Summer has Begun!

 Sara started summer since this past Monday. She has had a great online school year and her grades are even better than they were in 7th grade when the pandemic began. The island is slowly opening up and I see tourists coming back to our little island. So much is going on, some good and some not so good. I pray for the family affected by gun violence. I hope our elected leaders find better solutions...

May is on its way out, and life has been blessed to be busy. I recently found some adorable vintage goodies and have been blessed to work on some commissions as well. This vintage Jr Elf book titled, "Bunny Blue" is a fave. I finally had an opportunity to buy one. It arrived safely to me and talks about this little blue bunny and his adventures. You see he lives in a toy box with other toys that belong to Hope Ann. At night when she is asleep they come to life. Sound familiar? Yup, like "Toy Story". Haha. But this particular bunny lost his big satin bow. He goes on a quest to find it.

You will have to read the book to find out more. But, mostly I love the graphics. There is just something about vintage art for children back then. Just like the toys, more details, more simple, yet endearing. It's one of Jr Elf books lovely editions for sure! I've also become a bit obsessed with 1940s and 50s toy rattles. I found this adorable blue one in the best condition, that I've seen. He will be a part of my collection. The one after it, came from a lot of rattles I found on ebay. I've restored the others and they have sold already, but this one I am still deciding to keep or not. Haha!

Next, I found these mint in package blue craft leaves made in Japan. They will be great to make a wreath with or use in some crafting project. I have a few listed for sale in my Etsy shop. I don't need them all. I've also fallen in love with these French Victorian ring caskets made with glass. Basically, jewelry box for your rings. Inside it has lovely satin lined pillows and the top has a building lined with flags and the words, "Exposition 1900" on it. They also make them without the famous French building or landmarks. But this was one of the cheapest ones I've found thus far. They can be very expensive. But definitely a unique piece of French History. Reminds me of Bridgerton the Netflix series. Or at least that era.

This lovely 80s Victorian wood doll pull toy, I got for my collection, and look at this adorable set of Green Arnart kitties! They were all at a decent price, so I figured why not! Haha! Than, I found this lot of American Greetings card books from the 60s and 70s. Do you recall them? I do. Back in the early 70s, I was probably about 4 years old, my sister had a few of these books and I remember reading one. I thought it was about Adam and Eve. I remember looking at the book and thinking, "Aww, it's about God and bible stories." I recall reading it thinking it was a story or something. Now as an adult, I was searching for this book for the last 3 years since recalling it. But, never found it under Children's religious books, and that's only because it wasn't...

Instead it was a card book about a couple's anniversary!!! Oh my goodness, in my mind as a little kid, I thought it was the story about Adam and Eve. I must've been a lot younger, cause, I don't even think I could read it. I was only guessing what it said!! LOL In this lot above, I found it again and I'm so happy. Mostly because it was a book from my childhood. Probably something my parents got as a gift and my sister kept it. It was an Anniversary card for a married couple, and not about Adam and Eve. Though it was drawn like the couple are Adam and Eve. Too cute!

 

I've kept a few and listed a few of the card books in my Etsy shop. This groovy Radio Shack Genie Lamp was an awesome find online. I never knew one existed. It's similar to the Magic Eight ball toy. But this lamp, used batteries. Sadly, it doesn't work. Still it is a lovely piece of toy history. I also adopted this adorable Rushton vintage sleepy bunny from a dear friend in Germany. She even added a little cute duckling. So adorable and Sara claimed it too! Haha! The bunny is the 3rd one in my Rushton collection of its style.

This amazing groovy ceramic wall art is made by Ron Chereskin. I was drawn to it for its grooviness. Love the colors and the lady looks a lot like High Fashion Lina! Definitely a keeper. Now to find a spot on my wall for it. Also an update to my little sleepy Rushton kitty...

I was able to get him done in pink fur with blue felt paws and feet. He turned out lovely. I will cherish him. I still have his original fur and will keep it for now. In case I decide to put him back together. He had blue ears at first, but that did not turn out the way I liked so I made it all pink instead. He is such a cutie and I love him very much!

My little babies all napping... I have two other items I will share in my next post. One is a commission, that is so far quite interesting to say the least! More on that one soon and also a rare find for a Rushton!

More next time!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls

"She Spied on Our Lives...

 ...through the little doll's eyes..." - Sweet Ghost Girl. "Coraline"

September has come and gone and now October is here. Yay! Halloween here we come! It has been a nice beginning to October. I've slowly been receiving some long awaited packages. Yup, the mail has gotten slower and will continue to be just as slow, unfortunately. I saw on the news, that container ships are all just waiting in the waters surrounding ports around the world to be off loaded, but well, it is what it is. And USPS is also charging more now too. So, here's what I got...

This is a lovely vintage 1930s ceramic toddler girl figurine, that reminds me a lot of those adorable Sun Rubber or Ruth Newton squeak babies we see often. This one, I was told by a fellow collector on IG is similar to a Irwin a brand that makes a doll named, "Miss Adorable". Not sure? Still it's lovely to find some type of information. The photo after is the rubber squeak my fellow collector friend has and the ceramic one side by side. Thank you Kayla for the info. and letting me share her rubber squeak too!!

Next, I found this adorable vintage ceramic tea bag strainer fish. It's missing the leaf plate, but he was just too adorable to pass up. I love his big eyes! Then, I also found this lovely vintage foldable basket organizer from Germany. I've often seen these in red and made in France. But, to find one that is in pink and with adorable bears on it. Yesss, please!! Haha. Great for holding all my cuties in one place!! I even took it out with my little baby bun and did a photo shoot too! Love the coloring. It is rare to find it in pink!

I also received a surprise mail from Canada!! From a dear sweet friend, Alvina. I was very touched by the card and gift! Truly JoujouKawaii on IG is the sweetest and made my day! The card was just as adorable and inside what she wrote was so touching and kind words. I love you A. Thank you my dear sweet friend! I will treasure my little cutie for sure!!

 

Just some random goodies, I also found... 2021, Kabaya Jewel Box chocolates. Already a new design. I still haven't found the others from last year. LOL Oh well. They are cute, but not as cute as last years design. Always fun to see what comes out from Japan for these blind boxes. I also found a few things to resell in my shop from online Japan shops. Some of these cuties are sold out and no longer offered, Twiggy Mini dolls, Sekiguchi Mame Momoko dolls, and this lovely Anime Licca style doll still mint in box. So they are already listed in my shop, and in time for Christmas too!!

I found other colors of the plastic vintage deer buttons! I will keep these in my collection for now. From a fellow collector, he shared his adorable ornaments from an artist in France. I also bought these two to add to my tree this year. They are made of a soft rubbery type of clay when dried. Just too cute and they are light too! An adorable My Toy bunny I used 'buy it now' from ebay to fix his ears and resell. He sold just today! Already packed and ready to go to his new owner in Canada!!

Next, I've been searching for other dolly clothes for my little Betsy! A wooden bisque doll from Japan. So, these Totsy fashion doll coat and bonnet, were perfect when I saw them. Of course I wasn't sure they'd fit, and they did! Betsy looks so adorable. I also found her some Suzy Cute doll fashions, that fit too. A bit large and maybe more for a baby than a toddler doll. But, I just need to pair them with pants maybe instead of just the panties.

This vintage celluloid Humpty Dumpty toy rattle was too cute to pass up. I love his quirky face too! A great addition to my little collector of props and toys. I also used 'buy it now' for this Rushton Scrappy bear. He just needed a good wash and slight cleaning. He ended up being so minty cute, I decided he was a keeper! Haha. Darn it. Also from Japan this lovely Vanavana Rushton style Pajamas, already listed in my shop. They are too cute with adorable Rushton and My Toy plushie art on them. They are 160cm size in Japan or a 13/14 in Teens. I had Sara model them and even on her they are big. So maybe a size 6X or 7 in Womens.

This adorable celluloid baby rattle has a face and bonnet. I love this style rattle, my first one too. They can be expensive unfortunately. Darn. Oh well. I added a satin bow. Her original one was faded and ripped. I also found another plush basket pup with chain. I listed it in my Etsy shop and it sold within 24 hours. I was definitely surprised. But, happy someone adopted her. Too cute in red too! They aren't often seen even in Japan. I think because most collectors keep them! Ha!

My first set of vintage 1950s fabric baby books above, by Whitman. These are mint and still had their wrapping around it. I'm keeping two of them and the other 2 are sold now. Below, I also received another set, preowned, but still in lovely condition. I listed 2 of the books from this 2nd set. It had only one book that was the same as the first set, "Baby's Things." I love the graphics and Whitman always has adorable graphics in their books, depending on the year it was published.

I'm still awaiting four boxes from Japan that were sent seamail. Ugh. It is well over a month now. Hopefully sometime soon. 

How is your collection growing? Have a safe weekend everyone!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls