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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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The Geekiest Donation Box Ever
I have many clients who are geeks. They self-identify this way. I have been called a geek, too, and that may be true. I do go to science-fiction conventions, and can quote many Monty Python sketches by heart. So it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Collectibles, Comics, Home furnishings, Office Supplies, Toys
Tagged alien, art, box, ceramic, chatchke, Comics, Light Saber, Shakespeare, Star Wars, toy, Yoda
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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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Like a Hallmark Card from on High
This came from a client’s home in Newton. It has pressed flowers in it, and the kind of gold lettering that’s usually reserved for labeling mailboxes. When I first saw it, I thought it meant, “Happy birthday, Jesus!” But then … Continue reading
Unholy Sh*t!
I found this fabulous work of art at a yard sale in my neighborhood. I realize that this was not something that turned up while I was organizing, but it was weird enough that I felt that I needed to … Continue reading
Raar.
This adorable creature was found in Newtonville. My client tells me she made him as a child. He is certainly scary. Fortunately, he has no legs, so he can’t chase you. He’s being kept, of course!
The Clutter Monster
Last September, I had a booth at Arlington, MA’s Town Day festival. I have noticed that many businesses’ fair/expo booths tend to be pretty dull and corporate-looking, so I wanted something amusing and eye-catching that would draw people in. I … Continue reading
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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