FY3_64IKQAMflPM5n1Gl6Y/s1333/37D70260-F1C8-40A2-B3E2-BBB9254A4E2C.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFt88S31HKa9K5AeKI4yeTV70ACPnCe0P4aveIJ8Lvwgb8YTWNGNzRWtuRFxGNNTu3Srie-mjmWSG0wwo0rfPYWyQiSI9P1Iw2lHMqQUkVqrkjD7Pj-lM3XWsXe32Q9rydd-qlnj-n8UMz3Np12yeZ5jm5FZ0Cv_MF7Mwo7FY3_64IKQAMflPM5n1Gl6Y/s320/37D70260-F1C8-40A2-B3E2-BBB9254A4E2C.JPG" width="180" /></a></div>Lots of plushies too! I found this adorable Cuddle Plush Girl doll by Rushton and she's already in my Etsy shop!! She was all original, only thing I added was the pink satin bow on her neck. The bow on her hat is all original too! Love her chubby hands!! She's looking for a new Mommy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfqDLEKxeGqQmnNcbU5sqI6k-IVFRzQZUVhz701lWAxmlXi_XDNU6phCMB2Fiq5nZjdcv4aQ6JJ1Tyib5jq1HS7veJ72PbbOxDjUods2sOCcSw58EvUAMRTVUjVcu30hwzoMjsZ6d-4TU0Cy51Mzbyj4ibBI6wMzVnfWj1GBCMLQYbIwxB7gXV2-ddAk/s2000/cuddlegirlplushrushtonafter-16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfqDLEKxeGqQmnNcbU5sqI6k-IVFRzQZUVhz701lWAxmlXi_XDNU6phCMB2Fiq5nZjdcv4aQ6JJ1Tyib5jq1HS7veJ72PbbOxDjUods2sOCcSw58EvUAMRTVUjVcu30hwzoMjsZ6d-4TU0Cy51Mzbyj4ibBI6wMzVnfWj1GBCMLQYbIwxB7gXV2-ddAk/s320/cuddlegirlplushrushtonafter-16.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzrASJZBKaQtVD5sKXMG_rvuZKTk0istNrUrChy8_YqR0csM9q0oXeZrRkSvYrgMV_L9nJqAviRb93hsejFGzITpP5Mjvg8yRGJdcn13NtGB197NUfsBZ78qHlVTZdTtf-ZK5d7a1Xzy3PGoWbQv08XHivWdM7RpikZhj8tveOqRJcwzSKecBomW7xGc/s2000/lovablegiraffeplushafter-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzrASJZBKaQtVD5sKXMG_rvuZKTk0istNrUrChy8_YqR0csM9q0oXeZrRkSvYrgMV_L9nJqAviRb93hsejFGzITpP5Mjvg8yRGJdcn13NtGB197NUfsBZ78qHlVTZdTtf-ZK5d7a1Xzy3PGoWbQv08XHivWdM7RpikZhj8tveOqRJcwzSKecBomW7xGc/s320/lovablegiraffeplushafter-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I also found this adorable giraffe by Lovable Toys. As soon as I listed him in my shop. He sold fast!! Has similar fur print like that of Daisy May cow by Rushton. Definitely a unique cutie. I restored this lovely Knickerbocker Pinocchio for myself. I have seen him before and just love his face and style. He is like Pinocchio as a human boy! It was fun to try to bring him back to life!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKu1SoMAhL4iuZU1fLBB9hyC7LOa52sy3xh0ETOk7iPXdxpzWDerKJcbmKorB2jsCpsdF925k0uFv9YP6kskRR9_QTCMqL3dArKAz3icNqeVSxiMXQpB0qQNVWe9nEA9hL-f4adE2IRNBOjx462DDy7rmmamMU0PSOX6c-kJqxM_tvb6fYU5RJMUu5AQ/s2000/knickerbockerpinocchioafter-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKu1SoMAhL4iuZU1fLBB9hyC7LOa52sy3xh0ETOk7iPXdxpzWDerKJcbmKorB2jsCpsdF925k0uFv9YP6kskRR9_QTCMqL3dArKAz3icNqeVSxiMXQpB0qQNVWe9nEA9hL-f4adE2IRNBOjx462DDy7rmmamMU0PSOX6c-kJqxM_tvb6fYU5RJMUu5AQ/s320/knickerbockerpinocchioafter-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvc-3JO1H6Vo-t5mU3DLqYHvR8yolu1UlBosuzHOyRjCP8PrNm4T8ym6g72yxHR51GiAlkMzh92USekEpVErggJ63yknYyfykDPme_849wulKvS_p2WdY-jje5aIsgseqW1toUBbs_jxyCe2vmghxzl0i6agApkSkpiDOAD1gGzCdvi2HPIYwBGso3Ro/s2000/mytoylionafter-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvc-3JO1H6Vo-t5mU3DLqYHvR8yolu1UlBosuzHOyRjCP8PrNm4T8ym6g72yxHR51GiAlkMzh92USekEpVErggJ63yknYyfykDPme_849wulKvS_p2WdY-jje5aIsgseqW1toUBbs_jxyCe2vmghxzl0i6agApkSkpiDOAD1gGzCdvi2HPIYwBGso3Ro/s320/mytoylionafter-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I also restored this adorable My Toy Lion plush. He was filthy and needed a major washing, actually several washes to be exact. I removed his stuffing and gave him cotton batting. Now he is good as new and ready to be loved again! Below, I snagged this adorable Rushton blue pup from Kaylasunshine's live sale! Cleaned him up and now he is ready to be loved as well. So far, I have found a total of 3 laughing pups in my lifetime! Haha!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNVxygag8AiXTbFFPLYJfchIuT9ppEgxi41IG240Ad_a62TEvmM1SygYsISMJp1jePyts1r6ge20fLj_2Al4wYmD_b_pw1hMXi5GtCkxj6wEs5jjX4TC550diSZwRYAZaopGwXrepPaPgP1nOrOAnVPSQ-SMzztduW1N-f3K5pRMujUPSpy_2koERdpI/s2000/rushtonbluepupthreeafter-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNVxygag8AiXTbFFPLYJfchIuT9ppEgxi41IG240Ad_a62TEvmM1SygYsISMJp1jePyts1r6ge20fLj_2Al4wYmD_b_pw1hMXi5GtCkxj6wEs5jjX4TC550diSZwRYAZaopGwXrepPaPgP1nOrOAnVPSQ-SMzztduW1N-f3K5pRMujUPSpy_2koERdpI/s320/rushtonbluepupthreeafter-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwsvVfDj1LFESzNf-IY8J0U280ZzMl__Ga2sFYYrWD8pietD1Qkaexi_wmbB6R5AbpPqGQZh0sWDwh36EneCMwYfJw0ANOPWnYlhelqV3byJWr6P1NcUmCaP5kugb9zzD71chg-cwFFcGIfgp-im-nT4QoAz6_eEywQcd1lTsib79pPNZIPZdfck5F78/s2000/rushtonbunnywpaws-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwsvVfDj1LFESzNf-IY8J0U280ZzMl__Ga2sFYYrWD8pietD1Qkaexi_wmbB6R5AbpPqGQZh0sWDwh36EneCMwYfJw0ANOPWnYlhelqV3byJWr6P1NcUmCaP5kugb9zzD71chg-cwFFcGIfgp-im-nT4QoAz6_eEywQcd1lTsib79pPNZIPZdfck5F78/s320/rushtonbunnywpaws-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This rare sleep eyed cute is also by Rushton but and earlier release perhaps around the early 50s. Sadly, he has the dreaded "Plastic Degradation" on his face, but I think he is still cute. I also did a video on Tiktok talking about the issue once again. I don't believe the disease carries over to other plushies unless you place him into a container and close it with other normal rubber face plushies.</p><p><br /></p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg/video/7324794364775943455" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7324794364775943455" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@ggsdolls_vtg">@ggsdolls_vtg</a> My lastest Rushton find w plastic degradation 🥹 But i still love him😍🩵🩷🎀 <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ggsdolls_vtg?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="ggsdolls_vtg">#ggsdolls_vtg</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ggsdolls?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="ggsdolls">#ggsdolls</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/plasticdisease?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="plasticdisease">#plasticdisease</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/plasticdegradation?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="plasticdegradation">#plasticdegradation</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/rushton?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="rushton">#rushton</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/rubberface?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="rubberface">#rubberface</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/plush?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="plush">#plush</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/vintage?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="vintage">#vintage</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/kitsch?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="kitsch">#kitsch</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Mariposa-7040948375306389506?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ Mariposa - Sam Miller">♬ Mariposa - Sam Miller</a></section></blockquote><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLrikRQxq_S-FkSX4EzVdHXD00GjOGHIfl6McZUjX_ZJS6duli_4Xptkq3IufXj1j98EJbbLf8nUmX6UxmkYBZGX6dfv2Zq7H0gJavLddm00vM6QKq4ejNS3vSvjwb6ipEKaaHdZUxdZNc094vtR932O8f-b5LenDETzMpZiuXFurYHoXbLNSk_Wqkfew/s2000/animegirlgamepieces-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLrikRQxq_S-FkSX4EzVdHXD00GjOGHIfl6McZUjX_ZJS6duli_4Xptkq3IufXj1j98EJbbLf8nUmX6UxmkYBZGX6dfv2Zq7H0gJavLddm00vM6QKq4ejNS3vSvjwb6ipEKaaHdZUxdZNc094vtR932O8f-b5LenDETzMpZiuXFurYHoXbLNSk_Wqkfew/s320/animegirlgamepieces-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Some goodies from Japan as well. I love these anime ladies above. I believe they are game pieces to a dating game from the 1950s or 60s. They remind me of the Lotte Gum paper dolls. I also found another Shoujo manga encyclopedia and this one is from 1975. I have it listed in my shop already too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCp_KYLAcI-L8rS6lSWtkGQuLBITQv9NCLDNyw-GG-2EpgGRCYOcGzDLej8LLtTD1kvDjIYj3S10fY401HU8HhE1uNGvO7p8d6wYlFonRd7zwcoYbi05fMn6Y2nTa-gW-N9F0KpB0RyfFOtvTP4TEG2Ykkl-oBCyDPxkqkURkUHPcKPJHJjakIPSULEog/s2000/animemangaencyclopedia391975-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCp_KYLAcI-L8rS6lSWtkGQuLBITQv9NCLDNyw-GG-2EpgGRCYOcGzDLej8LLtTD1kvDjIYj3S10fY401HU8HhE1uNGvO7p8d6wYlFonRd7zwcoYbi05fMn6Y2nTa-gW-N9F0KpB0RyfFOtvTP4TEG2Ykkl-oBCyDPxkqkURkUHPcKPJHJjakIPSULEog/s320/animemangaencyclopedia391975-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL04hbgP_TXCBJc7CacoXZN_O5Km3o_SXtMeYBd1XcBvT58KIR416dWVWAQFiMuazNgoeXpUf8MX_7LJqZZGpgs7-VSw3S6ewh5B2kVQkxE7GyfafNPMponi1OB7hhYb1m4MYPv3YtDvKJJdppbsPz697y-ImUcOhUjO7WhEeouFdefro4OZ77LhNfZO8/s2000/babyjoysqueakplate-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL04hbgP_TXCBJc7CacoXZN_O5Km3o_SXtMeYBd1XcBvT58KIR416dWVWAQFiMuazNgoeXpUf8MX_7LJqZZGpgs7-VSw3S6ewh5B2kVQkxE7GyfafNPMponi1OB7hhYb1m4MYPv3YtDvKJJdppbsPz697y-ImUcOhUjO7WhEeouFdefro4OZ77LhNfZO8/s320/babyjoysqueakplate-6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This cutie had a buy it now option and I snagged her. I've seen her before, but just can't place where. I believe on instagram, and from another fellow collector's page. She is the sweetest! I have always wanted a Kubrick Blythe doll pink haired figure. They are often very hard to find and can be quite expensive. So I found this one on an online shop and it was cheap!! Yay me. She is definitely a keeper! Haha!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XfsJzrjYKNF3FSBjiarFZZ2tlBgZGiGRGH2qBAUVgV60AZum4rH1FQOGaBDTMka1i7RrhukiRos9raZzhGHUW4AH-ACvaVEzrO21FyyR2HAvk_U47lEYQpxLetHuvatrcMNZH3qMCLaNrx1W6mnhQ4pywEwW4iJn2odBk1IN7oALGc6l9ejCY2o7ci0/s2000/blythekubrickpink-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XfsJzrjYKNF3FSBjiarFZZ2tlBgZGiGRGH2qBAUVgV60AZum4rH1FQOGaBDTMka1i7RrhukiRos9raZzhGHUW4AH-ACvaVEzrO21FyyR2HAvk_U47lEYQpxLetHuvatrcMNZH3qMCLaNrx1W6mnhQ4pywEwW4iJn2odBk1IN7oALGc6l9ejCY2o7ci0/s320/blythekubrickpink-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFtlwL6nlw4n3FZMKhEDQfY33NT0vheC9tsNVqD7uN47ojV1b3Ns3X8Sfk9-Gbtf3TQA127tTlKNn8uAd2evYN_i4aXvG-eDBto2Fcq5Q_hRTlHnNRyhcqF4SKuKvOu5UNePDRz8KbOlhJgotwtcBU5NvSNu0Ci_T9vxStRhf4m0r6QDhtcVebi1l9H0/s2000/bluechalkwarebear-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFtlwL6nlw4n3FZMKhEDQfY33NT0vheC9tsNVqD7uN47ojV1b3Ns3X8Sfk9-Gbtf3TQA127tTlKNn8uAd2evYN_i4aXvG-eDBto2Fcq5Q_hRTlHnNRyhcqF4SKuKvOu5UNePDRz8KbOlhJgotwtcBU5NvSNu0Ci_T9vxStRhf4m0r6QDhtcVebi1l9H0/s320/bluechalkwarebear-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This lovely Chalkware bear wall plaque and mod lady coin bank below are already listed in my shop. Just love finding things that may be something others are searching for!! Both in lovely condition too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9K2O06M1jLJWkhh87A3fW9bsKJg9HJ_jl0hUxSo1nzB7Uns42l7_359rusQkXuZArgf1sY8jTdwjtSZAlun_A19-29L-gaUMTZHX7I5-Rujq9BzoNS-hF2n-L7b2Dohyp8qJwPiqJ6QU9imYfZ_cZZE_LnD9iyKp29ueLjg_sqMYALuqbckUe7o3ZlI/s2000/chalkwareladycoinbank-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9K2O06M1jLJWkhh87A3fW9bsKJg9HJ_jl0hUxSo1nzB7Uns42l7_359rusQkXuZArgf1sY8jTdwjtSZAlun_A19-29L-gaUMTZHX7I5-Rujq9BzoNS-hF2n-L7b2Dohyp8qJwPiqJ6QU9imYfZ_cZZE_LnD9iyKp29ueLjg_sqMYALuqbckUe7o3ZlI/s320/chalkwareladycoinbank-5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEKtwv0r7EtOUiq-SSOuZ6zTivWnsU81nQYanm-CBQL0nAUUYByKNrYjbgsUOZKEnmFhfUVqM2mlkCNfXmUkxBjRa_66mpEbz5ZChAkfTcfCjcggWw7nLCANCSULV12aErErtidKUkg6VLMvkzbU2Lcyq4vh0SPvlIW-QLAlQ30qq7yE7ItL01CP3c8Y/s2000/ichigochanmip-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEKtwv0r7EtOUiq-SSOuZ6zTivWnsU81nQYanm-CBQL0nAUUYByKNrYjbgsUOZKEnmFhfUVqM2mlkCNfXmUkxBjRa_66mpEbz5ZChAkfTcfCjcggWw7nLCANCSULV12aErErtidKUkg6VLMvkzbU2Lcyq4vh0SPvlIW-QLAlQ30qq7yE7ItL01CP3c8Y/s320/ichigochanmip-4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This adorable doll looks like a larger version of Takara's Chichan friends or Chika chan dolls. Her name is Ichigo chan and comes in her original box. I've already listed her as well in my shop. Below, my lovely huge posedoll was taken out of storage and I found out that I could redress her in other dolly fashions!! Yay! So here she is in a lovely Premier Doll 1950s pink dress. Just right for the Valentine Holiday season!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6s21ZSe-3nBpn_AYlmsP2_haVr5UuKCscJc5IwnjKem9Ooqycwrq6u8yPa48zw-ArEWDwwmyxaKKpReooXHOBoaR5BIO1MIrGfdeKxDaUoOtY9Igbc82YLyBx3ym6svRm3ZzwcGeYfLdBeKIn6AZfosh7mWH2jpeHese1plIo3qq1a7mMzC8571nbXQo/s2000/lrgeposedollinpinkdress-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6s21ZSe-3nBpn_AYlmsP2_haVr5UuKCscJc5IwnjKem9Ooqycwrq6u8yPa48zw-ArEWDwwmyxaKKpReooXHOBoaR5BIO1MIrGfdeKxDaUoOtY9Igbc82YLyBx3ym6svRm3ZzwcGeYfLdBeKIn6AZfosh7mWH2jpeHese1plIo3qq1a7mMzC8571nbXQo/s320/lrgeposedollinpinkdress-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCd23UcCZz7Hw9XNIWlNiKhMsfazgXCl4MgAfJFbnpW4fSM-Qi0z7TbXW_oY-LbXPleKp6DYcHFu6sfq7VOEsSYTnLRAHpCR6aD8fbqswxEer_iJMTqsXoNDvRQPrGZvxHLKeFpddOs_4Gslsy1FE1qSXLFGf1vNWY0IueWL8s8NtsnDDEREimNQWG6Q/s2000/nottinghamwhitelacedresserset-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCd23UcCZz7Hw9XNIWlNiKhMsfazgXCl4MgAfJFbnpW4fSM-Qi0z7TbXW_oY-LbXPleKp6DYcHFu6sfq7VOEsSYTnLRAHpCR6aD8fbqswxEer_iJMTqsXoNDvRQPrGZvxHLKeFpddOs_4Gslsy1FE1qSXLFGf1vNWY0IueWL8s8NtsnDDEREimNQWG6Q/s320/nottinghamwhitelacedresserset-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I also found another Nottingham lace dresser box set, this time in white that I will use on my mid century dresser unit. I just love the style and nostalgic vibes it gives...<p></p><p></p><p>Thanks for stopping by and reading my little blog. Happy treasure hunting guys!! ~ ggsdolls<br /> </p> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com2Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-5731588581642566752024-01-02T08:41:00.000+10:002024-01-02T08:41:06.980+10:00Hopes for 2024...<p> <span> </span>It's already the 2nd day into 2024 and I hope you all had a lovely New Year celebration! My family just stayed home and watched a movie, then called it a night early. For this year we are here in one of our rentals in the main village of our town. It wasn't as noisy as I thought it would be. Yay! Usually down at our house we are far enough away from the village/town that we don't hear too much noise. If any at all. Haha! It has been 6 months since living in our village rental. Things have pretty much been back to normal for us as a family since Mowar. Sara's in school, Sam's at work and I'm continuing to find vintage for my shop and sell them. I am proud of myself for selling off more from my collection and I hope to continue to do so this year. </p><p><span> </span>I love collecting, but I think I am more ready to let others enjoy the things I have treasured. So if you've shopped with me thank you and I hope to bring more vintage goodness to you! Soon I'll be another year older too. Life sure goes by fast! Haha!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEk7JpJVmQ_kltw032CMbewQ3Nrr0u7n4I4R33Vvt2e1_b7LrRTElxNo-fcoOyn1I8lkYc9Zhn13kXZjPDSEVBy8XH6bLFxy0faiCmBbTqR45WiMSLqHnXY7uKzc_ZulweWW2uSJDjrU5rPmEsrzsRFpeUFywyJwi2S2OCKZbM_TkeWqzewZQDuYGoNgc/s2000/80sanimedollshiem-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEk7JpJVmQ_kltw032CMbewQ3Nrr0u7n4I4R33Vvt2e1_b7LrRTElxNo-fcoOyn1I8lkYc9Zhn13kXZjPDSEVBy8XH6bLFxy0faiCmBbTqR45WiMSLqHnXY7uKzc_ZulweWW2uSJDjrU5rPmEsrzsRFpeUFywyJwi2S2OCKZbM_TkeWqzewZQDuYGoNgc/s320/80sanimedollshiem-11.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Here's some cute vintage goodies I found and didn't showcase yet. Above, some 1988 Bandai Silky Fashion dolls that are about 4 inches tall and adorable with anime eyes! They are listed in my shop sold separately. Below, this lovely antique plush bunny mask face dolly. She has the most amazing big eyes! In lovely condition too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKO0ro5kXyYOIVS3uIjRUnPU33eLkYiWb-8saFrx04k61mDaT-By-exaTFsDXPzdomEGfMvfvNAILyc-YHk0v2YkXxz1zt31bFcB7aVWmjuvmw-szHqIfbe9psp6jVS6WS8IYNCLauYF2LSSJZ1FESDRY9vYIYY4vmU8o43KtyLnSijvF3Eix6mQCiDg/s2000/maskfacebunnyplushdollbigeyes-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKO0ro5kXyYOIVS3uIjRUnPU33eLkYiWb-8saFrx04k61mDaT-By-exaTFsDXPzdomEGfMvfvNAILyc-YHk0v2YkXxz1zt31bFcB7aVWmjuvmw-szHqIfbe9psp6jVS6WS8IYNCLauYF2LSSJZ1FESDRY9vYIYY4vmU8o43KtyLnSijvF3Eix6mQCiDg/s320/maskfacebunnyplushdollbigeyes-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I was able to snag this adorable Morinaga posedolly tin. A part of my collection, that is slowly growing. I will use these to hold my vintage anime stationary, pencil cases, etc. Love the graphics on these types of tins! I also found a lovely vintage record book with selected music for teen girls. I hope to show more on this record soon!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy8aKkKEZKaYJkHe71pElIYXEKEu8K1H2zKk9PdyBvnebpQ3ovFxZg0OaYt-0pzb9aaGF0g6G1GC1xMGa3E1KeSw5alQwRGCCYCqnUCztA1iQvY05LsZtBjhtwz-IAMLGJJ9vtdkr98rLkAt8g4SSHjgcSzqgPTbLU4P-FiaDfx7ORGzWJCEtFPq1_fCg/s2000/morinagaposedoll3tin-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy8aKkKEZKaYJkHe71pElIYXEKEu8K1H2zKk9PdyBvnebpQ3ovFxZg0OaYt-0pzb9aaGF0g6G1GC1xMGa3E1KeSw5alQwRGCCYCqnUCztA1iQvY05LsZtBjhtwz-IAMLGJJ9vtdkr98rLkAt8g4SSHjgcSzqgPTbLU4P-FiaDfx7ORGzWJCEtFPq1_fCg/s320/morinagaposedoll3tin-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDv2nLXcBJ15iJ1TA43DOxzuSWuA06GaiuBGwHURUiK9qH5rCBOg6_Vq85drruFZ7ph5lJYVOvUJUvhj6YUh4ugC9zJJjjNMjxDfZa5V1NLJ2oX3GWwg-ci437o97jDBgkBGcFPbhAn67Br11xi_n4C85W2P-xrTJrM8pUj5qo7KajZpfd5dFPLm9B7M/s2000/pinkliccachancoinpurse-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDv2nLXcBJ15iJ1TA43DOxzuSWuA06GaiuBGwHURUiK9qH5rCBOg6_Vq85drruFZ7ph5lJYVOvUJUvhj6YUh4ugC9zJJjjNMjxDfZa5V1NLJ2oX3GWwg-ci437o97jDBgkBGcFPbhAn67Br11xi_n4C85W2P-xrTJrM8pUj5qo7KajZpfd5dFPLm9B7M/s320/pinkliccachancoinpurse-4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ku8HKKo_dbRoTT8YRh6Nuz_O_MgoeRF3sXsXDeUx-MVf1kTQ4Ynq4uAiwht2s4sESZLgJx4xby-ncv0ATs9NtnPd0Hb8l9s0vLRdrVaQESTHg0lOZHk5g_3M5iPwpOwWbQ2oRVRGL38m-Ibq0-rg9OfP-V4_dyAw6dQFX9FwL71hi7TVUhTAt9Kaugo/s2000/vtgposeyheadsflowersbyggsdolls-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ku8HKKo_dbRoTT8YRh6Nuz_O_MgoeRF3sXsXDeUx-MVf1kTQ4Ynq4uAiwht2s4sESZLgJx4xby-ncv0ATs9NtnPd0Hb8l9s0vLRdrVaQESTHg0lOZHk5g_3M5iPwpOwWbQ2oRVRGL38m-Ibq0-rg9OfP-V4_dyAw6dQFX9FwL71hi7TVUhTAt9Kaugo/s320/vtgposeyheadsflowersbyggsdolls-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Next, I found these adorable open and closed eye pose doll heads that I made into lovely satin petal flowers. Both are already listed in my shop! They have arms that pose too!! It was fun to try to create something with the heads and I've always wanted to make anthropomorphic flowers!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fm2YhaYLfGlIZu8QOiSVcUlfq2IV2kuGPdJDIFYNVYQY7gX6iElx1RmNViWQgNTkVtH2f7iOuMMYCNqc-JUeQOF946VOBMlPT59izrvY6moDRY8na1gSAsbCcgJwOWR67p3wRMCfrrVUzg11ieqLCy5fFfOhaXUyUPK6UTFLiOY4RGkU9h8kj07wT_Q/s2000/vtgposeyheadsflowersbyggsdollsb-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fm2YhaYLfGlIZu8QOiSVcUlfq2IV2kuGPdJDIFYNVYQY7gX6iElx1RmNViWQgNTkVtH2f7iOuMMYCNqc-JUeQOF946VOBMlPT59izrvY6moDRY8na1gSAsbCcgJwOWR67p3wRMCfrrVUzg11ieqLCy5fFfOhaXUyUPK6UTFLiOY4RGkU9h8kj07wT_Q/w150-h200/vtgposeyheadsflowersbyggsdollsb-2.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWkZ4abtCWfzs1MPAXAAJbVL3nA5bkU2vrdgJ_VLQgzC9Bd0EZ_NZMv3ZG521iGKeVLmMC3wo2kkzxSwkKTx3T0_nC8llkPzwkWo-5_fqnqGmbOxwqNe96xqvEkxnWIgMfVcS3EDTW9mQT15KXOjF_0AAAwvNgdplmqBlAyWTmHJaUhTDEtB-I6r7f2s/s2000/vtgposeyheadsflowersbyggsdollsb-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWkZ4abtCWfzs1MPAXAAJbVL3nA5bkU2vrdgJ_VLQgzC9Bd0EZ_NZMv3ZG521iGKeVLmMC3wo2kkzxSwkKTx3T0_nC8llkPzwkWo-5_fqnqGmbOxwqNe96xqvEkxnWIgMfVcS3EDTW9mQT15KXOjF_0AAAwvNgdplmqBlAyWTmHJaUhTDEtB-I6r7f2s/w150-h200/vtgposeyheadsflowersbyggsdollsb-3.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Below I won this lot of plushies which included a Rushton!! Two of the plushies were not bad and are already listed in my shop. Two of them I have to restore. The Rushton white and pink kitty below with before and after photos I couldn't wait to finish restoring. It was fun to see if I could get her all cleaned up and ready to be loved! First, a Knickerbocker hugger puppy, sadly missing her partner. But she is still in lovely condition. Then, a gingerbread boy plush. Also in good condition. Both are already listed.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLD8OxqN1uOSwwLXs0pmVPVFmMOlSgTS-eXmmZKQA9-q0zwoj5JQ9mOWjkcGSSSZC1YCvDCokOX2ctpPRw2fwWKbl3iCe_ciQdwAhlep5L3Ui-zduZM71tW1fKUrWkevDkhQw4YIUqFzr4n34W6PEwKZZwhy8jit8TeYPy_lsjv41O0Pmc44AoyTaHTQ/s2000/dogplushdakinhugger-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLD8OxqN1uOSwwLXs0pmVPVFmMOlSgTS-eXmmZKQA9-q0zwoj5JQ9mOWjkcGSSSZC1YCvDCokOX2ctpPRw2fwWKbl3iCe_ciQdwAhlep5L3Ui-zduZM71tW1fKUrWkevDkhQw4YIUqFzr4n34W6PEwKZZwhy8jit8TeYPy_lsjv41O0Pmc44AoyTaHTQ/w150-h200/dogplushdakinhugger-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZ5fnFTQyZE5C7MJasRcuEoSS1kEBiiUJjKRIpYf60FWp1zcik8dhyphenhyphenbo3_7L3Q3cuZgPXT-5uc5Hn1Wtyl-GklYWt9AezYI1T6dk_gGYXGpWPdYJ3fyZqx_GFtlMGZw92us61Dz_gEQtaRZXlc4FeUHLKwOyLogdMx0rd_Wb5QJzvbEnPYPWdeeryf0A/s2000/gingerbreadmanplush-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZ5fnFTQyZE5C7MJasRcuEoSS1kEBiiUJjKRIpYf60FWp1zcik8dhyphenhyphenbo3_7L3Q3cuZgPXT-5uc5Hn1Wtyl-GklYWt9AezYI1T6dk_gGYXGpWPdYJ3fyZqx_GFtlMGZw92us61Dz_gEQtaRZXlc4FeUHLKwOyLogdMx0rd_Wb5QJzvbEnPYPWdeeryf0A/w150-h200/gingerbreadmanplush-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnt6E9RM9WNxt8PxwHdjZH5vQJLJkeveBZQbwhjFmoCW6xWG35IJXyAM_GB5sLi12ujMRNR9gci_8XH-KbT5feTblIluMDh2pUoskoO-ybTwxL3BUhwahvOnfhBdp9Vxd7o4fT6Z_tD_8Fmee8hxHuosb0FMgvv0ks1nNCPdsBxZJl7vaoBeqOn6bIIo/s2000/whtpinkrushtonkitty-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnt6E9RM9WNxt8PxwHdjZH5vQJLJkeveBZQbwhjFmoCW6xWG35IJXyAM_GB5sLi12ujMRNR9gci_8XH-KbT5feTblIluMDh2pUoskoO-ybTwxL3BUhwahvOnfhBdp9Vxd7o4fT6Z_tD_8Fmee8hxHuosb0FMgvv0ks1nNCPdsBxZJl7vaoBeqOn6bIIo/w300-h400/whtpinkrushtonkitty-11.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Here's the kitty after restoring her. She mostly had really dirty fur. I had to wash her three times just to get most of the dirt off. She still had lovely long fur and needed brushing too. Her rubber face was all scratched up and mostly on her cheeks... ugh<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbkiIq8X6edAIdGduGRe7SslN_dcfXHpDlNJgJlehKxgr_L2lMV2RGMtWJVnXObJLSPBMu1o9wS1ZNjjZksdu4jnw-2kfQqv4KdayUtO3R7nf4gijYayGeiP2CWfWl6FpciNDTYgmxDy7RFMQmASb7KqjvaYsH97DuRAutIRTRQsGlGOZhTDd79JeZBg/s640/rushtonwhtpinkcatbeforeafter.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbkiIq8X6edAIdGduGRe7SslN_dcfXHpDlNJgJlehKxgr_L2lMV2RGMtWJVnXObJLSPBMu1o9wS1ZNjjZksdu4jnw-2kfQqv4KdayUtO3R7nf4gijYayGeiP2CWfWl6FpciNDTYgmxDy7RFMQmASb7KqjvaYsH97DuRAutIRTRQsGlGOZhTDd79JeZBg/s320/rushtonwhtpinkcatbeforeafter.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJolO_QFrKejbHwrDU5TvO243Sll6M8UIfGcFdUgXGGjvxlgN_WGP6KPfs2pnBPlyAp56d9jRwiDVlQioyxqqXC_JTjsu0ST-_qK8yRH1oj8fjzoapt0p3vVRSWhZbrUZKZJmS-Y4kpqWuTGh7NeKj13Pi1uH5yFDyCYQh9q_56QGZSC-1HBpOaCEcOU/s640/rushtonwhtpinkcatbeforeafterc.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJolO_QFrKejbHwrDU5TvO243Sll6M8UIfGcFdUgXGGjvxlgN_WGP6KPfs2pnBPlyAp56d9jRwiDVlQioyxqqXC_JTjsu0ST-_qK8yRH1oj8fjzoapt0p3vVRSWhZbrUZKZJmS-Y4kpqWuTGh7NeKj13Pi1uH5yFDyCYQh9q_56QGZSC-1HBpOaCEcOU/s320/rushtonwhtpinkcatbeforeafterc.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>After using Mr. Clean eraser, her cheeks mostly cleaned up, with the exception of her left side. But, I was definitely pleased with how she turned out. She still had her original Rushton tag too. Afterwards, I added the pink satin ribbon and some hot pink 'forget me not' flowers I had on hand. I did touch up her eyelashes, nose and added a bit of blush.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzdg45wwEHIBIcePEnv7lDoqLzN0BQBOpooRmQ18K2K2K0R8cM20hwMpL8RsucsoPZGitnRh4SNbkAKO6T9bXGKPzofNgSViIngYnzinVZrj-OErIvG8RgPXrkk4P1ZQLME_fkGZp2PgDz_1UDSSkJh2htEuV_nVbH7DK3kKdBDoLH1ayxTbHXXzmNmU/s640/rushtonwhtpinkcatbeforeafterfull.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzdg45wwEHIBIcePEnv7lDoqLzN0BQBOpooRmQ18K2K2K0R8cM20hwMpL8RsucsoPZGitnRh4SNbkAKO6T9bXGKPzofNgSViIngYnzinVZrj-OErIvG8RgPXrkk4P1ZQLME_fkGZp2PgDz_1UDSSkJh2htEuV_nVbH7DK3kKdBDoLH1ayxTbHXXzmNmU/w400-h400/rushtonwhtpinkcatbeforeafterfull.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>She definitely turned out adorable and ready to be loved again. I have her listed in my shop. I know I may regret selling her, but I know someone will love her! Original stuffing just fluffed up and put back in. I just need to get one more plush from the lot cleaned up. I hope to get him done soon!</p><p>Here's to another year of hopes ahead! Happy thrifting!!</p><p>Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com2Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-55992795671275445432023-12-28T11:26:00.002+10:002023-12-28T11:26:47.881+10:00Goodbye 2023!!<p> This year has had its ups and downs, but I must say, that it has been a great one either way! Here are some of the cute vintage kitschy things I've found along the way...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUUhuMiGkdlQbF5Vo2_38MR2bxNOdNjchMbWESYiM_yZILjpq8U9teW_YJXSYcJQESiFJBXte5fxWIjCtS2C3GJ3i4SnOmCHPox21sKAp2EZQ6N7AZwDRXWBFAvqaWHUyPWujtjSZ57x_rdHPMHVE1rQ9SrKbvawgrAIVTKu85CI3nPRvXzIH1dZeGi0/s2000/bearnballerina-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUUhuMiGkdlQbF5Vo2_38MR2bxNOdNjchMbWESYiM_yZILjpq8U9teW_YJXSYcJQESiFJBXte5fxWIjCtS2C3GJ3i4SnOmCHPox21sKAp2EZQ6N7AZwDRXWBFAvqaWHUyPWujtjSZ57x_rdHPMHVE1rQ9SrKbvawgrAIVTKu85CI3nPRvXzIH1dZeGi0/s320/bearnballerina-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This adorable red bear, was in a really nice box and great condition. They are often very expensive. So I was able to snag this one for a decent price. Another Mitsukoshi ballerina doll in yellow. I love their faces most. Something about her face that screams 40's style to me. Both of them will stay with me for a bit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8VDIaovnF6rUUmHBYvIppdRlfnhfGZEz8q5HXEM0piF8LubQBSeAzZaooZSoF-3KYgGjjMSpUhn8TpgGxkflrnjTc9WRk52496MxESxw72APgctneLCyINbNVHxObEv7PYObwgfTgDPiPogsF61ZC-Hb6sqrPe6F2-lo63U1fZRLeQtgBuv-MkbnOQw/s2000/bonniemusechocodoll-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8VDIaovnF6rUUmHBYvIppdRlfnhfGZEz8q5HXEM0piF8LubQBSeAzZaooZSoF-3KYgGjjMSpUhn8TpgGxkflrnjTc9WRk52496MxESxw72APgctneLCyINbNVHxObEv7PYObwgfTgDPiPogsF61ZC-Hb6sqrPe6F2-lo63U1fZRLeQtgBuv-MkbnOQw/w150-h200/bonniemusechocodoll-5.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>This adorable Bonnie Bunny doll, made in China is a BJD! They came in blind boxes. This one is from a pajama series. Sara liked her and has her now. Haha! Below, I often see these bunny pose dolls, but they sell really fast! So to find 2 was awesome and they are in excellent condition too! Listed in my shop already!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEaDPjKSwHDcjWmKFl_e-0_Yeo67V3zV3MI3WTfFTJ-i3Xkgdb0Z0d0P05cRn4_dj0JjVoFUuEHGp-HeQvrCdV39RrufUmeuYS-Px2UNxpYYRWvKfrgBvUhmjaADWAMCmO5v8JGffXg53Zgy1kLhz95HTsGFZA6ttCZlPvmmoEW0HDXVO1S3lyMACUvs/s2000/bunnyposedollstwo-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEaDPjKSwHDcjWmKFl_e-0_Yeo67V3zV3MI3WTfFTJ-i3Xkgdb0Z0d0P05cRn4_dj0JjVoFUuEHGp-HeQvrCdV39RrufUmeuYS-Px2UNxpYYRWvKfrgBvUhmjaADWAMCmO5v8JGffXg53Zgy1kLhz95HTsGFZA6ttCZlPvmmoEW0HDXVO1S3lyMACUvs/w150-h200/bunnyposedollstwo-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p>Next, I found this amazing Camel Japan child head bust up for auction, and won her/him. She's hollow and just needed a touch up. But I love her sweet face. She was great to show off this adorable vintage cap and apron. So cute! I also found some really great anime girl cases with play jewelry and accessories. Some I listed in my shop, some items, I kept. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDygksMkTl9KI5XdvrHuSqb10jW4ItvbO_uj0uJxKNJP55EttsdB49o6o_l5colmJ1XZelI9Ckmqpk5Z4EqQ6qJxk4WTr9SMZIDsFW_46x00gP2dM2RCoBP63DHLQvDMOopjNH9qvpf387AcO7KqgMPyFLUk1BCXwsWrwuTpj8EueP6oTTHKkO7PoxdY/s2000/camelhayashihatscarfmannequin-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDygksMkTl9KI5XdvrHuSqb10jW4ItvbO_uj0uJxKNJP55EttsdB49o6o_l5colmJ1XZelI9Ckmqpk5Z4EqQ6qJxk4WTr9SMZIDsFW_46x00gP2dM2RCoBP63DHLQvDMOopjNH9qvpf387AcO7KqgMPyFLUk1BCXwsWrwuTpj8EueP6oTTHKkO7PoxdY/w300-h400/camelhayashihatscarfmannequin-3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Like this fawn case, kind of funky the way it is depicted. Haha! The necklace, compact, and earrings are mine. Love faux jewelry from this era. They always remind me of my childhood! Adorable Licca Chan wallet, coin purse for my collection too. It was a good month for finding many things I once only dreamt of getting!! I feel the blessings for sure!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfInZ_CfYHKwF8o1EUUmmvx4GpaO5RFLRpSY57wqiEVX4tWEQYp9IKTCK6muQVm_Oby18b9r49uoL9U3YKc2LLEyV2eUipRL_DMJDP5H1jl1BOS1leIotQ_7_pqiqjMdC4NcKf24TultLvKQvGcDfadnNpdoMOcHeqo431agTdCQbb8gFod7ej1rzhGww/s2000/deercase-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfInZ_CfYHKwF8o1EUUmmvx4GpaO5RFLRpSY57wqiEVX4tWEQYp9IKTCK6muQVm_Oby18b9r49uoL9U3YKc2LLEyV2eUipRL_DMJDP5H1jl1BOS1leIotQ_7_pqiqjMdC4NcKf24TultLvKQvGcDfadnNpdoMOcHeqo431agTdCQbb8gFod7ej1rzhGww/w150-h200/deercase-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktk2X-n_bqNmvWP4616Ke-TNxZiSBFZa92mwxJ5bPfMccOu7fdf1l2l6AhnP6BPj6Siyd6Djs5UbLFZcSISUYZ7UHw01WruUbDzWecbqPWR74NjugHKz1CV44qK6VWfH4gUzl8XC2FMuXGC2PAdf92nRcipCDbsRZjA3ecIZiC6-AtPkUQjM2M6F_G-Q/s2000/deercase-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktk2X-n_bqNmvWP4616Ke-TNxZiSBFZa92mwxJ5bPfMccOu7fdf1l2l6AhnP6BPj6Siyd6Djs5UbLFZcSISUYZ7UHw01WruUbDzWecbqPWR74NjugHKz1CV44qK6VWfH4gUzl8XC2FMuXGC2PAdf92nRcipCDbsRZjA3ecIZiC6-AtPkUQjM2M6F_G-Q/w150-h200/deercase-2.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG91qDaNWjWjyaW3LqFqWlUKlAgHgyrROvcfU5HGGYDpxdLw3Uf3RN5umXJmh17vrZDDeI3JWOo8W43mw6k5tsTHY1iUr53vT9kEXylDRtdHecm0tIwZz__z3vyWV5ZQJhI0lDXS2B0nrVJoC5Uhttjq9c-xnhlSlgqXNDa1ED2b25HKF5AR3r5wsyyT0/s2000/gliconecklacencompact-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG91qDaNWjWjyaW3LqFqWlUKlAgHgyrROvcfU5HGGYDpxdLw3Uf3RN5umXJmh17vrZDDeI3JWOo8W43mw6k5tsTHY1iUr53vT9kEXylDRtdHecm0tIwZz__z3vyWV5ZQJhI0lDXS2B0nrVJoC5Uhttjq9c-xnhlSlgqXNDa1ED2b25HKF5AR3r5wsyyT0/w300-h400/gliconecklacencompact-2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ_sv5WIBBRJiTWTlFWWRIxpcWvP1ob70LYPBTHezhgIjzV6mtoilvCeHwiSxlzyRRDkdGsOLDNEglb9_QxwJ9DED9GIQ-QM29Grz2QO9C86yAM4KLeHkaMMlnoy3Yi1uTDaPry-WFs8JaSDKWtUSODwnOpReatVXnGnQChna_l2fEwktRHPxSZsJ1u8/s2000/pinkanimegirlcasewjewelry-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ_sv5WIBBRJiTWTlFWWRIxpcWvP1ob70LYPBTHezhgIjzV6mtoilvCeHwiSxlzyRRDkdGsOLDNEglb9_QxwJ9DED9GIQ-QM29Grz2QO9C86yAM4KLeHkaMMlnoy3Yi1uTDaPry-WFs8JaSDKWtUSODwnOpReatVXnGnQChna_l2fEwktRHPxSZsJ1u8/s320/pinkanimegirlcasewjewelry-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This lovely pink case with accessories is also in my shop! Just look at that cute crab pendant!! Too cute! The psychedelic purse case with vinyl dolly is also in my shop! Next, this sweet Posedoll puppet on a stick. I believe she is meant to be 'Little Red Riding Hood'! She was an interesting find for sure!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXKtW38m56Nye1XSZ5IZ1uWFVnO6FncXGG3x4si9YGj-80UDEOKQvTWAewuJT_lc7u2GL5_DtfKkZWYjY3Cim6INv0n9H1ZvyV3iiNsCtsUxR35lG4clCooDwG7_YLGeXgLDk4z5g-TX0Ay5mA5KCavkNvkEnsS-tZDh-6ZixWEKmDO38HEIqNlUQauEU/s2000/pinkanimegirlcasewjewelry-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXKtW38m56Nye1XSZ5IZ1uWFVnO6FncXGG3x4si9YGj-80UDEOKQvTWAewuJT_lc7u2GL5_DtfKkZWYjY3Cim6INv0n9H1ZvyV3iiNsCtsUxR35lG4clCooDwG7_YLGeXgLDk4z5g-TX0Ay5mA5KCavkNvkEnsS-tZDh-6ZixWEKmDO38HEIqNlUQauEU/s320/pinkanimegirlcasewjewelry-4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG33dvYDM5Fn6Y61cVNPVHMXzh_NHEk0Dv6Hn7NycOgh3SdMRY-PGtIp6iYhpNGCuKfeQe5kT79rD15NjzOeMDLAdjPSfLqZLMRKA0YNZxCzPlk1VqlcoayFQ-HOLVawUN29FE1OZ85ZcsJdqKfq2lVvCVsHEQme221D6swdwYfQ8kdlbwKWBXoPdywLw/s2000/pinkliccachancoinpurse-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG33dvYDM5Fn6Y61cVNPVHMXzh_NHEk0Dv6Hn7NycOgh3SdMRY-PGtIp6iYhpNGCuKfeQe5kT79rD15NjzOeMDLAdjPSfLqZLMRKA0YNZxCzPlk1VqlcoayFQ-HOLVawUN29FE1OZ85ZcsJdqKfq2lVvCVsHEQme221D6swdwYfQ8kdlbwKWBXoPdywLw/w150-h200/pinkliccachancoinpurse-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_hK_Q2sLeDuZ5r57jOMTKOP61cf58YPPVrDFDR9PI-E4ovJm7dPa-BgPLz2S2m2vGyxe8A3EpC-_qdREEkxzt1H5BYukIFVPDNG_ggEw3biMg9pIVkd0kTlPj6FUdaqK4kK-q6heb1fCqGq3qF_sNK2XtehgUWhH3PyRt8H0retqlPdvfAUGqFXll7E/s2000/redpsychedeliccase-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_hK_Q2sLeDuZ5r57jOMTKOP61cf58YPPVrDFDR9PI-E4ovJm7dPa-BgPLz2S2m2vGyxe8A3EpC-_qdREEkxzt1H5BYukIFVPDNG_ggEw3biMg9pIVkd0kTlPj6FUdaqK4kK-q6heb1fCqGq3qF_sNK2XtehgUWhH3PyRt8H0retqlPdvfAUGqFXll7E/w150-h200/redpsychedeliccase-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppYnEyyumaTyDXqT-XG7sj72f2kI8TFbQjKUeVOZQiaDTqxu6-5T06Wr5mWI-B_Dk-qH5nJnk4jKMzhbcv5fiwOi9b9e-y59Zw-AsCWtR_lMhHx-5w3sWPCboVZ5tjaFZcFu5zzBBMabfVj2G0YncbSBYq0Y8FGoiVLgRprRjEJzp0wBcHw11yY7I3SU/s2000/redridinghoodposedollpuppet-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppYnEyyumaTyDXqT-XG7sj72f2kI8TFbQjKUeVOZQiaDTqxu6-5T06Wr5mWI-B_Dk-qH5nJnk4jKMzhbcv5fiwOi9b9e-y59Zw-AsCWtR_lMhHx-5w3sWPCboVZ5tjaFZcFu5zzBBMabfVj2G0YncbSBYq0Y8FGoiVLgRprRjEJzp0wBcHw11yY7I3SU/w300-h400/redridinghoodposedollpuppet-1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPiSjcEEet2AAvZ17XSonxklJW6mXSsN5Xk5jNUk-tW2h_vYgkBuXsVDlY5mmDANvuDSQO5bBSEj9zIDYLPgMi5G_amjuKzbZq7yMU4la5hwRrBNd9tkpX3GcGGFu435cK_cQbU6dTiwGNaAEFT8yTTRuf7AwY12SwUVBcP-bBralnxt-foI1pkUmBBI/s2000/japanfingerdingdollsanimals-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPiSjcEEet2AAvZ17XSonxklJW6mXSsN5Xk5jNUk-tW2h_vYgkBuXsVDlY5mmDANvuDSQO5bBSEj9zIDYLPgMi5G_amjuKzbZq7yMU4la5hwRrBNd9tkpX3GcGGFu435cK_cQbU6dTiwGNaAEFT8yTTRuf7AwY12SwUVBcP-bBralnxt-foI1pkUmBBI/s320/japanfingerdingdollsanimals-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I saw an auction of these lovely animal dollies, which are really Takara Tokotoko Chan. She is basically the Japan version of Finger Ding dolls. Tokotoko Chan really has a human head, but apparently, these cuties had theirs lost, is my guess. I've had many friends say that the animal dolls are better and I agree! Haha! I'm just missing the bear head now. Below, I got this lovely Lady Maria doll for my shop. She is in lovely condition just missing her originals shoes. She's already listed in my shop. Last another mini Twiggy head. This one is a bit larger then my other mini Twiggies. I will have to do a side by side. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuJkycSgt9MZRCn2Zu6xdfk2Q7kAoBalEoJ2QMuJCnAbBhT3c6OQI64rH2DzivMyWVS3Go_-K3N8V-QAjxgB3mPAXlz0kdWURxyGP1q_Xxlo2-OZrQT80s0znIAdZH4Ine1y4cxysIw16T-KKWTtbL2hC0xDVouT2YmJp9Jqinrdum9BWSJOY9g2RsgM/s2000/ladymarieafter-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuJkycSgt9MZRCn2Zu6xdfk2Q7kAoBalEoJ2QMuJCnAbBhT3c6OQI64rH2DzivMyWVS3Go_-K3N8V-QAjxgB3mPAXlz0kdWURxyGP1q_Xxlo2-OZrQT80s0znIAdZH4Ine1y4cxysIw16T-KKWTtbL2hC0xDVouT2YmJp9Jqinrdum9BWSJOY9g2RsgM/w300-h400/ladymarieafter-3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqS-fcjepsXiplHrG7MZwYq4G00sGwBwLeGcLZ9E9Gt8oJIzHi1wNOXUNgx33l5mWPYx1AUiCFpnFxHwYuzCTVr-N-UhAThiC5u9svJw7bt1PEVMSeqeirNue9_aKBuKBpZRNaLN1JTPdieg2ndCMp8r4RFUma-6rj1-exrNUJENFqwQEAvqv5u98ZaNs/s2000/minitwiggyheadbustchina-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqS-fcjepsXiplHrG7MZwYq4G00sGwBwLeGcLZ9E9Gt8oJIzHi1wNOXUNgx33l5mWPYx1AUiCFpnFxHwYuzCTVr-N-UhAThiC5u9svJw7bt1PEVMSeqeirNue9_aKBuKBpZRNaLN1JTPdieg2ndCMp8r4RFUma-6rj1-exrNUJENFqwQEAvqv5u98ZaNs/w150-h200/minitwiggyheadbustchina-5.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSCzHkcSqoXq4A7nzimZ6TUrSX7umrI0WWOWg9t5uKEvjkIOQCdyvDuvZePo8_e8ejB3X4_tfh2UC7bBdCkpF_O2TMkMi5VNjlfVTBdNA1kMQynYBhIwwXxO2rPTR89hzzA6oNdr8FRHqYNkmYVaseqfzBwMVfd1rd8SB9JoZmBVnYDu7zNuR_RDlg2E/s2000/mollynpeterrushton-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSCzHkcSqoXq4A7nzimZ6TUrSX7umrI0WWOWg9t5uKEvjkIOQCdyvDuvZePo8_e8ejB3X4_tfh2UC7bBdCkpF_O2TMkMi5VNjlfVTBdNA1kMQynYBhIwwXxO2rPTR89hzzA6oNdr8FRHqYNkmYVaseqfzBwMVfd1rd8SB9JoZmBVnYDu7zNuR_RDlg2E/s320/mollynpeterrushton-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Above and below, I was able to acquire this lovely Large Molly Cottontail bunny. This version has the Smiley Eyes face mold. She is all original and comes with this adorable pink bonnet with a little bee on it. She is already adopted and waiting to go to her new owner. I just wanted to showcase Peter with her so you can see the size difference. Below, is the 1970's Rushton version of Peter. Made in Taiwan. This version is just as cute, but smaller as you can see for the side by side differences. Even his fur is a different grade.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqxQtp-pBK477ethJUJ5gwYA0aRzFFF-WAefyJFm-E0ysiPXZS6iUZK-GOLigealJ5Btt0KwfqGjC7c5ohxuQvqvXpViIlM1VPzVl8zOXXCdxnh7GAmd90om3lrTvtV8MKFmsAzQdRA3IDlgTSJONNQT7F60F9vQVUerHStLMQQdF3WVQv7CTnW9Srq8/s2000/peterrabbit50snpeter70s-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqxQtp-pBK477ethJUJ5gwYA0aRzFFF-WAefyJFm-E0ysiPXZS6iUZK-GOLigealJ5Btt0KwfqGjC7c5ohxuQvqvXpViIlM1VPzVl8zOXXCdxnh7GAmd90om3lrTvtV8MKFmsAzQdRA3IDlgTSJONNQT7F60F9vQVUerHStLMQQdF3WVQv7CTnW9Srq8/w300-h400/peterrabbit50snpeter70s-1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwr-n38ldL0jOjnIjbloiIZhlfFeASmyjLrWu22MkffhCP80M92nOLkona47Kr8RqS0QGJN1HTj2oUjeG3TvSmnUGQCXubpwLNa1FYePFkmwIFC1fs7P_yRqv3JtVwbiRWGkQvxM0EzPrh26t9U_1UbWYEY7vRqpYBv3KJCdwnFn7I4hru0xKZg_3Dog/s2000/monoclebunarrived-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwr-n38ldL0jOjnIjbloiIZhlfFeASmyjLrWu22MkffhCP80M92nOLkona47Kr8RqS0QGJN1HTj2oUjeG3TvSmnUGQCXubpwLNa1FYePFkmwIFC1fs7P_yRqv3JtVwbiRWGkQvxM0EzPrh26t9U_1UbWYEY7vRqpYBv3KJCdwnFn7I4hru0xKZg_3Dog/w300-h400/monoclebunarrived-2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>For Christmas, I got myself this amazing Monocle Bunny Rabbit also by Rushton. A fellow friend and collector Savannah, was selling. He is one of my ISOs. So to have him now is the icing on the cake for sure!! Below, these nude angel ornaments caught my eye! Made in Japan. These are quite different from the Herman Pecker ones we often see. They have wire wings in different colors. I have the extra one listed in my shop.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5g_tsLcvrkg3jyxz3YUhAQoM9fWKFnIIKiHCu6Uw1h4Q3cNYmSlfoAolRq1fEPWzhot50j0ZDhzjuO5ZUYXKsY-RWI10JM_4xti50vCx6sasrE9RpcGZIiStziSIPBoUxeS0q-ro0VL_hrRkScIwCcsICg0O9wX6x1_r4eh-wV0iiCZZJRMquBQxsTnw/s2000/nudeangelornamentsjapan-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5g_tsLcvrkg3jyxz3YUhAQoM9fWKFnIIKiHCu6Uw1h4Q3cNYmSlfoAolRq1fEPWzhot50j0ZDhzjuO5ZUYXKsY-RWI10JM_4xti50vCx6sasrE9RpcGZIiStziSIPBoUxeS0q-ro0VL_hrRkScIwCcsICg0O9wX6x1_r4eh-wV0iiCZZJRMquBQxsTnw/s320/nudeangelornamentsjapan-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12Km514tMHc1XHA6m2ucjvqMkuYDreWGoXQQslk9sAqP4vg6w0DiZxgNfT8YLFucgGITRmJ03dGYP7j_j-x0_dj2uB2GCl33B-g7MdpXRU4fbnsCxSwW3gJNH11oTTF5n2b79U18M0eEZ0q8LoognLlqvGVOyLREdMmcbVM5D-uNoN-0WNRyYU-3_8E0/s2000/oikesunchandollpursehoundstooth-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12Km514tMHc1XHA6m2ucjvqMkuYDreWGoXQQslk9sAqP4vg6w0DiZxgNfT8YLFucgGITRmJ03dGYP7j_j-x0_dj2uB2GCl33B-g7MdpXRU4fbnsCxSwW3gJNH11oTTF5n2b79U18M0eEZ0q8LoognLlqvGVOyLREdMmcbVM5D-uNoN-0WNRyYU-3_8E0/s320/oikesunchandollpursehoundstooth-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This Oike Co. Sunchan doll purse, I found from a seller in Canada. She is in lovely condition and available in my shop! Very mod in style and reminds me of the 60's. I was also able to snag this adorable Rushton Pink Reindeer. Often very hard to find. She arrived just before Christmas! I had her listed a bit after and she sold right away!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_aPA_RnIL8ztimgZUNNHn1p1Wai-Ny6W6TAazYtH0huZvS5I-wNxUQYGQzW8W9jqX556mVHhcBhcyy3HPoYu1hBV2clbmNfk5Kv_j5UQ6Rs9phapVkRQ6pB0dddWS9_KnIpLhwaqpULD4F1ODPWDc8JuTOGd6OLB0GqbUiPXuSvTxp6-1thVOH6OZAQ/s2000/pinkrushtonfawnxmas-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_aPA_RnIL8ztimgZUNNHn1p1Wai-Ny6W6TAazYtH0huZvS5I-wNxUQYGQzW8W9jqX556mVHhcBhcyy3HPoYu1hBV2clbmNfk5Kv_j5UQ6Rs9phapVkRQ6pB0dddWS9_KnIpLhwaqpULD4F1ODPWDc8JuTOGd6OLB0GqbUiPXuSvTxp6-1thVOH6OZAQ/w300-h400/pinkrushtonfawnxmas-8.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgew8asQvlLWA7b_99_5DLLkpwGJ-sSpDyjVd5YT5LVABI3YDmaWmZnGYKEzna6MwaUwUvtosG4axvuxRCSp2GJmLA9pPbJpF-MCOqI7m6V28LhsNbtj-tQd3NfQcyblQposYHGTY-LA3PBtB4DJ_ggQ_yC-S_7n0jZWyjGzrLZzgvM_mImsOmz6VbFz2I/s2000/pinkrushtonfawnxmas-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgew8asQvlLWA7b_99_5DLLkpwGJ-sSpDyjVd5YT5LVABI3YDmaWmZnGYKEzna6MwaUwUvtosG4axvuxRCSp2GJmLA9pPbJpF-MCOqI7m6V28LhsNbtj-tQd3NfQcyblQposYHGTY-LA3PBtB4DJ_ggQ_yC-S_7n0jZWyjGzrLZzgvM_mImsOmz6VbFz2I/w150-h200/pinkrushtonfawnxmas-12.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Here she is by my bedroom Christmas tree. Love her coloring and she is all original too! Below, our Christmas tree and decor this year, 2023. It was fun to decorate for sure. Now, to take everything down...<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3788CS_Yn5yaoccmZXaHS7083-HaQPEVJLLI8Ek03mvRE4WHz_cggGYgkuX80I7TVs0lGJgXmymUAnNQAErvkEq4gPcGzDCjriCk_4ltbFYkI9tznYJcyC5JXabiUsEc8aZXs4sTmOVgoO7uLoIxZSauu1EQ9sxtJQtEpdHEwb81SlcSbkcFvrH6C8hE/s2000/xmas2023invilhse-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3788CS_Yn5yaoccmZXaHS7083-HaQPEVJLLI8Ek03mvRE4WHz_cggGYgkuX80I7TVs0lGJgXmymUAnNQAErvkEq4gPcGzDCjriCk_4ltbFYkI9tznYJcyC5JXabiUsEc8aZXs4sTmOVgoO7uLoIxZSauu1EQ9sxtJQtEpdHEwb81SlcSbkcFvrH6C8hE/w300-h400/xmas2023invilhse-2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPppHxBLNNgVID7Kbw7CTXMlpKgZ4ErWz0ynlVwKLQ9w1SYKSyagvjVj6Ka2ynbhAp5wpWaA8uFVaAnRNynO4Rahg1GGtP9ZgZ6IKpubA58mxSzIBjzyenyjy45fFArjxRIDqLsd3YNwnKamp9fc1PgWddeZ9nRfWm1uC6zo23vR9pfy8t6svEbEJxQks/s2000/treebedrmxmas3-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPppHxBLNNgVID7Kbw7CTXMlpKgZ4ErWz0ynlVwKLQ9w1SYKSyagvjVj6Ka2ynbhAp5wpWaA8uFVaAnRNynO4Rahg1GGtP9ZgZ6IKpubA58mxSzIBjzyenyjy45fFArjxRIDqLsd3YNwnKamp9fc1PgWddeZ9nRfWm1uC6zo23vR9pfy8t6svEbEJxQks/w300-h400/treebedrmxmas3-3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>It has been a trying year, but we have our health and that is what's important. We still have not started construction on our ceiling at our Tongan house. But, we are just taking it one day at a time. That's all we can hope for. So far, it has been lovely living here in the village. It can be very noisy, but that is what I remember life to be like living around neighbors when I was a kid. Makes me cherish the time I was living down at Tongan Way just a bit more. Haha!</p><p>May you all have a blessed 2024!! Happy New Year to you and your family!</p><p>~ Love, ggsdolls <br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-42277025494593431012023-12-24T06:44:00.004+10:002023-12-30T05:19:30.140+10:00Interview with Atomic_Bouffant<p style="text-align: center;"> <b> Interview with a Collector - A ggsdolls blog Series</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span><span> </span>A
monthly series on my blog where I feature some of the most amazing
collectors, sellers, and content creators that have become really good
friends of mine and what they collect and why? Read on to learn more...<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><i>For the month of December</i></b>,
my blog interview is with an amazing collector of mid century decor, and kitsch, meet Rockabilly Beauty Elena or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atomic_bouffant/" target="_blank">atomic_bouffant</a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> on Instagram!!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMc27ixzdXZiXolqMTJHAcbpKqNMVAx6lVH6RLnvJvyy4MqwuTtH5i1FeKynQKtPAklfzrgVJzZcQl5scgXnpX7AX_XCMU9iDv2INtKUet2GFe5m6A9WkQyQltEzOlWZSw60pCBYacX2xZz4225zj3X5a0QusdvORe5dQFXQE77dL0Np-WJuuoCvJUtIc/s1500/IMG_20231126_195736_802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMc27ixzdXZiXolqMTJHAcbpKqNMVAx6lVH6RLnvJvyy4MqwuTtH5i1FeKynQKtPAklfzrgVJzZcQl5scgXnpX7AX_XCMU9iDv2INtKUet2GFe5m6A9WkQyQltEzOlWZSw60pCBYacX2xZz4225zj3X5a0QusdvORe5dQFXQE77dL0Np-WJuuoCvJUtIc/w320-h400/IMG_20231126_195736_802.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>Elena was born in Ohio, but was raised in the Metro Detroit, MI area. Her grandpa was from Mexico and her Grandma from NY state. They met and settled in a small town in Michigan about 60 miles outside of Detroit, and this is where Elena's Mom was born and raised. When Elena was about 7 years old, her Mom moved them closer to the Detroit area for her career.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Elena
then moved to New York City in the 90's and lived there for almost 15
years, and worked behind the scenes in fashion advertising. Eventually,
she worked as a production coordinator for a post audio mixing company. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>She also played the bass guitar in a very Cramps-like goth/post punk band
while she was living there. After NYC, she returned to Michigan to go
back to school for a degree and change of pace. She has lived
in the city of Pittsburgh, PA with her husband for
the last 10 years, which she loves for its old architecture, green hilly beauty, close proximity to tons of antique malls and historical landmark road
trips! She currently works in administration as an office manager for an
architecture and interior design company. She also has her creative
hobbies on the side.</span></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHR4ww8qTlmQXIm1vWDfCXz59T4CJamjpyg14ShZ0ePX_z5PIgEULKpsoK4JVj6hrrfAXnihoD_w7SzQjF8By2PmqRtqvog7svdmt4uOcT0gdWPWnAFMiSLDSrSXtCv7yniNfhKGHW0gxYag9FSu_cKHv9mZDlZRIIsMgHhPcdP3liCFotQsIkFYvPqQ/s1688/IMG_20231126_193311_152.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="1688" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHR4ww8qTlmQXIm1vWDfCXz59T4CJamjpyg14ShZ0ePX_z5PIgEULKpsoK4JVj6hrrfAXnihoD_w7SzQjF8By2PmqRtqvog7svdmt4uOcT0gdWPWnAFMiSLDSrSXtCv7yniNfhKGHW0gxYag9FSu_cKHv9mZDlZRIIsMgHhPcdP3liCFotQsIkFYvPqQ/s320/IMG_20231126_193311_152.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-k68RvKk653m_xOQRRlkK-nu2PRgJM6U3zK0YcOnWGFF2ZjPrdFXQQy_DiS1eIWXpA_y3mvMY7eB6C_6rjyWN-o6i9H7NhgBipzTnuLsNQ8PqoG_GvlsUy6rjZ8vdUEySBeGIytrL9vnjrlrtzKcigGv3npeX5T6yg3KnNlaQzwXnDIZE_kjcI5iVo3E/s2700/IMG_20231126_193547_277.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-k68RvKk653m_xOQRRlkK-nu2PRgJM6U3zK0YcOnWGFF2ZjPrdFXQQy_DiS1eIWXpA_y3mvMY7eB6C_6rjyWN-o6i9H7NhgBipzTnuLsNQ8PqoG_GvlsUy6rjZ8vdUEySBeGIytrL9vnjrlrtzKcigGv3npeX5T6yg3KnNlaQzwXnDIZE_kjcI5iVo3E/w160-h200/IMG_20231126_193547_277.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span> <i><u>Gigi: When and under what circumstances did you encounter vintage kitsch, and do you collect anything else?<b><br /></b></u></i></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>Elena: The circumstances which I first "consciously" encountered vintage kitsch was in my teen years during the 1980's. I say "consciously" because I grew up surrounded by a lot of it as a child of the 1970's and didn't know any better. But I truly developed a conscious love for it as a collector in the mid-1980's when I started shopping at thrift stores due to a blossoming love for vintage 1950's dresses and 1960's mod clothing. I was also fascinated with my mom's old pictures when I was young and loved seeing the 1960's groovy mod outfits she and her sisters wore with their big bouffants and flip hairdos. I always count her as a huge influence for following my passions and interests. Additionally during the mid-80's, my best friend at the time and I became obsessed and inspired by the 1960's mod fashion and pop culture after MTV rekindled our crushes on The Monkees after airing all of their episodes again in 1986. When digging through the vintage clothes at thrift stores, I would always make a point to go check out what they labeled the "bric-a-brac" section (which literally translates to "things of little value") and that's where you'd find most of the intriguing and tacky vintage kitsch home decor or curiosities and knick-knacks. I was hooked.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5XNUzRuLB6wDDjc_P6y0vgZFQyugbZfdlpaBrFnx-KQlONoC0Fc3nup0cfeP6oMrRBechNkHd0l6rxzYlz8CaFT8R2FxQLAqluKfj1AM-NOhkHTWqRSnTYof822s9G5lLd7h9hhoJGqXBxqyglfumyOViJiRv1b0uzDzeOFRsMzqQxKehQyUtzEuTr0/s2160/IMG_20231126_193635_119.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5XNUzRuLB6wDDjc_P6y0vgZFQyugbZfdlpaBrFnx-KQlONoC0Fc3nup0cfeP6oMrRBechNkHd0l6rxzYlz8CaFT8R2FxQLAqluKfj1AM-NOhkHTWqRSnTYof822s9G5lLd7h9hhoJGqXBxqyglfumyOViJiRv1b0uzDzeOFRsMzqQxKehQyUtzEuTr0/s320/IMG_20231126_193635_119.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>As far as collecting anything outside of the vintage kitsch category, I also collect vintage vinyl records that I find in thrift stores, antique malls, and the occasional record store. Music is another huge passion of mine and I've always loved fun vintage record cover art and incorporated them into my decor as well. I tend to collect a lot of vintage country music from the 1950's through early 70's, old rockabilly, old lounge music, raunchy instrumentals that sound like they're from a 1960's strip club, and anything that might look like a fun discovery based on the record cover art. My husband also collects, and still has most of his original punk/post-punk record collection from when he was young. Plus, I still have a few of my early 80's records from the old school hip-hop genre, so between the two of us, we probably have over a thousand records. We also have a small vintage radio and record player collection. We are both very nostalgic about them because we grew up listening to A.M. radio and record players. And for the ones that don't work, he can usually repair them.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRaOdzogUHESpnUg5sDkAP-Hvp_GyvUru4XbtDwaWd1o1hZLHK_NPVsSEZGl-TcGSKzxI9MWcRNSgvuK8d77hbtgaYAmhB2jFq9XQSfm_5WISll_EhN0YrlJxnky0kuj3M2_CUAo1Y9duYc4VMi5OpaZCXDTJDkG-r5nOzQ-YCfSMomlpKthng-dMioQ/s2700/IMG_20231126_193736_475.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRaOdzogUHESpnUg5sDkAP-Hvp_GyvUru4XbtDwaWd1o1hZLHK_NPVsSEZGl-TcGSKzxI9MWcRNSgvuK8d77hbtgaYAmhB2jFq9XQSfm_5WISll_EhN0YrlJxnky0kuj3M2_CUAo1Y9duYc4VMi5OpaZCXDTJDkG-r5nOzQ-YCfSMomlpKthng-dMioQ/w160-h200/IMG_20231126_193736_475.jpg" width="160" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8uVd6oRQ52EpTsw0YN9kTiumOZ_vJsLFhXfs-2VXQRw1HYaYCfIaS_LnibTuw3aYLGTACIT18RRnAp-_Wj1ilR7siBpA-vqwn_KBigksGFtrpKPp4NV5G9yQeheJGf_zEkgFElb1OZObq1WrIiPdxidUIfzEhWsKwkAr8ZntWsoRJGMGM7UG1PC_xVc/s2700/IMG_20231126_193903_152.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8uVd6oRQ52EpTsw0YN9kTiumOZ_vJsLFhXfs-2VXQRw1HYaYCfIaS_LnibTuw3aYLGTACIT18RRnAp-_Wj1ilR7siBpA-vqwn_KBigksGFtrpKPp4NV5G9yQeheJGf_zEkgFElb1OZObq1WrIiPdxidUIfzEhWsKwkAr8ZntWsoRJGMGM7UG1PC_xVc/w160-h200/IMG_20231126_193903_152.jpg" width="160" /></a></div></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> <i><u>Gigi: How do you describe your relationship with your collection; what is the magical thing that attracts you to these items and keeps you interested?<br /></u></i></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Elena: </span>I'd say the best way to describe the relationship with my collections and the magical thing is that attracts me to these items and keeps me interested is probably the wonderful nostalgia it conjures up, mixed with a love for the visual design aesthetics, as well as the adventurous thrill of the hunt! Not to mention the mechanics of how well things were made. So much of what I love comes from eras when everything was so much more beautifully designed, colorful, and built to last! We live in a time where everything mass produced is so cheaply made and easily disposable in limited choices of neutral color palettes. It's a mystery to me why so many people are terrified of color the last couple decades, so it just makes me appreciate my collections even more. People seemed to appreciate bold, fun colors, patterns, and designs so much more in the older eras up through the 80's. What keeps me interested is the thrill of the hunt, my ongoing love for nostalgia, favorite eras, and curiosity for discovering something unique that I've never seen before.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkLrt2vfrYVBLHS_eT9wYqvqItlAKT401DwrRAX-Swbugc5Y97Yj9ijtMC7OUi5C1m6SX9CM4_Dutp44zi98sSbWvhUSZaDv0MzpNOy-dWRhtwomE8Yr4z8VQypMW5QTRdD6sSFbSeCmvFmw9wbDLoUtJd3rurTySk7vOp-dExUTDHLn56qsBVlmrVCg/s1350/IMG_20231109_202620_285.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkLrt2vfrYVBLHS_eT9wYqvqItlAKT401DwrRAX-Swbugc5Y97Yj9ijtMC7OUi5C1m6SX9CM4_Dutp44zi98sSbWvhUSZaDv0MzpNOy-dWRhtwomE8Yr4z8VQypMW5QTRdD6sSFbSeCmvFmw9wbDLoUtJd3rurTySk7vOp-dExUTDHLn56qsBVlmrVCg/w320-h400/IMG_20231109_202620_285.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> <span> </span><i><span> </span><u>Gigi: What is it about the vintage cute kitsch that distinguishes it from other novelties of the same era?<br /></u></i></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span><span> Elena: </span></span>I think the vintage "cute" aesthetic is distinguished from other toys and novelties of the era it comes from because of what I personally like to call the "creepy cute" quality of it. For example, baby animal kitsch always had an adorable, but very peculiar look, with their features being so exaggerated and exceptionally happy looking to the point of looking a little crazy (for lack of a better description... Haha!). The same can be said for how children were sometimes depicted in kitschy illustrations/paintings back then... the eyes were always extra large and exaggerated with big ol' fluttering eyelashes. They really seemed to have a thing for big, thick black eyelashes and that's one of my favorite details of so much of the kitsch that I love from the 1950's through early 70's.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboLFfx9Pipe71s3VlEj7BgX97LQpepdeFCN6favOQ2nGWe_mwFDH-jPi10yNyCJ5S6GeRRST9ABTAAA0hSUOT-35_gFl7DJF1USk7hMvzYOUi_8pSClC9yj5OTjBjRhNbZjkkbmFnpqrVPFh4lhJQaRM3OrbP5Akn_-4SOJxWd6WjK8HLLV87wde0K54/s1524/IMG_20231126_194458_272.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1524" data-original-width="1524" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboLFfx9Pipe71s3VlEj7BgX97LQpepdeFCN6favOQ2nGWe_mwFDH-jPi10yNyCJ5S6GeRRST9ABTAAA0hSUOT-35_gFl7DJF1USk7hMvzYOUi_8pSClC9yj5OTjBjRhNbZjkkbmFnpqrVPFh4lhJQaRM3OrbP5Akn_-4SOJxWd6WjK8HLLV87wde0K54/w200-h200/IMG_20231126_194458_272.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbXwNn9SgctaiJKjqnuhhj2t-aVpyWDG-cy3yr-H1IwipEdMjtrcAepa4PVadFxkmsQo4VaPG8TUENsJh5u2a1ex21ZHSRhLG0WAf4VBQSpq6h_21l0IiNDQcdaCqsuQfmeXfPbIgXc7eatcQf3ksto2-N-sag3voSxJb0LACxPzCyawFgkcSeyEYjFA/s2693/IMG_20231126_194336_005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2693" data-original-width="2155" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbXwNn9SgctaiJKjqnuhhj2t-aVpyWDG-cy3yr-H1IwipEdMjtrcAepa4PVadFxkmsQo4VaPG8TUENsJh5u2a1ex21ZHSRhLG0WAf4VBQSpq6h_21l0IiNDQcdaCqsuQfmeXfPbIgXc7eatcQf3ksto2-N-sag3voSxJb0LACxPzCyawFgkcSeyEYjFA/s320/IMG_20231126_194336_005.jpg" width="256" /></a></div></span></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> <span> <i> <span> <u>Gigi: </u></span></i></span><u><i>Tell me a bit about your collection, how it started, what your first items were, and how it has evolved?<br /></i></u></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span><span> </span></span>Elena: As far as some of the first vintage kitsch items I collected, I would say it started with a few random items I'd spot in the "bric-a-brac" sections at thrift stores, like old 8-track tapes, wall art, and vintage 1960's and 70's teen magazines. I also worked at a huge thrift store briefly in Michigan when I was 18 called Value Village and would set aside things I loved while pricing in the back. The manager would give us incredible discounts for a huge bag of stuff. Back then it was so much easier to find vintage in general to the point where I'd literally have to put things back because my cart was overflowing. It was nuts! And as I got older and continued to thrift, it just evolved from there. When I first moved to New York City in 1990, I didn't really have anything except my 80's fashion magazines and my cats! So when I finally found a bigger apartment there, I was so excited to start decorating. One of the first items I bought was a really cool vintage gothic looking chair from an antique store in the East Village near where I was living. It was definitely kitschy and probably from the 60's or 70's, back when the gothic Spanish revival trend was popular decor. And I still have that chair! I love vintage kitschy furniture. I was really into a Victorian-Mod-Goth kitschy decor aesthetic at the time. Currently, I would say the majority of the collection I have now is more on the mod and glam side from the 1950's through early 70's with a handful of vintage monsters thrown in for good measure.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>As far as vintage items that I'm always looking for, it's just whatever catches my eye and jives with our home. I gravitate towards the whimsical, unique, and weird items, as well as glamorous ones. Like many collectors, I also have an ongoing "Holy Grail" list and I've been fortunate that a handful of the items I've hoped to find, have unexpectedly fallen into my path. <br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vvSEQEuoKANEek9kN5cT5cZX2UR0ow4Dd49XdUPf5PGwPB-N-kDaUkavsmtxwlSzAph7eUCjJrgfz8Y88jTsNWex-dl4LdjIDmxviXX_qYfCmMTmkHwWhN-jkEbSWlPPpM8k-WQNHU4MZMdLbKWGIzRult2uKExTZBDyRQYx31Hpt_qD4Y1bVlaB7nc/s1600/IMG_20231126_195603_735.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vvSEQEuoKANEek9kN5cT5cZX2UR0ow4Dd49XdUPf5PGwPB-N-kDaUkavsmtxwlSzAph7eUCjJrgfz8Y88jTsNWex-dl4LdjIDmxviXX_qYfCmMTmkHwWhN-jkEbSWlPPpM8k-WQNHU4MZMdLbKWGIzRult2uKExTZBDyRQYx31Hpt_qD4Y1bVlaB7nc/w320-h400/IMG_20231126_195603_735.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> <i><u>Gigi: What has been the reaction of your family/friends/colleagues to your passion for vintage kitsch?<br /></u></i></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span><span> </span></span>Elena: The reaction I've gotten from family, friends, and colleagues is mostly all positive and supportive. My closest, long-time friends are very like-minded and have their own collections, so it's always a real gas to share each other's vintage kitsch finds or thrifting adventures. When I was young, my mom would get a big kick out of some of the things I would drag home and tease me in a good-natured way because she grew up with or remembered so much of it!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>Friends who are not "collectors" usually find it interesting to learn about the items and their history. It may not be their "thing", but they're always very respectful. On the flip side, during the mid-80's, my childhood best friend and I would sometimes encounter strangers in public who'd either think we were total weirdos in our thrifted vintage clothes, or that it was cool we were doing our own thing and didn't give a crap what anyone else thought. We were just having fun being ourselves! During the early 90's, a friend's cousin actually teased me once in a comical way and said "E, why do you always wanna wear clothes that someone's else's butt has been up in?!" I was like, "Why not?!" Haha! I'd love to know what he thinks now since vintage has become so popular in the last 15 years. I've also met some wonderful new friends and acquaintances through the Instagram vintage kitsch community. Everyone is so supportive and inspired by each other and I love that! I also love seeing other people's collections and things they create inspired by kitsch and vintage! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmWjA5MAdpwxS7XzxQXaTYxFQqEHzYeq3qEY4roZS5re2v6_qkAzIPgdScXPNPCoAfTRtaX_JdKvw0QanMwFWz5tN5RfPeumFh0uTtS8CnAE8LZc72bMT9AJ6G2PsPeQ3fgXJc1wz4fWwfgfz5sbGT5f30O5RrZsK-9KaaUB6v_6CxXixlEyjkCoW6Pc/s2700/IMG_20231126_194045_170.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmWjA5MAdpwxS7XzxQXaTYxFQqEHzYeq3qEY4roZS5re2v6_qkAzIPgdScXPNPCoAfTRtaX_JdKvw0QanMwFWz5tN5RfPeumFh0uTtS8CnAE8LZc72bMT9AJ6G2PsPeQ3fgXJc1wz4fWwfgfz5sbGT5f30O5RrZsK-9KaaUB6v_6CxXixlEyjkCoW6Pc/s320/IMG_20231126_194045_170.jpg" width="256" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-MUx6B4xxSmzjOuGlPfupsI5qC7C3CW-4paTV8D6-g_1YhckO6MhxG_V7aVOT9-kY_0ii90ns8_hlVFRAN6VLxDTVk4YZOkKs4Hge-zyts3AMkw970hzAYKQTAsgqE2XIGQZTcCcJaAFdgEQrzo_HVVww1lgO5fSPOszrK_r72Z9lVJjEY4dRrrkBw0/s2700/IMG_20231126_194146_437.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-MUx6B4xxSmzjOuGlPfupsI5qC7C3CW-4paTV8D6-g_1YhckO6MhxG_V7aVOT9-kY_0ii90ns8_hlVFRAN6VLxDTVk4YZOkKs4Hge-zyts3AMkw970hzAYKQTAsgqE2XIGQZTcCcJaAFdgEQrzo_HVVww1lgO5fSPOszrK_r72Z9lVJjEY4dRrrkBw0/w320-h400/IMG_20231126_194146_437.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGeQR6YnSJIxboFn_YC_yT_-VtQiIqsO91TXgOVhs7vzorS-eNxYPOQ6mFLEWh2bi_QhjwuvwCOYgz8IiKdO5ww2nXEJzfX1WYZgyttHu9IOttN77kKMrq1FbRLAzgTaWv0fg2fcNVAdmy-JP0xNSe4JQ4ujBoiA-l7wiGkMTGIxwOE0MKD7kc0HUwJQ/s2652/IMG_20231126_194233_799.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2652" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGeQR6YnSJIxboFn_YC_yT_-VtQiIqsO91TXgOVhs7vzorS-eNxYPOQ6mFLEWh2bi_QhjwuvwCOYgz8IiKdO5ww2nXEJzfX1WYZgyttHu9IOttN77kKMrq1FbRLAzgTaWv0fg2fcNVAdmy-JP0xNSe4JQ4ujBoiA-l7wiGkMTGIxwOE0MKD7kc0HUwJQ/s320/IMG_20231126_194233_799.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span> <i><u>Gigi: Tell me about your favorite vintage item and why it is so special.<br /></u></i></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>Elena: As far as my favorite vintage kitsch item and why it's so special, I wish I could narrow it down to one, so I'll mention three. The first is a set of three mid-1960's children's plastic bouffant toy play wigs made by a company called Norstar. They came in three colors: brunette, blonde, and redhead. And the package design is so incredibly kitschy and colorful! I'm a big sucker for vintage package design too. Anyway, I forget how I first became aware of these bouffant play wigs, but I just remember becoming instantly obsessed with the whimsical weirdness of them being made as toys so little girls could look 30. Haha! Though I promptly put them on my "Holy Grail" list, I never thought I'd find them because they're as rare as hen's teeth. Any time I did a Google search, nothing would come up for sale. But jump ahead to when I started to use my Instagram account regularly a few years ago, I clicked on the hashtag "vintage kitsch" and lo and behold, somebody was selling the whole set in great condition. I messaged the seller right away and bought them for a great price. I currently display them in my dining room next to the vintage beauty shop chair, which gives the whole corner a vintage bouffant/beauty shop theme. I wish they fit on my head to play with, but unfortunately they don't. Haha! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrG6veQa4zE-XioCpw41DD2hp64hz-93xhMNq0rHD9sduAsFFE8pPNckJYNQfFombOYex9YdC_MQ9ac9_HI20y_Tx5Pc8PoLiXAnraKJAu9DYHt1wa7hGCRWRuHOgXbEiqZ1HSDEJ8927llbVG0r-mKX6UyQIKb6YntTVJkRc7gTZN0pfLBBDkUiC1uQc/s2700/IMG_20220830_161452_996.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrG6veQa4zE-XioCpw41DD2hp64hz-93xhMNq0rHD9sduAsFFE8pPNckJYNQfFombOYex9YdC_MQ9ac9_HI20y_Tx5Pc8PoLiXAnraKJAu9DYHt1wa7hGCRWRuHOgXbEiqZ1HSDEJ8927llbVG0r-mKX6UyQIKb6YntTVJkRc7gTZN0pfLBBDkUiC1uQc/w256-h320/IMG_20220830_161452_996.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1fahKzI-SgmhR4fmYvtU2z2jYGNxGHmsQUNrDS5s145pT2oSG0dSpE5bLF0Gw_1X3m3s7F-sWtzYfewCEzjb1hAO0OGzWjReG_Rc_0CFKIb-ExpJJEte8_8HB4yZfvocWG8n1QpGbhxg7LDOdFRn-NjxCdaPG7j7-UlDL6bQElSTZ3S2sBMXuTjUJro/s2700/IMG_20220830_161555_144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1fahKzI-SgmhR4fmYvtU2z2jYGNxGHmsQUNrDS5s145pT2oSG0dSpE5bLF0Gw_1X3m3s7F-sWtzYfewCEzjb1hAO0OGzWjReG_Rc_0CFKIb-ExpJJEte8_8HB4yZfvocWG8n1QpGbhxg7LDOdFRn-NjxCdaPG7j7-UlDL6bQElSTZ3S2sBMXuTjUJro/w160-h200/IMG_20220830_161555_144.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvkBeFx3rLZGRLe5Br9fHNJxRVUflcpyZXwkivhx7RSaA62dFiKCPMSJXlpGqdq6fXOkANSrv_Y-dW5IBtO8EB-qU8FZahGHgrAeMx_73zNAVKHTZVLXf5qFgAKqxDFIxk6MP0g8W3_2HZ_81bsDI_-LHbq488D8c7C6vOMfuGnc7c35DBQL7dkrifqE/s1080/IMG_20210915_222630_015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvkBeFx3rLZGRLe5Br9fHNJxRVUflcpyZXwkivhx7RSaA62dFiKCPMSJXlpGqdq6fXOkANSrv_Y-dW5IBtO8EB-qU8FZahGHgrAeMx_73zNAVKHTZVLXf5qFgAKqxDFIxk6MP0g8W3_2HZ_81bsDI_-LHbq488D8c7C6vOMfuGnc7c35DBQL7dkrifqE/w400-h300/IMG_20210915_222630_015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> <span> </span><span> </span></span>Elena: My other favorite vintage kitsch item would have to be my 1950's Moss lamp, named after Gerry and Thelma Moss of the Moss Manufacturing Company. I NEVER thought I would find a Moss lamp in the "wild" in a million years and it literally fell into my path. The history behind them is pretty fascinating for those who would like to Google it. Anyway, a couple years ago my husband and I spontaneously decided to go to an estate sale one late Sunday afternoon at a little modest house about 45 minutes away. My husband tends to walk faster then I do at estate sales and about five minuted into browsing, he yelled that I needed to "Come take a look at this!". I could tell by his voice that he had found something special since he knows what I like. Sure enough, when I turned the corner, my jaw dropped at the sight of a stunning, kitschy Moss lamp in all of its majestic glory (covered in years of dust). And it was the very style I dreamt of finding! Aside from the dust, it was in mint condition. They gave me a great deal on the price, so I was as happy as a clam. I was quite surprised it was still there. You just never know what you're going to find at an estate sale and that's part of the adventure. I was told by the organizer that they found the lamp in the attic and it had probably been up there a long time. I love learning the stories behind the items I collect as it gives them more meaning and history. Obviously someone once loved that item just as much as I do now and they'd probably appreciate that it was still being cherished. Anyway, I cleaned it carefully and my husband greased up the little motor for the revolving ceramic figurine (which is a characteristic of vintage Moss lamps). It still works like new and sparkles like a holiday! It's got three fiberglass shades that stem up and out above a lighted plexiglass platform, adorned with kitschy plastic flowers on the sides, and a glamorous gold-speckled female Asian figurine that spins in the middle when you turn it on. It's literally art and pure kitschy MAGIC!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMp9soAfdWp2OEaeuUlgqs9_PR7r6x-CF-9mNTkYW9Eewjq6akec69CfXKfuZWWlMoe-men7TadW3f4ngPUMZv1gTViuYcnNMgali_bE3drv5enq1RJQUXz9TtL1PcWM69BZ08i1GuhL0koOPRkQQ802IZtSPQHN6TE8U1Zn-sQdrtdQ-us9Uo4ylnALg/s2160/IMG_20231126_193355_346.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMp9soAfdWp2OEaeuUlgqs9_PR7r6x-CF-9mNTkYW9Eewjq6akec69CfXKfuZWWlMoe-men7TadW3f4ngPUMZv1gTViuYcnNMgali_bE3drv5enq1RJQUXz9TtL1PcWM69BZ08i1GuhL0koOPRkQQ802IZtSPQHN6TE8U1Zn-sQdrtdQ-us9Uo4ylnALg/s320/IMG_20231126_193355_346.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wZ7kJueSyddDgbuEPKJsvXK2x5lvGpMDjIz3YURq7WH5rqCGiZaJCv3N8sSAdBxoOsEr2VzWZHmmldAgFCwwXctV1nsi57gkrKIRSmdHHduwgfmjOrnMh-m4HvZGTDLc8lKsfaB66_lZhmyvTurjtlYBgh4RgLS4c4zTZrYNyCKX95jmIqaO8SA9h9k/s2700/IMG_20231126_193445_826.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wZ7kJueSyddDgbuEPKJsvXK2x5lvGpMDjIz3YURq7WH5rqCGiZaJCv3N8sSAdBxoOsEr2VzWZHmmldAgFCwwXctV1nsi57gkrKIRSmdHHduwgfmjOrnMh-m4HvZGTDLc8lKsfaB66_lZhmyvTurjtlYBgh4RgLS4c4zTZrYNyCKX95jmIqaO8SA9h9k/w160-h200/IMG_20231126_193445_826.jpg" width="160" /></a></div></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>Last but not least, my 1960's kitten doll with changing outfits called 'Pussy Meow' by TV Jones that comes in her own pink atomic TV carrying case has a special place in my heart too.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><u><i>Gigi: If you run a shop, how or when did that start and what have your experiences been like? Is it sometimes hard to let go of a vintage item at a really great price?<br /></i></u></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>Elena: Though I am not currently a vintage "vendor", I have sold on eBay and Etsy in the past, but currently only sell occasionally on Facebook Marketplace whenever I want to part with something.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>As far as sometimes finding it hard to let go of an item, therein lies my biggest challenge. Haha! There's been many occasions when I'll buy something with intentions to sell it, but then change my mind because I've become too attached to it. But I eventually part with it after a little while. I don't want to become a hoarder and have things sitting in my basement. Believe it or not, I actually hate clutter! But I don't mind 'organized clutter"... especially if it's displayed well! One of my first jobs when I was 18 was as a window dresser and visual merchandiser for a department store called Hudson's, so I love the art of display. I've sold items ranging from a 1940's mint condition floor console radio to a mid-century Johnson and Carper dresser. I've had people give me great deals, so I like to pay it forward by giving people I sell to great deals as well.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><i><u>Gigi: If any item could fall on your lap (free of charge!), what would it be and why? <br /></u></i></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>Elena: The ultimate vintage kitsch item that could land in my lap and be free of charge would be the 1960's German-made Kuba Komet TV console. It's the stunning epitome of atomic and looks like it's straight out of a 1960's sci-fi movie or Jetsons episode! It's a true testament to the great design imaginations of that era.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVpfESfddh9fPKxVv0c3Cy_WA4p01-YFMq5he7yzgHcrQaB7JCdWwNRUuwB32-TDqo3A_MJ4A-X0dwLYQI3_1qmwsuVnK4CSloar0ysG-yCWUw8DjiShZ8ta2G49Q1lYXHJZzxY66yM5kcT4lVSsvd8HZkcheP9uSqU3HkuJSKNCU3haHEA5HDD0CA3g/s2700/IMG_20231126_194709_283.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVpfESfddh9fPKxVv0c3Cy_WA4p01-YFMq5he7yzgHcrQaB7JCdWwNRUuwB32-TDqo3A_MJ4A-X0dwLYQI3_1qmwsuVnK4CSloar0ysG-yCWUw8DjiShZ8ta2G49Q1lYXHJZzxY66yM5kcT4lVSsvd8HZkcheP9uSqU3HkuJSKNCU3haHEA5HDD0CA3g/w160-h200/IMG_20231126_194709_283.jpg" width="160" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TTfiNzasVogHAK37LkqQeeDmwSXKWY6xCB61V1SFYI1HGfythzVfGw3ytwUY3KqYlwm_2vcOR4gvcctC2z6Cet7nBo9xC00-IVzQ9q37MN8X8hvh1KtndB63SE_3JaPQEmwFW4J2uh9BYO9q4jK5wo6FWwm-cd8R4Z3BV4va6swNTvkLTVquvXxmph0/s2700/IMG_20231126_193008_171.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TTfiNzasVogHAK37LkqQeeDmwSXKWY6xCB61V1SFYI1HGfythzVfGw3ytwUY3KqYlwm_2vcOR4gvcctC2z6Cet7nBo9xC00-IVzQ9q37MN8X8hvh1KtndB63SE_3JaPQEmwFW4J2uh9BYO9q4jK5wo6FWwm-cd8R4Z3BV4va6swNTvkLTVquvXxmph0/s320/IMG_20231126_193008_171.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfnOBnenGlU3Niq4LXSbEKU_02BkQr50tmWveDcoftti8gImvsCIvjoeRrkFBv7lBjjQFchyphenhyphenrXTq8-NBuwuzOXLnMDk-XBPuhbwiXtu_x_vFpHb26s1su4I6LoNGsGGzWtLo9GQjJE_mEPApqqlJa4mfy9N9ZoVVWdranLqcHFCK8ZEs4klABmrkkCZw/s2700/IMG_20231126_193116_070.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfnOBnenGlU3Niq4LXSbEKU_02BkQr50tmWveDcoftti8gImvsCIvjoeRrkFBv7lBjjQFchyphenhyphenrXTq8-NBuwuzOXLnMDk-XBPuhbwiXtu_x_vFpHb26s1su4I6LoNGsGGzWtLo9GQjJE_mEPApqqlJa4mfy9N9ZoVVWdranLqcHFCK8ZEs4klABmrkkCZw/w160-h200/IMG_20231126_193116_070.jpg" width="160" /></a></div></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> <u><i>Gigi: Have you noticed an increase in popularity/demand for vintage kitsch in the last few years? If so, why do you think this aesthetic is appealing to more people right now?<br /></i></u></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>Elena: I have definitely noticed an increase in popularity for vintage cute kitsch. My guess is that it's a lot to do with social media's reach to many people and the influence of mainstream pop culture. I think there's a few music videos that have featured vintage Edward Mobley squeak toys, which are incredibly kitschy, adorable, and slightly creepy cute. I have a few of those myself and love them!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><i><u>Gigi: Is there anything else about your experiences that you would like to add?</u> <br /></i></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> Elena: </span>It's kinda funny, when I was young, some people said I'd probably "grow out of" my passion for collecting/thrifting/wearing vintage, and called it a "phase I was going through". I always protested and said that's just not true or going to happen and I was right! Haha! For me, it's not just collecting "stuff"... these things have personal, heartfelt meaning in deeper ways through nostalgia, expression, history, design, and a desire to preserve the past through them. I will be a proud and happy vintage (kitsch) collector and enthusiast until the day I die.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotntuzfFtQUCrPgx1SDJ86wTqhonzcx7Z2MiP7zP_uF5rl230icNry1Pxxbr4vw6hnWiY5phRAzxHY8_gh5d4bQEUEhZ9jZRtqHCf19YIdGe1DuP-MnSI9CdO7IQN5drDpOFZYUjfx37nx2jnI7M_yKIRgkmkTfC8lKxYc61PeHNnjyC-KtTSVOIxA_Q/s2700/IMG_20231126_193210_420.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotntuzfFtQUCrPgx1SDJ86wTqhonzcx7Z2MiP7zP_uF5rl230icNry1Pxxbr4vw6hnWiY5phRAzxHY8_gh5d4bQEUEhZ9jZRtqHCf19YIdGe1DuP-MnSI9CdO7IQN5drDpOFZYUjfx37nx2jnI7M_yKIRgkmkTfC8lKxYc61PeHNnjyC-KtTSVOIxA_Q/w320-h400/IMG_20231126_193210_420.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>Truly awesome dear Elena and to learn more about you and your amazing vintage collections. Elena was the collector I spoke of who introduced me to the Norstar's toy wigs in my blog post, <a href="https://ggsdolls.blogspot.com/2022/08/latest-finds.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I still have my set. Now, to find the box!! Thank you so much Elena for your participation! Well that's it for my 2nd year of interviewing truly awesome collectors and or sellers of vintage kitsch!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> Well... </span>I've decided to take some time off on doing interviews for next year, 2024. So I want to truly thank all of you for tuning in and reading them! And to all my dear sweet collector friends who participated with me. I've loved every monthly issue!! I will update you all when I decide or if I decide to continue this series... ?<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span>I hope you all have a lovely Christmas Holiday and Happy New Year! Peace, Love and Hope be yours! Happy Hunting!<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls <br /></span></span></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Pittsburgh, PA, USA40.440624799999988 -79.995886414.678230187264326 -115.1521364 66.203019412735642 -44.8396364tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-78495309988889659982023-12-03T10:02:00.002+10:002023-12-03T10:04:59.543+10:00Lovely Treasures Abound!<p><span> </span>I can't believe it's already December! Ahhhh the wonder and whimsy of the holiday season is all around! Here are some cute vintage finds recently!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWKa2plDTFq0vZtHl6k8pZfHvYYkyMB4J9HjWTFTbronQNFGyRNfEyB80R-URAOf1G3NIoo3iPBTHnXKFZ_cY5FWMiBiORu27jdaKlSkEcPCW6GWPbAShAkOf1pb9RUrMwM-FPU_OKJWuDLd3CoA2TA84oOKRTbMdB2XXB_zeNobS29Oftjz5VCT4lXU/s2000/50smangaencyclopedia-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWKa2plDTFq0vZtHl6k8pZfHvYYkyMB4J9HjWTFTbronQNFGyRNfEyB80R-URAOf1G3NIoo3iPBTHnXKFZ_cY5FWMiBiORu27jdaKlSkEcPCW6GWPbAShAkOf1pb9RUrMwM-FPU_OKJWuDLd3CoA2TA84oOKRTbMdB2XXB_zeNobS29Oftjz5VCT4lXU/w150-h200/50smangaencyclopedia-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Since the dollar is really strong in Japan, I've been searching for some amazing vintage pieces for my collection and shop. Above, a lovely 50s Encyclopedia on girls manga art. I've seen it often but never really gotten one until now. Now, I want to find others. It reminds me of those girl annuals that you see in the US and UK. Next to that is a lovely anime girl wallet or coin purse. I just love it! Also a one I've been on the look out for. Since this past Japanese festival didn't have any masks, I found one via Yahoo Japan auctions. This lovely pig mask. Remind you of anything? Yup, those ceramic pig coin banks!! Lovely condition too and a great addition to my collection of Festival Masks. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05GtmkYdKuw5e-BilD4IrSU2VxQFyPzLfh31CZRINzE9g17NGIIfy4Zd5ccJKyRMtgOCWZKQOVClQnuAj8_7WLHI_hQR-Re5IMEUEVyKyuVNkbfKC622k8H0hCIzeWWcd7rDkTADXP_2bpxp1jay1XZQRZ0m_iFZnK1YDE30UP3KWy_vvC-bLy60A58Q/s2000/festmaskpig-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05GtmkYdKuw5e-BilD4IrSU2VxQFyPzLfh31CZRINzE9g17NGIIfy4Zd5ccJKyRMtgOCWZKQOVClQnuAj8_7WLHI_hQR-Re5IMEUEVyKyuVNkbfKC622k8H0hCIzeWWcd7rDkTADXP_2bpxp1jay1XZQRZ0m_iFZnK1YDE30UP3KWy_vvC-bLy60A58Q/s320/festmaskpig-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I also got another 40 year old Kankan, this one is the Milano Version. I love Milano's art. So dreamy and more realistic versus other shoujo anime art, and mostly girls with blonde hair. Inside, same items or similar to the ones from my tiktok video, seeds, food for them, nail polish, memo pad, and brooch. I was able to get this artist mini plush pink dog. Made similar to Bandai Plush retro dogs. She's cute and easier to store! Haha!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRRJ5pAFpVOU8WVeMpupw8UIzmwntbqDnD-lOnSziCuBsneWgDoMqcGDfDFuEPhC3aOFFT5hc8ZSgL6Pcd_GJ7Mhw4f_YyyMZWS4LVMhzCdecxmAFoKppvCkEI56h_h6MG6tIyuoaCfKbBABSvjeHayCDMlXrK_jkhjPFO0pon5f2cY943VAbqUpPvoI/s2000/milanovenicekankan-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRRJ5pAFpVOU8WVeMpupw8UIzmwntbqDnD-lOnSziCuBsneWgDoMqcGDfDFuEPhC3aOFFT5hc8ZSgL6Pcd_GJ7Mhw4f_YyyMZWS4LVMhzCdecxmAFoKppvCkEI56h_h6MG6tIyuoaCfKbBABSvjeHayCDMlXrK_jkhjPFO0pon5f2cY943VAbqUpPvoI/w150-h200/milanovenicekankan-4.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqL2oobuGWSMuR1Lj4S9VaTBmxsfrI5hVoKBnfPFK1QbgBYJhGKCUtDCv9sV7_EjDAN2zRki2wd9ZZXj_dKAwyl2juKqNVTcKZtd-kcb2CNyZA7OHp9Z3-PCt5aa6-ZE6iLzE_DMvSvxXFY_pMD7IWuV24rtgCpTccIqg0Vv9hsmUUb-MV1cTdMiPVeyE/s2000/minihandmadeartistpinkplushdog-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqL2oobuGWSMuR1Lj4S9VaTBmxsfrI5hVoKBnfPFK1QbgBYJhGKCUtDCv9sV7_EjDAN2zRki2wd9ZZXj_dKAwyl2juKqNVTcKZtd-kcb2CNyZA7OHp9Z3-PCt5aa6-ZE6iLzE_DMvSvxXFY_pMD7IWuV24rtgCpTccIqg0Vv9hsmUUb-MV1cTdMiPVeyE/w150-h200/minihandmadeartistpinkplushdog-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Another recent find is this lovely Mitsukoshi pose doll set with box. I am deciding whether to sell or not too. The set includes a doll, table, rice pot, bowl, two platters, and stool. I love the graphics on the box as well. Around 1940s perhaps. It is amazing that these items still exist!! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmTAAWGgl_yRhpKUuUuZImC-4w80fllsPGdE7fkRmc8DLgNIjKwB0tURkl-5Rpcr39n3oeWYreE1gcfYvDnDjMPgWXWEAOWQjyBs6UuL4zxiRpMA5EZ6cRZ4E35_t0ayIJYH5-1E2kxZvwMvkFYfL_EWDfz5pyPLrALSQXHD8i5Ycb1dKK4f4fes-aS4/s2000/mitsu%20koshidollset-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmTAAWGgl_yRhpKUuUuZImC-4w80fllsPGdE7fkRmc8DLgNIjKwB0tURkl-5Rpcr39n3oeWYreE1gcfYvDnDjMPgWXWEAOWQjyBs6UuL4zxiRpMA5EZ6cRZ4E35_t0ayIJYH5-1E2kxZvwMvkFYfL_EWDfz5pyPLrALSQXHD8i5Ycb1dKK4f4fes-aS4/s320/mitsu%20koshidollset-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNyow-roiaBTjNKWa9Ab4EIx_28ywLKF8OBhcJMXh8Aqi5eiDamDU3bLlyPqzUBwm4A7SUrYsHNjh0lz7qkhNlkcD85lR7FQkWCm5jiuPaPr6LZvN2fD6b7N4ELU8Y03ZQ4LBZ0AtL7w-eLopOLmdXg7z7DKNp0zLj6-zEER8GswVP4tYYdzx3peYX4U/s2000/mitsu%20koshidollset-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNyow-roiaBTjNKWa9Ab4EIx_28ywLKF8OBhcJMXh8Aqi5eiDamDU3bLlyPqzUBwm4A7SUrYsHNjh0lz7qkhNlkcD85lR7FQkWCm5jiuPaPr6LZvN2fD6b7N4ELU8Y03ZQ4LBZ0AtL7w-eLopOLmdXg7z7DKNp0zLj6-zEER8GswVP4tYYdzx3peYX4U/s320/mitsu%20koshidollset-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPiL1g7xposa0e6NF-V6eI0xQgUSVK6as-kXb1LckRmybRUzQIOMVwq5kkaLMZPitudPmyqN-GStK1OqJXfAA5_kQF6Aw0Oo9oniwxMmtTpDZ33pxFBTwtRDdjaF6AiSqFU5U4lQhjMjCsEY96Cw67Phk5_3pv_SaXylArexnu6LRamTi8W4S9ICP1P8/s2000/mitsu%20koshidollset-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPiL1g7xposa0e6NF-V6eI0xQgUSVK6as-kXb1LckRmybRUzQIOMVwq5kkaLMZPitudPmyqN-GStK1OqJXfAA5_kQF6Aw0Oo9oniwxMmtTpDZ33pxFBTwtRDdjaF6AiSqFU5U4lQhjMjCsEY96Cw67Phk5_3pv_SaXylArexnu6LRamTi8W4S9ICP1P8/s320/mitsu%20koshidollset-9.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNJYvDjBZKKBPuT33z8zN3IBghk6Ias0D21TDEtIBhXJHcCV9eZJCLqApCb4jv7uXHo_e5TobptKVoyJU1flQZ3tFnrQX87gybWa8S7an-vFjkDmc9jcOCO8lPg4_EpXFIlmSpm5lN3-8fWAqbWC5AuQgSaMOc_7BmE5NFZJcM7goz4OG1nIAqJDQFxg/s2000/Ntablesetpink-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNJYvDjBZKKBPuT33z8zN3IBghk6Ias0D21TDEtIBhXJHcCV9eZJCLqApCb4jv7uXHo_e5TobptKVoyJU1flQZ3tFnrQX87gybWa8S7an-vFjkDmc9jcOCO8lPg4_EpXFIlmSpm5lN3-8fWAqbWC5AuQgSaMOc_7BmE5NFZJcM7goz4OG1nIAqJDQFxg/s320/Ntablesetpink-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This amazing Nottinghill Lace dresser set in pink. I found via eBay. I simply love the coloring and style. It is already on bench for photo background. I even made some blocks out of my name to create a display for my shop! It was fun!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWRFgk_Sy-fOpowK_AghOLcBJKx2JsU3F2OHYAty94v7Bk9FY0-8Iy4yy2mo_YO99B9uiCM-aXrOjCSNb13zEhL8zqUzoT_asD-ileyvcnfOH-rC27xxkMsnS_qf_PqT38tpDkH2U-s7OkKOgR7X_dQSziigykfXNO7O30gjkIBayEcDclnUeNxTbSuY/s2000/aggsblocksntableset-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWRFgk_Sy-fOpowK_AghOLcBJKx2JsU3F2OHYAty94v7Bk9FY0-8Iy4yy2mo_YO99B9uiCM-aXrOjCSNb13zEhL8zqUzoT_asD-ileyvcnfOH-rC27xxkMsnS_qf_PqT38tpDkH2U-s7OkKOgR7X_dQSziigykfXNO7O30gjkIBayEcDclnUeNxTbSuY/s320/aggsblocksntableset-4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Below, some adorable upcycled snowmen ornaments. The seller said they were lights before and she made them into ornaments. I love them and they remind me of those pixie snow babies! So sweet and are on my Christmas decor in my bedrm already! <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBM3YZxdO8kp8fe-6eA5lSfmPM6yiVVaQPnt7g5XJ2J67zMiNVVnCBRGx32q0Ikjr8DQSQTpFIBm8WDKz_fGz0NWZPsevbDv_pZcTE5iadK8aOqw6P46kE2ok_6FRcT_rF-J4CemNLkQ56qsS0GQe7Os-HbM0-S9qdVzTWmxp9pN0FE86i5dmvrCh1I7o/s2000/snowmanornamentupcycled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBM3YZxdO8kp8fe-6eA5lSfmPM6yiVVaQPnt7g5XJ2J67zMiNVVnCBRGx32q0Ikjr8DQSQTpFIBm8WDKz_fGz0NWZPsevbDv_pZcTE5iadK8aOqw6P46kE2ok_6FRcT_rF-J4CemNLkQ56qsS0GQe7Os-HbM0-S9qdVzTWmxp9pN0FE86i5dmvrCh1I7o/s320/snowmanornamentupcycled-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZchQ8ksyp-morv379K-LO9LdNrMjHc8f0wZPwymzG2lK0TamdSRaRP_GYZ7WqhrotEnFv0_dCYfX6eFIgXa8CAnVBZfswOvVffAmfoOqHP56_KHF4fcFbeBk2X_PegOOWYgQs-88r5Mb-TQv35TQsTEC-WRqWQN99H9xLWFaqI1p3jKUWkkc6Qb-bxQ/s2000/shelfhuggablekewpieplush-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZchQ8ksyp-morv379K-LO9LdNrMjHc8f0wZPwymzG2lK0TamdSRaRP_GYZ7WqhrotEnFv0_dCYfX6eFIgXa8CAnVBZfswOvVffAmfoOqHP56_KHF4fcFbeBk2X_PegOOWYgQs-88r5Mb-TQv35TQsTEC-WRqWQN99H9xLWFaqI1p3jKUWkkc6Qb-bxQ/w150-h200/shelfhuggablekewpieplush-12.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>This adorable snowbaby kewpie is also in my shop! A lovely addition to any collectors brood! I've also been feeling under the weather with the flu. And this welcome gift below from my good friend Rasa arrived in surprise. Just look at the personalization and sweetest embroidery. Rasa is so talented and I will definitely treasure this lovely gift!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirHohl6u8qj6FUHHBaIusmjtBewUjQBSbSFmxTy97_woJ5W-ZYr0KMdgvUkK0wGV9DHN6B62v5dpdbMuiqSxmCBzQjH_zbCQAi0Q2ORN_kb0L_ZqkL9YPyVfziLRp8L6s2pyFNwHbYuyzLw_Ac_s2yXtsJr5-2G0wA2vlUNWBV-8l49CtyBtQpz_BSLA/s2000/rasagift-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirHohl6u8qj6FUHHBaIusmjtBewUjQBSbSFmxTy97_woJ5W-ZYr0KMdgvUkK0wGV9DHN6B62v5dpdbMuiqSxmCBzQjH_zbCQAi0Q2ORN_kb0L_ZqkL9YPyVfziLRp8L6s2pyFNwHbYuyzLw_Ac_s2yXtsJr5-2G0wA2vlUNWBV-8l49CtyBtQpz_BSLA/w150-h200/rasagift-2.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5ej0V-cwdUay6Hn1S3xTy1K02ROwuLrLBA5Xf1pfuaOnKoVcBJeinYWg9Sd8Cic7F0Y82QzKwQAe7OOAmBDh63cSUziPlHb8-ZhpA1nI2LHHRXsZ7RftaJkrnqq-SNhFz7elB6f8gDKUwbfKjapOilYSc-GGXjOl20NO887ACfJ0n960OtmAINFMNYI/s2000/pinkkittyplushsleeping-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5ej0V-cwdUay6Hn1S3xTy1K02ROwuLrLBA5Xf1pfuaOnKoVcBJeinYWg9Sd8Cic7F0Y82QzKwQAe7OOAmBDh63cSUziPlHb8-ZhpA1nI2LHHRXsZ7RftaJkrnqq-SNhFz7elB6f8gDKUwbfKjapOilYSc-GGXjOl20NO887ACfJ0n960OtmAINFMNYI/s320/pinkkittyplushsleeping-6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Next, this lovely pink sleepy kitty version. I've seen them in white mostly, so to find a pink one was definitely a highlight! She has already been adopted too! I am told she may be a Rushton. Not sure, she kind of reminds me of Jerry Elsner cats. Below, a lot of cuties most listed in my shop!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGKG3udTTImnLqSkX0B4aPFh4HrJzHxjmtyM0-defZkRPmai-jwe6wlHwda-CICvvTd5C0leH-nwGWbHWe-pD4wJTFRdQPRTRxXxBgOtuBCDDQfecAyfQ4yi-IBzc34skFc_uXkP9VqrVxiBCKSPKh-8lhD1-l1IY22MGA3MZJvYc24gVUel0JPVU7s4/s2000/lovelyfinds110823-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGKG3udTTImnLqSkX0B4aPFh4HrJzHxjmtyM0-defZkRPmai-jwe6wlHwda-CICvvTd5C0leH-nwGWbHWe-pD4wJTFRdQPRTRxXxBgOtuBCDDQfecAyfQ4yi-IBzc34skFc_uXkP9VqrVxiBCKSPKh-8lhD1-l1IY22MGA3MZJvYc24gVUel0JPVU7s4/s320/lovelyfinds110823-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMnaK4Sr02dsjgBL7gM3AF5irA5Vi8FHgFQK8VKjze9a_QJg493RwkUPUAMF5TXclRUdN0qrigRDpws7KRRjnSa-9UfAobq-syGBeD1G7ON9tHDlJo4KR-GASnYXzACMQkE64ojzXLP4-eBcRivkqlaCzNEHu_pVkSi_yoOqd0LcsX1L7I3JJm9rNML4/s2000/japanfestival23haul-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMnaK4Sr02dsjgBL7gM3AF5irA5Vi8FHgFQK8VKjze9a_QJg493RwkUPUAMF5TXclRUdN0qrigRDpws7KRRjnSa-9UfAobq-syGBeD1G7ON9tHDlJo4KR-GASnYXzACMQkE64ojzXLP4-eBcRivkqlaCzNEHu_pVkSi_yoOqd0LcsX1L7I3JJm9rNML4/s320/japanfestival23haul-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>My Japan Festival haul, I simply got this adorable carriage container, blue balloon dog and bubble gum beaded key chains. I wish I had gotten more!! Haha! Below, some perfume and bubble bath bottles for my shop! I've upcycled them and added some plastic flowers inside and satin ribbons!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZG6sTPxmDRdJDiJqpW_re4wGLoo9pxTGWr4E-5BQJRtuTLOLGVwYhWtdiNVk1wUWfKlkxM_KRci3nPbz7caSc4xYf5fvY5Bj6Y6uURK1ZsJmXVPwDswFQDOspwNdnB4wUUOVlVsXjMeNWNmMoB38nsSLBRDeyvo7yaGq9-jKPu__cX4Fi_JMkV9yJqKU/s2000/glassbubblebathbottles-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZG6sTPxmDRdJDiJqpW_re4wGLoo9pxTGWr4E-5BQJRtuTLOLGVwYhWtdiNVk1wUWfKlkxM_KRci3nPbz7caSc4xYf5fvY5Bj6Y6uURK1ZsJmXVPwDswFQDOspwNdnB4wUUOVlVsXjMeNWNmMoB38nsSLBRDeyvo7yaGq9-jKPu__cX4Fi_JMkV9yJqKU/s320/glassbubblebathbottles-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaB3Te0-Cx_vBdv6duWKmjEe7C2P72mR5vTTcpe9vkzJZEPLbccbK94EIO_zMXCrFzjhSleBwrh5si3-gL0yZA-dzdzxOYLMQAYRZz4nCxi6ADsTuoouunsXP2PJ2sj52dDQnGK7V8QiL8IEbGEzYa5sloQQar7yToQ2h0en5MSTF98jdBOHTaBHqPLUo/s2000/dibroangelafter-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaB3Te0-Cx_vBdv6duWKmjEe7C2P72mR5vTTcpe9vkzJZEPLbccbK94EIO_zMXCrFzjhSleBwrh5si3-gL0yZA-dzdzxOYLMQAYRZz4nCxi6ADsTuoouunsXP2PJ2sj52dDQnGK7V8QiL8IEbGEzYa5sloQQar7yToQ2h0en5MSTF98jdBOHTaBHqPLUo/s320/dibroangelafter-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This Dibro Christmas tree angel, I have seen for years and always wanted to get one. They can be very expensive depending on the condition. This one was cheap, since she needed a lot of work. I've upcycled her and now, she is ready to be displayed this year!! Definitely happy with the way she turned out!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakO-_diZ3hPPeM806-2po5J4cEPXaEK3x5H_zvW0LqoB4ZyZ759fVvUbCr_sCB-T3Od3-CxBkc0Zh4V17aCBQIO9Bq0bgnVP4alP4BDI3g8HG_75KVPFeSzdGb2iVCrW1x0hWr2dBGBpE9qNbpQEsCUKVugdj2EjhGUcSPDAZlMMd8JS0EGC4ex8rCh4/s2000/victorianpinkbabyfacebun-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakO-_diZ3hPPeM806-2po5J4cEPXaEK3x5H_zvW0LqoB4ZyZ759fVvUbCr_sCB-T3Od3-CxBkc0Zh4V17aCBQIO9Bq0bgnVP4alP4BDI3g8HG_75KVPFeSzdGb2iVCrW1x0hWr2dBGBpE9qNbpQEsCUKVugdj2EjhGUcSPDAZlMMd8JS0EGC4ex8rCh4/s320/victorianpinkbabyfacebun-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I've often seen these antique Victorian Easter bunnies with plastic baby faces. I recently was able to win this pink one via eBay. I meant to clean her up and resell, but she has won my heart. LOL So she will live with me for now. Lately Rushtons have been hard to come by. Mostly because there are more and more collectors wanting them. So here's a few I found and these are from the 70s. You can definitely see the difference in their make and fur. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxAuGPRLw4BpM81f37BlJkwZfY1XuCNdXevwcirf_zyO7SmcHHCjSczIe-dfvp5rKOLk0gwJcMFK-rp7eSYh7spXBmsZLwx3qtOhRZ-U-qdwgMJ1xuzUrxmioQNHnPBNR8yXqqeGnPYy5kXmAG1Y3Q82lMyAuvHVOo2Zo8xhc4qLZBpXcCAfWQI_CznI/s2000/70speterrushton-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxAuGPRLw4BpM81f37BlJkwZfY1XuCNdXevwcirf_zyO7SmcHHCjSczIe-dfvp5rKOLk0gwJcMFK-rp7eSYh7spXBmsZLwx3qtOhRZ-U-qdwgMJ1xuzUrxmioQNHnPBNR8yXqqeGnPYy5kXmAG1Y3Q82lMyAuvHVOo2Zo8xhc4qLZBpXcCAfWQI_CznI/w300-h400/70speterrushton-10.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Web Deb, is in purple and she's a lot smaller, even Peter. The fur is thick and more velvet in feel, even their rubber faces are more of a mass produced face paint on them versus Mary's hand painted touches. Still they are worth collecting and just as adorable! I may add them to my shop...<br /></p><p>Well that is all for now! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! </p><p>Happy Treasure Hunting!</p><p>Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com2Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-22308599983482312023-11-25T06:17:00.000+10:002023-11-25T06:17:52.950+10:00Interview with Cutthroat_cuddle!<p style="text-align: center;"> <b> Interview with a Collector - A ggsdolls blog Series</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span>A
monthly series on my blog where I feature some of the most amazing
collectors, sellers, and content creators that have become really good
friends of mine and what they collect and why? Read on to learn more...<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><i>For the month of November</i></b>,
my blog interview is with an awesome collector, seller, and fellow restorer, </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jillian or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cutthroat_cuddle/" target="_blank">cutthroat_cuddle</a> on Instagram and shop <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shheathhshop/" target="_blank">shheathhshop</a> and on Etsy an IG!!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KqumHRidGOf6bdyBQcFwF1NoRaVkE017YJ_DrNc3oJfzEIfWEHz7NxtWlabHsGYXUKe6mRNxEoKY2tHjvM7UxQ8JH3qmj7GuTuAKc7bEa1hsoNivJjoi5cll_Srt81ssfVxuLXC5lnyagK91ZrdFVPcmdt66VFzanp8xqe65lHBZpfOxRkd7xxS8uqE/s3024/1_Jillian_Selfie.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KqumHRidGOf6bdyBQcFwF1NoRaVkE017YJ_DrNc3oJfzEIfWEHz7NxtWlabHsGYXUKe6mRNxEoKY2tHjvM7UxQ8JH3qmj7GuTuAKc7bEa1hsoNivJjoi5cll_Srt81ssfVxuLXC5lnyagK91ZrdFVPcmdt66VFzanp8xqe65lHBZpfOxRkd7xxS8uqE/s320/1_Jillian_Selfie.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jillian and her Rushtons.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>Jillian is from Los Angeles, California and worked in the film industry in LA doing a variety of things. But mainly props and production design on the side. She sells vintage toys and housewares and has worked at a vintage store. Where she designed and hand made custom upholstery and drapery. She is definitely a busy lady!!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLTLKz7rZjttAPsw8jgW_sr8PbQ2CS6ZyQ0oRQ9Vm9JncG8Ss90ZWkUq0IDF0WjNds3mxHBkNvlK_DDQLX_9AlpSn9-VwGUvqBx0dqzjfWhIPzbP0PXOQM96Fl9HNNkGRowQg-_MAeO3tgFllYeoQRw6Q5M5J2ODCjGjjRn0n57JzZQol1EybGYvZg0M/s3024/2_GigaPets_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLTLKz7rZjttAPsw8jgW_sr8PbQ2CS6ZyQ0oRQ9Vm9JncG8Ss90ZWkUq0IDF0WjNds3mxHBkNvlK_DDQLX_9AlpSn9-VwGUvqBx0dqzjfWhIPzbP0PXOQM96Fl9HNNkGRowQg-_MAeO3tgFllYeoQRw6Q5M5J2ODCjGjjRn0n57JzZQol1EybGYvZg0M/s320/2_GigaPets_Me.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giga Pets<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYQCHJ_lT0LK3E3fsUhQFRdXMbgRsWuVA3OzN4H1ttqFOgHfi3sIte72rfChBPsXFVhnQ3m6p_JqJ08dlKGeruoTt9UQOyzfBgeKwLMZ5oHMj_o65JsDPB882SzCZ0q1aVgUr8kaPajnNEE605QLBwjCMl4i7Ye36mdDr1ffCyow1569Id3WfgsdzomI/s4032/3_LivingRoom_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYQCHJ_lT0LK3E3fsUhQFRdXMbgRsWuVA3OzN4H1ttqFOgHfi3sIte72rfChBPsXFVhnQ3m6p_JqJ08dlKGeruoTt9UQOyzfBgeKwLMZ5oHMj_o65JsDPB882SzCZ0q1aVgUr8kaPajnNEE605QLBwjCMl4i7Ye36mdDr1ffCyow1569Id3WfgsdzomI/s320/3_LivingRoom_Me.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jillian's Living Room.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <span> </span><i>Now onto the fun stuff!! When and under what circumstances did you encounter vintage rubber face stuff animals or Rushtons and do you collect anything else?</i></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span> </span><b>Jillian:</b> </i> I have honestly been collecting toys since childhood. In elementary school I was essentially "army building" digital pets and Polly Pockets. I still have my original collection of this massive wad of 30 something Tomagotchis and Giga Pets I'd carry around with me everywhere. I meticulously organized my Polly Pocket compacts in what I thought were their most ideal configurations along the floor of my bedroom. I would get hyper focused on one type of toy and for years any time I could get a new toy I'd just pick a variant version of something I already had to "complete the collection."</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOcqkIogHbb7GyVBkQePP_EQYHMoDAVgxKTe7NGTWJhPqPtIvsyEYVYt1dxursx-KphvwAKh_BpHDCR1INapnlguxU5s23xRETpBgFxDd0CW0xGaZe1kJsRAtwNwLCRcpnSlHuY31r649e6hqCd0Cj3wSkWBw-KnCx7VbAVQSRQUgI-3EXCbCJJx-QJE/s4032/4_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOcqkIogHbb7GyVBkQePP_EQYHMoDAVgxKTe7NGTWJhPqPtIvsyEYVYt1dxursx-KphvwAKh_BpHDCR1INapnlguxU5s23xRETpBgFxDd0CW0xGaZe1kJsRAtwNwLCRcpnSlHuY31r649e6hqCd0Cj3wSkWBw-KnCx7VbAVQSRQUgI-3EXCbCJJx-QJE/w300-h400/4_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room display.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>Similarly, I've been into vintage for as long as I can remember. I have early memories of going to thrift stores with my mom. As I moved in high school I got more and more wild with my fashion. I've always been really tiny and struggled to find clothes off the rack that fit me so I got really into shopping for clothes at the thrift store and taught myself how to sew by tailoring them to fit me. Eventually when I was in college I was able to support myself by selling clothing I found at the thrift on eBay. Needless to say I was also finding a ton of vintage toys in all my thrift adventures! And let me tell you the abundance at the thrift stores in those days was absolutely GLORIOUS. Even in the middle of San Francisco where I was living at the time. I collected then and I still do collect vintage clothing, housewares, furniture, appliances, you name it. So naturally the toys fit right in. I tend to gravitate toward whatever catches my eye as unique or interesting so my toy collection is pretty varied but is all vintage, primarily 1950s-1980s.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpTsYaes75n6D5rZaJcLjsgfA5U3iHqAEc91d3XXv1Mx5z0ar-TEVPEIIUL4yxkHNhj61fc2v_7rjenb68UU37YNlTbQG1sPs5IE1yKfSba9yVFGc0m5ztgBSnt9eTWw2zKCVr4_FVkIGNJ4qCwMwGb0VvQwkt81n9mn2EyPAS5hjRIJOw-0YKFBoLr4/s3954/5_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3954" data-original-width="2971" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpTsYaes75n6D5rZaJcLjsgfA5U3iHqAEc91d3XXv1Mx5z0ar-TEVPEIIUL4yxkHNhj61fc2v_7rjenb68UU37YNlTbQG1sPs5IE1yKfSba9yVFGc0m5ztgBSnt9eTWw2zKCVr4_FVkIGNJ4qCwMwGb0VvQwkt81n9mn2EyPAS5hjRIJOw-0YKFBoLr4/w240-h320/5_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closer look, left side.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBZFxkOr82tvP0RoZGILWigCddKx8v-c58zXNg6RXqV98fxcGCoF36TT10g7jJqfFV5QXgK-7MA6jR5mFUja0a65QGVjHwZC9O25QsMMc7i7-G7zl6DtS2FCsaDA98xmIcf5YaTGUr8qP9giKIJU1ZJF0BirK51C3Av6Lfd3vuQc525SOI7elm2R1TuQ/s4032/6_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBZFxkOr82tvP0RoZGILWigCddKx8v-c58zXNg6RXqV98fxcGCoF36TT10g7jJqfFV5QXgK-7MA6jR5mFUja0a65QGVjHwZC9O25QsMMc7i7-G7zl6DtS2FCsaDA98xmIcf5YaTGUr8qP9giKIJU1ZJF0BirK51C3Av6Lfd3vuQc525SOI7elm2R1TuQ/w240-h320/6_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closer look, center.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieR0TMn134hM_gpU1OddqRuTpO044CQfehHLswtQKE-8MftVAvMaSIZKCTCBBzD7i-RuO-AZORFdDX596XRID-FhmjXNisKIgXjCivCN7-Abt-71Y75WT6a9RjI7xXSbTPrQAjVVwTGc0Dbnn_5bPN08i9hQk5dF-IV1s2CWcc_72E284lgZrt5IzkMI0/s4032/7_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieR0TMn134hM_gpU1OddqRuTpO044CQfehHLswtQKE-8MftVAvMaSIZKCTCBBzD7i-RuO-AZORFdDX596XRID-FhmjXNisKIgXjCivCN7-Abt-71Y75WT6a9RjI7xXSbTPrQAjVVwTGc0Dbnn_5bPN08i9hQk5dF-IV1s2CWcc_72E284lgZrt5IzkMI0/w240-h320/7_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closer look, right side.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>So one day on my vintage journey I was shopping around at an antique mall and this little stuffed animal with a rubber face that I could only describe as a human-animal hybrid caught my eye. It was the Rushton baby Maizie cow and I was literally floored by the design of this toy. I had never seen anything like it! I wasn't super into girls toys at the time but the unique strangeness of this toy coupled with how undeniably cute and well crafted it was completely stole my heart and the rest is history!<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span> </span>How do you describe your relationship to your collection; what is the magical thing that attracts you and keep you interested?<br /></i></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">
</p><p> <span> </span><i><b>Jillian:</b></i> Definitely overall design integrity. I've always been an arts and design person, as a kid and throughout high school the only classes I ever felt engaged in and excelled at were art classes. I got a degree in History of Art, and a minor in Art Practice while doing my vintage hustling on the side. One of my early jobs was as a toy buyer for a designer toy store/art gallery. I had my own clothing line for several years, and to this day the work I do is very design focused whether that be for commercial product, film, display or literally designing and fabricating abstract upholstery.</p><p><span> </span>Unique, deliberate, thoughtful design sensibility is very important to me and I think that is very much reflected throughout my collection as a whole. It feels like the outward expression of who I am as a person, and at the end of the day I just collect and surround myself with what I like! In my collection you'll see a super cute 1950s doll next to a 1980s bootleg devil action figure, displayed over a designer Mid Century accent table and Space Age lamp, next to my antique sofa with my custom handmade abstract upholstery. For me the through line for all of this is the intriguing, creative, quality design and I absolutely love it. My collection is my happy place.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCY-lAXvs2CYn0bq2pbYZ5XjxxHheuSaVJ38G4PfqQjg7A2-eC-lmGHdzuiR6z4EhNqynCEBlwKw2IhSN290pZzKvjnb7A79cd1bpFmlHSO40j2i8KMrQomtVQxT7RSEQPAKMh8MJBhCjz5kTrGxaEIHwHYStpBIev60PwOp4zZVqF06RQy6LMe1Aw54/s4032/8_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCY-lAXvs2CYn0bq2pbYZ5XjxxHheuSaVJ38G4PfqQjg7A2-eC-lmGHdzuiR6z4EhNqynCEBlwKw2IhSN290pZzKvjnb7A79cd1bpFmlHSO40j2i8KMrQomtVQxT7RSEQPAKMh8MJBhCjz5kTrGxaEIHwHYStpBIev60PwOp4zZVqF06RQy6LMe1Aw54/s320/8_LivingRoomDisplay_Me.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another look at display.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnPQxE42OpV54sOVOpq_NkbkqT-Jbq2CMzg1k4WNbgOf9EN7AscQ-LfjAzAjHQicupimGAc_jLK4PmnZJ1PdAd0WJFU9OkdGC651OCsbgcyiL8-OCVLUIzinb7pSKLhahQOOp59Ao1dmxdAWWZssUN_wL0KcZX9bFopyQ-ema0si1ReYFKd_qu4Al6bU/s3024/9_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnPQxE42OpV54sOVOpq_NkbkqT-Jbq2CMzg1k4WNbgOf9EN7AscQ-LfjAzAjHQicupimGAc_jLK4PmnZJ1PdAd0WJFU9OkdGC651OCsbgcyiL8-OCVLUIzinb7pSKLhahQOOp59Ao1dmxdAWWZssUN_wL0KcZX9bFopyQ-ema0si1ReYFKd_qu4Al6bU/w400-h400/9_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jillian's Sewing Area display.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tZPfeIF9y2r4ihkEpUAxfIR8edvWfv_f35dm8x2EeUdsClyBer0ItqaIaJ46qNBfVlpKFIsu06z32UACVvTXx13DsihyphenhyphenIuk2joRE7j8nD2VljaOjTeHr8jribfrjVe74kiUCBQOh-2o8pP8YAxK380DKjUJ51tpb8dYsQ1rrrRnrjf8tOJCZnquvpFs/s3024/10_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tZPfeIF9y2r4ihkEpUAxfIR8edvWfv_f35dm8x2EeUdsClyBer0ItqaIaJ46qNBfVlpKFIsu06z32UACVvTXx13DsihyphenhyphenIuk2joRE7j8nD2VljaOjTeHr8jribfrjVe74kiUCBQOh-2o8pP8YAxK380DKjUJ51tpb8dYsQ1rrrRnrjf8tOJCZnquvpFs/w320-h320/10_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closer view of left side lower shelf display from right...<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDKKjUdLtgfzyiqg-yczahtVRUQZdeCvbATxzR0-E7rI3qlaSIGbcRbTjhbjVP4-80XgBJJwA23hd4eLC6MSH2qTJbMJnuseQfUEI_tLSG6HNhJDklveGyXA-6Mn3ZHNPGljtfTfBkXElvdltCb7iYVpFyy_ZnJd1mRsahT73qus-vuZaKMZI9ZPtykM/s3551/11_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3551" data-original-width="2663" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDKKjUdLtgfzyiqg-yczahtVRUQZdeCvbATxzR0-E7rI3qlaSIGbcRbTjhbjVP4-80XgBJJwA23hd4eLC6MSH2qTJbMJnuseQfUEI_tLSG6HNhJDklveGyXA-6Mn3ZHNPGljtfTfBkXElvdltCb7iYVpFyy_ZnJd1mRsahT73qus-vuZaKMZI9ZPtykM/w240-h320/11_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">... to left side.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><span> <i> </i></span><i>Tell me a bit about your collection, how it started, what your first items were, and how it has evolved?</i></p><p><span> </span><b><i>Jillian:</i></b> Over the years vintage collecting has grown to encapsulate every aspect of my life. Every piece in my house is either second hand or handmade by me. For me vintage is something I am extremely passionate about not just from an aesthetic point of view, but and ethical one as well. It literally keeps me up at night thinking of all the perfectly good vintage sitting in landfills right now, entombed there forever because landfills never biodegrade. So vintage shopping and resale has become a really important part of my life because I want to save as many things from the landfill as possible, and in the process maybe help shift the culture away from fast, planned obsolescence, to the importance of vintage and sustainability. For me vintage represents design that was not only aesthetic but quality and built to last.</p><p><span> </span>I think that's a big part of what attracts me so much to the Rushtons. These pieces perfectly represent everything I was just talking about. All the mid century design principles applied to toys! They're over 70 years old and many of them are still in exquisite condition. The pieces from the 1950s and 1960s are extremely well made, are all hand painted, they used the highest quality plush and decorative accents, the stuffing is all super soft high density recycled cotton, the overall design is exquisite. You can really tell these were envisioned and created by a true artist.<br /></p><p><span> </span>My Rushton collection has definitely grown A LOT since that first baby cow I found all those years ago. At this point the Rushtons take up about 50% of my entire toy collection and I think part of this is the sheer volume of designs available, they're all so amazing! I do have to set limits with myself on collecting though. One of the ways I've done that is with my displays. I designed and hand made all of my display shelving and have made those the physical barriers of my collection. This has honestly helped me a lot to keep my space looking nice and cohesive because otherwise I'd be reaching hoarder levels with my collecting, haha! So when I add a new piece to the collection that typically means it's time for another one to find a new home.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4-AjBx83tlG-9q6HK4HUT5rw7i_W5kTwVX1WF6Xd9ylaSTZ25Z32jCAU68qIe_BOD0WSuTJGViJS2I-Z1RkyQeI_AGsKn6XaQoUx-aJG0d6ABHbJ36YEN8pn0LqvPY0apL61FFfoDasFUmWEVTM-ipNNCHmzgjSMfvBCZscy_VfDnhTzoPzjKkbApB4/s4032/12_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4-AjBx83tlG-9q6HK4HUT5rw7i_W5kTwVX1WF6Xd9ylaSTZ25Z32jCAU68qIe_BOD0WSuTJGViJS2I-Z1RkyQeI_AGsKn6XaQoUx-aJG0d6ABHbJ36YEN8pn0LqvPY0apL61FFfoDasFUmWEVTM-ipNNCHmzgjSMfvBCZscy_VfDnhTzoPzjKkbApB4/w400-h300/12_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upper shelves on left side.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCcNsm57oabi8y9U-ZX4W898ygqnjOrOrIcT6t2vYhXNvkXyjQIslKgNxPErlz8e6rJwZ914QXj6VLpy7LqGLUReH95BJP6og-hhHNd33Yqf_7LsfftJMXNd6BW0yOxr14BGWcXS9BxdctXgKXPT20AMeJ_-WQXikValFROsMbcfziOCAQbLabtAbXy4/s3024/13_SewingAreaDislay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCcNsm57oabi8y9U-ZX4W898ygqnjOrOrIcT6t2vYhXNvkXyjQIslKgNxPErlz8e6rJwZ914QXj6VLpy7LqGLUReH95BJP6og-hhHNd33Yqf_7LsfftJMXNd6BW0yOxr14BGWcXS9BxdctXgKXPT20AMeJ_-WQXikValFROsMbcfziOCAQbLabtAbXy4/s320/13_SewingAreaDislay_Me.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lower right side shelf.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1-pW5cNV-qU7PdBSw4FaiqupLiaor9lo6OOw-oUXsxa-6xnOn2vS2oRuSsp7f5_EkTXHQ31g4pThUAej9TMsq91eIq3A5AMv1dUtaoYkNOho2uptgHCM8zf-5f9qbHJQRYd9avxfL7tmFDlwQ-4OB809CSQeZ2njopVbsslRjO59o1jYRwL8QscS5q4/s4032/14_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1-pW5cNV-qU7PdBSw4FaiqupLiaor9lo6OOw-oUXsxa-6xnOn2vS2oRuSsp7f5_EkTXHQ31g4pThUAej9TMsq91eIq3A5AMv1dUtaoYkNOho2uptgHCM8zf-5f9qbHJQRYd9avxfL7tmFDlwQ-4OB809CSQeZ2njopVbsslRjO59o1jYRwL8QscS5q4/s320/14_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closer view of lower right side shelf, further right.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p> <span> </span><i>What has been your family/friends/colleagues to your passion for cute kitsch?
</i></p><p> <span> </span><i><b>Jillian:</b></i> My non collector friends tend to think it's overwhelming the first time they come over, haha! I do talk about my collection a lot so people usually aren't totally caught off guard but I think when they see it in person it is still a little shocking for most people. I do try to keep everything very organized and well displayed so once the shock is over I feel like most of my non collector friends enjoy looking at all the curiosities. Luckily, I do live in LA and there is a a pretty big community of toy collectors out here. and we all see each other at least every weekend at the fleas or at various other toy events and shops in town. It's a super cute, fun, and supportive community. So for all my toy friends I think my collection is a welcome sight! Collector or not, it's always so fun to see what people gravitate too when they are interacting with the collection.</p><p><span> <i> </i></span><i>Tell me about your favorite item and why is it so special?</i></p><p><span> </span><i><b>Jillian:</b></i> Oooh, this honestly changes depending on my mood, and what part of my collection we're talking about, but I'm still going to have to cheat and pick two ~ my jumbo blue Rushton lamb and early Rushton kitty. The kitty I think is one of the first kitties the company made and the paint and posture on her is absolutely perfect her lashes are to die for and she's got the cutest little face. I honestly love all of my kitties so much but there's something so special and charming about this one in particular. She's literally sitting on my lap as I write this. And my jumbo lamb was always a grail piece for me, so to find her in this vibrant blue color with pink accents was over the top perfect for me! Blue Rushtons are my favorite. Both of these pieces have their original ribbons and are in exquisite condition. I could stare at them all day, I'm absolutely in love.</p><p><span> </span><i>If you run a shop selling vintage kitsch, how did that start and what has been your experience? Has there been surprises and is it sometimes hard to let go of a vintage item or really great piece?</i></p><p><span> </span><i><b>Jillian:</b></i> I am a shopper at heart so selling was born out of the overflow of my personal collection, and has grown to be a bit more than that! It brings me tremendous joy to rescue and consciously revive vintage pieces and deliver them to loving homes. I do however struggle with letting go of toys. I tend to over empathize and anthropomorphize everything, so the fact that most of my toys have a face makes it really hard for me to part with them. Lucky for me I also collect and sell vintage housewares. Haha!<br /></p><div class="page" title="Page 3">
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<p><span> </span><i>If someone didn't have access to the internet, how would you describe the items you sell?</i></p><p><span> </span><i><b>Jillian:</b></i> I describe my shop as stylized vintage from a curated collector.</p><p><span> <i>If an item could just fall on your lap for free! What would that be and why?</i></span></p><p><span><span> </span><b><i>Jillian: </i></b> An untouched 1920s storybook style house in my neighborhood in Los Angeles ~ I literally have nightmares that when it comes time for me to buy a house that everything available will have renovated kitchens and bathrooms. To be completely honest - I absolutely loathe modern renovations in vintage house.</span></p><p><span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKUhk1cz73goSg5n5SJzD-nLjx4bwmE4Wjfz4b9mZRyspUs-Vs-VMY9ZIke1alUdQbfM4PizQ_KR_M7Xrmms4CKZ3b63Lb6zJ_ZJoS5NVbl9KFFXnTb9CDIhYyweWUUdrL47fuQ9OexfTnuRelN5qkscPA1hL2ulOtV7d6uYVAWdr6UTWgTtWClkSc3o/s4032/15_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKUhk1cz73goSg5n5SJzD-nLjx4bwmE4Wjfz4b9mZRyspUs-Vs-VMY9ZIke1alUdQbfM4PizQ_KR_M7Xrmms4CKZ3b63Lb6zJ_ZJoS5NVbl9KFFXnTb9CDIhYyweWUUdrL47fuQ9OexfTnuRelN5qkscPA1hL2ulOtV7d6uYVAWdr6UTWgTtWClkSc3o/w400-h300/15_SewingAreaDisplay_Me.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top right shelf view.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjYncgfJlw6nnbS4Yo-dW-KaW_SPAh4-uT6NBB2BqWuEuwgPcwumrzyP0EgjeFFYVtMeME-4C26NpRh7JcKO21RdYCLiqnAmN8F2WoKYnq_TWsZGyMl7f4cTk0FolCpQoHbG0RwjBUE6U4Mxyrxxc_05FlVWjkEqOk7oA-9FYyRX4VbWU2_IlfYM2iSg/s3024/16_CherishedPieces_Me.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjYncgfJlw6nnbS4Yo-dW-KaW_SPAh4-uT6NBB2BqWuEuwgPcwumrzyP0EgjeFFYVtMeME-4C26NpRh7JcKO21RdYCLiqnAmN8F2WoKYnq_TWsZGyMl7f4cTk0FolCpQoHbG0RwjBUE6U4Mxyrxxc_05FlVWjkEqOk7oA-9FYyRX4VbWU2_IlfYM2iSg/w400-h400/16_CherishedPieces_Me.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jillian's cherished Rushtons.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><p></p><p><span><span> </span><i>Have you noticed the increase in popularity/demand for vintage rubber face stuffed animals in the last few years? If so, why do you think this aesthetic is appealing to more people right now?</i></span></p><p><span><span> </span><i><b>Jillian:</b></i> Oh definitely! I think the internet popularity of these has drawn on a really vast audience since 2020. Honestly, I think good quality design is easily communicable to anyone, even if the person has no idea what they're looking at, and as I've discussed earlier these pieces possess really exemplary quality and design. <br /></span></p>
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<p><span> </span>So true Jillian, so very true! I'd like to thank Jillian for participating in my blog interview with a collector, it was truly a joy to read her answers and learn a bit more about her and her collection!</p><p>Until next month's interview guys! Happy Thrifting!<br /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls</span><br /></p></div></div></div></div>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0549076 -118.2426435.7446737638211545 -153.398893 62.365141436178845 -83.086393tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-82830959214760786752023-11-07T04:50:00.005+10:002023-11-07T04:52:52.359+10:00On a Treasure Hunt...<p> </p><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg/video/7298125279728373022" data-video-id="7298125279728373022" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;" > <section> <a target="_blank" title="@ggsdolls_vtg" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ggsdolls_vtg?refer=embed">@ggsdolls_vtg</a> Thrifting w my daughters… I never thought I’d see some really cool vintage at our local thrift shop, but I was wrong!! 😱😂 Guam does have some surprisingly!! 😍💘🫶🏼🌺 it was a fun day!! Thx to my fellow thrifter Tabytha for joining us😘 <a title="ggsdolls" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ggsdolls?refer=embed">#ggsdolls</a> <a title="ggsdollsshop" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/ggsdollsshop?refer=embed">#ggsdollsshop</a> <a title="thrifting" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/thrifting?refer=embed">#thrifting</a> <a title="vintage" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/vintage?refer=embed">#vintage</a> <a title="kitsch" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/kitsch?refer=embed">#kitsch</a> <a title="guam" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/guam?refer=embed">#guam</a> <a title="thriftshop" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/thriftshop?refer=embed">#thriftshop</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ Classic Jazz Piano - Relaxed and bright(1016589) - Ponetto" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Classic-Jazz-Piano-Relaxed-and-bright-1016589-6964525520398583810?refer=embed">♬ Classic Jazz Piano - Relaxed and bright(1016589) - Ponetto</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-13688565080436098572023-11-02T14:04:00.003+10:002023-11-02T14:04:57.457+10:00Restorations and More!<p> Here are my recent finds and restorations...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBo8uUiAtjk8zpUGa5WHZHRNxxduWWYqJFhLr8e6GKikU4mDMCJ3ENuS4yndwj7s97tN87DL2mEPR8gOGigpOXm8Yj24dbfuVps5_1HDek0G7_mbxzQ9-VcTBA-PCBb6le41AVBGPFpzk8ifWD-fjqNL-KOh7a92kRYijqipZJqhfw4h-C76gf28KSjY/s2000/ballerinasminiatures-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBo8uUiAtjk8zpUGa5WHZHRNxxduWWYqJFhLr8e6GKikU4mDMCJ3ENuS4yndwj7s97tN87DL2mEPR8gOGigpOXm8Yj24dbfuVps5_1HDek0G7_mbxzQ9-VcTBA-PCBb6le41AVBGPFpzk8ifWD-fjqNL-KOh7a92kRYijqipZJqhfw4h-C76gf28KSjY/s320/ballerinasminiatures-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I found some replacement ballerina dolls for music boxes. I made sure to get at least 2 and the seller was so kind enough to give me a gift! One with a pink polka dot skirt. Just awesome and will be great for any jewelry box that may be missing a ballerina. I finally found myself a 3 headed rattle in white and blue. I sold my red and white one last month. So this cutie will stay with me for now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMfHvsheYLQ7kyeMIQq-nmrchu21f08X2HSlceI4tHw7E6gxH4QyvHMu3e5qKFxrjVePsc8d5DHWDfEPs4r4nQi8hsSpt98grdUONy2oJL1_lN860sJrnFgTnXeSW4C-h1okvYSwlkG06YaCD4a3P4yJ3VXCBxsqBGeB_a0zWcfKV-Rf0ezY4YdWmcKQ/s2000/bluewhtrattle3heads-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMfHvsheYLQ7kyeMIQq-nmrchu21f08X2HSlceI4tHw7E6gxH4QyvHMu3e5qKFxrjVePsc8d5DHWDfEPs4r4nQi8hsSpt98grdUONy2oJL1_lN860sJrnFgTnXeSW4C-h1okvYSwlkG06YaCD4a3P4yJ3VXCBxsqBGeB_a0zWcfKV-Rf0ezY4YdWmcKQ/s320/bluewhtrattle3heads-6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I also made this adorable bonnet for a Rushton Ballerina Pink Toes that I sold last month and made one for my own Bunny as well. It was fun to try to figure out how to create it too. Now, the bunny has a new home with a sweet birthday girl. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9ktmf1Tx0gDkhP2XPJlTZ4DPfM4hWeZXWAgjk8V7odCrF_16qqiNZ8cmgThbA46Gpd9-QFdV4uS7YtaZaHzMgfV1euJccjdRQFGW9eNvk_ZtMm6kvrD-rrzOh3GBQgxkVgP-E38JRvmdTj-VU8E_umARgCSs2wz5mHEiyvc8Jbb_CGRsXbqZ6Pryphw/s2048/bunnypinktoesnewbonnetb.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9ktmf1Tx0gDkhP2XPJlTZ4DPfM4hWeZXWAgjk8V7odCrF_16qqiNZ8cmgThbA46Gpd9-QFdV4uS7YtaZaHzMgfV1euJccjdRQFGW9eNvk_ZtMm6kvrD-rrzOh3GBQgxkVgP-E38JRvmdTj-VU8E_umARgCSs2wz5mHEiyvc8Jbb_CGRsXbqZ6Pryphw/s320/bunnypinktoesnewbonnetb.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Next, I found this adorable Fluffy by Rushton. The seller said she was owned by her grandma, how sweet! She needed a bit of help and was missing her hat. I was able to wash and restore her and source a place to find a replacement hat too! I was very happy with the end result. Here she is with her book. Now, she just needs her twin brother.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl042OCba9H9rAbqSgAtsrSBpMYZbL_Adx0uqkrx7RGAuO56aOPcXMWarz9Tor81rlBWRYZMdw_QbqSkIS5V816ky1IPf_XoAfpgqoN8JMmCtfqOwMpmqmhVGfsYFV6F7s514g8fL3CL9oFBM0yXl9MboYpQUAe_z2kp1ea88zzb_fuXSjZohmrzK5q6I/s2000/fluffyduckrushtonwbook-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl042OCba9H9rAbqSgAtsrSBpMYZbL_Adx0uqkrx7RGAuO56aOPcXMWarz9Tor81rlBWRYZMdw_QbqSkIS5V816ky1IPf_XoAfpgqoN8JMmCtfqOwMpmqmhVGfsYFV6F7s514g8fL3CL9oFBM0yXl9MboYpQUAe_z2kp1ea88zzb_fuXSjZohmrzK5q6I/s320/fluffyduckrushtonwbook-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I was able to acquire these adorable craft blocks with lettering and made myself some shop logo blocks. I love the way they turned out too. Definitely an easier way to include your watermark in pics too! Haha! This adorable Krueger head rattle doll on a plush clown body. I also made this one myself repurposing a vintage rattle head. Happy with the way she turned out too!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihuWpQ7FYeSvnNDR0R0dJ5FhMTBU7Kpr0CormSg_UqgEAMKhBMgsS8KZR-lJOn7JDEbeWfHlykULb7YFHy4SVEzG7XXMC8SHepPHFxkz4JvUnqIlsCoWRmQRsXQCsow6ffJdV4QgxeL_vwFVhCfvjoVmlScDTKGQy6mzE1daLP8po7t6nVQ0xZKI4Ta0g/s2000/ggsdollsblocksa-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1529" data-original-width="2000" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihuWpQ7FYeSvnNDR0R0dJ5FhMTBU7Kpr0CormSg_UqgEAMKhBMgsS8KZR-lJOn7JDEbeWfHlykULb7YFHy4SVEzG7XXMC8SHepPHFxkz4JvUnqIlsCoWRmQRsXQCsow6ffJdV4QgxeL_vwFVhCfvjoVmlScDTKGQy6mzE1daLP8po7t6nVQ0xZKI4Ta0g/s320/ggsdollsblocksa-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uJRX3GqVflaj71jEQgrvCV-BcyzZDFlTkB2wzNb2IKJ14io-akjQjAC18bB1VeFaDM7LQuE1TFYTWF0TNZ3_g_BPX0wnw-3ljgx_z5u07K1Wb4CsDmsgwsgtljGl8j-oVnRgGWBXw54kLFMZnr9ZlBFieTFuj9zY5dRhxfPIF6nPJgZ39LnQE2sE1ks/s2000/kruegerhybridbabyplush-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uJRX3GqVflaj71jEQgrvCV-BcyzZDFlTkB2wzNb2IKJ14io-akjQjAC18bB1VeFaDM7LQuE1TFYTWF0TNZ3_g_BPX0wnw-3ljgx_z5u07K1Wb4CsDmsgwsgtljGl8j-oVnRgGWBXw54kLFMZnr9ZlBFieTFuj9zY5dRhxfPIF6nPJgZ39LnQE2sE1ks/s320/kruegerhybridbabyplush-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I'm not sure if I told you guys, but I found this adorable Giggles by Ideal in Japan. She still works and has her original Ideal tag in English and Japanese. I've always wanted one, but just never really got around to locating one until now. This adorable huge Easter Rushton plush bunny. He needed a lot of washing and I just returned his stuffing inside him. Then replaced the ribbons and added a hat to him. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuVx7GHRlc_AGrv09MEmhgWS9fVQwJ2yRxjWVEXaDLuKhvOaIRNBJcc2OcqEkIRrZh1RjI8jwoBUYR8aXqjVeGn94-wNhEeoGssfnWkI14qHA-f7RXNHPJJNkaKxX9Zcd5ksn6jAPsR1MTSkOXelUvNCsyZJEhOK0vvyTpCff8R3xSzCZeICcQCtCEDjk/s2000/idealgigglesdoll1967-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuVx7GHRlc_AGrv09MEmhgWS9fVQwJ2yRxjWVEXaDLuKhvOaIRNBJcc2OcqEkIRrZh1RjI8jwoBUYR8aXqjVeGn94-wNhEeoGssfnWkI14qHA-f7RXNHPJJNkaKxX9Zcd5ksn6jAPsR1MTSkOXelUvNCsyZJEhOK0vvyTpCff8R3xSzCZeICcQCtCEDjk/s320/idealgigglesdoll1967-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Now, he is ready for Easter. I will list him in my shop soon! I also found this adorable Hallmark Birthday invitation cards and envelopes set, mint in package too. I am trying to convince myself to open them. Haha! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0doK9iX3xdCAPK2P5QHTFXXMb4BLknvxGZK2WIAaBwTuMOeN7OzyEKDcDLQs9bFugm61ZQkaSjeyT9QAAPu7wDtO0u1y33QC7_er5QRp8QrMX9L16VCkDjYXi6gwu2iXMo-NhpJkmUJbS_4Iukh2olaXRUXdkqT4RoXTmMVkz-l8ClZ_RFvroFTVhuk0/s2000/Lrgeasterbunnyafter-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0doK9iX3xdCAPK2P5QHTFXXMb4BLknvxGZK2WIAaBwTuMOeN7OzyEKDcDLQs9bFugm61ZQkaSjeyT9QAAPu7wDtO0u1y33QC7_er5QRp8QrMX9L16VCkDjYXi6gwu2iXMo-NhpJkmUJbS_4Iukh2olaXRUXdkqT4RoXTmMVkz-l8ClZ_RFvroFTVhuk0/s320/Lrgeasterbunnyafter-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMBu0VSNEAQ0KxnkJmAmHbjxiJQURDZCOcWeTsH_4XVVc-DZUFU8GeIrDbtDgbrEHcstm5QNxJ_VsqmK5mNzwrt5bBSluxJF8DXwosdZM9nKtK4PTZUtygE_IiL4yPZL2ef2x48IwNt1v2POk5e20Hu5UXYRVAL7WX26n5feRSYhqWFFiAtMRO8zWHu8/s2000/mipbdayinvitationsbeargiraffe-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMBu0VSNEAQ0KxnkJmAmHbjxiJQURDZCOcWeTsH_4XVVc-DZUFU8GeIrDbtDgbrEHcstm5QNxJ_VsqmK5mNzwrt5bBSluxJF8DXwosdZM9nKtK4PTZUtygE_IiL4yPZL2ef2x48IwNt1v2POk5e20Hu5UXYRVAL7WX26n5feRSYhqWFFiAtMRO8zWHu8/s320/mipbdayinvitationsbeargiraffe-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxnWsLI2qBlR8NpXOdq87Ln6yRsYPYQDnB6oaDC5gjm4-W0Fg5sFf8Nqjjlbn2tCjT0ty-v5p7L13k5n_YpuakYQMzKSkCCmxjfmxV6Z5dlVCF6XjebFMe_WaoVAkM8-o-hVq7qxjrRWst6N3hKwTcTwxIQ53g0R8udK7BSQz20iBADCPxmfW1p0uNm4/s2000/nostalgiabook2023-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxnWsLI2qBlR8NpXOdq87Ln6yRsYPYQDnB6oaDC5gjm4-W0Fg5sFf8Nqjjlbn2tCjT0ty-v5p7L13k5n_YpuakYQMzKSkCCmxjfmxV6Z5dlVCF6XjebFMe_WaoVAkM8-o-hVq7qxjrRWst6N3hKwTcTwxIQ53g0R8udK7BSQz20iBADCPxmfW1p0uNm4/s320/nostalgiabook2023-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This awesome book of vintage Japan kitsch toys. It's a newly released book of Retro Toy collections. Thank you to Tomoko for letting me know the title! Definitely a good source for vintage Japan kitsch. Below, an adorable Chick Rooster vinyl plush. He needed a bit of paint and also some sewing. Just too cute!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGAsH7l8r-GCRMVnSAAi-8S4k4WDo6nNwPVO6nS-aB1SbtXcD7EpI9QweaLP_bmhFGReXsd2KN5oTV5slnKYuKZqi-AepOGCMkGb8-TloF259uUmRNTB8Bc0TmfY2A5jiJSOezR_QJrzXiGVLwliwk6zG18KU5C9xSkfyIr2bSRSxanCzV_E4SPzO31Ug/s2000/oilclothchick-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGAsH7l8r-GCRMVnSAAi-8S4k4WDo6nNwPVO6nS-aB1SbtXcD7EpI9QweaLP_bmhFGReXsd2KN5oTV5slnKYuKZqi-AepOGCMkGb8-TloF259uUmRNTB8Bc0TmfY2A5jiJSOezR_QJrzXiGVLwliwk6zG18KU5C9xSkfyIr2bSRSxanCzV_E4SPzO31Ug/s320/oilclothchick-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPW_EBIseo4XS8vMx8-zx4R06Qh9y9Ld7vPpOVATFSculoPksdAlgbOeixcbTLVfCsXK2_Ex0vQpRiblckYRuxynL_U4sMGzGFNTF4EIsTWDSe6u-RMFJvpJc6bgU7myCgQFcShWEJ0eVnehrcsYXDI02sb8YMrctxBUj9sG5B14jR5FlSIoWmlqRPvRI/s2000/pastelwaggiewheelsrattledoll-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPW_EBIseo4XS8vMx8-zx4R06Qh9y9Ld7vPpOVATFSculoPksdAlgbOeixcbTLVfCsXK2_Ex0vQpRiblckYRuxynL_U4sMGzGFNTF4EIsTWDSe6u-RMFJvpJc6bgU7myCgQFcShWEJ0eVnehrcsYXDI02sb8YMrctxBUj9sG5B14jR5FlSIoWmlqRPvRI/s320/pastelwaggiewheelsrattledoll-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>My latest rattle doll find. I love the pastel colors. He will live with me for a bit. Look at this adorable Teach a Tot clock below. There is just something about anthropomorphic toys. Their faces are just the sweetest not to want them! Great additions to my kitsch nursery collection too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbeQ4SBTcTs7HRjZkTnHIyQ_9gCNPr6lmfU4BDA9e64M07DBVWOhfKyNsnyUhBXTG4cBJaQ__hCixGFZamGCrHzn6eTYcwRdSKrbMICgRB4lP_u0CoxAJconGmUupeAioTv_9QsKiEfeRdl3I1uPMJY_XcHris2IYkFai9E9kwLu9PRt1vyBqOeV7Q-A/s2000/teachatotclockmine-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbeQ4SBTcTs7HRjZkTnHIyQ_9gCNPr6lmfU4BDA9e64M07DBVWOhfKyNsnyUhBXTG4cBJaQ__hCixGFZamGCrHzn6eTYcwRdSKrbMICgRB4lP_u0CoxAJconGmUupeAioTv_9QsKiEfeRdl3I1uPMJY_XcHris2IYkFai9E9kwLu9PRt1vyBqOeV7Q-A/s320/teachatotclockmine-4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAw7ZNJBNbT0v4z-IbGwUwecGM9DqGXmtOHMdal3gIUf4Kawnl8TyQaid98mEMUc7XbsnEobApuWpMnDnZQvXI1BUm7Bv80K_TTWnwUamtto_xX1a_wff7Jx73N6toiPuJPaBaJi2PZa03dvDC4_e96yPG3AyfGKC9xVCjwr8q-BMFaiXHVuZB0WWb-M/s2000/yukikotanicompactmemocoinholderrare-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAw7ZNJBNbT0v4z-IbGwUwecGM9DqGXmtOHMdal3gIUf4Kawnl8TyQaid98mEMUc7XbsnEobApuWpMnDnZQvXI1BUm7Bv80K_TTWnwUamtto_xX1a_wff7Jx73N6toiPuJPaBaJi2PZa03dvDC4_e96yPG3AyfGKC9xVCjwr8q-BMFaiXHVuZB0WWb-M/s320/yukikotanicompactmemocoinholderrare-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Lastly, for today... This amazing vintage Yukiko Tani Sunstar compact with memo and coin holder. When you open it, there's a mirror and the memo booklet inside. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGN9qTw3-V2UDyhUdhXco3o2DZatm3-e4ToIkVXj3o9BzpWeraO_FoJJ_6V_hD13roBv6WpYscWvA5L7s4-5-FWVh1usl1KxrB0np7hDomkZibOKebovIO91zxCkdr9vjfSI_v3A7lCKhTtt-ExTlR5El_PA3IPDG1xPAS4pQbxf8cunifigPuXCn3XAI/s2000/yukikotanicompactmemocoinholderrare-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGN9qTw3-V2UDyhUdhXco3o2DZatm3-e4ToIkVXj3o9BzpWeraO_FoJJ_6V_hD13roBv6WpYscWvA5L7s4-5-FWVh1usl1KxrB0np7hDomkZibOKebovIO91zxCkdr9vjfSI_v3A7lCKhTtt-ExTlR5El_PA3IPDG1xPAS4pQbxf8cunifigPuXCn3XAI/s320/yukikotanicompactmemocoinholderrare-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuwdhdaVaa8UBUEPQkkINV2jKVg4WCzBdLEr7QcNvNPyXB6mCNOODJILXRWYUSTzdOB4e2BC9R5K_op1X6n3E4xyBAua8fh8-ZrykM_SGVpnJ_AJ6AVcYkQ5hVILbYhIVVY_BBFrjZBUFORMbEkfGBm3LS1XFIaCwCGopej2XfGg5A_FxMNF2ECA7HqM/s2000/yukikotanicompactmemocoinholderrare-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuwdhdaVaa8UBUEPQkkINV2jKVg4WCzBdLEr7QcNvNPyXB6mCNOODJILXRWYUSTzdOB4e2BC9R5K_op1X6n3E4xyBAua8fh8-ZrykM_SGVpnJ_AJ6AVcYkQ5hVILbYhIVVY_BBFrjZBUFORMbEkfGBm3LS1XFIaCwCGopej2XfGg5A_FxMNF2ECA7HqM/s320/yukikotanicompactmemocoinholderrare-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>On the back is where you can put your coins inside the slot and turn it to add more coins into it. This was great for school kids that needed to ride the train or subway to get back home. Just amazing to me and to find it in such lovely condition. </p><p>Well that's all for today. Happy Thrifting!<br /></p><p>Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-65697692972536914532023-10-25T04:53:00.000+10:002023-10-25T04:53:25.688+10:00Interview with pop_pop.smile!!<p style="text-align: center;"><b> Interview with a Collector - A ggsdolls blog Series</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span>A
monthly series on my blog where I feature some of the most amazing
collectors, sellers, and content creators that have become really good
friends of mine and what they collect and why? Read on to learn more...<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><i>For the month of October</i></b>,
my blog interview is with an amazing collector of kitsch, vintage Americana, and author of "</span></span>Colorful! American Junk Catalog",<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> released back in </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">2006 by </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tomoko Nakamura or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pop_pop.smile/">pop_pop.smile</a> on Instagram! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQ3rV0yCOUObOGRQEhnX4ATc4mDBELiZz3n53HilRMnT8v2CeRSUw5LSV3XNRTQMz3ZwNx9oW_Ob7Ymk5jKjPVspcE4Gqqy3zu9CrRedIGyKhtRIdMp1V_mrNbxDkUpxBQK54UqERhkprnBlG1hoDP44SRd1DKQvgkQsUN_zKLP-sqtbFDa4FWENEwH8/s1883/IMG_5993.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1883" data-original-width="870" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQ3rV0yCOUObOGRQEhnX4ATc4mDBELiZz3n53HilRMnT8v2CeRSUw5LSV3XNRTQMz3ZwNx9oW_Ob7Ymk5jKjPVspcE4Gqqy3zu9CrRedIGyKhtRIdMp1V_mrNbxDkUpxBQK54UqERhkprnBlG1hoDP44SRd1DKQvgkQsUN_zKLP-sqtbFDa4FWENEwH8/w185-h400/IMG_5993.jpg" width="185" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomoko Nakamura<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tomoko: I was born in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, a town near the sea. I got married at the age of twenty five and have lived in Tokyo ever since. When I was young, my family was a little complicated, and my grandmother's second husband was American. The only grandfather I knew is my American grandfather! As a young child, I was fascinated by colorful American toys and sweets that were completely different from Japanese ones. My grandfather bought me many souvenirs every time he returned to America. My aunt was also working at the US military base in Yokosuka at the time, and our family always used tableware from Fire King and Pyrex. Also my grandmother collects Japanese antiques, and I think I inherited my collector's spirit from her! It's no wonder that I later opened my own store and started selling vintage American products.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvzOjbyayjd4AZP0XztjU1mtQs9E13XKIcJDfmL5ezdW8Bo8GOkXwspN1NX14P3YBG-Faygunt0Ce_K_afaHbzbgLCV6TJZ6X4cp1FnslD3RIdeT-7HoLS0zNoXO8Rt4T-NWJ-rEB8SnGB_qdjXzWWq8652DkWvZ5SaHZ_qG2omVKsfKf4ba2qDlnAKk/s1479/IMG_5996.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1109" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvzOjbyayjd4AZP0XztjU1mtQs9E13XKIcJDfmL5ezdW8Bo8GOkXwspN1NX14P3YBG-Faygunt0Ce_K_afaHbzbgLCV6TJZ6X4cp1FnslD3RIdeT-7HoLS0zNoXO8Rt4T-NWJ-rEB8SnGB_qdjXzWWq8652DkWvZ5SaHZ_qG2omVKsfKf4ba2qDlnAKk/w300-h400/IMG_5996.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Disney Shelf Display.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Q: Encounter with vintage kitsch~</span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tomoko: I first encountered vintage kitsch over 30 years ago. It's history began with an old Disney doll that I encountered at a domestic vintage shop or antique event. I've loved Disney movies and music since I was little, but I never got around to collecting merchandise. I was fascinated by the slightly creepy face of Plane Crazy and Steamboat Willie, which was completely different from the big-eyed Mickey Mouse of today. However, the Disney dolls of ancient times had completely different faces than they do now, and before I knew it, I was completely absorbed in their charm. At the same time, I also collect old American tableware and kitchen goods. At that time, British and French antiques were popular in Japan.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNoLWZMwTtccE95wjnR9gFV6jS2Xl072lE8CZ4EA27CO8A96mWkrLAmwgBlWesSYO9W7oUe3dPU6iDVhZ9909ks7XXECoepPvjJ6IU5FnUX_Cl1IVd37mKrFpKWNTPddeyhIc4b7G0At6Y01YWx_eKJ00FRS-qkb_NI1fAowcGCpe7TB8wzu9XqE-bRc/s1884/IMG_5999.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1884" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNoLWZMwTtccE95wjnR9gFV6jS2Xl072lE8CZ4EA27CO8A96mWkrLAmwgBlWesSYO9W7oUe3dPU6iDVhZ9909ks7XXECoepPvjJ6IU5FnUX_Cl1IVd37mKrFpKWNTPddeyhIc4b7G0At6Y01YWx_eKJ00FRS-qkb_NI1fAowcGCpe7TB8wzu9XqE-bRc/w400-h185/IMG_5999.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomoko's Rushton Plush and Toy Collection.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FeIYcww1Rx6Rx01KTdNndSeofhc9iL58bakUAvQo88UnVYZjP0btO1tu_jZnpnlbuFnqD0yLWNZm7cw1KE-QK_89F-uN-Vq606Zmw5fXasvRwZlvuRhszFul9Zydo-tgtZJoHdic7PXagH_9SK2hNFMCRjuA1hyphenhyphensdgVPQP0GMPpXBAKcRgPQ6Zsnvno/s1479/IMG_6001.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1109" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FeIYcww1Rx6Rx01KTdNndSeofhc9iL58bakUAvQo88UnVYZjP0btO1tu_jZnpnlbuFnqD0yLWNZm7cw1KE-QK_89F-uN-Vq606Zmw5fXasvRwZlvuRhszFul9Zydo-tgtZJoHdic7PXagH_9SK2hNFMCRjuA1hyphenhyphensdgVPQP0GMPpXBAKcRgPQ6Zsnvno/w300-h400/IMG_6001.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Kitsch Ceramics and Brach's display Cabinet.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span>Q: What is your relationship with your collection?<p></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;">Tomoko: My collection and I are inseparable. "Cute" is justice (LOL), it is the power to live, and it is indispensable. The bond between us will never be severed and until someday when we become stars in the sky. </p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;">When it comes to American vintage, there is a strong image of masculine things like American cars and Coca-Cola, and there were very few stores that carried cute American junk. Our store was very new at the time, so right after we opened, we were interviewed by many magazines about miscellaneous goods and interior design, and thanks to that, we quickly became famous. It only started to happen much later. I called it, "Lovely Junk." I secretly think that this is the spark that started the boom in Japan (Customers also have expressed this). <br /></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;">Q: Vintage cute and kitschy aesthetic~</p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;">Ever since I was a child, I have never been attracted to things that are just beautiful. The important thing is to be cute and have a charm that makes you laugh. I have always loved American tableware (Fire King), and on holidays, my husband and I would go to vintage shops and antique events in Japan. Meanwhile, I started to pay attention to vintage dolls and toys. I think the first doll I got was either an old stuffed Pluto or a wooden Pinocchio. From then on, there was no stopping it. My husband and I loved vintage so much that we later opened a store. </p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;">When I see the rooms of overseas collectors on Instagram, I don't think my collection is that big of a deal. But my friends are always surprised. I was also attracted to dolls with slightly unique faces. American toys
are unique, and many have bold designs that would never be
commercialized in Japan, which was interesting. I also liked the fact
that they put a face on everything (I love anthropomorphic things). Even
if I want to get something, I rarely search for it desperately. This is
because I believe that if we have a relationship, we will naturally
meet each other. </p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdF03T_0YVztL-bozbS_aWC3JJa81g10MrVhuXPERHxse6oyrOlJeEMViLGCiCtu1oemfpL-523qxpNYVkOoMf2ABNdLU0J4zx6mqqxYOqZNFpIuf9VHlLbczQsHhhjEL59m-uVBrMkmPOKeGb0gi1LievUt-mUSAR2ijEDoOD3TJ0v_zXwN4d2RD5LkA/s1479/IMG_5997.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1109" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdF03T_0YVztL-bozbS_aWC3JJa81g10MrVhuXPERHxse6oyrOlJeEMViLGCiCtu1oemfpL-523qxpNYVkOoMf2ABNdLU0J4zx6mqqxYOqZNFpIuf9VHlLbczQsHhhjEL59m-uVBrMkmPOKeGb0gi1LievUt-mUSAR2ijEDoOD3TJ0v_zXwN4d2RD5LkA/w300-h400/IMG_5997.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Variety of Rushton, Roly Poly dolls N Ceramics.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;">Q: Reactions from family and friends~</p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;">Tomoko: My husband and I used to run a vintage shop together, so he understands. He discovered Rushton and Sun Rubber Toys even before they became popular in Japan and started buying them all by himself. I respect you (LOL). My husband loves natural beauty, and has been buying ceramics by Lefton and rubber face dolls by Rushton since the time when most people didn't know about their existence. Since my son was born and raised in the house, he has grown up to be a great collector (Star Wars). He understands what I like better than anyone else, so he always gives me breathtaking gifts!<br /></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;">Most of my close friends aren't interested in vintage or kitsch, so they can't understand why someone would want a dirty doll (LOL). My partner was very understanding and enjoyed collecting as well. On holidays, the two of us went to vintage shops, antique festivals, flea markets, etc., but domestic content was no longer enough for us, so we started going to America. So we decided to open our own shop, and so we opened an antique shop in Tokyo.</p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtBmhTtk3KBpE9fC0OqqEgKPzB296rv0L_f64bkSHNtFGGx7ENy2JLdi5q_EfA4vewOC_dQgnjzqWUEo-yLiZjTC8y7wcDTnqeK-0OTNh6Hst1hEqJVDryvdmnhjbWEXuZeoBTesdsfFhSn_q3OqIzF0Nsb4xeyqvOmVNKHUjIKCHQBPOTKiHQZkQZig/s1170/IMG_5995.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="1170" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtBmhTtk3KBpE9fC0OqqEgKPzB296rv0L_f64bkSHNtFGGx7ENy2JLdi5q_EfA4vewOC_dQgnjzqWUEo-yLiZjTC8y7wcDTnqeK-0OTNh6Hst1hEqJVDryvdmnhjbWEXuZeoBTesdsfFhSn_q3OqIzF0Nsb4xeyqvOmVNKHUjIKCHQBPOTKiHQZkQZig/s320/IMG_5995.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomoko's gift from her son's first paycheck.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Q: Favorite Item~<p></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";">Tomoko: It's hard to choose just one favorite item. However, the first thing that came to my mind was the Showa retro tin rabbit that I remember my son gave to me as a gift with his first salary. <br /></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Q: Do you run a store?</span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Tomoko: I ran a vintage shop in Tokyo for about 12 years starting back in 1997. This store mainly sold American kitchen goods and toys. At the time, there were almost no similar stores, so it became a hot topic and was loved by many customers. Many people lined up early in the morning for events at Shibuya Parco, and it was a wonderful memory that I will never forget. (Currently closed). Even when I was running my own shop, I was happiest when I could make a customer happy with such a special encounter. </span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">I collected things that I think are good without being particular about them, just based on my sensibilities, so the dolls in my shop come from a variety of ages and countries. Even if it's not vintage, if I like it, I'll buy it. It's exciting to think that it will eventually become vintage and be cherished by new people. </span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3""></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_dV-NdQVaQrg-LICGOUsqWNFsIKSk1zN3TNcoFoXycKGJBAP6KvIRGHiqpPTIcTlQUMl1y1HbvFN5jRkP0pzujLvn-n9wcj5H-CuQpTj1ml4iQqtAgbJOqWUIH_Cxd8AJ34DCC_GM1YA-IRDKosjMfAC8M9JAweYwIJ3LeT3rTGhA3WvaOWRhyphenhyphen6R0Ko/s1479/IMG_5994.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1109" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_dV-NdQVaQrg-LICGOUsqWNFsIKSk1zN3TNcoFoXycKGJBAP6KvIRGHiqpPTIcTlQUMl1y1HbvFN5jRkP0pzujLvn-n9wcj5H-CuQpTj1ml4iQqtAgbJOqWUIH_Cxd8AJ34DCC_GM1YA-IRDKosjMfAC8M9JAweYwIJ3LeT3rTGhA3WvaOWRhyphenhyphen6R0Ko/s320/IMG_5994.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomoko and her Giant Rushton "Stinky" Skunk Plush.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3""> </span><p></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Q: The most unusual item I've ever come across~</span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Tomoko: It's hard to choose one too. It may not be that rare, but what about the extra large size of my Rushton skunk? I often see small ones, but I've never seen anything this size in Japan other than the ones at my house. </span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Q: If you could get it for free~</span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Tomoko: A Rushton Octopus! Many of other overseas collectors have them, but none have come to our house yet (I'm the type of person who doesn't search desperately for something even if I want it, so I value spontaneous encounters).</span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3""></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43eLsITLxtKWG58oz54qu_PQE7d2SCKgHbuBwID8WwMHvIpIXSVJv9DdZRySbXcsy8ZlM-155Sw7qTtyliP83SHw3P4IOlVlNl9PTON_6w4JVybDhrh7_mQl7HHFFL5qiSwMYg_fUixJn6eJ2sFRpmrjgLtQfydJoSvLulzqFlAd6s-yrz5h0LxXWyAQ/s1884/IMG_6002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1884" data-original-width="870" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43eLsITLxtKWG58oz54qu_PQE7d2SCKgHbuBwID8WwMHvIpIXSVJv9DdZRySbXcsy8ZlM-155Sw7qTtyliP83SHw3P4IOlVlNl9PTON_6w4JVybDhrh7_mQl7HHFFL5qiSwMYg_fUixJn6eJ2sFRpmrjgLtQfydJoSvLulzqFlAd6s-yrz5h0LxXWyAQ/s320/IMG_6002.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vtg Squeak and Little Sophisticate Doll.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3""> </span><p></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Q: The popularity of vintage kitsch has increased in recent years.</span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Tomoko: There has been a retro boom in Japan for the past few years. Showa retro dolls and toys are popular items among overseas collectors. When I was running the store, there were still not many people using the Internet (which is why the store was flooded with customers from all over the country). With the development of social media, it has become easier to find vintage items, and as more discerning people seek out rare items, I think kitschy items will also catch their eye. </span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Young people probably don't know about that era, but for some reason they feel nostalgic about it (as I once did). There is a lot of competition for popular items because everyone wants them, but I really liked it when people noticed the unique child I had chosen and happily took it home.</span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3""></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdkx7kkkJ8kvgNbPBjEWS6XEhhrWC6HI5_OO92j9LxWNsISvAtWBtlVTYs7M3iftdRhvh_9IDvQxgGEbeSlXGeejfyOg0b7bnruflowB7GxzyCEDE8jE0_ZcJRs8KKRHCtRIu5IiQfq7UhZlU6N2YAZpOWzPHJK_56A8ze7RZJYiJJab9QvdVnqqcrkA/s2880/IMG_5979.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2160" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdkx7kkkJ8kvgNbPBjEWS6XEhhrWC6HI5_OO92j9LxWNsISvAtWBtlVTYs7M3iftdRhvh_9IDvQxgGEbeSlXGeejfyOg0b7bnruflowB7GxzyCEDE8jE0_ZcJRs8KKRHCtRIu5IiQfq7UhZlU6N2YAZpOWzPHJK_56A8ze7RZJYiJJab9QvdVnqqcrkA/w300-h400/IMG_5979.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lefton ceramics, cookie jar, and gatcha toys.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Q: About your past experience~</span><p></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Tomoko: I am currently retired and living a leisurely life, but I am glad that I was able to work to introduce Rushton and Fire King at a time when their names were not yet well known, and that after the store closed, I was able to work related to miscellaneous goods in Japan. I feel very blessed.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Although they are not vintage, "gacha gacha" (capsule toys) are currently very poplar in Japan, and I collect them as well. Japanese people love miniature things, and women especially love small and cute things no matter how old they are. Japanese miniature toys are of high quality, and I think they are popular with people overseas as well. I have been interested in these items for decades and have been collecting them, but I regret letting go of many of them because they were new to me. </span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">These items seem to be selling at high prices now. I love beautiful, cute things. I like girls with charming faces more then beautiful dolls. I love dolls and toys that make me laugh and feel happy every time I see their faces. I'm already 55 years old, but this aspect hasn't changed since I was a child. Even if I become a grandma in the future, this will never change.</span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3""></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuLDnzFjGeZ2YomrwpkMXXM1jS22ulr5NRHfDwsj-CvFeNowOon2fogMHFxI7xjo_RNgnXp84twlFDaQIeem9Nh7ymU8abQMdxaAcz_E9eCAR9jhE7cgL-4CWHFwmMQHZMhTHY2ERVSRN9z0NTgQ84VEyL4lgQGwmhJ5H-PXYHpl8bDfyMDySum18_yw/s1884/IMG_5998.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1884" data-original-width="870" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuLDnzFjGeZ2YomrwpkMXXM1jS22ulr5NRHfDwsj-CvFeNowOon2fogMHFxI7xjo_RNgnXp84twlFDaQIeem9Nh7ymU8abQMdxaAcz_E9eCAR9jhE7cgL-4CWHFwmMQHZMhTHY2ERVSRN9z0NTgQ84VEyL4lgQGwmhJ5H-PXYHpl8bDfyMDySum18_yw/w185-h400/IMG_5998.jpg" width="185" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomoko's display shelf of ceramics, toys, and wall decor.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3""> </span><p></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Tomoko continued: I have no plans to open my own store again in the future. Now, as a customer myself, I am very happy to be able to find what I like. When you're in business, you have to sell something even if you don't want to let it go. When I see something I want being sold right in front of my eyes, I feel both grateful and a little conflicted. My son, who started working this year, knows all about my tastes and often give me cute things as gifts. That's the happiest thing right now for me.</span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3""></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LCRAKSnsGUtjotGUERneweBHf4yZbuW7nNOXRuvr_HRNdvpppp-2wYofMz2BZsMSPhvvjStlpe5jCsGbynhWsgLpIG9D-IDGW6gz-AQawi56z6o1UbGEQzll6Ms9duP_mfc6Df9cnvwVimt7WCl6tTebleHSxKEk9-sTUOcUj96amSMNG-BDaFsY9Z0/s1000/tomokonakamurabook-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LCRAKSnsGUtjotGUERneweBHf4yZbuW7nNOXRuvr_HRNdvpppp-2wYofMz2BZsMSPhvvjStlpe5jCsGbynhWsgLpIG9D-IDGW6gz-AQawi56z6o1UbGEQzll6Ms9duP_mfc6Df9cnvwVimt7WCl6tTebleHSxKEk9-sTUOcUj96amSMNG-BDaFsY9Z0/s320/tomokonakamurabook-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomoko Nakamura's Book, 2006.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3""> </span><p></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface"; text-align: justify;"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">It was a pleasure to interview Tomoko and have her share her story and collection. I must admit I am 'Star' struck to meet the first collector who began the Rushton Toy Company popularity in Japan! "Domo Arigato Gozaimasu" Tomoko. I hope one day soon to meet you in Japan!<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";"> </p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";"> </p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";"> </p><p dir="auto" style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";"> </p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";"> </p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";"><span face="".HiraKakuInterface-W3"">Until next month's Interview with a Collector! Happy Hunting!<br /></span> </p><p style="font-family: ".Hiragino Kaku Gothic Interface";"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks for reading! ~ ggsdolls</span></span></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Tokyo, Japan35.6764225 139.6500277.3661886638211556 104.493777 63.986656336178847 174.806277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-3479955057601495792023-09-30T10:48:00.005+10:002023-09-30T10:48:51.950+10:00My Little Space...<p> Since my island was hit with a Super Typhoon back in May of this year. My family and I have been living in one of our properties temporarily. So I'm finally please with the way my bedroom and personal space is set up. Though I don't really work from here, and instead I go to my house for restorations and my shop work. All my materials and tools are there. Haha!<br /></p><p>But, I've been wanting to share with you my little happy space in the mean time...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEe2RNuKSD7S4103NxNh0Ff7QR8QzIHHJUdHFI93EETZHdwklCSPOO13hlu1o4-HLdwcutgHCjLAAC6OZWGQoDOEtBvmszuOy85mQwOZleP4OK8_Z2q79mp2ilFUJ-UrVFYoKQcLoK9zQFUxOdyhwfxC6mEtuHfkpEzGsN7ZzDecCC580W3iRpanYz4-4/s2000/mybedrmvillage2nd-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEe2RNuKSD7S4103NxNh0Ff7QR8QzIHHJUdHFI93EETZHdwklCSPOO13hlu1o4-HLdwcutgHCjLAAC6OZWGQoDOEtBvmszuOy85mQwOZleP4OK8_Z2q79mp2ilFUJ-UrVFYoKQcLoK9zQFUxOdyhwfxC6mEtuHfkpEzGsN7ZzDecCC580W3iRpanYz4-4/s320/mybedrmvillage2nd-4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>As you enter, I've hung my favorite door curtain on the door for now and my shop sign! You will see my new dresser first and then as you pan around my decor and bed...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtU3m6SVoN1vYONGMlNK5hdPuRmBBWVrITEDAMBrbgE43kbQ8rQmypmr84SYz-CInPlrGq6P9FRiqdR0qp0M7taid-E0hQigM6Yw19woqoYPNelVS_b7h7eTQA5yZySYAanga4RA0iLNUwQn9kPANZNf8xylbLCIv6boeAuK8so9SxgVWu4YT2IGZbSL8/s2000/mybedrmvillage2nd-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtU3m6SVoN1vYONGMlNK5hdPuRmBBWVrITEDAMBrbgE43kbQ8rQmypmr84SYz-CInPlrGq6P9FRiqdR0qp0M7taid-E0hQigM6Yw19woqoYPNelVS_b7h7eTQA5yZySYAanga4RA0iLNUwQn9kPANZNf8xylbLCIv6boeAuK8so9SxgVWu4YT2IGZbSL8/s320/mybedrmvillage2nd-5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I brought to this space my little mid century vintage cabinet with blue and yellow drawers, my white metal lawn chair with pillows and added the 50s stand up wire laundry basket. Along with a few of my wall prints, and new ones as well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFf4DGJCJscZtOd9h80YWzhiAAclVFqKeu1icZgP6iEMV19nS9lgbBQ-oESinbP0swwCCnx8PO19amyJsO3CdM7bCYv0qW5Lg-1R0w2z-LOywTlrxPahRV1z1JtKDAehbaw2lTuM6C0I9aQNCF5UHzIyuwvv0i-u_WdQiPKJsR-Ap7C7C7lQmrrAGZ1GM/s2000/mybedrmvillage2nd-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFf4DGJCJscZtOd9h80YWzhiAAclVFqKeu1icZgP6iEMV19nS9lgbBQ-oESinbP0swwCCnx8PO19amyJsO3CdM7bCYv0qW5Lg-1R0w2z-LOywTlrxPahRV1z1JtKDAehbaw2lTuM6C0I9aQNCF5UHzIyuwvv0i-u_WdQiPKJsR-Ap7C7C7lQmrrAGZ1GM/s320/mybedrmvillage2nd-6.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added a few things here and there to utilize the fact that this bedroom is pink. I've always wanted a pink bedroom and it was nice that this space was already in pink. Thanks to grandma. Haha! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2_ySIFQJh5javiYklZq9FW7eAtjSjOKHycr0BidTraUPs-hjfKbMeqWLcPRW4SrEJ1GH9f6KfxT2MFH8DnapUaSmBoDWK9ZvJuEsCbAlIuGHZTWZxJklznVPtUR8ztGCo7A7hE2zFGg5_h4XuzsGp9lIcuqqhNiQCgcnvZbxeVEiFNqtjyzbNQqncIo/s2000/mybedrmvillage2nd-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2_ySIFQJh5javiYklZq9FW7eAtjSjOKHycr0BidTraUPs-hjfKbMeqWLcPRW4SrEJ1GH9f6KfxT2MFH8DnapUaSmBoDWK9ZvJuEsCbAlIuGHZTWZxJklznVPtUR8ztGCo7A7hE2zFGg5_h4XuzsGp9lIcuqqhNiQCgcnvZbxeVEiFNqtjyzbNQqncIo/s320/mybedrmvillage2nd-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1354KKnNIdpBFF8wfovS6Zm0-m5MAzUnhIXPZqQID6tz1T9jE9f2VnpbgWYtOgSHqum43aRx6wVwj6gnUV0yEe5xR7Qkib198k_HgxHBYPXzAHrBJ9vbmIHvICwoWty1X2w4HszQ_QAiqAO2WXt0sw8FJyWvnvMwYcji6LR3MYzhfmX5GURcfkOUn3s/s2000/mybedrmvillage2nd-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1354KKnNIdpBFF8wfovS6Zm0-m5MAzUnhIXPZqQID6tz1T9jE9f2VnpbgWYtOgSHqum43aRx6wVwj6gnUV0yEe5xR7Qkib198k_HgxHBYPXzAHrBJ9vbmIHvICwoWty1X2w4HszQ_QAiqAO2WXt0sw8FJyWvnvMwYcji6LR3MYzhfmX5GURcfkOUn3s/s320/mybedrmvillage2nd-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>So much natural light as well. It's simple and less cluttered than my bedroom at home. So I will enjoy it for now. I do miss my home though. There no place like home. Also, I am able to bring things I want here to be displayed and and remove others to change out the display. It is definitely a place for me to enjoy and mediate in. Ahhh....</p><p>October is almost here! Have a lovely weekend friends!<br /></p><p>Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-35649053700189082012023-09-25T05:53:00.000+10:002023-09-25T05:53:50.788+10:00Interview with AlexDalton!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Interview with a Collector - A ggsdolls blog Series</b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>A
monthly series on my blog where I feature some of the most amazing
collectors, sellers, and content creators that have become really good
friends of mine and what they collect and why? Read on to learn more...<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><i>For the month of September</i></b>,
my blog interview is with a talented artist, doll customizer and collector, Alexander D. or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexdaltonart/" target="_blank">alexdaltonart</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amadalton/" target="_blank">amadalton</a> on Instagram! His shop can be found on Etsy at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/alexdaltonart" target="_blank">alexdaltonart</a> and or on Redbubble <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/alexdaltonart/shop" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ph8EuklV71TuxaAPgsw-rSpbebirr-h2nWf7N1vq5N_FcVy9c382z1vxXBlUw98CWFZwIdSWVPNAfR-NYEOLfTD4yAiqEVhMi-nX4FJ6Npw1VaLCG9H2sBIKOYcbJDK0pD-voyKKnQCqj3RepxAItxZkVZwGskJ2u0hBoo6dh0skLauFfJQWVsK03Ug/s3088/alexpicd.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ph8EuklV71TuxaAPgsw-rSpbebirr-h2nWf7N1vq5N_FcVy9c382z1vxXBlUw98CWFZwIdSWVPNAfR-NYEOLfTD4yAiqEVhMi-nX4FJ6Npw1VaLCG9H2sBIKOYcbJDK0pD-voyKKnQCqj3RepxAItxZkVZwGskJ2u0hBoo6dh0skLauFfJQWVsK03Ug/w300-h400/alexpicd.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span>Alex is from UK and living in London, England. He is an Events Coordinator and sometimes Artist. Alex began his collecting journey from art college when he started gathering bits from charity shops. He also collects, customizes and creates dolls. As an artist the customization aspect is the big draw he says. He began by making replicas of pop culture characters but more recently he has been drawn to create his own characters. He mentioned that looking for vintage has become harder as most of the vintage shops have closed down since the lock down.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <span> </span>What is it about the cute kitsch aesthetic and what distinguishes it from others eras? <u>Alex: "The big eyes and the bright colors are the obvious draw I think, especially when they are unique to the time period. The 60s/70s period really appeals to me and the quality was much higher back then."</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span>Tell me a bit about your collection, how it started, what your first items were and how it has evolved?</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span> <u>"I collected the usually nerdy action figures as a teenager but my love for vintage came later. One of our life models at college had a 1963 Skipper doll and I was just obsessed with it. Around the same time I began picking up little vintage figures from charity shops."</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u></u><span> </span><u>"These days I collect a mixture of modern and vintage but I'm always trying to sell as well as buy to keep things manageable."</u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpuaGS9PLG-Cph1pdJTDOoXJ7zMc2BArSbddTdgEB2GInMx3YEp825021jPjC7DD1IPu_JkU5ZbxyCa8vKBrCTODoHqmgU7hsFUSlScPVwMEzD6hR02uNGuB3F0h3AwAAmTD2tbsWEDk1r3ljm3v6x3530nDfpzqkVRpiQ4_yyR2qk5sCHlGV9lIsmRc/s3813/alexpicc.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3813" data-original-width="2908" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpuaGS9PLG-Cph1pdJTDOoXJ7zMc2BArSbddTdgEB2GInMx3YEp825021jPjC7DD1IPu_JkU5ZbxyCa8vKBrCTODoHqmgU7hsFUSlScPVwMEzD6hR02uNGuB3F0h3AwAAmTD2tbsWEDk1r3ljm3v6x3530nDfpzqkVRpiQ4_yyR2qk5sCHlGV9lIsmRc/w305-h400/alexpicc.jpeg" width="305" /></a></u></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <span> </span>What has been the reaction of your family/friends/colleagues to your passion for your collection? <u>"Mostly, I think people enjoy seeing our collection when they visit, the only difficulty is keeping small hands away from fragile items."</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span>Tell us about your favorite item and why it is so special? <u>"That's a hard but one of our favorites is, "Pigs in Space" Miss Piggy doll because I was such a huge fan and she was a gift. Also a vintage Blythe doll I've wanted for so long."</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span>Tell us about the most unique or unusual items you have come across? <u>"My rarest is probably a vintage redhead Blythe doll, she came from New York and was something I've wanted for years. Prices dropped for a while so I seized the moment!"</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span>If any item could just fall on your lap free of charge, what would that be and why? <u>"Hmm, that's hard, it was always the Blythe doll as the holy grail. I'm always keeping an eye out for the Ideal Super Queen dolls from the 60s though."</u><span> <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimKL-_5pfizm6gSJZHDAWhhMRZ9xE_Dyhhgt8RTgrKWqxbk2NAQb3X0-eZjvLGf7kGzwI3nGxAUrZLnp9-6vLrw1aFtfElDNq3RJkHUAY_QR72lPFOx1K3IhWf4y3iUoFLM_sUrCgBvAJQC6QTNHwvZVa626fq8fmS8Q5i9PgOEeyrruxB7MKogZDsv0/s2016/alexpicb.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimKL-_5pfizm6gSJZHDAWhhMRZ9xE_Dyhhgt8RTgrKWqxbk2NAQb3X0-eZjvLGf7kGzwI3nGxAUrZLnp9-6vLrw1aFtfElDNq3RJkHUAY_QR72lPFOx1K3IhWf4y3iUoFLM_sUrCgBvAJQC6QTNHwvZVa626fq8fmS8Q5i9PgOEeyrruxB7MKogZDsv0/w300-h400/alexpicb.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span>Have you noticed an increase in popularity/demand for vintage kitsch the last few years? If so, why do you think the aesthetic is appealing to most now? <u>"Since I've been collecting I've seen prices drop then get super high again which is interesting. There was a brief period where I saw some great items for low prices and now I wish I'd grab them. I did get my Blythe though while prices were low."</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span>Is there anything else about your experience that you would like to add? <u>"When you discover the vintage world you start off loving everything, and it's hard to know when to draw the line sometimes. What I've learned through is to really hone in on certain items, and also accept the tastes change from time to time and it's okay to let go. Collecting should always be fun and if it becomes a bit overwhelming, I try to have little culls." </u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Very good advice dear Alex and thank you so very much for sharing your love of vintage and your collection with us. Truly enjoyed reading your take on Kitsch. Well guys until our next Interview with ggsdolls, happy hunting!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com2London, UK51.5072178 -0.127586223.196983963821154 -35.2838362 79.817451636178845 35.0286638tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-53782604649339723112023-09-17T17:37:00.011+10:002023-09-17T17:40:04.627+10:00Adorable Vintage Finds!<p> I have been having a decent string of adorable finds this month... Here's what came in!</p>I found this adorable Elka Toys plush sleeping fawn. He was just too cute for words. He will live with me for now. Definitely 1960s or earlier. He just needed a good fluffing up and Ta Da!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEWVuSH8Jc9PxDyKnYNSnyqtPeBCyaWHBxHSvMMqgQlT8brC4WEg6x11LwHmDd9CmMFjH1JmHS61tCfLLGejRJ0Dg61UCtXSeRn4C7QZw8fcRmofNjtEjsSEgbVtPaoAna8StWTZol3jvQUYYzaxhbyQ4XhSIX28hgy9SmfEI1DmUUsFzGUX46BCjCtw/s2000/eldonsleepingfawn-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEWVuSH8Jc9PxDyKnYNSnyqtPeBCyaWHBxHSvMMqgQlT8brC4WEg6x11LwHmDd9CmMFjH1JmHS61tCfLLGejRJ0Dg61UCtXSeRn4C7QZw8fcRmofNjtEjsSEgbVtPaoAna8StWTZol3jvQUYYzaxhbyQ4XhSIX28hgy9SmfEI1DmUUsFzGUX46BCjCtw/s320/eldonsleepingfawn-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I also found this adorable Gund sheep lamb. He was very dirty and his music box damaged. I was able to clean him up and replace his music box as well. He turned out a lot better! Yay! He is already listed in my shop!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-36yVKseazMnIehel_srMtltYM6sTfPhBQezp-PCOVj-CfnbptRNajTQV84u6qpF1G02lYmhaJ7tC--W0UPeSQTVKT1JPe7X4Sucs0cUT-ItlEhh2ZE1raTL94VhW54PxaezoXOAblihT63oI2ShUCW-DcZw08YdDPwyKnwfV5qgayPKN2irzx-fQUDo/s2000/gundmusicalsheep-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-36yVKseazMnIehel_srMtltYM6sTfPhBQezp-PCOVj-CfnbptRNajTQV84u6qpF1G02lYmhaJ7tC--W0UPeSQTVKT1JPe7X4Sucs0cUT-ItlEhh2ZE1raTL94VhW54PxaezoXOAblihT63oI2ShUCW-DcZw08YdDPwyKnwfV5qgayPKN2irzx-fQUDo/s320/gundmusicalsheep-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrA1tM2_BDKWjIjZ_oSydh13AgoK6q92AlmIwIMXYqdUDCHPtEkjeckuh3EaI7W9nccL5pOKeho7BPf3TwpAnW4tHmGsGCIO0u3lxAtot_eq1oh7qqpaRa9SnN0w2XEMNVBi0T01Md3zCf_A1NKi4IwcrKDqUh9P4kjdh126vb5nNyk31MzGWis6rWuVs/s2000/hermanpeckerblackhairmariadoll-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrA1tM2_BDKWjIjZ_oSydh13AgoK6q92AlmIwIMXYqdUDCHPtEkjeckuh3EaI7W9nccL5pOKeho7BPf3TwpAnW4tHmGsGCIO0u3lxAtot_eq1oh7qqpaRa9SnN0w2XEMNVBi0T01Md3zCf_A1NKi4IwcrKDqUh9P4kjdh126vb5nNyk31MzGWis6rWuVs/s320/hermanpeckerblackhairmariadoll-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>My ultimate find this month was this Herman Pecker doll in red pantsuit with her original tag. Her name is "Maria". She is just gorgeous and when I listed her in my shop she was snatched up fast! I find these dolls from time to time, but one with her original tag, rare!! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxgo-DrL8nmuxzzV-HuroK02g-nFAqpAwGznQPcQAdoTB4WMJfNccmHDWL18RPLFufowu41P56kpnjbME_t-vjOsnMTtyXexLuPoFlORwzsPpbnWwt7Qg5xpoE-USgsyN-voSRwbPdWrMrIyIkQ8UGl7Rni_vbHPMxGGYzmVBDe4WT1e691Oak6DzeHw/s2000/hermanpeckerblackhairmariadoll-7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxgo-DrL8nmuxzzV-HuroK02g-nFAqpAwGznQPcQAdoTB4WMJfNccmHDWL18RPLFufowu41P56kpnjbME_t-vjOsnMTtyXexLuPoFlORwzsPpbnWwt7Qg5xpoE-USgsyN-voSRwbPdWrMrIyIkQ8UGl7Rni_vbHPMxGGYzmVBDe4WT1e691Oak6DzeHw/s320/hermanpeckerblackhairmariadoll-7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Mostly Gund's this month, another Gund bendable kitty named, "Twisty Cat". Just as shown in this Christmas 1951 Catalog by Sears. He just needed a wipe down as well and I added a pink satin bow. He is also listed in my Etsy shop!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQExxZ4V1319uOllN2lyiupuVaql8Y0Y8Zq10io8BfnFTA4mVCZlXLhYMoLJhtiDoziCwm50tbxdfkQZkFK1szKJ-Ld2zrxvIKdRmn1i91ZTlPkeHdJhRxAbZhKTkUyXjt4d0zazEcc9iTNuOnrnpisWhRUWHvECjKhHpwBxDAvHkVntNfmMn9SEC1muo/s2000/idealblackcatkitty-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQExxZ4V1319uOllN2lyiupuVaql8Y0Y8Zq10io8BfnFTA4mVCZlXLhYMoLJhtiDoziCwm50tbxdfkQZkFK1szKJ-Ld2zrxvIKdRmn1i91ZTlPkeHdJhRxAbZhKTkUyXjt4d0zazEcc9iTNuOnrnpisWhRUWHvECjKhHpwBxDAvHkVntNfmMn9SEC1muo/s320/idealblackcatkitty-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BmmWnLt4NgAxkYV31FKBvkVzZmJVV4gJdziQw5u4QbwmyDf5DDKjtdEk70fP7x6z397zIZg43Nur0OZFjw3sQnn795k_oseCnbtva1kn9njti2TsjcgbmJ40NzNVxd4MQA6vKUpBTwEaCr5TnQ3ZbJvgZS8X6swIOxwVtHpSh3CdqCUVkKRHPcNe0FU/s1000/1951searschristmaspg199.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="739" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BmmWnLt4NgAxkYV31FKBvkVzZmJVV4gJdziQw5u4QbwmyDf5DDKjtdEk70fP7x6z397zIZg43Nur0OZFjw3sQnn795k_oseCnbtva1kn9njti2TsjcgbmJ40NzNVxd4MQA6vKUpBTwEaCr5TnQ3ZbJvgZS8X6swIOxwVtHpSh3CdqCUVkKRHPcNe0FU/s320/1951searschristmaspg199.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgP8OS5s43wePXoIRc3OCNdV-DmTSxXIs290-oxxtN2Yvfk0o-A7_b8RoLnJQQaD0lRfGUG3fzoUjy3wDdxJOfy492KKDIA9gPGW1BQh2bs5GJghtrcisd1l8KXN97qCqTRtnnKZpV5QWi--83MEOFowYFb20jPFCMcb2DLxpoZjJ2ZaFXFfo5BFa8Ek/s2000/blondeosyalledollmib-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgP8OS5s43wePXoIRc3OCNdV-DmTSxXIs290-oxxtN2Yvfk0o-A7_b8RoLnJQQaD0lRfGUG3fzoUjy3wDdxJOfy492KKDIA9gPGW1BQh2bs5GJghtrcisd1l8KXN97qCqTRtnnKZpV5QWi--83MEOFowYFb20jPFCMcb2DLxpoZjJ2ZaFXFfo5BFa8Ek/s320/blondeosyalledollmib-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I was commissioned to find this adorable Blue sky Osyalle doll by Ayumi Uyama. It's nice to know we can still find some of these items in Japan. Another great find was these made in Japan, Disney tin pink kitchen set. Fridge, washer, and sink. I love the graphics on it too! I will keep them for now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ75ro1_USfPEJf7wx6lsfrUcCw5qqWRNTYNOq38bzx5kYRJ9FzF02S48xBE5iqzSCsqsmwNJDcvwW0M_q2EbYG41Pvnd8DNpsh88JGQPOPXDW5XDQHscHkOgQz7LlACjCpAXYiEseiK97mbySLZU--vjo_072gkOfqHtOb6svh3uWQxGbTI_hncOexj8/s2000/disneypinktinkitchensetx3-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ75ro1_USfPEJf7wx6lsfrUcCw5qqWRNTYNOq38bzx5kYRJ9FzF02S48xBE5iqzSCsqsmwNJDcvwW0M_q2EbYG41Pvnd8DNpsh88JGQPOPXDW5XDQHscHkOgQz7LlACjCpAXYiEseiK97mbySLZU--vjo_072gkOfqHtOb6svh3uWQxGbTI_hncOexj8/s320/disneypinktinkitchensetx3-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8SJTpTUElXIgOj_SXLt6iKQMaqbOqkkdj5L_UqOhTqXSWGAko36IsnmZxVTYmlQDIuqMlgWa18vhbKa1WSDz6jgF2vbR_fM0eAUBIzph_O2lBlgtePWxiLjo_uQlts_TVhe5aCHlyjUx1-NyRP9S5UFIBa7SIBgJnvlWn9dW1RLTDDNac_5FglnMdYQ4/s2000/knickerbockerbluepupchimetoy-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8SJTpTUElXIgOj_SXLt6iKQMaqbOqkkdj5L_UqOhTqXSWGAko36IsnmZxVTYmlQDIuqMlgWa18vhbKa1WSDz6jgF2vbR_fM0eAUBIzph_O2lBlgtePWxiLjo_uQlts_TVhe5aCHlyjUx1-NyRP9S5UFIBa7SIBgJnvlWn9dW1RLTDDNac_5FglnMdYQ4/s320/knickerbockerbluepupchimetoy-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This sweet Roly poly dog chime toy by Knickerbocker to be added to my Chime toy collection. Nice to see other versions besides the bunny girls. I also won a lot with Macoto T. art work. This lovely colored pencil set is already listed in my shop. But I will keep the mini memo books. Also a secret pass case book with stamper. In complete condition too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9rShaKc6fei_95tQu7FxUyR7It1tDcUHsRzo16ILdHYdB-w8Np_FiG-Ht4wKIY4nZXrDrHFAFjC-aWWGk1fKO0SFzAktCene1n0_zAs663MiklCpeRHQUYik5AZBJyfK9-gZ6hPGMhYb3dbEZhXlmPLZ51vAtTFI0FoWq4n1oTWlUpXB8dH3EypR7lY/s2000/macoto24coloredpencilssetladyhat-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9rShaKc6fei_95tQu7FxUyR7It1tDcUHsRzo16ILdHYdB-w8Np_FiG-Ht4wKIY4nZXrDrHFAFjC-aWWGk1fKO0SFzAktCene1n0_zAs663MiklCpeRHQUYik5AZBJyfK9-gZ6hPGMhYb3dbEZhXlmPLZ51vAtTFI0FoWq4n1oTWlUpXB8dH3EypR7lY/s320/macoto24coloredpencilssetladyhat-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibmw03nygxASlHKlhs6Q70TOwE7NOTzaes7I5p7DKbzN3lY1oXE-0pY2qD_oPNfuk7M7rP3Z6cjU3GpUOtuaraFphgkdDQIGdI_x4IBgHbD8OpezP60LCVQcKZabH4Ly4Cd4Lyv5o6U_bJ-ldv6VCN_tTrOQF5s77tCYdjesiRmKcT_f1wbqjcLQlWd4/s2000/minieightmacotomemosx3-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibmw03nygxASlHKlhs6Q70TOwE7NOTzaes7I5p7DKbzN3lY1oXE-0pY2qD_oPNfuk7M7rP3Z6cjU3GpUOtuaraFphgkdDQIGdI_x4IBgHbD8OpezP60LCVQcKZabH4Ly4Cd4Lyv5o6U_bJ-ldv6VCN_tTrOQF5s77tCYdjesiRmKcT_f1wbqjcLQlWd4/s320/minieightmacotomemosx3-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BwGVSbr1KB3R51CVCj00RoY4PIfm0S_WuRP3ouKWhj_3qg6_hRPFzwA_zuwSM6NheWf6shmpE-62VrBQ8FEgZl2DLIJVrLDfx09phrfCle6bvkEci-rN1fDDaZBo6Hqif3VeOjt60EVkAjznXf9nbIwq2AteFBvPC44k1reHbjlKEM_ylN6blRUsqYg/s2000/secretcharmpasscase-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BwGVSbr1KB3R51CVCj00RoY4PIfm0S_WuRP3ouKWhj_3qg6_hRPFzwA_zuwSM6NheWf6shmpE-62VrBQ8FEgZl2DLIJVrLDfx09phrfCle6bvkEci-rN1fDDaZBo6Hqif3VeOjt60EVkAjznXf9nbIwq2AteFBvPC44k1reHbjlKEM_ylN6blRUsqYg/s320/secretcharmpasscase-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQnsLr0I4CQN7ltRMaA0RBkwOhjtHx0fefIfd6cJGZtpA7MvrZGEpyuGuzh40MHrY3xhh2MJCt_J9BtepIcdrqHLn8Aw2NwVPMe-P3CZ85244_VdUOpTUSHnmqpcFiHGB42NvMzi8wi-vHvAQfYBQFpkDcxdZE0z2L0WhnI94ZtlIH6C1YgAq-rx6Kqs/s2000/upcycledsidelayingrubberfacecat-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQnsLr0I4CQN7ltRMaA0RBkwOhjtHx0fefIfd6cJGZtpA7MvrZGEpyuGuzh40MHrY3xhh2MJCt_J9BtepIcdrqHLn8Aw2NwVPMe-P3CZ85244_VdUOpTUSHnmqpcFiHGB42NvMzi8wi-vHvAQfYBQFpkDcxdZE0z2L0WhnI94ZtlIH6C1YgAq-rx6Kqs/s320/upcycledsidelayingrubberfacecat-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Lastly, this adorable repainted up cycled rubber face kitty. He had scary green eyes and looks a lot like a Rushton, but of course he isn't. A clone? Perhaps. He's already listed in my shop for adoption.</p><p>It has been a lovely start of September. Happy Hunting!<br /></p><p>Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com2Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-26673665652648330162023-08-31T07:40:00.001+10:002023-09-04T07:41:34.601+10:00Goodbye August 2023...<p> Time has flown by and we are already at the tail end of August! Tomorrow I will wake up to September!! Oh my! Here are my recent finds...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MR92bP_GFyO6IErX4W_Xy_Nd70BbsMY75BYtsHapOZqa0CaEOV-GvSeHbUZXQMn0Ttsur9C__FHZAkKvAdl46_xaMRO7M2IMMseLTgOS_V2KLgY0IlG0-W8a7rW6ySCCAJWXNdLeroFgamSCL3gQ4k_r2qEuW6x7ZuIxT7AXaUhzAvSoW6g_izKySf4/s2000/castleintheskypuzzleframe-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MR92bP_GFyO6IErX4W_Xy_Nd70BbsMY75BYtsHapOZqa0CaEOV-GvSeHbUZXQMn0Ttsur9C__FHZAkKvAdl46_xaMRO7M2IMMseLTgOS_V2KLgY0IlG0-W8a7rW6ySCCAJWXNdLeroFgamSCL3gQ4k_r2qEuW6x7ZuIxT7AXaUhzAvSoW6g_izKySf4/s320/castleintheskypuzzleframe-4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>If you recall from my trip earlier this month, I got this adorable mini puzzle frame of "Castle in the Sky". Well, I finally worked on it and Sara helped me. It was fun to do too!! I also was able to acquire more "Baby Love" bear tea set pieces. I found the plates, and the glass as well. I have the bear mug and plates listed in my shop for purchase! Check it out on Etsy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4vz-5W4dfQDADb2N40-zxTLbCooXULHsEkGQikYTvtWhOxFj_S2WfzJEdCEZ30dJG1NB-CbzDPFTi2uWHFXC_Qxw7vJ-8HGdVTUfvA2bflWZuowjEfvneYvr2RjFU1dyvAgjZrb5_d_6htPCK2trNkTky65ITG5PscmdVop8pu7iqVFpRRGooWekEkM/s640/D8EBEEF6-994C-490D-AEF6-E03819D110A1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4vz-5W4dfQDADb2N40-zxTLbCooXULHsEkGQikYTvtWhOxFj_S2WfzJEdCEZ30dJG1NB-CbzDPFTi2uWHFXC_Qxw7vJ-8HGdVTUfvA2bflWZuowjEfvneYvr2RjFU1dyvAgjZrb5_d_6htPCK2trNkTky65ITG5PscmdVop8pu7iqVFpRRGooWekEkM/s320/D8EBEEF6-994C-490D-AEF6-E03819D110A1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9C87ZE-DvcuP79QjSI8rm-nimabSi0rZxzcTmrIwACWCFVPKZWyWfCnNjao4AGtnWuDXz_H128IER7bHLC9a0zO0qVncl0nKVkiSFUU008vaRuzWvI4H0NXlvc_ytLYLSXsx1sSPv6KWOvFtMPljH_zcdTOkytk_yq4V7jybIJZpwBEzquln4oeipu0I/s2000/swimmerbearloveceramicsetcomplete-14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9C87ZE-DvcuP79QjSI8rm-nimabSi0rZxzcTmrIwACWCFVPKZWyWfCnNjao4AGtnWuDXz_H128IER7bHLC9a0zO0qVncl0nKVkiSFUU008vaRuzWvI4H0NXlvc_ytLYLSXsx1sSPv6KWOvFtMPljH_zcdTOkytk_yq4V7jybIJZpwBEzquln4oeipu0I/s320/swimmerbearloveceramicsetcomplete-14.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The bear shaped mug above is my ultimate favorite!! I will keep this one along with the tea pot. I also found these adorable kitsch-tastic kitchen towels with adorable anthropomorphic cuties. I love the colors of the towels too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bmxEvVww4JW1UZIMZEbKvoozdFz15Y8PWxUs90n4V59_OXYIsmV-U4HjvnG4fv6lGn5Yml5uHALeteKXv512yGRF-j6i24RJDAMIdPwVPOrZV2E-RZXXLawaTQCwweoZ8dAjYNBrqC6iZ-aDjPz8Waq56stsamEpWqNj2cOx4IAAvGuizW3Q5Bw5UXU/s640/2AD6C2DE-C217-4A1A-A55D-6B9CA1B77155.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bmxEvVww4JW1UZIMZEbKvoozdFz15Y8PWxUs90n4V59_OXYIsmV-U4HjvnG4fv6lGn5Yml5uHALeteKXv512yGRF-j6i24RJDAMIdPwVPOrZV2E-RZXXLawaTQCwweoZ8dAjYNBrqC6iZ-aDjPz8Waq56stsamEpWqNj2cOx4IAAvGuizW3Q5Bw5UXU/s320/2AD6C2DE-C217-4A1A-A55D-6B9CA1B77155.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWuInFbQfK63umRhktWpbEHcQh-QOEtyPRAs8g3jD-cPki5hhdbpuPhSajgJtiY3hf0jePsCI2e-iLcjJ81iVk5_27hphQ0HCZ446MjpsYD0bnl1O5jHkzTUtEURFYPMypPiShBPTetqhjzTQjbqo77CvFU49b1qY7W8qjaTKepgBso3UqIYBIMmrQ30/s2000/anthropomorphictowels-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWuInFbQfK63umRhktWpbEHcQh-QOEtyPRAs8g3jD-cPki5hhdbpuPhSajgJtiY3hf0jePsCI2e-iLcjJ81iVk5_27hphQ0HCZ446MjpsYD0bnl1O5jHkzTUtEURFYPMypPiShBPTetqhjzTQjbqo77CvFU49b1qY7W8qjaTKepgBso3UqIYBIMmrQ30/s320/anthropomorphictowels-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I was able to track down a vintage collapsible wire laundry basket from the 1950s. I've seen it from a fellow collector and she used it as a display for her dolls. I just had to get myself one for my babies. I was surprised, that the seller had it listed so cheap with free shipping. One seller had it up with a shipping price tag of $175. I was like nope, not that one. They shipped it to me parcel select and it arrived safely too! Yay! It's often hard to find large items that ship at a reasonable price. Oh well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyopmQv2vm12F3_m28EPSy8CjyvBMs_4PHfi0Zc_WVj9qHK3qLLLlQBSz9qZXFB6YlBM-ZFe00JzAz9TGU7YN3tWHmbFhz8TdtwIgZU1QB7gfk_LSga_Co7a13BwjaFR7AzmzI9xdPuTrdDPmno7qPH1oxcRyDI-90B0MiQr6SaPC-YlGiSKwC2m84fXM/s2000/collapsiblebasket-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyopmQv2vm12F3_m28EPSy8CjyvBMs_4PHfi0Zc_WVj9qHK3qLLLlQBSz9qZXFB6YlBM-ZFe00JzAz9TGU7YN3tWHmbFhz8TdtwIgZU1QB7gfk_LSga_Co7a13BwjaFR7AzmzI9xdPuTrdDPmno7qPH1oxcRyDI-90B0MiQr6SaPC-YlGiSKwC2m84fXM/w300-h400/collapsiblebasket-2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>I also acquired some vintage plushies to restore. Like this adorable Rushton plush elephant. He was fun to work on and turned out just so cute too! He will live with me for a bit longer. Found this adorable almost minty Gund Floral sad bunny girl with her broken plush kitty. She is in amazing condition and will be added to my shop soon! I also restored this adorable Rushton Laughing Pup and Knickerbocker Duckie. I added a bonnet to her and made the bib!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIW9qKywSofBK6Msyxjy36npXKFnl5MZTdj06t-FGzQmjm2IkLRaxgU14EXFfgXFeaJwpqSPZt1c3S2c2CXbwgq1fVQtOsc4OumFHvOJFdm4z7MJSheCkZKOsS-5UfynnHY2OdKq3DeVXEFaqxC0y68OwT1Uffc2-1wAvAQUh6KEjCVPC6lUTXsZTTAJs/s2000/elephantcreamrushton-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIW9qKywSofBK6Msyxjy36npXKFnl5MZTdj06t-FGzQmjm2IkLRaxgU14EXFfgXFeaJwpqSPZt1c3S2c2CXbwgq1fVQtOsc4OumFHvOJFdm4z7MJSheCkZKOsS-5UfynnHY2OdKq3DeVXEFaqxC0y68OwT1Uffc2-1wAvAQUh6KEjCVPC6lUTXsZTTAJs/s320/elephantcreamrushton-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXDuT9MiZYOLH2iQNMRQnfp-DmJr7sEsjCHFh77bPPxvFt-0Qy0pVv1WoCmHtqYsrczNTft9bc_a0M0N5XZLAxcDco0cdzLEuAUQIQFhmoGRYILoR4bUnsfneqFv0-v6YW0veJJxz7YS94Q5Gxgkl8qXYlWkyDuTBy5aifbGoOgamPqpjuQ4VsaRae5U/s2000/gundsadbungirlwbrokentoy-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXDuT9MiZYOLH2iQNMRQnfp-DmJr7sEsjCHFh77bPPxvFt-0Qy0pVv1WoCmHtqYsrczNTft9bc_a0M0N5XZLAxcDco0cdzLEuAUQIQFhmoGRYILoR4bUnsfneqFv0-v6YW0veJJxz7YS94Q5Gxgkl8qXYlWkyDuTBy5aifbGoOgamPqpjuQ4VsaRae5U/s320/gundsadbungirlwbrokentoy-8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCY4eJv6kt4S2zcBnpuJ-ZOl6hS3AJTUScjzlvdMVtxVsBpsKA35sfxr5iwfs_Ml-7bc-98QgUovH5FChucI4fLVRZqv3_2QZbTRORQ2-9TuSjlldjzfY6p9ICvv2uaWIF-E2gIj4Ncg2dDZNSsbr9dwu6YMtU9ext6oXkIRzppyBFG9iBjCw8yc_iP8/s2000/laughingpup2blue-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCY4eJv6kt4S2zcBnpuJ-ZOl6hS3AJTUScjzlvdMVtxVsBpsKA35sfxr5iwfs_Ml-7bc-98QgUovH5FChucI4fLVRZqv3_2QZbTRORQ2-9TuSjlldjzfY6p9ICvv2uaWIF-E2gIj4Ncg2dDZNSsbr9dwu6YMtU9ext6oXkIRzppyBFG9iBjCw8yc_iP8/s320/laughingpup2blue-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkOFkfIHfOpe9soXtNn6-RDpfWyzvMenN3Emo2MRv_P42lijlGKBNsbO4x5cwDWda9Z0JYdiKBullu_A4WhcJ8PpNagxaBeAVhALKP48MdAckWyKzSDuWrLDOhARL357ZFDsiHML_n5hBAZDIGqAXrMj5tS2lW241nmzc53Tt4PBATwGK0lfnZ4oVi1Y/s2000/mytoy1971kittyupcycled-7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkOFkfIHfOpe9soXtNn6-RDpfWyzvMenN3Emo2MRv_P42lijlGKBNsbO4x5cwDWda9Z0JYdiKBullu_A4WhcJ8PpNagxaBeAVhALKP48MdAckWyKzSDuWrLDOhARL357ZFDsiHML_n5hBAZDIGqAXrMj5tS2lW241nmzc53Tt4PBATwGK0lfnZ4oVi1Y/s320/mytoy1971kittyupcycled-7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjts5WFxEqDOrclytI9rdBB-tpwj55vQCI_E52nj2FlJ2PS2AWS-UqhrctBwQjmayfBgD9pQCKWR-cc6n4bH8FHr2wfAsYJdCFqCqlc6aDDMwLqgvMEbRPFEOzF-MmU94NvOb-rSFUSfOFFwH62P8J4r7zWHRpeEAmFUqGb58Am7pPaSZUNNyWzJh5vdmQ/s2000/mytoyduckbonnetbib-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjts5WFxEqDOrclytI9rdBB-tpwj55vQCI_E52nj2FlJ2PS2AWS-UqhrctBwQjmayfBgD9pQCKWR-cc6n4bH8FHr2wfAsYJdCFqCqlc6aDDMwLqgvMEbRPFEOzF-MmU94NvOb-rSFUSfOFFwH62P8J4r7zWHRpeEAmFUqGb58Am7pPaSZUNNyWzJh5vdmQ/s320/mytoyduckbonnetbib-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>The blue kitty I also restored and repainted her eyes to be blue instead of the ugly green and yellow she had on. I also made her the top she is wearing. The blue kitty sold last week! It's fun to upcycle sometimes and give a vintage plush a new look! These adorable oil cloth plushies below, are just too cute and have already sold from my shop!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwz7JUzHbAEuKqh_YntZkEcDDwvU2xErRYKOSQ8vrG1tc0fhdIz8FJ3VMR3kykrafgZUXOJMVU2VWlcUHq0yEvIZSOHbrf0VoCRLJdwke7cb1SeD-Pfet9pZz6DX_Xc0DWJ_zt-zGCWXeAEPQdfp5MMXISgNWtAxihRhHtHeOLTPHiiYbz86yGUxrzQo/s2000/oilclothbearncat-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwz7JUzHbAEuKqh_YntZkEcDDwvU2xErRYKOSQ8vrG1tc0fhdIz8FJ3VMR3kykrafgZUXOJMVU2VWlcUHq0yEvIZSOHbrf0VoCRLJdwke7cb1SeD-Pfet9pZz6DX_Xc0DWJ_zt-zGCWXeAEPQdfp5MMXISgNWtAxihRhHtHeOLTPHiiYbz86yGUxrzQo/s320/oilclothbearncat-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I recently won a Lot of vintage Margaret and Ribon manga Japan goods. Most are listed in my shop already. Just amazing! I will keep a few things in the lot for my collection. But oh my goodness just look! A tin full of vintage ephemera as well!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIvVllTQy0KThoDbq3x5sES_g9rKr9mpCGFl0oTvHmKANKBNhf0YRkEFptDEeWgADIWh43sRqHZ0RFeys9HGWaM8sbGtWqWMKdhmF7s2iZ10zBt8Wdplka4VIel3fWlF1xzMYFeX8XKXLBcDJn6NIekQXllqrfB_Z8uVzEe71_yiE-VCn51HUzkFAuJA/s2000/margaretribonlot22items-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIvVllTQy0KThoDbq3x5sES_g9rKr9mpCGFl0oTvHmKANKBNhf0YRkEFptDEeWgADIWh43sRqHZ0RFeys9HGWaM8sbGtWqWMKdhmF7s2iZ10zBt8Wdplka4VIel3fWlF1xzMYFeX8XKXLBcDJn6NIekQXllqrfB_Z8uVzEe71_yiE-VCn51HUzkFAuJA/w400-h300/margaretribonlot22items-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6EbmlRRoElzX4yQmWA5uZqr3V9txJlIdOLxlTjldEHB1CnlApFu7EniJs8IU0MlUZl7TkwsQ4CVyZjUHdVkp2A7qd4yAnyhHNptTgn-soYhmwOUuD5TYbCOwxxsDX4RKmF4HVLAFRtJpFv6LQDEHlKl1kV_CZRGaGFUuI3nlYIjWlloRDNysmjDRNvg/s2000/ruthnewtonnurseryrhymebook-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6EbmlRRoElzX4yQmWA5uZqr3V9txJlIdOLxlTjldEHB1CnlApFu7EniJs8IU0MlUZl7TkwsQ4CVyZjUHdVkp2A7qd4yAnyhHNptTgn-soYhmwOUuD5TYbCOwxxsDX4RKmF4HVLAFRtJpFv6LQDEHlKl1kV_CZRGaGFUuI3nlYIjWlloRDNysmjDRNvg/s320/ruthnewtonnurseryrhymebook-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Lastly, this adorable vintage Ruth E. Newton Nursery book. I love the graphics and the cute kitty is similar to a rubber squeak I found recently. They will be great as a combo!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1MKwvql7VhEYSnxsWhOiRJ3NdlDspgfdFYgiMvNpel5r5X8-cafPDJtx3aio18LLGcCvTCYthC2xLN2TcXrx2O_6DsvFhE2n2q1jqKhdv8ZIkvJ162jSs9IxrRBaF2zxpzspMPxfOhML21SW6sJZePk4No98Bfqh8e5yvdxp3hnc62Gw7i4UnuREPXo/s2000/ruthnewtonnurseryrhymebook-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1MKwvql7VhEYSnxsWhOiRJ3NdlDspgfdFYgiMvNpel5r5X8-cafPDJtx3aio18LLGcCvTCYthC2xLN2TcXrx2O_6DsvFhE2n2q1jqKhdv8ZIkvJ162jSs9IxrRBaF2zxpzspMPxfOhML21SW6sJZePk4No98Bfqh8e5yvdxp3hnc62Gw7i4UnuREPXo/s320/ruthnewtonnurseryrhymebook-5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Well, that's all for now. I hope you all have a wonderful September!!<br /><p>Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com2Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-80203524720911435302023-08-28T17:00:00.002+10:002023-08-28T17:04:24.007+10:00Interview with Suspiria<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>Interview with a Collector - A ggsdolls blog Series</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>A
monthly series on my blog where I feature some of the most amazing
collectors, sellers, and content creators that have become really good
friends of mine and what they collect and why? Read on to learn more...<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <b><i>For the month of August</i></b>,
my blog interview is with the spirited and mod Rockabilly-est gal I know, Paula M. or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suspiria1313/" target="_blank">Suspiria1313</a> on Instagram. She sells vintage in her shop, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KookiesComb" target="_blank">KookieComb</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> on Etsy! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiilGok_0PS7V25OV8lwGvkdYOWREgYKNo-FY54vCd202xr1y-QQl_d_I_pYGN5KzSxlpeZtWfU1pbloDK1JsMeOm0jHzphcz40ZCgNlYy489CeyoTRQx3Ly1A-jJfWLaTLEkqbRGiBdD224Jo-NUPZtuER3RjqdvcGcTBRksXFRwDTB_hOBh56nkyeHK0/s1876/IMG_20230827_200457_059~10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1876" data-original-width="1052" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiilGok_0PS7V25OV8lwGvkdYOWREgYKNo-FY54vCd202xr1y-QQl_d_I_pYGN5KzSxlpeZtWfU1pbloDK1JsMeOm0jHzphcz40ZCgNlYy489CeyoTRQx3Ly1A-jJfWLaTLEkqbRGiBdD224Jo-NUPZtuER3RjqdvcGcTBRksXFRwDTB_hOBh56nkyeHK0/w224-h400/IMG_20230827_200457_059~10.jpg" width="224" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <span> </span>Paula was born in Ohio and grew up in Munroe Falls until Fall '85 when most of her family relocated to Arizona. Both sets of her grandparents decided to head to the desert to retire and her family as well. She said, "We followed them like a clan of gypsies." Paula works in the mortgage business and makes dreams come true! </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Now, onto the good stuff!</span><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><u>How did you encounter Kitsch and do you collect anything else? </u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>I would have to say it all started in the mid to late 80's when I began thrifting as a teen. As a mod kid back then it was always a challenge to find clothing that fit my style. There was a certain look I strove for being a punk/mod/rockabilly teen and those kinda threads were not easily available like today. We had to either find that one cool alternative store off the beaten path or just get creative and alter or thrift our clothes. We'd hit the 2nd hand stores and garage sales in search of vintage, wacky and currently 'out of style' pieces. So, the search for vintage clothing led to finding vintage kitsch i.e. nutty artwork (velvet, wood and pebble paintings), mid century space age furniture, faux furry furniture, home accessories/decor and kooky figurines. In addition to vintage kitsch ceramics, I collect Halloween and horror memorabilia/movies/books/posters/toys, vinyl records, mid-century clothes/furniture/home decor and I also dabble in Rushton's.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyN7sPYgYxdh6iYQ_hYcdG0CJCbETijZ_mQnF1AcSuINRNX6Z0RNETe0eu6_YZvz2Zro0BUIV4OIRviM4uFcwhgT-aagDH9pxjTuSAnpusGk7ZpTE6wZ2qHPXhIcKqTt0ACG22uAL-1gx1KqgDeNr7dqJuBjVzVIOkKVSsZlGHBrzG2cAtwFaMNnldgQ/s4080/PXL_20230828_034452921.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyN7sPYgYxdh6iYQ_hYcdG0CJCbETijZ_mQnF1AcSuINRNX6Z0RNETe0eu6_YZvz2Zro0BUIV4OIRviM4uFcwhgT-aagDH9pxjTuSAnpusGk7ZpTE6wZ2qHPXhIcKqTt0ACG22uAL-1gx1KqgDeNr7dqJuBjVzVIOkKVSsZlGHBrzG2cAtwFaMNnldgQ/w301-h400/PXL_20230828_034452921.jpg" width="301" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><u>What magical thing attracts you to these items and keeps you interested?</u></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>My collection is basically my personality via inanimate objects from my deep connection and love of all animals (the majority of my Rushton's and ceramics are innocent big eyed critters) to my fascination of lore, witchcraft, paranormal, horror and Halloween (my mermaids, Halloween and horror collection) to my craze of B-Movie Girl Gang 60's style (my bouffant haired girls, teens on phones and/or playing records ceramics). Since these are all things I find joy in and am passionate about, it only makes sense to surround myself with these items. And when I dig something, I do tend to go a bit overboard.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHnQ7gEqWhVn5AfbhrrZMPe5FFxfDj84mdKtQtzQ8tywZCE7THCNgabg9Tmy-K6eBbtB3Nee_CbPvgw6_kQFGrSavvT-TpLGG9B1pON1EzFRcuok8Jd0gw3jpv1jgvoc0-ww_V8OIPq9eZZ-lHltISfIF8C0clvGUVpF_6NCXF6c5PqGvoAr7h4swIfk/s4080/PXL_20230828_052458160~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHnQ7gEqWhVn5AfbhrrZMPe5FFxfDj84mdKtQtzQ8tywZCE7THCNgabg9Tmy-K6eBbtB3Nee_CbPvgw6_kQFGrSavvT-TpLGG9B1pON1EzFRcuok8Jd0gw3jpv1jgvoc0-ww_V8OIPq9eZZ-lHltISfIF8C0clvGUVpF_6NCXF6c5PqGvoAr7h4swIfk/w241-h320/PXL_20230828_052458160~2.jpg" width="241" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <u>What is it about the cute kitsch aesthetic that distinguishes it from other novelties of the same era?<br /></u></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>A kitsch piece has HUGE personality. It's not just the two black dots for the eyes or one bland color made on an assembly line. It's the attention to details, those gigantic sweet peepers, exaggerated eyelashes, vibrant blue eye shadow and the plump rosy cheeks all hand painted making each cutie one of a kind. The overall facial expression giving the whole "baby schema" vibe off big time! Then top that off with a quirky hat, dingle balls, a sweater or even a wink and that piece shouts CUTE KITSCH GALORE.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElip5MNlH4aufAxB7CJiAZR27J3PP9yW7JDrWGJL9laZb7pSUkhZmVtudcspCmWuKQrKyj6ZKchsFsxV4TF3qEn7qO6XOyIutqy9lOVs6tnFnMO9gtDYzn1uAfmea08_VMJoGLWy4Cop-vWa8uLiDr_br8l5Mc6zQjLBM_4gJnFttFLQHrpGfjXGaQ4k/s934/IMG_6670.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElip5MNlH4aufAxB7CJiAZR27J3PP9yW7JDrWGJL9laZb7pSUkhZmVtudcspCmWuKQrKyj6ZKchsFsxV4TF3qEn7qO6XOyIutqy9lOVs6tnFnMO9gtDYzn1uAfmea08_VMJoGLWy4Cop-vWa8uLiDr_br8l5Mc6zQjLBM_4gJnFttFLQHrpGfjXGaQ4k/w321-h400/IMG_6670.jpg" width="321" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <u>Tell me a bit about your collection, how it started, what your first items were and how it has evolved?<br /></u></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>My ceramic kitsch collection is mainly adorable animals. As I look back on what I collected as a child, teen and adult it seems the kitsch bug has always been hangin' around. In elementary school I collected cutesie animal figurines, pink spaghetti poodles, unicorns and stuffed animals. I also collected stickers, posters, teen magazines, records and ANYTHING Rick Springfield. As far as my first collection of ceramic figurines go, I still have a lot in storage and most are marked "Japan" amazingly enough. The majority of these tchotchkes are more bisque looking as opposed to the glossy figurine I collect today. Then, in my teens I continued collecting the same types of things, just my style changed (clothes and music). Now add punk flyers to the mix -- fun fact, my flyer collection was even in an art show once! Also, as mentioned earlier, this is when I started thrifting which was the kickoff of collecting a broader range of vintage. I was obsessed with vintage clothes, especially cocktail dresses and go-go boots from the 1960s era (still am). I would also buy vintage jewelry, knickknacks and home decor if my allowance allowed. ALL of those loves carried over into my adulthood when I finally could afford more vintage pieces on my own. I started buying vintage furniture and home accessories as long as it gave off a Barbarella meets The Jetson's meets Jungle Pin-up Girl energy.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>Finally, when EBay became a thang, I started recollecting the ceramics. I began with black Shafford cats, and vintage mermaids, anthropomorphic shaker/cookie jars and eyelash kitties. Then about 6 years ago the current Japan Kitsch mania hit when I found myself on google images. I started getting obsessed with finding certain rare pieces like Lefton Pink Poodle Chef. I ended up on Pinterest one day and saw those faces and was like WHAT ARE THESE CREATURES and the rest is history! That rabbit hole led to many others.... all sorts of other kitschy ceramic must haves. I was not on any social medium platforms at this time and still using only selling sites as well as garage sales, thrifting or antiquing to find items. Then one day a conversation on Etsy with a seller about Lefton Pink Poodles led me to a fellow collector on IG which basically changed EVERYTHING. Here they were, all those faces I drooled over. People actually had them, traded them, sold them and shared links with each other on where to find them. At this point my collection accelerated BIG time. I am still close friends with the collector who brought me onto IG. She even taught me how to post with hashtags, I was so old school and never thought I would be on social media and look at me now all hash taggin' and shit!! It was at this time I met some of my closest collector friends (including you!) and here we are, happily haunted by Japan Kitsch 24/7. My collection is truly now on steroids as compared to before joining IG. As far as what items I am always on the hunt for, now that would be the M. Kazami Fancy Land unicorns, Ado bouffant girls and faux furry beasties. I am attempting to practice more self-discipline these days and keep my purchases limited to the more rare items...AND just when I say I am satisfied with my collection a fellow collector will post a fabulous piece that immediately gets added to my ISO list. There is just a plethora of kitschy cuteness out in the world. I have to admit, part of the fun is the treasure hunt itself and then the thrill of finding the item and finally opening the box -- it just makes me feel like a kid on Christmas morning!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRAp2ug3dH7GtzseLYV3kSPCpZYgtDDrGZdPFNnKmGEyQWRWIEu2skowoqaWK424dXTk69LssNPo7L3t_VUxXXEiTdDjpajOB7c9C74RRPzaiOd4dJgBLGd-NOaoYrgI73OBPXy_4qD4_aICQnkDJdTPe6I2cOPR3uoKrlcVU-Wt08HJ4uLZj4xEz-Dk/s4080/PXL_20230828_052625258.MP~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRAp2ug3dH7GtzseLYV3kSPCpZYgtDDrGZdPFNnKmGEyQWRWIEu2skowoqaWK424dXTk69LssNPo7L3t_VUxXXEiTdDjpajOB7c9C74RRPzaiOd4dJgBLGd-NOaoYrgI73OBPXy_4qD4_aICQnkDJdTPe6I2cOPR3uoKrlcVU-Wt08HJ4uLZj4xEz-Dk/w301-h400/PXL_20230828_052625258.MP~2.jpg" width="301" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br /> <u>What has been the reaction of your family/friends/colleagues to your passion for cute kitsch?</u></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>My mom loves it and was the one always buying me the majority of things I collected when I was younger. As I got older she would go antiquing with me and always knew my stile and what to point out. My 11 year old nephew thinks they are weird and creepy "like possessed dolls". He says, just watching him from behind glass. We have this debate a lot, I'm like HOW are these frightening to you? Look at those innocent faces!!! They are all basically baby animals, how in the world is that eerie?! On the flipside, his sister who is 6, love to point out who is all winking, who is all furry, who is all pink, who is all blue and who all has sweaters. She also is rather obsessed with my Halloween Horror office and constantly asks to go in there, her curious little hands stress me out quite a bit, however, she is very respectful and knows to be careful with certain things. As a further precaution, I use museum putty on most of my breakable if they are not locked up in my cabinets, so that helps. My oldest niece who is in her mid 20's collects vintage as well. She is a thriftaholic and is always bringing unique vintage items home especially from the 1970's. It's such a blast to shop all the different era's between the two of us!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>I tend to surround my self with the like-minded people. My bestie collects horror movies/toys, Halloween, gothic and baroque giving his home a 1960's Hammer film vibe. My husband has a small collection of oddities like glass eyeballs, antique poison bottles, pocket watches, skeleton keys, coins and arrowheads. He also collects records, books and art.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65BBcY1FERu1Zg5f-E61q-EB8WeLWgNudEO9bF86W2b1cg43YSsw06HBW3WfwMyOk3S15x69K9Zhr5wJwexk9PMZZSOSh0hFqDeB7iP9f56ylKsVL0mdQwo-KE7PforvCVM_xgqcCBcE7EoESNqBxj1dfLgC5AIThBbxm3yBVCUjRu9urXEqgERC89Zc/s4080/PXL_20230828_053822779.NIGHT~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65BBcY1FERu1Zg5f-E61q-EB8WeLWgNudEO9bF86W2b1cg43YSsw06HBW3WfwMyOk3S15x69K9Zhr5wJwexk9PMZZSOSh0hFqDeB7iP9f56ylKsVL0mdQwo-KE7PforvCVM_xgqcCBcE7EoESNqBxj1dfLgC5AIThBbxm3yBVCUjRu9urXEqgERC89Zc/w400-h301/PXL_20230828_053822779.NIGHT~2.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <u>Tell me about your favorite item and why is it so special?</u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>Pink Poodle Chef, she is the reason I have most of what is in my collection today. She was my first rare kitsch obsession and the reason I joined IG. The teapot of that series was also one of my 1st pieces of a harder to find more expensive item. That giddy feeling in actually finding her for sale, buying her and adding to my collection remains with me to this day. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85as7GLJKjD4gwMlxQSfFApFEYcBTSQM5IllTQ9pyLpoSEj5jwQfG-otbdK9EjT7XwxkrW4kSNeq72snSYTHwNqe3pIq2F4Dwvnv6DDaiNGrw5ihJuPpIYgwL3hpPzHPPqlf3Zy1JVo14qNZswBQ8RfGqYQscin8xB6tmO-b5QQQK9OgTkVxyRXS8YtI/s750/IMG_6672.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="750" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85as7GLJKjD4gwMlxQSfFApFEYcBTSQM5IllTQ9pyLpoSEj5jwQfG-otbdK9EjT7XwxkrW4kSNeq72snSYTHwNqe3pIq2F4Dwvnv6DDaiNGrw5ihJuPpIYgwL3hpPzHPPqlf3Zy1JVo14qNZswBQ8RfGqYQscin8xB6tmO-b5QQQK9OgTkVxyRXS8YtI/w320-h275/IMG_6672.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><u>If no one had access to the internet how would you describe your shop and what you sell?</u></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>It's like going through your favorite eccentric aunt's attic, just no dust or cobwebs. Although, I don't really consider myself as much of a seller but rather a collector just making room or extra cash for more cuties. My listings are rather lackadaisical in description and it takes me months to even list the item I decided to let go. With that being said, I do love meeting new friends in the fellow collectors that buy from me.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCd3hDBO3-Jhanvj-VkVUju7kcrOM0y0Wrwvag7ZRKvEtVfydSMq5-6_nkn1L5mg8HqlE_FE_7NEOQP_zTobekbl7rqhQkm5rw1zIvC2dI9Un_yeA5GZKdAKn9d3SDJkMJTZx9Vs_ZKVzfScXK5uME2GW-5ujZeQpE89-eduFKSi_hLNZpBeZHLwWGhBs/s940/IMG_6669.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCd3hDBO3-Jhanvj-VkVUju7kcrOM0y0Wrwvag7ZRKvEtVfydSMq5-6_nkn1L5mg8HqlE_FE_7NEOQP_zTobekbl7rqhQkm5rw1zIvC2dI9Un_yeA5GZKdAKn9d3SDJkMJTZx9Vs_ZKVzfScXK5uME2GW-5ujZeQpE89-eduFKSi_hLNZpBeZHLwWGhBs/s320/IMG_6669.jpg" width="255" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <u>What is the most unique item you have come across?</u></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>I know this sounds like a setup, however, it HAS to be the red Fancy Land unicorn bank I JUST adopted from your shop. She is unlike all my other unicorns in that she looks like a bell since she has no legs. Also the purple Rushton cow Daisy with those udders! I purposely have her udders in full view off the top of one of my display cabinets. She makes me smile when I walk by and look up at her every day. I mean, talk about attention to detail on vintage kitsch item --- actual cow boobs on a plushie toy meant for kids back in the day, I love it.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAuJ0BWGmYOq3eRjQr1EfB4gZe9zCb5BU8ptdNyRK9izltPkwXL37pSpEW8FkJQ2TUFoWs_kpn0rqUVaFobw3IjZshI_PsYB81s5q_q0yrOk-3ej_M0qY24gNyjP48F74fYgmXoZrnju8nvZwLzJBgkfAmCw3NnQ78BbRmFaBzool_8p7HDIFUJ3Vn9E/s937/IMG_6671.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="937" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAuJ0BWGmYOq3eRjQr1EfB4gZe9zCb5BU8ptdNyRK9izltPkwXL37pSpEW8FkJQ2TUFoWs_kpn0rqUVaFobw3IjZshI_PsYB81s5q_q0yrOk-3ej_M0qY24gNyjP48F74fYgmXoZrnju8nvZwLzJBgkfAmCw3NnQ78BbRmFaBzool_8p7HDIFUJ3Vn9E/s320/IMG_6671.jpg" width="256" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <u>If any item could just land in your lap for free what would that be?</u></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>Oooh, there are so many on my brain, however, IF I had to pick just one, it would have to be the Ado Mizumori mod bouffant girl phone planter! I have been obsessed with collecting this series lately and that planter with her flirting on the phone is FAB-U-Lous!!! Luckily, I do have some kitschy fairy godmothers lookin' out for me (hint, hint). Hopefully I can add her to my collection one day soon!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><u>Have you noticed an uptick in popularity for the cute kitsch aesthetic, why do you think this is so?</u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>Yes, for sure. We now see vintage kitsch in art, music, movies and TV shows. Also, all the replicas being produced---even all the retro Christmas ornaments made to look like vintage pieces we collect or just remind us of family heirlooms from back in the day. The internet has boosted art and nostalgia to a wider audience. The internet is a part of most of people's daily lives in one way or another and is consistently adding more social media platforms for people to connect, share, discover, reminisce and buy or sell. we can also find items we didn't even know existed in the first place. I also think a lot of people find comfort searching for childhood memories in vintage pieces, looking for that one piece that was always a family favorite displayed during Holidays back in the day, a reminder of more innocent times. It's definitely a trip down memory lane and the novelty aspect of the kitsch piece can be so expressive, quirky and fun. These pieces are playful and can certainly bring the inner child back out as well helping us to recollect that warm and fuzzy feeling we all love to get. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Fe3Z12hCkuMAA2IK51q1mFX7HIbsUjg2lohV3eReYwfTE4a13MOQ84SKoHF1BBGzW5b_95GCCgMymmawprouUCxYhoXoriiP1KHDujRRMZkPQGIMkGpcng6RbcootW8RMxWXK-qhB1bBXcwtqYmypjjFf367Rg7qVGatNE_IWO-gG0MHyTg6dnGX7NY/s4080/PXL_20230828_054326875.MP~3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Fe3Z12hCkuMAA2IK51q1mFX7HIbsUjg2lohV3eReYwfTE4a13MOQ84SKoHF1BBGzW5b_95GCCgMymmawprouUCxYhoXoriiP1KHDujRRMZkPQGIMkGpcng6RbcootW8RMxWXK-qhB1bBXcwtqYmypjjFf367Rg7qVGatNE_IWO-gG0MHyTg6dnGX7NY/w301-h400/PXL_20230828_054326875.MP~3.jpg" width="301" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <u>Is there anything else you would like to add?</u></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>I just want to say that since I've started collecting vintage kitsch I have met so many like-minded and incredible people. I now have several close collector friends, of which you are one, and I think this community is one of the most supportive, fun and artistic groups to be a part of. My collection would not be what it is today if it were not for my friend and fellow collectors. Xo</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZBveTiRU-e5twGmauUaU5kw6rnF5s-hk0nwCIbetqDVtd3hCJ3tTdrvKv8LahKKc54XJ-16jqRiKzqHnq4UXPT9lv6uz2pcXwdHDHP_7cWSSc70Q3vzuyDASQM7KZMXyT47lCzPCaq9nKpE1iIWHIY1NukQR0AD1oa8M1bkHH7Y_uSiL-WMJbCTuiIg/s933/IMG_6668.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZBveTiRU-e5twGmauUaU5kw6rnF5s-hk0nwCIbetqDVtd3hCJ3tTdrvKv8LahKKc54XJ-16jqRiKzqHnq4UXPT9lv6uz2pcXwdHDHP_7cWSSc70Q3vzuyDASQM7KZMXyT47lCzPCaq9nKpE1iIWHIY1NukQR0AD1oa8M1bkHH7Y_uSiL-WMJbCTuiIg/s320/IMG_6668.jpg" width="257" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> Aww, I truly enjoyed reading your thoughts on Kitsch and your collection Paula! Thank you so much for your love of vintage!! You inspire us!! Hugs to you as well my dear friend!! </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Okay guys, until next month's interview! </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Happy Hunting!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls<br /></span></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Phoenix, AZ, USA33.4483771 -112.07403735.1381432638211564 -147.2302873 61.758610936178847 -76.9177873tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-50382053636019645952023-08-11T08:25:00.003+10:002023-08-18T16:08:01.518+10:00Kitschy Cute Finds!<p> It has been a busy month of travel, errands, and trying to get to some type of normal since the typhoon. Here's what I found recently...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJVanloKfvP7Rj5wQU9tuyWZ7R1hkfDZvY2-xCRnHe3d7mHPdBDID9eMetNNrJNfca8BexI40gDBz2OpTNwBBeJIIC1Cfb5izSqXLJl2YjqQUCakvdfVfypiD5VNmZzkxet0LApQ2-ceyXJVq94apW9qk7rp4zjUQjxB002xmcejnvQ6_2SHHjpfJ6t0/s2000/kreugerrattlegirlsheerpjs-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJVanloKfvP7Rj5wQU9tuyWZ7R1hkfDZvY2-xCRnHe3d7mHPdBDID9eMetNNrJNfca8BexI40gDBz2OpTNwBBeJIIC1Cfb5izSqXLJl2YjqQUCakvdfVfypiD5VNmZzkxet0LApQ2-ceyXJVq94apW9qk7rp4zjUQjxB002xmcejnvQ6_2SHHjpfJ6t0/s320/kreugerrattlegirlsheerpjs-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This adorable Rattle doll baby I was able to snag from OldSoulsVintage shop. She needed a bit of cleaning up and sits on my dresser now. I also found this lovely My Toy pink rubber faced poodle, to clean up and resell. She sold instantly when I listed her! Yay! It was a fun restoration too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2J-MoVykIUfzy8Vm0IejzZ2UCVhSDf9i9JPVKXHRnh_EYi2qAJDi1BAtobdBrEpuJc7BD3Jx3_AYzmK_kt4DuG-21eAdRpyYWHl2KfZ7Qn2dSTEqYYmqbF4bznb9Mki-i17g7-XzW90EOE3fB-cWyHapC9ZE7HVZ-zod6Dx5nz-2cU3BoR7J9h3yrn4/s2000/jeebeepinkpoodleafter-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2J-MoVykIUfzy8Vm0IejzZ2UCVhSDf9i9JPVKXHRnh_EYi2qAJDi1BAtobdBrEpuJc7BD3Jx3_AYzmK_kt4DuG-21eAdRpyYWHl2KfZ7Qn2dSTEqYYmqbF4bznb9Mki-i17g7-XzW90EOE3fB-cWyHapC9ZE7HVZ-zod6Dx5nz-2cU3BoR7J9h3yrn4/s320/jeebeepinkpoodleafter-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This adorable rattle head is in perfect condition and he's just too cute! A great addition to my collection! While we were shopping for furnishings for our temporary place, I found a perfect frame for my Chubby Tubby ad! Now, I can enjoy its vintage beauty!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintpAeCoh5V9uDMYlAIzj3U2nqm1A5o_KlbzP11OrVmAJuTn6LUFDawRNpipPTCnbImwgX3hQ80pLhxIFnJti9uBNZXW9p1OhlyP0uornTYq3jjqmc2PwEIJ65G8hSYS351_c32ZTH4mVEkhEBX5tFrsOhoBR_Ip9j1s9w2hGDArTUYFUJypG3fbAMzQk/s2000/boykruegerrattelheaddollblugingham-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintpAeCoh5V9uDMYlAIzj3U2nqm1A5o_KlbzP11OrVmAJuTn6LUFDawRNpipPTCnbImwgX3hQ80pLhxIFnJti9uBNZXW9p1OhlyP0uornTYq3jjqmc2PwEIJ65G8hSYS351_c32ZTH4mVEkhEBX5tFrsOhoBR_Ip9j1s9w2hGDArTUYFUJypG3fbAMzQk/s320/boykruegerrattelheaddollblugingham-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAngJ3mLWbgNXPHhcjzMxS0Ah1Vmj4eRca056vY2RSWGoR9PPlVjICkcAqk-vLMTYWTJWmOPysC4B0ZVNngx_eV_m2oRPv1A7NTBFrEJ_PUxgbVodWMk8DCtK4RZwmsSmkPRS4xjF9J07UKsDETiLzC9-ClQnxd5bpE8VYvUIJfc8qUVSKKxaVsTI40E/s2000/cherubchubswad-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAngJ3mLWbgNXPHhcjzMxS0Ah1Vmj4eRca056vY2RSWGoR9PPlVjICkcAqk-vLMTYWTJWmOPysC4B0ZVNngx_eV_m2oRPv1A7NTBFrEJ_PUxgbVodWMk8DCtK4RZwmsSmkPRS4xjF9J07UKsDETiLzC9-ClQnxd5bpE8VYvUIJfc8qUVSKKxaVsTI40E/s320/cherubchubswad-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbGXMZyCIrzvN43cftE5BVoTnYTvTg5M1M6pUWpaMwqJSs0cByjXAdupFva6DAa7xjvf2gB1LZX-9E_W2LcESUayf9NBFqfun7tf7b9xnkA0Z3BIW-2fDZtDpA3L57Yhz337FSXD1KMftHyk9M_QNULPt2ipVxhIotur2hPNufgkbkS_8qu0szfdMUtUM/s2000/3kitschanimalkeychains-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbGXMZyCIrzvN43cftE5BVoTnYTvTg5M1M6pUWpaMwqJSs0cByjXAdupFva6DAa7xjvf2gB1LZX-9E_W2LcESUayf9NBFqfun7tf7b9xnkA0Z3BIW-2fDZtDpA3L57Yhz337FSXD1KMftHyk9M_QNULPt2ipVxhIotur2hPNufgkbkS_8qu0szfdMUtUM/s320/3kitschanimalkeychains-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Some adorable kitsch animal key chains as well! I even found this Gund kitty, sadly, the seller washed her and now her face mask is swollen. But, I couldn't just leave her behind... My favorite key chain is this adorable pink fawn one, just like my Meyercord decal!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQk5B2FCXcbVEJ8uauXweNnaAJdvN_iwad0SY59rY_CKHz7IIvFK7dt8piNZouoiO8TiGCrKP9nCm0_o5-6W8vYsYmkGaXxFWO3Q6R__gsDGXfS4n3P_oKxjmKc_TbXEX5-GImKfbr0h9FveKSkuA8KZqEbFGwHei2yWOBZgMpEa0xXed_-ApCPmZkJw/s2000/fabricgunddreamiekitty-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQk5B2FCXcbVEJ8uauXweNnaAJdvN_iwad0SY59rY_CKHz7IIvFK7dt8piNZouoiO8TiGCrKP9nCm0_o5-6W8vYsYmkGaXxFWO3Q6R__gsDGXfS4n3P_oKxjmKc_TbXEX5-GImKfbr0h9FveKSkuA8KZqEbFGwHei2yWOBZgMpEa0xXed_-ApCPmZkJw/s320/fabricgunddreamiekitty-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEYCxyFPVxVA55GCaDiXJuXMIWL6JBz-ZRWOkLESwvd-wNZKHTw31BjkvBlA7V1UzDSICl76BGKhobr7mOh4lj6jetfGIg7Vf7s3lhDQ2av02Qng582JVRKFHwTFO6iPMU8zWR_g2Lf6pg8XznOzdFI_AqYY-rNFHrqK9TbpBJEXFZxwCAALeNQzEm8Q/s2000/fawnpinkkeychain-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEYCxyFPVxVA55GCaDiXJuXMIWL6JBz-ZRWOkLESwvd-wNZKHTw31BjkvBlA7V1UzDSICl76BGKhobr7mOh4lj6jetfGIg7Vf7s3lhDQ2av02Qng582JVRKFHwTFO6iPMU8zWR_g2Lf6pg8XznOzdFI_AqYY-rNFHrqK9TbpBJEXFZxwCAALeNQzEm8Q/s320/fawnpinkkeychain-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfc68J9S5QRUaupYTn2DU05ZlDVyUfX6fqojvOPoKtooPZQGiUXLFa03mgxA5teO2tPxeDRadyBnpeIQ708iTGQC81fh466lDS04-PHdUtpmn-rGZJsvZ3nhv4qy6zCDLSrA4yi7GSyLS0FmLWDumhqBknFl6ekk-eI04sCOM7K7riAGPixRb47z8aKHU/s2000/macoto60sartwframeheidi-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfc68J9S5QRUaupYTn2DU05ZlDVyUfX6fqojvOPoKtooPZQGiUXLFa03mgxA5teO2tPxeDRadyBnpeIQ708iTGQC81fh466lDS04-PHdUtpmn-rGZJsvZ3nhv4qy6zCDLSrA4yi7GSyLS0FmLWDumhqBknFl6ekk-eI04sCOM7K7riAGPixRb47z8aKHU/s320/macoto60sartwframeheidi-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I was able to find another frame for this vintage Macoto Takahashi calendar print from the 60s, and I've already listed in my shop!! Next, I restored the adorable Valentine's Hobo by Rushton Star creations. He has his original tag too. He's so sweet and just wants to be loved!! He says, "Will you adopt me?" Awww...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSEvWkmurjmjAib_YW6Q8alU1uu7Lh9KZFOpe0rrDAopLsB2N2xfLlspcvJ81ar94azBGMyQaeWPi0av0gztbmSyIn3v6TRpxr8iDJABHi-9pUffzG54flfF2G4rATse4nFMQZSP8EauhzK9-LN91ZzWsoVVeCvQ04eI6Fi5WPpF43Qbqh0JtsZi0plU/s2000/valentineshoborushton-12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSEvWkmurjmjAib_YW6Q8alU1uu7Lh9KZFOpe0rrDAopLsB2N2xfLlspcvJ81ar94azBGMyQaeWPi0av0gztbmSyIn3v6TRpxr8iDJABHi-9pUffzG54flfF2G4rATse4nFMQZSP8EauhzK9-LN91ZzWsoVVeCvQ04eI6Fi5WPpF43Qbqh0JtsZi0plU/s320/valentineshoborushton-12.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE53RK0izFTiR0tpf5ooK-utepzL61p-eHKd3_Dj-aW_V7z1QCf-g7dOgEQ2F6gu4NKAkLI0sLonXybfRC5sSZvZnuO91V3gLn-_srqkzfaV-RVcG9oikFITD3FakT19cRoXG8Dr5heA_Z5vIsg7lKtZEwq7TpmCq3Uh6TohKd6YORBaeaVgYr20pSNvE/s2000/yellowrushtonkittysleepeyes-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE53RK0izFTiR0tpf5ooK-utepzL61p-eHKd3_Dj-aW_V7z1QCf-g7dOgEQ2F6gu4NKAkLI0sLonXybfRC5sSZvZnuO91V3gLn-_srqkzfaV-RVcG9oikFITD3FakT19cRoXG8Dr5heA_Z5vIsg7lKtZEwq7TpmCq3Uh6TohKd6YORBaeaVgYr20pSNvE/s320/yellowrushtonkittysleepeyes-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Lastly, another adorable purchase from OldSoulVtg, a Rushton sleep eyed bunny! I have a blue one and now this adorable yellow guy! It's amazing the details that Mary puts into her toys all those years ago, and they've withstood time and are still with us today to enjoy!<br /></p><p>Well, that's all for now. Happy Thrifting!<br /></p><p>Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com2Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-69907691149866395342023-08-02T22:41:00.000+10:002023-08-02T22:41:08.163+10:00Taby's Birthday Trip!!<p>Sam decided we would take Tabytha to Japan for a 2 day trip. It was definitely what we all needed. Just a break from the island life...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkY-pduNMTLbX7rIdwfQ2LK97ip9xcjyTsBztotFIq72TlttkB_ZFuKRcRFArJ3qrJrLWuPjBjD4riOZ2H5stJR8Zwro6pJfwWW-p7AJacUC6pdtAL8ztOIanWP4xROb_Lv1hcSsE7waT5uMq7h8SGLJOSuLTZMqT5dbMISjL__WYzm6OqC6I7Tp90Cg/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkY-pduNMTLbX7rIdwfQ2LK97ip9xcjyTsBztotFIq72TlttkB_ZFuKRcRFArJ3qrJrLWuPjBjD4riOZ2H5stJR8Zwro6pJfwWW-p7AJacUC6pdtAL8ztOIanWP4xROb_Lv1hcSsE7waT5uMq7h8SGLJOSuLTZMqT5dbMISjL__WYzm6OqC6I7Tp90Cg/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip2023-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We got up at our usual time and relaxed a bit before our flight. This time we had a noon flight to catch and not some ungodly hour! Yay! Once on the plane we relaxed and were excited for this trip! We arrived into Narita, Japan by 3pm. Tried to catch our shuttle bus to our hotel but missed the first one. Oh well, so instead we took a taxi and got to the hotel to check in, put our bags, change clothes and set out to get some dinner!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARyArVutpDZMmX0sAJ6FxtjeK3Q1YWu7lMIyd4IQRQUVAafTb_lRyaZNHmoG7tDvEOKeaWgU6SvgPuNN62AI0cmp75Vd5NfWuY-MZMt1Zc3MFlU8v8y9dKFneOrZ3FdJhaAJ07TNOEwgSuE9n-DY3WW8ORRCFaAr4KRR-YXb97rbpj-09MqdTgLaVjWw/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARyArVutpDZMmX0sAJ6FxtjeK3Q1YWu7lMIyd4IQRQUVAafTb_lRyaZNHmoG7tDvEOKeaWgU6SvgPuNN62AI0cmp75Vd5NfWuY-MZMt1Zc3MFlU8v8y9dKFneOrZ3FdJhaAJ07TNOEwgSuE9n-DY3WW8ORRCFaAr4KRR-YXb97rbpj-09MqdTgLaVjWw/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip2023-8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54-VdQ3-oJzow51WCAu9_p-52DElfRQ6PNWGnZUVCYrwli78WgRhm3EnKGTCmu2Z-Q-EWItsO3EOOgwoc4oUlM8LeqhrlU1WwvwHPyk1spebOlWP_2KRNkU-Z5huSJfKtNkCyPFs5G3nF54QXfcOIpXL55JmsEQIbyDONV70SzWW-Sy-8Vg1y_1DxsyY/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023-11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54-VdQ3-oJzow51WCAu9_p-52DElfRQ6PNWGnZUVCYrwli78WgRhm3EnKGTCmu2Z-Q-EWItsO3EOOgwoc4oUlM8LeqhrlU1WwvwHPyk1spebOlWP_2KRNkU-Z5huSJfKtNkCyPFs5G3nF54QXfcOIpXL55JmsEQIbyDONV70SzWW-Sy-8Vg1y_1DxsyY/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip2023-11.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We caught the shuttle bus to the Aeon mall and made our way to the restaurants. We chose a nice Japanese sit down restaurant and it's was definitely delicious. With our bellies full we headed out for a bit of looking around...<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOEauqfG4Qc6RipXbD2I_amStBNrQ2D2Q-GuF9Cuyrc6Pfu8Cfye6Iqn7Ar9laqlfICF0Nfg_KMAyBuh-aVHQQJEymMqPpSyi0Q9Ia4E1dl8erUANCnTh0IxQXQTQknNVkI13Gj2BmsULxMa4a84TZofShfpzCdTa5Sb3WdwISIc7YijlqI612DnsRg8/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023-15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOEauqfG4Qc6RipXbD2I_amStBNrQ2D2Q-GuF9Cuyrc6Pfu8Cfye6Iqn7Ar9laqlfICF0Nfg_KMAyBuh-aVHQQJEymMqPpSyi0Q9Ia4E1dl8erUANCnTh0IxQXQTQknNVkI13Gj2BmsULxMa4a84TZofShfpzCdTa5Sb3WdwISIc7YijlqI612DnsRg8/w300-h400/tabybdaynaritatrip2023-15.jpg" width="300" /></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFbCYPZ-rtQwnt1uI5q7755U4Fn7beLHDAWJYeIetpsWVRQpdyAj1mSJ8Yt0mhdo-c8RgPdIGTNGgox4Lvaco2OEPyCr8e_ePEg1JyuU8b7xgX-qZbdRByfnpwrtY4GmRUyYEOzaGwTALwF2qVmVNA4RFQ532khce4YYXYDiI4bGBfe9MqhHC4DaXFM0/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023b-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFbCYPZ-rtQwnt1uI5q7755U4Fn7beLHDAWJYeIetpsWVRQpdyAj1mSJ8Yt0mhdo-c8RgPdIGTNGgox4Lvaco2OEPyCr8e_ePEg1JyuU8b7xgX-qZbdRByfnpwrtY4GmRUyYEOzaGwTALwF2qVmVNA4RFQ532khce4YYXYDiI4bGBfe9MqhHC4DaXFM0/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip2023b-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>There was a cat cafe, but because of the time we found it, it was closing up. Oh well. Just look at these two adorable kitties. Just made me think of my dear friend Heather and her cutie, Smoosh!! We also enjoyed playing our favorite games, the gatcha machines!! LOL<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1OEAuCLENOzOSP7dq0MaeGEE0tZciACYAjhzc0WtSm8Ejk1H2ulHYNz00B4a-oP1xKB4OY9dELHgOSjnoSrPK8pyKrbMf3ZWAS3rH42e5I5_IVGljV6BPJbj2_zCw_MZif3lKgg8lyUxOQ_YU4or7ALu2eNbaYzCzPHRV8uej35UZOEQb5fQwiGZFD8/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip20231-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1OEAuCLENOzOSP7dq0MaeGEE0tZciACYAjhzc0WtSm8Ejk1H2ulHYNz00B4a-oP1xKB4OY9dELHgOSjnoSrPK8pyKrbMf3ZWAS3rH42e5I5_IVGljV6BPJbj2_zCw_MZif3lKgg8lyUxOQ_YU4or7ALu2eNbaYzCzPHRV8uej35UZOEQb5fQwiGZFD8/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip20231-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Olz5xYU8h9tPHD7rM98JSYgWdIvq2cGcRxSD1BoTwfq5qpIBl3TiQMYV4m0o-0ES04yYGu4D_RlreTxWQMd73Du6P4-uh7S2vcolBAf-wrvLY9bN3Q8IeFyI2Snf1o-1oMhcuX3EOH8ftXx-zbaiJvS4P5ujLydD46UOfMskGmvduSPW3OUjY0aPyVI/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip20231-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Olz5xYU8h9tPHD7rM98JSYgWdIvq2cGcRxSD1BoTwfq5qpIBl3TiQMYV4m0o-0ES04yYGu4D_RlreTxWQMd73Du6P4-uh7S2vcolBAf-wrvLY9bN3Q8IeFyI2Snf1o-1oMhcuX3EOH8ftXx-zbaiJvS4P5ujLydD46UOfMskGmvduSPW3OUjY0aPyVI/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip20231-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>By the time we got back to our hotel we just grabbed some desserts from the little convenient store downstairs and I got this yummy Sherbet style melon ice cream. It even has a really cute melon shaped container! It was very light and refreshing too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0D-QPbZFZWNwljwz-35DuMKz5cG7Lrn8m77iGmJcp3UdzDGrh72dHCW3a9ZEcxq8MZSPWX2m93Xjb855-R1nomf73Smch1x3-lQRwtyn4n8qyYGt_zFcsfBzEDcDSt8COy0gvXydQqM1tZzuKuQ8zTyeIvjETTL2Sdr7IvLsc4m737IB-A5-OicU-yY/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0D-QPbZFZWNwljwz-35DuMKz5cG7Lrn8m77iGmJcp3UdzDGrh72dHCW3a9ZEcxq8MZSPWX2m93Xjb855-R1nomf73Smch1x3-lQRwtyn4n8qyYGt_zFcsfBzEDcDSt8COy0gvXydQqM1tZzuKuQ8zTyeIvjETTL2Sdr7IvLsc4m737IB-A5-OicU-yY/w300-h400/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c-2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>The next morning we got up early had breakfast at our hotel and took a taxi to the Narita-san Temple. It was early enough that we got a chance to see the monks come out for prayer. It was beautiful and very calming. It was very humid though we were all surprised at how hot and humid it was and decided it was time to head back to the mall for more shopping and the airconditioning. But it was lunch time too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuyNM-znmnLGR9CHOl7pvi_ea9YxzXeQLRTxPfu0EpvdaJPtoJn5fFfVgMF_vj-_UENx4hLXu2jvBFW3yqzqnp4iqUNBkvSm2qWGCraFU2JnWbockpdLF-KH4TuWtX45jc7AcLBNzAlKf4edIPeby7WS7hzbCkftXoXo_3-en6ThE86bh5zocK6_8Dt8/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuyNM-znmnLGR9CHOl7pvi_ea9YxzXeQLRTxPfu0EpvdaJPtoJn5fFfVgMF_vj-_UENx4hLXu2jvBFW3yqzqnp4iqUNBkvSm2qWGCraFU2JnWbockpdLF-KH4TuWtX45jc7AcLBNzAlKf4edIPeby7WS7hzbCkftXoXo_3-en6ThE86bh5zocK6_8Dt8/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ANjfjpM2lr3dBt6uZEXXBYkmtN7Au5SiWxIHdEh1DUJ4OmedK1_sms2OHzsPpSYXvA3NntTUh1bWMVTd57zJI2xxp8JFtmyI8fxC-cH5mbCcpP5X9ACR9e6kEFBggJ6xm2LmkWHOhZslORL4mMXOHGtNy78wbjguvvqgGJyFSdXRff8tniReb-8xQKg/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c2-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ANjfjpM2lr3dBt6uZEXXBYkmtN7Au5SiWxIHdEh1DUJ4OmedK1_sms2OHzsPpSYXvA3NntTUh1bWMVTd57zJI2xxp8JFtmyI8fxC-cH5mbCcpP5X9ACR9e6kEFBggJ6xm2LmkWHOhZslORL4mMXOHGtNy78wbjguvvqgGJyFSdXRff8tniReb-8xQKg/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c2-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This time I tried the shrimp burger at Mcdonald's there. Very delicious and sure it hit the spot. Afterwards, we went shopping, while Sam enjoyed a massage for an hour. The girls wanted to play at the arcade and try their hand at those crane machines. We spent the day there just relaxing and enjoying the sights and desserts too! By the time Sam was done, we got desserts at D's and I ordered a refreshing shaved ice and vanilla ice cream with sprinkles treat! While Taby and Sara had crepe desserts, yum! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEO2HqLGPXl1B12DxNYivRBG0Xhxgr5ZRDsaawp9-8JBzQFUggjWz8unCfJTyyHAVRUo3JSqT-vBxAa7aOWMJVCql36CuiHESL6WaAJ31SzP9oNoPVaqXlflUiO2Q1fvpZdCepOSbeuU3Lm-8kDMobux06FVp8SsZ6s5ryny38LZ4iOZnDP_KHl84q-4/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c2-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEO2HqLGPXl1B12DxNYivRBG0Xhxgr5ZRDsaawp9-8JBzQFUggjWz8unCfJTyyHAVRUo3JSqT-vBxAa7aOWMJVCql36CuiHESL6WaAJ31SzP9oNoPVaqXlflUiO2Q1fvpZdCepOSbeuU3Lm-8kDMobux06FVp8SsZ6s5ryny38LZ4iOZnDP_KHl84q-4/w300-h400/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c2-3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-gNrZnASyWAPJjCrpJDhrbuHpOS3mEBSgP3SRhNOZ22rASraf_0v_sK5nttXA034roN3yTbWnJ1RZfVKq4bKXLAJZ2SxPrOwRBLLxqF0bcAeS8t8ifLvYiBZdG83yxHVMOF4szdjWke0qRM7H3PEZ7x-uLpO6SvUx3qtPg4BZ3waQ6UKh8oHv19xJb4/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c2-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-gNrZnASyWAPJjCrpJDhrbuHpOS3mEBSgP3SRhNOZ22rASraf_0v_sK5nttXA034roN3yTbWnJ1RZfVKq4bKXLAJZ2SxPrOwRBLLxqF0bcAeS8t8ifLvYiBZdG83yxHVMOF4szdjWke0qRM7H3PEZ7x-uLpO6SvUx3qtPg4BZ3waQ6UKh8oHv19xJb4/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip2023c2-4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We did more shopping at Daiso, and Book End. So many cute things, but I just got some easy to carry things to bring back home. I saw a caramel apple kiosk the day before and this time they were open so I was able to pick up one and the shop was called, "Pariparingo Narita". The one I got was a cinnamon flavor candied apple. Very unique for sure, and cinnamony also light tasting too! Yum! Cherub Chubs enjoying some with me when we got back to the hotel. I also found those edible crystals I've seen on TikTok!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTai_HvKUxww_SDFnjydg1fr3K0QmvcD6Kqq2kFo9UJ1YdK9rWCEW1jwsTbejN8h4UMxusQmMkbmn73HUk9ihkMEf3Bjwf3BJmx_8lAMvI3VoM7zWuYZmtEKgqwJlO1WUrcmqDuuWDZagGrDybjVnIL0qtUmwE3g2xvj_ZSHHHmAv5evKx0GHuesWZ1jU/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip20232-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTai_HvKUxww_SDFnjydg1fr3K0QmvcD6Kqq2kFo9UJ1YdK9rWCEW1jwsTbejN8h4UMxusQmMkbmn73HUk9ihkMEf3Bjwf3BJmx_8lAMvI3VoM7zWuYZmtEKgqwJlO1WUrcmqDuuWDZagGrDybjVnIL0qtUmwE3g2xvj_ZSHHHmAv5evKx0GHuesWZ1jU/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip20232-3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOs3DtnaLlXL9Fx8tkSFIXRfEtDRSg2uwzxrRJ6lDPIE1SZtFBia4zkFI-mi1RAbDFkOXC92Mw0h_e4SgLaOxRGK6haFsrhAzqLiSTm1_bdhRmKh4fpEeevA9nKIVlCXEs6J_iMWvnzMkSxQNigD4Ke1sUviCYM_dhyMORUMzjPoglMMWYRVUsLE2E2VI/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip20232-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOs3DtnaLlXL9Fx8tkSFIXRfEtDRSg2uwzxrRJ6lDPIE1SZtFBia4zkFI-mi1RAbDFkOXC92Mw0h_e4SgLaOxRGK6haFsrhAzqLiSTm1_bdhRmKh4fpEeevA9nKIVlCXEs6J_iMWvnzMkSxQNigD4Ke1sUviCYM_dhyMORUMzjPoglMMWYRVUsLE2E2VI/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip20232-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>They are called, "Unicorn Tears". Basically, crunchy jelly candies at Patty's shop. I also found a bunch of Swimmer Brand products! I didn't notice it til' I was sitting outside of the shop waiting for Sara and Taby to finish looking. I immediately got up and ran towards the shelf area with Swimmer products! I saw a cute gingham red print bunny pillow and it was large. I was thinking I should get it, but decided not too because it was just a bit too large to carry on the plane. Then, while my eyes headed down the shelf...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievfHfcrypQKOJCMROGxag4DHBeCqYfJ6l1MnwqxWRx9PsZdaWYrlwDFMDHFUfb_MFPsl_arePOzuTumBPcsNdOdJHOhInfTLhMVlRj9nzwi6-rQR2l6DMXNlw6ol5XC8UavQk8DGCSzPmjK-k1imfzUmyscmL2-viK-30Mh_I9WJXGjOGRqqdEzqtjAQ/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip20232-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievfHfcrypQKOJCMROGxag4DHBeCqYfJ6l1MnwqxWRx9PsZdaWYrlwDFMDHFUfb_MFPsl_arePOzuTumBPcsNdOdJHOhInfTLhMVlRj9nzwi6-rQR2l6DMXNlw6ol5XC8UavQk8DGCSzPmjK-k1imfzUmyscmL2-viK-30Mh_I9WJXGjOGRqqdEzqtjAQ/s320/tabybdaynaritatrip20232-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzREFNWNBqyB0QsMte8_rb-VdPi3Z_5ZeBmhPLd9d4WNV9P0tdf-jk6RLpmBcnqgX9ZW2LaeJ2DiDQfkFm103G2hKdXyOU0hb_9djmOVuiZbOoDXgumhFVshNaklR3i6AEJU146YPDOWk1lKR-s9gjlIXuAo6sXzEbIYgsCrrA60iCThiOKafGU8Xviw/s2000/swimmernaritateaset-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzREFNWNBqyB0QsMte8_rb-VdPi3Z_5ZeBmhPLd9d4WNV9P0tdf-jk6RLpmBcnqgX9ZW2LaeJ2DiDQfkFm103G2hKdXyOU0hb_9djmOVuiZbOoDXgumhFVshNaklR3i6AEJU146YPDOWk1lKR-s9gjlIXuAo6sXzEbIYgsCrrA60iCThiOKafGU8Xviw/s320/swimmernaritateaset-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I found this lovely adorable Bear tea cup, tea pot, and even a dessert glass with the adorable blue bear! I could not resist it and bought the tea set!! OMG! Just look at that cutie bear!! Swimmer surely knows how to get us to buy their products!! I was very happy with finding this set and bringing it home too! I did not get the dessert glass though. By Tuesday, we were ready to go home. We got up early, ate breakfast at the hotel and caught the shuttle bus to the airport. We got home just in time for afternoon tea! LOL</p><p>It was a very sweet little getaway and the trip definitely inspired us. Below are most of the goodies I bought for family, friends and myself...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1ibbl_1kjCyR22rzxE1ew2ci8QwtZKrOEsv4YWLakAcvmwb6QVtKbHCqzWw2wfTbNkHTbkQ8hUPsGTxY5EIAgQVcZZOhh8XNSgYXQxLOVxBU30iCb4tIKaSjsnGQ3cImh7GlmaYhqvlpa7oo1iqq-o1rjKNYKHtXYkeeZ03sLSoVOnG6hEjZ8C8Ea2s/s2000/tabybdaynaritatrip20232-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1ibbl_1kjCyR22rzxE1ew2ci8QwtZKrOEsv4YWLakAcvmwb6QVtKbHCqzWw2wfTbNkHTbkQ8hUPsGTxY5EIAgQVcZZOhh8XNSgYXQxLOVxBU30iCb4tIKaSjsnGQ3cImh7GlmaYhqvlpa7oo1iqq-o1rjKNYKHtXYkeeZ03sLSoVOnG6hEjZ8C8Ea2s/w400-h300/tabybdaynaritatrip20232-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>We always enjoy visiting Japan! My home away from home...<br /><p>Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Narita, Chiba, Japan35.7766588 140.31874187.4664249638211544 105.1624918 64.086892636178845 175.4749918tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-26636212029928564342023-07-28T08:31:00.013+10:002023-07-28T08:50:46.598+10:00Thoughts on Barbie Movie 2023!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Ho4wJv07tLy-FjkG8Mb5bgyQ8uLO3OkFU-ff28du6p1DbkTHzXQVnCUZHlAKkpGU6oHmxS1OcnQa4ulYWue3HmGgOjt0gZob2lEZTqS4tJYLd8hhOcYIPzW_hY3hSNgnIaevmPh1C9-BPZDsh17-UHq6C5wxr1Mfb18SH8hRKCaNBi47d0sZPbkBVj4/s3897/barbiemoviepostergpo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3897" data-original-width="2923" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Ho4wJv07tLy-FjkG8Mb5bgyQ8uLO3OkFU-ff28du6p1DbkTHzXQVnCUZHlAKkpGU6oHmxS1OcnQa4ulYWue3HmGgOjt0gZob2lEZTqS4tJYLd8hhOcYIPzW_hY3hSNgnIaevmPh1C9-BPZDsh17-UHq6C5wxr1Mfb18SH8hRKCaNBi47d0sZPbkBVj4/w300-h400/barbiemoviepostergpo.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>This won't be about a critique on the movie and I won't be giving out any spoilers, hopefully, but more so about my thoughts on what the movie represented to me and growing up playing with Barbie dolls as a child of the 70s. <p></p><p>My daughters and I went to see Barbie the movie, 2023 at our local Regal Theaters yesterday. When, I first heard there was a movie coming out, I was like "Oh boy, great another Barbie movie!" So Yeah, I had little to no interest in seeing it. Then I heard that Margot Robbie was in it, and thought "Hmmm, really?" Well, in the end, after hearing from fellow collector friends on Instagram posting they saw it and that it was funny and a tear-jerker... I was like, "Okay, I will go see it." We did!</p><p>After seeing the movie, Taby, Sara and I had a discussion on it. We loved how funny it was and also the truth behind a lot of what a 'mans world' is like. Not to get political or anything. But our world is what it is sadly. I'll stop there. Taby remembers playing with her Barbies, and the memories of the toys shown in the movie. Sara on the other hand never played with Barbie. I remember some of the vintage Barbie's shown and talked about. 'Growing Up Skipper' being one I had as a little girl in the 70s. My mom bought her even though I always asked for a Barbie. She said it was because Skipper is a little sister, and I was a little sister was her explanation for me getting her instead. Ugh, was my thoughts, but I did love my Skipper doll. Just glad my sister gave me her Barbies to play with. Ha!<br /></p><p>I was telling Sara on the ride home afterwards, that I noticed that Taby played with her Barbies and she didn't get any type of complex or worry about body shaming from playing with them, at least I thought. Instead it was quite the opposite effect, Tabytha is very proud of her body and dresses the way she wants and is very independent and has a drive or passion for what she does at work and as an adult. Sara played with cars and the only doll she really had was "Jessie" from "Toy Story". So even with Sara, she doesn't have any issues with body image or felt less as a person. In fact, she has her own sense of style and is very proud of what she can accomplish when she sets her mind to it.</p><p>So what am I talking about? Well, I grew up with Barbies and the stereotype that came with her. I wanted to look like my doll growing up, and noticed what men expected us women to look like. My sister and I had those dreaded complexes that psychiatrist talked about when you allowed a girl or boy to play with Barbie. We had the body shaming complex, and what we thought an ideal woman was supposed to be or look like in a mans world. </p><p>What is difference here... </p><p>Well, my guess is that Mothers of the later generations of the 90s and so on, allowed their daughters or sons play with Barbie, but told them the positive aspects of playing with them and not the old adage of the some 50s Moms, where you had to be or look like this when you grew up. Later generation Moms allowed their children to imagine and take from Barbie what they wanted to become versus them being forced to become this ideal image of a woman.<br /></p><p>Barbie dolls can be what you want them to be, not what we expect little girls or boys to become. So I guess it just depends on the Moms or Dads who get them for their children and what they instill in their child from the dolls. Either way, it is just plain dolly fun and maybe I am being to critical of Barbie and children. Haha!</p><p>If you haven't seen Barbie 2023 Movie, go see it and let me know what you think?</p><p style="text-align: left;">I loved this song most from the movie!!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cW8VLC9nnTo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-24713950744472668412023-07-25T07:44:00.001+10:002023-07-25T08:00:32.994+10:00Interview with Amanitarium<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <b>Interview with a Collector - A ggsdolls blog Series</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span> </span>A
monthly series on my blog where I feature some of the most amazing
collectors, sellers, and content creators that have become really good
friends of mine and what they collect and why? Read on to learn more...<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <b><i>For the month of July</i></b>,
my blog interview is with the amazing and talented artist, designer and seller, Anna of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanitarium/" target="_blank">Amaniterium</a> on Instagram. On Tiktok you can find her under the name <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amanitarium_arts" target="_blank">amanitarium_arts</a>, and her shop on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/amanitarium" target="_blank">Etsy</a>! Anna resides in England for the last 8 years. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGfNk7oH36wQ6dLqCTwhpiYVndxcgJWYkxdprK_yoS8hA7avz5nXW2WCqDFNyzGrEQxwHF3OOzsWSf2Qhxrky6dreVOpwWUFO66CvUUuh_QjMX0Cwwcs72KY1dLYwmjlALH-3M4tE4UQgQV-iKiIql0BOUgE4c5ZxjQ1U0Zi6CW9RMi0Sb_Wm3U2g-GY/s3627/00002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3627" data-original-width="2913" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGfNk7oH36wQ6dLqCTwhpiYVndxcgJWYkxdprK_yoS8hA7avz5nXW2WCqDFNyzGrEQxwHF3OOzsWSf2Qhxrky6dreVOpwWUFO66CvUUuh_QjMX0Cwwcs72KY1dLYwmjlALH-3M4tE4UQgQV-iKiIql0BOUgE4c5ZxjQ1U0Zi6CW9RMi0Sb_Wm3U2g-GY/w321-h400/00002.jpg" width="321" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>How did you encounter Kitsch and do you collect anything else? <b> </b></i></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: I used to collect different kinds of dolls such as BJDs, Monster High, Licca and bisque dolls. I often came across some pictures online of how various arts were changing their make-up, hair and even body parts and this is something I got really into, which eventually led me to creating my own dolls and accessories with doll parts. I discovered vintage kitsch later on as there has often been an overlap with doll collectors community and it has become one of my biggest sources of inspiration for up until today.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>How do you describe your relationship with your art and what keep you interested or inspired by it? <br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: In my work, I combine nostalgia, retro, childhood memories, as well as references to Shoujo and Kawaii culture with all it's dreaminess and charm! The quality of materials I use is very important to me and I spend a tremendous amount of time looking through fabric stores and online shops to find the softest and fluffiest fur fabrics which are nice to the touch, making my plushies not just decorative pieces of art but also comfort items.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GYRq7eADAIT_FeSDlgMxbdkbOkU052TchBqIfo1CbUIq6HgKIO09xAUyVv5zxCNybv8kkC7DITnWXrkM8VZHUfLu2uhda8VhglmzHxbHUNlC87e1fVX5HGYt8JvU-u0NQJyLHaX9yVyh-kEtsKYFlENaM8_BVGyGOYtiDCqR1vaDpi8kFNl06HWC6MA/s2036/IMG_20230420_124646.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1991" data-original-width="2036" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GYRq7eADAIT_FeSDlgMxbdkbOkU052TchBqIfo1CbUIq6HgKIO09xAUyVv5zxCNybv8kkC7DITnWXrkM8VZHUfLu2uhda8VhglmzHxbHUNlC87e1fVX5HGYt8JvU-u0NQJyLHaX9yVyh-kEtsKYFlENaM8_BVGyGOYtiDCqR1vaDpi8kFNl06HWC6MA/w400-h391/IMG_20230420_124646.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <i>What is it about the vintage cute kitsch aesthetic that distinguishes it from other toys/novelties of the same time? </i></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: It's the combination of cute whimsical features and sometimes a tiny drop of uncanniness, which I absolutely love. Mary Rushton's toys especially, since they are particularly different and tend to stand out a lot from other mass produced toys with their expressive sentimental faces, making them so special and darling.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>Tell me a bit about your art, how it started, and how it has evolved?</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: I've always enjoyed drawing, painting and decorative crafts, however my passion for dolls has really pushed me to take my art to the sculpture medium. At first, my dolls and accessories were only human-like but later on, as I evolved as an artist and started learning more about vintage kitsch, I started making work inspired by vintage toys, too.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcH9F02SSC_XXuyR-Xg4O4g1JGmSH0GfsRBZY9NF44MGIKIrAiiX-0-_qxNASsfVr15JtiIwvsUSoq5SAHhLfTW9sfflFZ4-c4I5tY0gQdEuqq3oqp2t8BaqMqjW4gcwf_QiO233yvP5mOUhfzhGme6vAFkhUUjljtLZJemvLXhV1-jk8BtQ5PJUX_Ww/s2411/00001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2360" data-original-width="2411" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcH9F02SSC_XXuyR-Xg4O4g1JGmSH0GfsRBZY9NF44MGIKIrAiiX-0-_qxNASsfVr15JtiIwvsUSoq5SAHhLfTW9sfflFZ4-c4I5tY0gQdEuqq3oqp2t8BaqMqjW4gcwf_QiO233yvP5mOUhfzhGme6vAFkhUUjljtLZJemvLXhV1-jk8BtQ5PJUX_Ww/s320/00001.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> What has been the reaction of your family, friends or colleagues to your passion for cute kitsch?</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: At first, they were pretty confused. The reaction wasn't negative, but perhaps not as supporting as I'd hope. My parents just couldn't take this idea seriously and insisted that I should find a job in the industry I got my degree in. The concept of managing your own small business as an artist, especially in a pretty unconventional niche, seemed like a strange idea to them. Perhaps because of the culture as well as the times they grew in. Over the time, however they became very open to it and now they feel so happy about me. Seeing how well this is going and how thriving our community is! When I get to see my Mom, she even helps me sometimes with things like tack stitching and fabric cutting.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>Tell me about your favorite project and why is it so special to you?</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: There isn't one, as I put lots of love into every piece I make. As an artist, it's very important to do it for the process and not just the outcome. This is why I don't get attached to any particular pieces and feel really happy when my little creations find their loving homes. There are some aspects of my work which are my favorite, such as adding shine/gloss and assembling the plush parts together seeing them come to life!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5OshU3eh5oHv6799TdXR5Lm6uo9JEf6NdmcNlG7jfv7QDQx4dv3yTvfR2E421AxgV9xGmKX4Lp1TVig1XKB5UsswaSCfjTIILgQT_XUo46-j3Mkkmw404nQZ-salePL2tKNruDXBnP_ssAtGBNl2FE8plj1ZdJpmTcQ2nnTq-ju7EDBmPTO9QABHJxI/s1993/IMG_20230420_124512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1969" data-original-width="1993" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5OshU3eh5oHv6799TdXR5Lm6uo9JEf6NdmcNlG7jfv7QDQx4dv3yTvfR2E421AxgV9xGmKX4Lp1TVig1XKB5UsswaSCfjTIILgQT_XUo46-j3Mkkmw404nQZ-salePL2tKNruDXBnP_ssAtGBNl2FE8plj1ZdJpmTcQ2nnTq-ju7EDBmPTO9QABHJxI/s320/IMG_20230420_124512.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>As a seller, how do you describe your items to someone who doesn't shop online?</i></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: Dolls and accessories inspired by vintage kitsch, childhood memories, as well as 'kawaii' and other alternative styles.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>Tell me about the most unique item you have made?</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: Most of my plushies are bunnies, bears, and lambs. However I've had some pretty unusual custom orders too, such as monkeys and even a caterpillar!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_9_3e_O-ReZq16iZ-5cwqiqpVYSnuraWckGE6cT72z-lU9IkxUBvhg0O7OujQhtuxwoxCAUEKnM8Mk_PaXpCzX0DJXGKUrCUOVIv2cK-YjxzDwepEiUmKFpktr5iCkvmLOR2WdK_xKF5FAVSpZzgutkijT30PowtM_7O9-G1iYF8SOuZd2i_GGwGU4g/s2516/IMG_20230417_170348_084.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2516" data-original-width="2516" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_9_3e_O-ReZq16iZ-5cwqiqpVYSnuraWckGE6cT72z-lU9IkxUBvhg0O7OujQhtuxwoxCAUEKnM8Mk_PaXpCzX0DJXGKUrCUOVIv2cK-YjxzDwepEiUmKFpktr5iCkvmLOR2WdK_xKF5FAVSpZzgutkijT30PowtM_7O9-G1iYF8SOuZd2i_GGwGU4g/s320/IMG_20230417_170348_084.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <i>Have you noticed an increase in demand for the vintage kitsch in the last few years, why do you think that is so?<br /></i></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: The raise of different aesthetics on social media has definitely played a big part in their popularity. Especially among the younger people. I've also noticed a particular increase during COVID outbreak. Since collecting is a perfect hobby if you stay home a lot.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>Is there anything else about your experience that you'd like to add?<br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anna: I'm very happy to be a part of such a wonderful community of plush artists and collectors who truly appreciate items that are rare, unique or custom made, and I'm forever grateful to my friends and customers for the opportunity to do what I truly love doing most! </span></p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@amanitarium_arts/video/7244188921129749787" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7244188921129749787" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amanitarium_arts?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@amanitarium_arts">@amanitarium_arts</a> made a new melanie martinez doll! @Melanie Martinez 🖤✨ <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/melaniemartinez?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="melaniemartinez">#melaniemartinez</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/mm3?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="mm3">#mm3</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/portals?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="portals">#portals</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/melaniemartinezdoll?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="melaniemartinezdoll">#melaniemartinezdoll</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/handmadeplush?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="handmadeplush">#handmadeplush</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/melaniemartinezportals?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="melaniemartinezportals">#melaniemartinezportals</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/earthlingsmelaniemartinez?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="earthlingsmelaniemartinez">#earthlingsmelaniemartinez</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/VOID-7216769026721434374?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ VOID - 𝕷•𝖊•𝖓•𝖏•𝖆🎶">♬ VOID - 𝕷•𝖊•𝖓•𝖏•𝖆🎶</a> </section> </span></blockquote><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">A beautiful segue into concluding this lovely interview with a beautiful person and artist! We love you Anna! Until next month when we head back to USA with another dear collector!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"></span></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5072178 -0.127586223.196983963821154 -35.2838362 79.817451636178845 35.0286638tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351922034286232692.post-56103216719093263792023-07-15T08:19:00.001+10:002023-07-15T08:19:53.355+10:00News on Bloop Update!!<p> If you recall back on July 18, 2022 post <a href="https://ggsdolls.blogspot.com/2022/07/commission-to-space.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I was commission to make a character from the TV show "Lost in Space"!! Sadly, the convention my customer Robert M. was supposed to attend fell through. So, after some time he has just been enjoying "Debbie's" presence amongst his collection. Until recently...</p><p>Robert messaged me and shared that he attended a collector's show and guess who he has photographed Debbie with?! Actor Butch Patrick/Eddie Munster!! Read his message to me below... <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJALEn5xrqtbI982VNFHtSR27j8A-bkGGTV__f4jf0l2VgSKTH038Xs2t30jwy9baYIV5P-Zllub7hUCLR9ZFelh7FUwhwg3fmgeG10k_4qSFgEY5Wxc6qnjz1B2o9RuZjcqS2BDldru6p92zZRZcfeGkqM1FWYgwJlMWpqbF_-OwSi6p1dYJBbb_3GI/s1280/robertbloopeddiemuster.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="964" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJALEn5xrqtbI982VNFHtSR27j8A-bkGGTV__f4jf0l2VgSKTH038Xs2t30jwy9baYIV5P-Zllub7hUCLR9ZFelh7FUwhwg3fmgeG10k_4qSFgEY5Wxc6qnjz1B2o9RuZjcqS2BDldru6p92zZRZcfeGkqM1FWYgwJlMWpqbF_-OwSi6p1dYJBbb_3GI/w301-h400/robertbloopeddiemuster.png" width="301" /></a></div><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">Robert: <span>"Hello Gigi! I want to share this picture with you from a
collector’s Show I attended today. Your Bloop is being held by Butch
Patrick (Eddie Munster) from the 1960’s show, "The Munsters". He was
remembered for having a little doll in the show he carried everywhere
called, 'Woof Woof'. This sort of recreates that moment. Actual fact one
episode of this show had the Munsters' grandfather think he used magic to
accidentally change Eddie's friend into a chimp. The friend was played
by Billy Mumy (Lost in Space) the chimp was played by 'Judy the chimp'
actor who played 'the Bloop'. So it made perfect sense to set this photo
up today. That’s me with the Frankenstein shirt, my brother is on the
other side of Butch. You made this moment happen and I wanted you to
know how much I still appreciate what you brought to the world. Happy
Fourth! Best to you and family" </span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><span>He went on to add, "T</span><span>he moment I put Bloop on Butch’s autograph table, he told about
that episode and it being the same chimp in both shows. As we set up for
a picture I told him I had intended it for a "Lost in Space" actor to pose
for this and he said “ Well, I guess the Munsters’ have to step in!" That gave us a nice laugh as his wife took the picture."</span></p><p>I'm so very happy to hear that Bloop made an impression on Butch and I hope that Robert in the future is able to get her photographed with one of the Lost in Space actors. It was a true pleasure to work with Robert and to know that Bloop has and will touch other peoples lives!</p><p>Thank you again to Robert M. for keeping in touch and sharing his adventures with Debbie!! It means a lot to me dear friend!!</p><p>Until next time guys!</p><p>Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls<br /></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014130556704539739noreply@blogger.com0Guam13.444304 144.793731-14.865929836178845 109.63748100000001 41.754537836178848 179.949981