Showing posts with label ayumi uyama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ayumi uyama. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Summer Daze in View!

 It's just a few days away to the start of Summer vacation! Sara and I did some fun things the past week an a half!!

First, Guam finally got their Don Don Donki Store opened back on April 25th! It was announced that they would have license plate numbers or letters days for the first 4 days that Donki was opened. It was crazy. I decided to wait a week later until the crowd died down and I'm so glad we did!!


Inside, the huge shopping center, was a first floor of all kinds of things made from Japan. I saw, items with "Guam" souvenirs catered towards the tourists that come to Guam. Then, plushies galore from Sanrio, Donki mascots, just to name a few. Toys, snacks, chips, cookies, and more. In the back was the fruit isles, and veggies, produce etc.. As we worked our way around the back, we found hot plate foods and street foods available to line up and pack for quick lunches.
So similar to a 7 Eleven store in Japan. There were other items you would find for your home as well. We decided to check out with the snacks and drinks we found and see what else Donki had to offer locals... Once we left the main Donki area and check out lanes, we walked out onto a food court area on the left side and right side was an elevator to the ground floor, where liquor, wines, etc. were sold. Also, part warehouse style Costco or Costuless with bulk items for sale. We worked out way towards the left side and saw, some fast food counters at the food court.
One we recognized was Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and a Japanese style conveyor sushi restaurant, which by the way had a long wait line. After the restaurant, we spotted a Make up shop, and then my dream store Daiso!! Yeeesss pleeease!! Sadly not opened yet til later this month!
As we left that side, we could see the exit of Donki and on the right side, were Gacha machines and Crane machines as well. Sara decided to try her hand at one. I was disappointed that the gacha machines were limited and somewhat costly to play. Even the crane machines were nothing too amazing. These were small ones that we've seen in Japan. No large ones with anime figures in boxes or large plushies and the like. But, it was here on Guam and that was nice all the same.



Our snack haul. Sara and I tried the fruit milk drinks and they were very flavorful and yummy!! Each one tasted just like the fruit. The waffle pastries were delish too! Sara was happy with the Pik-Nik chips! We didn't buy too much, but will definitely head back for some of the other Japanese cookie tins and maybe a plush Haha!!

I also got some vintage finds in as well... This adorable large posedoll I was able to fix, her hair was missing some flowers on one side of her ponytail and some areas on her that needed fixing. Below, this adorable child suitcase with lovely mod floral design. I could not resist getting it!!
Next, this vintage wood Goldilocks House with shapes. I've already added to my shop. Just too cute for words! I snagged the "Kitch Deluxe" book, I figured should be a good read to understand more about Kitsch.


Some more Medicom Twiggy mini figures. I've already added to my shop! I sold out last time! So these are available again. Below, I found another Ririyu miniature yellow plush bunny. I listed in my shop and it sold in less than thirty minutes. Just glad customers can enjoy something rare from Japan!

This adorable yellow oil cloth bunny with Easter basket is also available in my shop. He's just too cute and his face too. In lovely condition as well. Below, some commissioned Ayumi Uyama Yujin mini retro plushies for a customer. It was fun to locate the set for her.

It has been a busy weekend even with Mother's Day in the rear view now...

Happy Thrifting!

Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Kitsch Finds This Week!

Here's what came in the past week! First, I received this lovely lot of awesome fabric ruffles, etc. from Sunny Day Supply. They have an amazing assortment of fabric, ruffles, bits and bobs, from Japan. I also noticed, some of the same type of ruffles I generally get from Daiso. So, I made sure to get at least 2 yards of it. I used them often on my creations! Yay! But the fabric sold is not only from Japan, just a note. Teehee.

Red, pink, and blue dotted ruffles oh my!! This lovely retro gal with French words, meaning "Mes Boutons" or "My Buttons". LOL There were two other styles. I may get more! Haha.  They even added a few gifts! OHHHH!!

They gave me fabric swatches, buttons galore, a soak, and stickers too! I am so going back for more!! I found the website courtesy of a dear sweet friend Linda of Lindasgoodies. She shared her happy mail from them last week, and I am so glad she did! Thanks Linda!! Love you dear sweet lady!! Next, I found this lovely patchwork mat from a Japanese artist through Japan website. I love the retro fabric and animals. I will definitely be using this to display my ceramics on!!

Then, I was commissioned to find these cute ceramic Rune Naito kitties and did all in less than a day of email! Yay, I'm so happy for Marsha who will be receiving them. It warms my heart to help others find their dream ceramic pretties! Next, I found this vintage, according to seller, Ayumi Uyama plush sleeping fawn. I've mostly seen them in felt or the kit to make them. But, to find this in fur, awesome! At first, I wanted it for myself, but I think I may add her to the shop soon! Just too cute for words. She has a cute pink dotted satin ribbon and a little gold key attached to it. I will have to do some research, she may have been a limited release by Ayumi? Not sure, hmm.





Last, this amazing retro style Rushton plush window curtain or doorway curtain. Listed as a 'Cafe' style curtain. It is a one panel with vintage Rushton plush bunny, duck, poodle, bear and chick on it, with flowers. I am so tempted to keep. But, I'm sure someone else could use it to display in their room! It already has the holes for the curtain rod. But, it does need hemming on the top and sides, to keep the fabric from fraying. I will be listing it my shop later this weekend or today. So, be looking out for it!

Have a wonderful weekend fellow collectors!

Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Goodies for the Shop!

Today's mail was stuck in the mail box... I had to wait for Taby to get home from school, then, Sara to finish her homework. Then, for us to drive up to the village to have Taby try to take the boxes out. I had a hard time earlier today, trying to open the mail box, that was holding two boxes from Japan today...

Ugh, So, I had to just share... Thank goodness for teenage daughters with strong hands, whew... LOL

Here's what came in.

 A vintage Swimmer Japan basket purse, with Snow White themed decals. Very cute. It will be added to the shop!

 I've seen this cute vintage Bunny hanger for some time on Ayumi Uyama searches, the seller wanted 2,000yen for it, but, I found another one for less than that! Yay!
 So cute. You can put the ears down to hang a blouse on it or up to hang other things...

I finally won one of these cute mascot guitar cases. Vintage retro, I thought at first it might be a bento box. But, maybe not...
 It has a mirror inside. Maybe a keepsake container or sorts?
 It comes in parts, then you follow the directions on the box and put them together. A retro feel to it for sure...

 Then, while just keeping busy, I took a quick shot of Chichan below. I love her sweet face!
 Also, Yashica boy is eyeballing Rose-chan! LOL
Thanks for reading! ~ ggsdolls