“There is too such a thing as Tokyo Milk Phrenology Soap,” she said, stamping her foot for emphasis.
I’m not sure why there is… But there is.
Apparently the only thing phrenological is the wrapper; but who knows, maybe the soap gets lumpy, providing the tactile pleasure of a judgmental pseudo-science with the scented hipster cleanliness that’s next to Godliness.
FYI, I’m giving away American Pickers DVDs over at my antiques and vintage collectibles site.
Part of our collective sense of nostalgia is the classic cowboy pajama. Now you can wear your own set watching TV before bed; just don’t sit to close or you’ll damage your eyes. (Sale found via Shop It To Me.)
Musical spoon rests? Handmade ceramic spoon rest in the shape of a music note via my friend Ashely of Raisin Bread Studios.
Normally for “And Some Sort Of A Hat” posts I prefer actual photos, but this series by Vera Brosgol is too charming to exclude. (You might also want to see my post about vintage bird hats at my other blog.)
Verabee says these big-eyed kitshy beauties are Russian nevalashkas, “traditional baby-shutting-up toy. They make a very soothing clinking noise.”
How about mustache socks?
You will with fun-tastic lamps by CreativePal! Check out the Hollywood Finger Cigarette Ring Custom TV Lamp and Bobs Chocolate Candy Cigarette Box Lamp! No vintage things were harmed; graphics were scanned and recreated to create these gems. (PS You may also want to see my old post on candy cigarettes.)
The G.I. Brown Stripe headphones are sooo 70’s kitschy; so’s the manufacturer sales line: “No soldier on record has ever lost a battle while wearing the G.I. headphones. Ever.” (Save 40% off SkullCandy @ eBay using coupon code C40SKULLCANDY at PayPal checkout.)
