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Aruba Is for…. Uh, What Is This, Actually?
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
Posted in Animals, Art, Chatchkes, Naughty Bits, Utterly Useless Things, What Is It?
Tagged art, aruba, boobs, chatchke, coconut, glasses, hat, hooves, monkey, nude, sexist, souvenir, useless
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Because Peeing is Cute, but Penises are NOT
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
Posted in Art, Chatchkes, Home furnishings, Utterly Useless Things
Tagged art, chatchke, guy, pajamas, peeing, urinating
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A Shoe! (Bless You.)
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
Flamencow
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
Posted in Art, Chatchkes, Utterly Useless Things
Tagged anthropomorphic, ceramic, chatchke, cow, dancing, flamenco
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More Useless Labels!
These photos were submitted by “a friend who prefers not to be identified.” There is a hint in the label of the first one, as the box contains collectible playing cards. The most amusing part about this box is my impression … Continue reading
Posted in Organizing Attempts, Uncategorized, Utterly Useless Things
Tagged box, clutter, labels, useless
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Labels are Magic!
I think we organizers shout so much about how YOU MUST LABEL EVERYTHING OMG that we’ve inadvertently given the impression that writing a word on a piece of paper or sticker and slapping it on a box or bin magically … Continue reading
Posted in Organizing Attempts, Papers, Uncategorized, Utterly Useless Things
Tagged bins, boxes, clutter, labels, useless
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Rasta Man Lends a Hand
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
Taking a bite out of clutter (and “I organize dead people!”)
I found these plaster tooth casts in a small drawer in the client’s front entryway. You never know when you’ll have to dash out the door to an emergency orthodontist appointment. I suggested arranging them on the windowsill as an … Continue reading
Posted in Medical, Utterly Useless Things
Tagged ashes, ceramic, remains, teeth, useless
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Little balloon alien guy says hi.
Adorable or scary? Or both? This fellow turned up in Arlington, MA. He went calmly to his end in the trash. Bye bye, guy.
Posted in Kid Art, Utterly Useless Things, What Is It?
Tagged alien, art, balloon, guy, kid, play-doh, useless
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Break Dancing… Slugs?
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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Tagged chatchke, dancing, rock, shells, slugs
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Weird Stuff I Found While Organizing 