Category Archives: Chatchkes

Small objects intended to delight the eye and make a home more cozy, but which usually serve no purpose other than to collect dust and give cats something to destroy.

Aruba Is for…. Uh, What Is This, Actually?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

Sometimes I will find an item at a client’s house and I will need a moment to consider whether it is truly weird enough to warrant an entry on this blog. Other times, it’s as crystal-clear as the waters of … Continue reading →

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Because Peeing is Cute, but Penises are NOT

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

I noticed this little guy when I went to use the bathroom at a client’s house in Jamaica Plain. He’s about two, two and a half inches tall. For scale, note the dog hair surrounding him. (No finger-pointing here; I … Continue reading →

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A Shoe! (Bless You.)

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

This ceramic shoe came from a client’s home in Watertown. She said it’s meant to hold a floral arrangement. Everyone who has seen the shoe since it came home with me (well, that is, myself and my daughter) was inexplicably … Continue reading →

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Flamencow

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

This delightful creature turned up in Newton, in a client’s basement. I said, “Hey, I’d like to shoot that for my blog,” and the client said, “I’ll do you one better than that; you can have it.” I protested weakly, … Continue reading →

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Rasta Man Lends a Hand

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

I cheated a bit on this one, as I found it at a rummage sale at my mom’s church. But I was organizing at the time, volunteering my sorting/pricing services. I have no idea what happened to him. But I … Continue reading →

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Break Dancing… Slugs?

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

Notice the expression that comes to your face as you look at this. I have seen that same expression on everyone when I’ve shown them this picture: I think it’s a mixture of confusion and dismay. This object was found … Continue reading →

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