"Eh, It's A Living"

I found a weird bird planter on eBay,

When I first saw it I was intrigued, 

I thought "what a perfect whimsical toucan"

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I had just the place for it in 

my Enchanted Tiki Bed-Room

Listed as a vintage 50's toucan,

I love its classic haphazard airbrush paint job.

It reminded me of the ceramic chickens my 

great aunt had in her kitchen from the 50's

similar this this one...

Source: Etsy

it's painted in much the same fashion.

Source: eBay

There are a bunch on eBay with chips and crazing,

but this one is in great shape for it's age. 

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It was listed for $29.95 or best offer.

I offered $25.00 and it was accepted!

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When Sam saw it, she said it looked like a dinosaur.

She's not wrong, it does look a little prehistoric.

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That got me to thinking, he looks a bit like those birds 

the Flintstones used as needles for their record players.

The camera would cut to a close up as they

turn towards us and say "Eh, It's a living".

They actually use birds for a lot of things

like, a car horn, a work whistle, 

or an intercom system.

I tried to research the maker of these odd little birds

but I couldn't find any information on line.

AI will tell you it is most likely a decorative planter 

or cachepot imported from Japan from 

the mid 50's to the mid 60's listing for $30-$75

Probably missing its "made in Japan" sticker.

Source: eBay

I did find another odd little bird planter.

They're listed on eBay as a Vintage 50's Cockatoo.

It has a very similar paint job and tail, 

so they must be cousins.

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I do enjoy mine smiling down 

at me from the amour. 

He reminds me of the birds carved on each side of the 

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room sign.

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Then again, 

he also remind me of this...source:

He is whimsical though,

Thanks for stopping by

and happy hunting!

Easter Accent Light

 I've been wanting an accent lamp

on the Easter hutch for some time,
similar to the little light I found at 

Pier One for the Christmas hutch.

I just love the warm glow that radiates

when the light turns on –it gives 

everything such a cozy feel.

I decided Easter needed the same effect.

A quick search on eBay

turned up a delightful find:

an Egg Cluster Accent Lamp 

by Cheyenne Lamps.

Originally sold at Wal Mart for $19.94 

(Estimated Circa 1993?)

One was listed on eBay for 

$15.00 + $22.45 Shipping

Not the best price, but I really liked it

and thought it would fit in nicely on the 

Ozark Easter Hutch.

These lamps seem old and many 

on eBay have cracks in the 

paint and scratches on the eggs.

this is one on eBay that I didn't buy.

Very few still have the original box.

Sam let me pick out one that looked the best.

I found this one...

New In Box, Never Used, for $100.00 

with Free Shipping

Sam said "No".

So I went with my second choice.

Gently used at a decent price...

A little rearranging of the Dipped Chicks

was needed, but it turned out to be the perfect 

size and fit right in.

It looks Egg-cellent when turned on, even 

if it does have a few cracks in the paint.

Maybe someday I can fill 

them in with a little

paint and patience.

Thanks for hopping by

and happy hunting!