Things I Like Monday

This is Cattie. I have had her for as long as I can remember. I just love her slightly crazed look. She is by Steiff Wish I had more of their animals :D

This is a great alligator ashtray. Too bad I don't smoke ;)

Little bit sad I think...

He's a doggie & a bank!

Above is the 1st image in "Little Fur Family" from reprint of 1946 children's board book by Margaret Wise Brown She wrote many books including the very popular "Good Night Moon". It's illustrated by Garth Williams who illustrated E.B. White's 1st 2 children's books, "Stuart Little" & "Charlotte's Web"!

I bought Souris, above, on my 1st trip to Paris in 2001. I saw his big feet in a store window & I had to have him. My mom later sent me a card (2004) in which he appeared. Good for him!

I am not sure what this is, dolphin? dino? ... I like it :)

Have a great week ahead!

Monday Mini Post

It's Things I Like Monday!

This 5 legged dog logo/business card from Gosblau a fun shop in Barcelona.

Just some of my friendly plush toys, includes Toast by My Paper Crane

Anthropologie pillow, sugar bowl & egg cup below. Mix well with older ceramics...

This charming setting for Margaret's dinner at Machi's on Breezy Shores...

and her picture perfect pale pink bedroom. I've always loved the little painting of girl on wall.

Line of Miso Pretty packaging illustrated by Fiona Hewitt

Bags by Blue Q ...

Doggie Bag by Robert Zwiebel :)

Springtime Skunk bag !

The Lisa and Gaspard books by Anne Gutman and illustrated by Georg Hallensleben *love his other books, too with painterly scenes & endearing characters.

These miniature French children's books by Antoon Krings I bought these as gifts, then couldn't part with them... did have alternative presents ;o)

Adorable Spanish bear board books by Cliff Wright

Wish I had bought this sooner on my visit to Barcelona. Great card/maps with specific walks through various areas and neighborhoods. Cute & very easy to follow by one of my favorite publishers, Chronicle Books

Look forward to sharing more on my last trip to Spain, pics of my friend, Margaret's bungalow on Breezy Shores, and listing more of my favorite illustrators this month. Enjoy your week ahead!!