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Mother Cat & Kittens

jess — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:18:37 +0000

Pink cheeked mother cat with her sweet little kittens, just what could be cuter? This feline family begged me to take them home from an op-shop in Wellington. I am not one to say no to a cat in need, let alone 3 of them.

Mr & Mrs Kitty

jess — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:15:05 +0000

What a great couple these two make with their spots and lovely red lips. Rescued from Rozelle Markets this weekend, they now get to hang out with a whole bunch of other pretty cute kittys. How lucky for everyone involved.

Twee cats

jess — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:27:54 +0000

These petite prissy pussies I discovered at auction recently. And may I just say, what a hideous chair. So hideous that it’s almost fabulous. Almost.

Blue-eyed kitten

jess — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:12:03 +0000

This gorgeous little kitten eyed me off at Rozelle Markets on the weekend, with those lovely big blue eyes. Just how could I resist his charms?

Duck Pond Ashtray

jess — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 03:47:49 +0000

Mother duck and duckling sitting happily by their pond. Ready for someone to ash their cigarette in the sparkly blue waters!

Owl Cookie Jar

jess — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 10:26:33 +0000

In his painted yellow coat and green tie, this wonky-eyed owl cookie jar looks pretty friendly. Or stoned. I’m not sure which. Simply marked ‘Japan’ underneath.

Wishing Well

jess — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 09:41:34 +0000

Make a wish. I wish for lots more stuff like this awesome wishing well by Kalmar/AACP.

Another auction find. From this auction I came home with a car-load. Not kidding. My car was FULL. But gems like this were the absolute highlight of spending 7 hours in a stinking hot room alongside many other bidders, holding up my little auction card & spending way too much money.

Fish Vase

jess — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 09:31:39 +0000

Rozelle Markets have long been my favourite since they started and I lived 30 seconds walk away. So many goodies I own have come from there. More recently I bought this AACP (Australian Art Ceramics Products) classic Fish vase. It was a splurge. 20 bucks. More than I normally spend on one item. But look at it. JUST LOOK AT IT. It’s freakin’ FANTASTIC!

Rainbow Trout Dish

jess — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 08:52:30 +0000

I picked up this jumping Rainbow Trout dish at auction a few weeks ago. He’s delightful. Marked underneath ‘Rainbow Trout B 2880/R’.

Dog / Girl Egg Cup

jess — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 07:48:05 +0000

She has dogs ears and a girls face with a funny little body. I’m not really sure what she is, apart from being an egg cup. Made in Japan. Cute.

Birdies Cookie Jar

jess — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 08:35:17 +0000

If there’s ever a cookie jar to behold it is this. Lovely red birdies in a tree with their spaghetti nest. And an acorn atop the lid. Soooo beautiful.

Furry Feline

jess — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 21:58:08 +0000

I LOVE this little Napco cat. His fur is a bit bedraggled but he’s still utterly gorgeous. Not to mention his to-die-for eyelashes .

Marlin Trough

jess — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:19:53 +0000

A great garage-sale find recently. Made by Pates. Gorgeous lustre-ware. This fishy fellow has seen better days, his nose glued back on and a few other cuts and bruises, but still freakin’ fabulous!

Lassie Head

jess — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:16:07 +0000

I guess this is a book-end? I found this Lassie head at auction. Quite regal in his own doggy way.

Donkey S&P

jess — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:13:26 +0000

Another garage sale find. With his gorgeous purple noggin. A great addition to any table!

Deer in Garden

jess — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:09:35 +0000

Oh what a sweet little deer frolicking in the garden, tail in the air, happy as Larry.

Cow Creamer

jess — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:06:17 +0000

I picked up this sweet cow jug (amongst other awesome stuff) at a local garage sale last weekend. I thought I might sell him, but I’ve grown attached. So he stays.

Pink Puppy

jess — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:03:03 +0000

This 70′s fluro pink floral dog says it all. Just look at those eyelashes. No home is compete without a lovely pink puppy such as this.

Lounging Tiger

jess — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:00:22 +0000

This lazy tiger is one of my faves, lounging around in all his glory.

Fish Platter

jess — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:44:48 +0000

I picked this fabulous fish at a garage sale on the weekend. I bought him to on-sell, but I’m now becoming rather attached. Even though there’s plenty more fish in the sea, it would be such a shame to let this one go.

Lustre Chook Egg Cup

jess — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:34:57 +0000

A nice Easter Chook egg cup that is far too good to use. Lovely lustre ware. And cute-to-boot.

Rabbit Cookie Jar

jess — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:02:52 +0000

I’ve rarely bought stuff on ebay, but that’s just where this rabbity fellow came from. Happy and round. Just as a rabbit should be.

Barn Cookie Jar

jess — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:01:05 +0000

This barn cookie jar is simple but cute. Stickered underneath ‘Gempo’. Made in Japan.

Piggy S&P Shakers

jess — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 05:29:48 +0000

What sad looking little piggies. They shouldn’t be since they’ve been hanging out in Surfers Paradise. One on the right looks like he’s been in the sun just a touch too long. Made in Japan.

Piggy Planter

jess — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:16:06 +0000

This is the little piggy that stayed home. I guess the others are at market, or eating roast beef. This cute little planter I picked up at an op-shop in Wellington NSW, along with a array of other goodies. I could have spent all day (and a lot of money) there. Very soon he’ll have a garden growing out of his roof.

Fish S&P

jess — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 01:07:47 +0000

These sweet little fishies came to me from a friends Grandmothers garage sale. In absolutely perfect condition, they are a delightful set of S&P shakers. On the reverse is the ‘Grizelle Japan’ sticker.

Kangaroo Pepper Shaker

jess — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 11:10:39 +0000

A lonely little kangaroo pepper shaker. No salty partner and no joey. Found at a garage sale this weekend looking for a loving home. How could I resist? I can’t quite work out what’s written on him unfortunately. Surfers Paradise perhaps? Although I’ve not seen a surfing kangaroo of late.

Black Cats Planter

jess — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 11:08:36 +0000

Why are black cats always better in pairs? Double the trouble? These little guys are holding paws whilst waiting for me at the Terrigal Antique Market yesterday. So lovely, & such a bargain to boot!

Pet Shop Cookie Jar

jess — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 10:59:36 +0000

Who doesn’t love a cookie jar? Especially one that doubles as a pet shop, complete with a waving cat. I can’t remember where I found this beauty, but it’s in good company at home with some other fabulous cookie jars. Made in Japan.

Black Cat Jug

jess — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 10:57:31 +0000

An absolutely gorgeous find from Terrigal Antique Market. I paid a little more for him than I normally would for one item, but there was just no way I could leave this little fellow behind. Apparently he belonged to the the grandmother-in-law(?) of the stall-holder.

He’s black, he’s a cat. He’s DIVINE!

Donkey & Cart Planter

jess — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 09:13:39 +0000

Auctions, auctions, auctions. At this particular auction recently I nabbed a few great donkeys including this little planter. I have inadvertently now started collecting donkeys. That’s how most of my obsessions start. Just by accident. Deers, swans, cats, donkeys. The more you look, the more you find.

Brown Bird

jess — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 09:09:54 +0000

This sweet brown bird is a Salvo’s store salvage. He’s a fairly substantial thing. And underneath, just marked ‘Japan’. That’s it.

Corn Bear

jess — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 07:50:42 +0000

I think this little guy is considered ‘spaghetti ware’ even though he’s not actually spaghetti-like. Well what I can gather from my online research anyways. Either way, munching on his corn cob, this bear is pretty damn cute.

Furry–eared Puppy

jess — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 07:22:36 +0000

A sweet innocent little puppy who probably doesn’t realise he has real bits of fur stuck to his ears. I’ll forgive that since he’s so old. He’s delightful none-the-less.

Tiny Mouse with tiny bag

jess — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 07:08:10 +0000

Little mouse whose bags are packed and is ready for business. What business? Who knows. I do like his importance a great deal though.

Bunny Friends

jess — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 03:06:52 +0000

These charming little fellows with their real fur (unfortunately) tails, I believe might be Napco figures. Always pleasing to find things still in their pairs. (excuse the sub-standard photoshopping of the tails.)

Bear Cubs

jess — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 03:01:46 +0000

What a delightful pair of bears who’ve just been fishing. Just little ornaments, although I wonder why they weren’t assigned a Salt & Pepper Shaker status.

Lonely Cow pepper shaker

jess — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 02:51:30 +0000

This poor cow pepper shaker has lost her mate. (and her horn). But that’s ok, because she can still lick her own nostril.

Dapper Skunk Salt Shaker

jess — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 05:18:24 +0000

Another little fellow whose lost his peppery mate. But so pleased with himself in his golden top hat.

Tall Pink Cat with Bow

jess — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 05:11:44 +0000

This cool cat it just too cool for school. A green hat, polka dot tie, little chain and some incredible cheek fur. This pink kitty has it all.

Sleek Blue Cat

jess — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 05:10:57 +0000

Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. I love this cat so much. Those green eyes and blue body. And looking oddly confused. Made in Japan.

‘Man About Town’ Dog

jess — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:55:48 +0000

Quite the Dapper Dog is this Man About Town. With his head of fur (that has seen better days) andhis lovely red bow-tie, who wouldn’t care for a proud puppy like this?

‘Money Hungry’ Dog Money box

jess — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:48:46 +0000

This red-headed money hungry doggy looks like he may have eaten more than money with that nice big round belly. Too freakin’ cute.

‘Japan’ is the only identification on this fellow.

Crocodile Teapot

jess — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 05:31:19 +0000

It’s a crocodile. It’s a purse. AND it’s a teapot. How versatile. I picked up this beauty at the markets many moons ago.

He’s made by Vandor. Here’s a little about that company.

Black Swan

jess — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 05:19:03 +0000

Deer & Fawn Planter

jess — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 03:34:05 +0000

My deer collection is expansive. I am yet to photograph them all. In fact I don’t even know where to start. But this little deer and fawn planter is a good way to kick off the deer category.
Made in Japan. Marked ’108A’.

Cat Teapot

jess — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 03:13:33 +0000

Two cute kitties on an afternoon tea date. Loving one tail as a spout, and the other as the handle. The paint is a little worn, but I’m just going to call that ‘character’.

Bull and rose

jess — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 03:02:57 +0000

The coolest bull ever. What more can I say about him. This old friend has been with me a long while.

Fruit Swans

jess — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:08:32 +0000

I’m not sure in which parallel universe swans cart around fruit on their backs, but I think I’d like to live there. Look what a great combo those 2 things make.

Bunny & Cow Dishes

jess — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 06:38:02 +0000

An unassuming op-shop in the Hunter Valley is where uncovered these beauties. Stamped ‘Superior Made in Japan’ underneath. I love them. I love them so much.