Valentine Clowns

Doubl-Glo punch-out valentines circa 1950's

Picked out especially for you from my vintage Valentine collection. Wishing you a perfectly fun day with the ones you love. Happy Valentine's Day!

Mrs. Marsh

I think all mothers love to receive little notes from their kids. This gem was discovered inside an old coloring book I thrifted awhile back. Isn't it darling? I know that I'll be enjoying all the tokens of appreciation on this Mother's Day and the little notes will be tucked away for safe keeping in a special box kept just for that reason. Happy Mother's Day!

1920's Valentine Scraps

First off I just wanna know where the heck the month of January went?! Did it completely pass you by too? I was still recovering from the holidays and then realized the month was over. Guess I'd better get it in gear (mentally speaking) at least. It's been kinda hard with the weirdly warm winter 'round these parts. The bank sign on the way to the post office today stated it was 66 degrees!

I did have grand plans to make up a whole bunch of Valentine-y ornaments and such for the shops but with 2 weeks 'till that special day I'm behind on those plans. I did manage to purchase these charming Valentine scraps to use in the pieces, but I think they will be added to the ephemera files for next year. These particular scraps were manufactured by the Carrington Company of Chicago, Illinois circa 1920's. Super sweet paper bits aren't they?

Happy February all!

Los Angeles Love

Los Angeles, City Heart Map by Kevin Lucias

We're flying out to Los Angeles tomorrow for a very important occasion. My big brother Andy is getting married on Saturday to a super nice lady (hi Mindy!!). The wedding is taking place on a boat (how cool is that?!) and Lizzie is beside herself with excitement as she gets to participate as a flower girl. Needless to say, things will be a bit quiet around here 'till we return but you can always follow along via my Instagram feed. Can you feel the love?!

I Love You Like...

"I Love You Like..." is a treasury I put together of my current Etsy favorites. The chippy pink phone is just one of many great vintage objects over at Sara Kate Studios. Enjoy!

Eleven Years Ago

Eleven years ago today I married my best friend. We've both changed a bit over the last decade 'n a year--most noticeably, Patrick has laid his labret piercing to rest and my hair is (much) much shorter. I'm looking forward to our next eleven years. Happy Anniversary Patrick! I love you.

1920's Handmade Valentines

From my collection of circa 1920's handmade Valentines. Wishing you & those people you love a special Valentines day together.

xoxo,
Sushipot

Harvesting Hearts

A view of my workspace last night. I've been receiving a few patient inquiries as to whether or not I'll be posting new Doll House's with anatomical hearts for the upcoming season of love. So, last night I "harvested" a few hearts and began laying out some new pieces. Stay tuned for these new assemblages--there will be more than just your run-of-the-mill Doll House coming to the shop in the next week.

Sushipot At Poppytalk

Sushipot is participating in Poppytalk's Handmade Marketplace: Love Transforms which opened today through February 12, 2010. There is a wonderful selection of valentine themed items from affordable art to housewares and more. Be sure to stop by this month--visit the marketplace here and view my virtual "table" here.