To my Squirrel on Wheels...
I found this sweet pull-toy drummer at my favorite old-things store a few days ago:
You might think he was made in Japan in the 60's, but according to the sticker on his underside, he is actually from Belarus originally! I really love pull toys...I've been looking for the perfect dog-on-wheels for a while now (maybe ever since I heard the Belle & Sebastian song).
Happy Weekend!
so cute!
and please, i must know, how do you get the scalloped edge around your picture?
thanks emily!
Posted by: sass | April 07, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Adorable...we share the same love for this kind of push-n-pull toys...
Posted by: la môme poison | January 03, 2008 at 08:20 AM
more cool borders for your photos, not to mention cool photos. you have a dream life. and not just b/c of the borders (although those are cool) but also because you have great clothes and you are an ARTIST as a profession and you have such a fae-like look.
you are so inspiring!
Posted by: jen | December 23, 2007 at 11:06 PM
Aah! Squirrel on wheels! How adorable. I love him. Does he alternate which arm beats the drum?
Posted by: Marie | December 17, 2007 at 07:46 PM
that toy is incredible. I love it!!!
Posted by: Jessica | December 17, 2007 at 10:49 AM
That is so cute! I love the whole composition with the chair and the pretty yellowish wall.
Posted by: Melissa | December 17, 2007 at 10:22 AM
This is really darling Miss Emily!
Posted by: tiffany | December 17, 2007 at 09:32 AM
this is adorable, i love the blue and red together! -kb
Posted by: klothandbolt | December 16, 2007 at 04:29 PM
He ROCKS!!!!
Posted by: Susan | December 16, 2007 at 02:01 PM
He is cute. I love pull toys too! Next to those vintage lamps with the little wooden people and animals.
Posted by: Gina | December 16, 2007 at 12:04 PM
Your squirrel all the way from Belarus is wonderful... lucky you. g xo
Posted by: gracia | December 16, 2007 at 04:56 AM
that is too adorable - love the blue drumsticks heehee. happy weekend :)
Posted by: elisabetha | December 16, 2007 at 01:46 AM
so cute! and i feel the same way about christmas...i get all smug about the few things i took care of early and then i relax a little and then suddenly...holy shit! it's a week away!
anywhooooo...hope your's is merry merry!
xoxoxo
Posted by: meg | December 15, 2007 at 07:28 PM
so adorable!
Posted by: t. miyashiro | December 15, 2007 at 07:02 PM
I'm a fan of vintage pull toys too. When I was a kid, my mom had a neighbor who collected vintage toys of all sorts, and it was like walking into a dream.
The squirrel is too sweet!
Cathy
Posted by: cathy nash | December 15, 2007 at 06:53 PM
Hey Emily,
I just read that NY Time post and made a little blog about it :) The link is tehre too if you want to read it
http://projectblancoyd.typepad.com/project_blancoyd/2007/12/handmade-20.html
Posted by: www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com | December 15, 2007 at 05:10 PM
It's adorable and in such good condition too!
Posted by: Kristi | December 15, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Haha I love it. If only kids played with those toys today.
Posted by: www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com | December 15, 2007 at 04:52 PM
hi emily
i collect alot of childrens things but realized, shoot i wouldnt want any kids other than my own to play with any antique. i dont have any kids yet... anyway merry christmas!
Posted by: kim* | December 15, 2007 at 03:41 PM
How lovely, I just love small furry creatures. I also have a great love for vintage toys. You lucky girl!
Posted by: Cedar | December 15, 2007 at 02:31 PM
what a cutie!
Have you seen the toys this guy makes? Totally awesome
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=102218
Btw I saw you mentioned in a NY times article about Etsy-Congrats!
Posted by: Kristy | December 15, 2007 at 02:10 PM
That has gotta be the cutest thing I've seen!! I love that it's a mushroom for the drum!! hehe! :)
Posted by: Casey | December 15, 2007 at 01:41 PM
Stinkin' cute!!
Posted by: suzy | December 15, 2007 at 12:41 PM