... Well, technically with every New Year, some may want to think we can start anew! So let's just go with that! Haha!
Oh my goodness, it's 2025! If I recall right as a kid probably around 10 years old, I remember I imagined 2025 to look very different. Back then, I pictured peace in the world, our planet with no pollution, and we all drove flying cars like in the cartoon 'The Jetsons'. I wondered if our homes and apartments would be in the sky and how that may happen. Haha! In reality, we are far from it. So now, in my Fifties, I wonder what 2055 may look like?! I won't be here, but one can still imagine.
We all can hope and look forward to a good year. I've been mostly busy being a doting grandmother to my youngest grandson! While his parents are at work, I babysit a few days out of the week. So it has been quite busy here with a baby.
First, here's a lovely tea bowl I got from Swimmer Japan. I love the design and the cute animals on them. The color combination along with the retro look of the animals and design is just so adorable! Reminds me of the good ole' days very kitschy cute for sure! I also got myself the bento tin Swimmer released with sweet retro animals on it! It even came with the elastic to keep the tin securely closed. I will more than likely use it for storage.
Lastly, just a quick snap of my Rushtons in a Basket! These are the plushies that I have displayed in my room. Mr. Monocle is just so dapper! I love seeing his creepy face! Haha!
I hope you all have a great start to your New Year! Let's strive for a great 2025! Happy Thrifting!
Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls
Love the Retro direction Swimmer has now! My first introduction to them were from Fairy Kei blogs in 2010s when that Harajuku fashion was popular. Though, swimmer items that I saw by then were pastels and sparkly stuff that is very fairy kei.
ReplyDeleteNow, I love that they are leaning to showa retro.(which is becoming more popular?)
Personally, I was made aware of specific showa retro styles and items by you on your Instagram. It was becausebsearching for rushton plushies redirected me to your blog.
Anyways, are you planning to buy the Swimmer x Licca collaboration doll? It was promoted last year...
I love the Retro Swimmer Styles. Like you I saw Swimmer in their Fairy Kei era, but also it was a Retro plush bear they had that I fell in love with. At the time, it was hard to get and locate Swimmer items except through Yahoo Auctions. Nowadays you can buy from their pocket shops online. I have seen the Swimmer x Licca collab! She's adorable. I am so tempted! LMAO. Hugs, Gigi
DeleteMr. Monocle is quite dashing indeed , a handsome gent. I see ducky there too in her bonnet
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Red! He is!! Hugs, Gigi
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