Super-Junk

I’m blown away by the efforts of so many artists in the doll and toy community to do good. Check out these talented folks doing what they do best to support the devastation happening in Japan:

• *update* – Ruth at EuroTrash is maintaining a comprehensive list
• Flickr group of fundraisig doll artists
• Kaiju for Japan
• Pray for Japan – Japan LA gallery
• Blythe doll Charity Auction
• Help Japan – poupee mechanique
• Funny Bunny Raffle

Check ‘em out and pass them on!  and for those that simply want to donate, head over to the Japanese Red Cross.

I’ve had this overwhelming sense of disarray and helplessness in the past few days (and It’s so crummy to phrase it like that when there’s no way I could fathom what it is like to be in Japan right now.  Just watching and hearing about the composure of people in Japan right now is truly inspiring). Everyone’s got a different reaction to the tragedy and different ways of coping and going on with daily life. Do what you can – buy something, bid on something, or just get to it and donate what you can.

Vintage japanese girl's room

I’ve been seeking out inspiration for vintage, japanese-style girls’ rooms while working on my dollhouse project. This link Paul sent me couldn’t have come at a better time

Super awesome badass. Want, want, want!

I ♥ Itokin Park

(this uncensored, unedited verbal diarhhea brought to you by extremely adorable blythe in wrestling bear mask and tuxedo)

I’m feeling very inspired by vintage things lately, and excited about all the “new-vintage” things that people are making. While perusing some of my friends’ favorites on Flickr (you guys have the best taste!) I came across these amazing little bead buddies by Variation .  I love vintage beaded crib-toys, so these were right up my alley.

I picked up these two so they won’t be lonely. I think they will sit on my desk or I might wear them as big chunky pendants on days when I need a little buddy with me.

Check out all her beaded buddies on J-critter’s Flickr!

Good luck with your new shop, J! You have a fan over here.

(photos by J-critter)