Online Finds In...

Here's what I found online, that came in this week...

 I ordered these via IG from a fellow shop, Atomic Kitty, I believe. She has a lot of vintage trinkets, etc. for amazingly cheap prices. So, when she posted about these vintage Kiddiegem fashion jewelry, I had to get myself a set. In this case, two!!

 I received one bracelet similar to my Mother's engagement bracelet, she used to wear, but is now inherited by my sister or her daughter. The set just brings back memories of the 'good ole' days. Ahhhh....

 This set's bracelet, is like a watch band. Both are new/old additions to my toy jewelry collection. Then, I found via ebay, this lovely Deer Brand Cherry blossom thermos, small version. It arrived to me super fast too!

 Has some wear, but ultimately in gorgeous condition. I will probably sell off one of my other Cherry blossom thermos, soon. Just part of my thermos collection, with the new addition.

 Next, I won this cute vintage sofubi doll via Yahoo Japan. I've seen mermaid versions of this cutie, but this one I haven't seen. She is like a fairy, or angel, there are holes at her back for wings perhaps?

 She is wearing a pink turtleneck top, with a pearl shell necklace. There are some symbols underneath her sitting legs, I can barely read. Will have to do more research on her. She has lovely curly hair in a bob.

 Maybe she is a boy instead, and the others I've seen are mermaid girls? More research...

 I also, got some more scrap booking brads, this time mini sized. I will make more doll hair clips! In pastel colors, in flowers and hearts...

Cherry Chan wearing a set. Just cute. I will have to try them on other dolls too!

 Last, I found these rubber doll faces. Great for crafting, and making a plush cutie. I will list the sleeping baby in my etsy shop, but the cute animal face, I will keep.

 Has some aging, but cute, even perhaps for a string holder or plush sleeping baby?

 This one, is just like the Rushton bears I've seen in pink or yellow. I love this face!

 Example of Rushton bears, with similar face. Photos not mine.

I will have to decide if I will make a plush or something else. Just love the cute minty face though! More on this rubber face later...

Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

WISHING ALL OF YOU, AMAZING MOMS A VERY SPECIAL ONE!!

YOU ROCK, 

YOUR AWESOME, 

YOU NURTURE CHILDREN AND MAKE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE!!

THANK YOU!!

Love,

ggsdolls

Margaret Keane Art Prints!!

Finally! I've always wanted a particular art print by Margaret Keane, of course at the time, it was signed by her husband, in the 1960s. More info. from a past post, back when, I watched the movie the link here. Waifs, Big eyed, lonely lisa, suzie sad eyes, Blythe, etc. have always been a part of the vintage wants as a collector of dolls, now ceramics, and not to forget Lithograph art prints.

While doing some searching on Etsy, I found this Lot available. Two Keane prints. "Waiting", and the other is, "Little Ones." I have been on the search for, "Waiting" for not too long, when I discovered this one a few weeks ago. Sadly, the seller took a week to ship, and when I questioned her about it, that was when she shipped them. Oh wait, she just created the label for them, but didn't turn them into USPS, until I ask a week later!! Ugh. I'm not gonna start on that...  So, even though, I was disappointed on how long it took the seller to ship them. I am just telling myself, that it was worth it to finally have the Litho print I've always admired... Count your blessings Gigi. I am.

 The lot of two Walter Keane signed Litho art prints, even dated, 1962. The frames were in nice condition for their age. The prints lovely too.

 "Waiting" is my favorite, she reminds me of Susie sad eyes or Love me Linda dolls...

 Also, signed by Walter Keane, 1962. When the prints were by Margaret Keane. A piece of history for me and a period I love the art for.

 I will list "Little Ones" in my shop. So be on the look out for that one.

 Where she hangs now on my bedroom wall along with my other lovelies!! Yesss!

 Also, some yummy rainbow cotton candy we got from ROSS. Licca chan is just festive next to it! The flavors are berry delicious too!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls

Biba San Jose, and More!

It was an awesome weekend that past. For the first time in many years, we celebrated our village fiesta in my parents newly restored home. My youngest brother and his family live there now. But, it was just bittersweet to finally be able to enjoy the village Patron Saint, St. Joseph, and celebrate.

So, last minute we decided to have a little gathering...

 There was food, entertainment from neighbors who had live bands at their party, a parade, and a carnival!! Sorry not all photographed. Hehe.

 It was much enjoyed by all!!

Then, Sara had her Song Fest and with only one week of practice, she did an amazing job. So proud of this girl!

 After her performance, we left the school and the skies were amazing! I just had to share the photo!

 I decided to redress Cherry Chan, in this lovely Azone Pure Neemo Kimono. She looks so adorable. I made the hair clip bow.

 I even created this ad for IG! It was fun!

 I had been wanting to get this cute Hallmark 2012 Fisher Price musical TV toy for some time. I found one MIB for cheap on Ebay and it works too! Since it's a miniature, it will fit nicely if stored. Yesss!

 Just like the real size version. Only difference is you have to keep turning the knob to get the pictures to move. LOL

It plays, "London Bridge is Falling Down" and "Row, Row, Row You're Boat".

Kabaya Jewel Box packages, I found at my local Payless Supermarkets. I got two styles. 

 I believe these are the more recent releases. Just cute, figured I'd check em' out and see what cute toy jewelry comes in them?!

 The gum is not anything special and a bit stiff for my taste. But, hey you get cute toy jewelry!

Then, I replaced the legs on my inflatable stool. I had this stool since, 2012 or earlier. Here's a before post, of the stool. I got it  cheap via Etsy and never cared for its stubby legs. So, finally, on Ebay I found some sleek, mid century modern legs. It took some extra work to change out the screws. My arms ache still... What do you think of my inflatable stool now?

 Last, I got these cute stationary brad stars in the mail from Ebay. I got this idea from another seller via Etsy to make them into doll hair clips. These are the bigger size, so of course, I would need smaller brads. Still, these turned out nice on Happy Sachiyo!!

 I'm still looking at my collection and am slowly sorting through items that I will let go. So, keep an eye out!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls