Before You Pray...

 Forgive. Before you quit, Try." - WW

The last line of the poem, I have been using the past few posts, hits a major cord. Well, At least for me. Praying may not seem like a good answer to some. But, speaking for myself and from experience, life does throw a few curve balls, from time to time. So, when in doubt, prayer, is... Well, sometimes the only thing we can do.

I haven't posted since before Christmas day. It has been busy here and a roller coaster of things happening as well. I have been receiving some cute vintage goods and most have already listed in my Etsy shop and sold. So, I'll just quickly go through what they were.

I won a lot on Ebay of two Takara Chichan dolls, Chichan and her friend. Can't remember her name at the moment though. I already sold the white dressed Chichan, but will keep her friend for now. Sweet dolls and I was surprised to find them at such a good price on Ebay too! I also won, this lovely vintage nursery planter with Giraffe. Looks familiar right?!! Yup, this is the same planter, container that Rement made a miniature of for one of their sets, that has those cute animal cups too! Now, if only I could find my miniature. Next time I'll show them side by side. Haha!

Below, I helped a friend acquire these next two dolls from Yahoo Japan. They are already on their way to her now. Adorable tan cuties that are often popular still, even in Japan. One has color change hair. Because when I was washing her hair, it changed to a bright purple! Amazing after all these years, it still works! I also was able to win this lovely JAL PAK Disney "It's a Small World" Holland doll. She was listing in my Etsy shop and sold quickly after. Now, I know where my 'pear-shaped' body dolls by Perfekta came from. They were by Epoch for JAL PAK.

I was also able to purchase two more retro handmade bears, like the previous one I got. Both are listed in my shop! I had many inquiries about them, so I brought in more!

I used Buy It Now, for this well loved My Toy aqua bunny plush. He arrived needing a lot of TLC. I restuffed him and sewn the areas where there were openings, even his satin ears. I even added a little Tingaling sounder and some wires in his ears to hold shape. Along with the satin pink bow. He will live with me for now. The yellow and white bunny after, is by Regal. I also got him off Ebay. He had some marking on his forehead and needed a good washing. I added a pink pompom tail and the blue satin bow. To cover the markings I couldn't completely remove I added some paper flowers. He is now listed and available in my Etsy shop.

They were having fun in the yard the other day!!

I also won two lots from Yahoo Japan, one with a mixture of ceramics and dolls and the other with a plush. First, the lot with ceramics, in it are these two Rune or Ado style bunnies. Both which are now listed in my shop already. There is also a cute Ado white and orange cat planter, and a set of hot pink bunnies in perhaps Chalkware with felt ears. I will keep for now. The dolls were three tan dolls, one already sold, and one to be adopted. The third is already listed in my shop.

Not to forget the cute little Ado baby below too! It was a great lot of cute vintage goodies! The next lot as mentioned earlier are mostly dolls and a plush bear purse... The mod terrycloth plush bear purse is my favorite, and the reason I bidded on the lot. I have a bear purse in pink and white, this one in a mod striped colors of purple, red, and pink is just adorable and so unique. The tag on him says, "M&D". It doesn't say Japan, but most of these types of plush purses are made in Japan. The dolls are already listed in my shop!

An adorable lot of cuties too! Last, for today is that my preorder of Charmy-chan or Woodland dolls arrived by DHL just before New Year's day!! I was so happy. I already listed the extra sets and overnight they sold out fast!! I got many inquiries for if I will sell more, if I can get my hands on them I hope to list them again soon. Okay, so Ken Elephant the company that made these cute miniatures, announced that they'd be having a preorder period back in August, I believe it was. I ordered the most one household can get and that was it. When I got notice via email that they were ready to ship. I immediately hit the pay button and they shipped it quite fast too! Inside, are blind boxes, so it doesn't always mean you will get the whole set. So, I opened each one and only listed the ones that I had available, whew. I kept one set for myself.

Mostly, because I heard they are selling out in most places. But, I am sure you can still get your hands on a set. The set includes, the Charmy-Chan or in the UK Lapin & Me, called them Woodland Dolls, in red/yellow, green/pink, and in metallic blue/pink. There is also a rare set!! I believe only sold to major stores, and that is in silver/gold. They also include the set of bear, elephant, and bunny, and the giraffe and deer. This will come with a little plastic bag with tag and tie wire, to resemble the actual human size version sold. Oh my, too cute! Last, is the pull along Panda bear. Sadly, the wheels do come loose, so just make sure to just push it back in place. All of the panda's, unfortunately have this issue.

Well, this New Year is off to a 'good' busy start! Stay safe and well my friends!!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls

Before You Speak...

 ...Listen. Before you write, think." is the quote for today. It has been a nice, easy going week. Here are my vintage finds that have arrived to me, safely...

I bought these two adorable nude angel ornaments, because they were unique. Both made in Japan, They have wire with sheer fabric wings at the back, closed eyes, and hands in prayer. Great to hang upon your tree this season. I also received a box from Japan, with two Yahoo Japan items, I won. This lovely ceramic puppy head coin bank. I cleaned him up and added the pink satin bow and rubber stopper. He is already listed in my shop. His eyes are stickers and possibly earlier versions of Rune Naito or Ado Mizumori.

This lovely large posedoll, is similar to others I've found before. But, this one is my 2nd little girl. As the others are a Princess or Southern Belle Lady. This little cutie, has some issues, like her leg is bent in at her calf, and she had a smudge stain on her right cheek. I wiped it a bit, and hopefully it helped. She needed replacing of her bows on her braids. She wears a red dotted satin dress, and red shoes. Quite lovely I think. Now, to decide if I will keep her or not... Haha!

This lovely upcycled Cinderella book, I found through Etsy at, "OstentifieousGoods"! As a little girl, this was my favorite Golden Book. I used to read it over and over, and look dreamily on the illustrations. Not because I wanted a Prince, but because I loved the way the artist drew Cinderella's tiny feet. As I've shared before, I am born with, "Clubfeet". Growing up, I used to wish I had normal feet and be able to wear slippers like hers... Well, one can still dream. The book is made into a journal/sketch book, with extra pages in between the story to write or draw in. How cool is that?! A treasure for sure. The shop has an amazing idea of upcycling old books. I hope they make others!

This lovely ceramic girl with her cat figurine, I had been eyeing for the past 2 weeks. I wasn't sure if I should get her. But now, I am so glad I did. She is made in Japan and has the oddest looking eyes. Haha! As she glares at her kitty. So sweet and her coloring too. I added a ribbon, but may change it to satin instead. Next, I received from Yahoo Japan auctions, a Lot of vintage dolls by Sekiguchi and others. In the lot, is this lovely green jumper Gege doll, similar to the smaller one I shared from last post. They are like sisters. I've already listed the entire lot in my Etsy shop. The taller green Gege is adopted. There is a bonnet girl, not made by Sekiguchi. She is different with her 'Southern Belle' style, and her shoes can come off. Where as the Sekiguchi girls shoes, don't. I love her face too! The three mermaid dolls have color changing hair! From Pink to Purple, Green to Blue, and Yellow to Orange!! Each will be sold separately.

Next, this lovely posedoll with craft hoop. I bought this one from a fellow collector that had it listed on IG. I was so surprised no one else snapped it up. It arrived safely and Katie even added a few treats! How sweet. I love the unique look of the artwork. It is basically, fabric from a white blouse... Then, she printed these cute posedollies on it, and secured it on the hoop. Just adorable and great to hang up too!

Last, my little pink pastel Christmas tree above, I received some blue silk apple ornaments and this lovely pink gingham angel from a lot. Paired the new arrivals with some of last years decor and now, my little tree display is complete! Below, is our living room tree. Taby came down on her day off from work, and helped us to paint the wall to freshen it up. Then, we put up our tree! It looks amazing thanks to her, Sam and Sara!!

Have a safe and blessed week everyone!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls