Magic happened when I set the items free. It was like each one had a voice crying for release; and they were finally silenced. Energy flowed, weight lifted. The door to the past was closed, the bright future illuminated. I was reborn. And my beautiful collections were free to go to people who they truly Spark Joy for.
All of the items below are for sale. Read on to learn their information, prices, and stories and e-mail me if you'd like to buy one or if you'd like more detailed photos. I hope you'll cherish them!
(By the by, Here's Kon Mari Purge 1 + Kon Mari Purge 2)
01) From Vagabond Coffee Co when they held an impromptu Ramona flea market vintage sale to fund their start-up. When I look at them I feel like I'm in the chilly moonlit Japanese scenes. Beautiful. - $30.00 - set
02. A Room Without Books is Like a Body Without a Soul. A gorgeous chunky piece of wood with my favorite paint color and rustic texture. Folk art purchased during the first run of Riverside Art Market. - $15.00
03. Three perfectly rendered origami kokeshi style girls immaculately framed in gold with a matching gold bamboo frame. A stunning piece or any Japanese art collector. - $25.00
04. A collectible Ninja Turtles piece of Original Production Animation Art, MWS Inc 1989. If you don't buy this gorgeously framed and preserved piece, it's your loss! I just love it. Happiness in a frame. - $25.00
05. A large Octopus lady art piece I purchased from a nice girl in the "artist alley" of an anime con in St. Augustine, Florida. My cephalopod art collection is formidable and although I adore her, she felt redundant. I hope you'll love her right. - $10.00
06. A trio of framed Junko Mizuno art pieces ripped from the pages of Juxtapoz magazine. One day I'll own an original from this funky psychedelic feminist artist. But these do in a pinch. - $15.00 trio
07. Duo of beautiful watercolor paintings of an artist duo's collections. -$15.00 for duo
08. Another beautiful watercolor still life print by the same artist. - $10.00
09. Super Mario Brothers Art Clipping. - $5.00
10. Bagno bathroom sign from anthropologie. - $5.00
11. The artist at the anime con called him "Bishie-Juice" a portmanteau of Bishounen (beautiful boy) and Beetlejuice and I was sold. Goodbye Bishie-Juice, go inspire joy in the hearts of others who love Wordplay. - $5.00
12. An adorable little Whale on sanded wood that softens the heart and soul, from the first run of Riverside Arts Market here in Jacksonville Florida, he's made a lot of people visitors smile, lifting hearts, the little imp. - $5.00
13. Purchased from a tall new aged dreaded Flagler College Student. He was so laid back it was like he floated through like horizontally. All those chakras had to be aligned and buzzing. Nice guy, nice piece, nice message. It gives me a touch of melancholy, like an older couple on a stroll in the autumn of their life, or a metaphor for paths in life we don't take until it's too late. - $5.00
14. Adorable double-sided Halloween decoration from my fellow witches. - $3.00
15. A favorite photo for a long time. I bought those three stuffed toys at an anime con and stayed the night at the adjoining hotel. Those hotel sheets with so soft and fluffy I now know what it feels like to sleep on a cumulonimbus cloud. I had too much fun arranging the dolls into X-rated positions and snapping photos of them in X-rated positions. I matted and framed them as a collection and actually sold a lot of them. This is the last piece. It still calls to my heart. Taking me back to my early twenties, my silly adventures before the cares of the world tied me down. A time when I was like that Flagler student, floating around untied like a loosed helium balloon. I work hard just to have a time like this again, to save up and have location independent work so I can float from hotel bed to hotel bed experiencing the unique energy from each room. - $25.00
16. A stunning vintage Japanese souvenir. The texture of the mixed media is a treat for the eyes. The kimono is a thick plush fabric and the backdrop, paper on wood, has a depth with paint and wood. I have a nearly identical piece by a talented artist or I'd keep her. Sure to Spark Joy in any heart. - $15.00
17. I had this gorgeous custom Apothecary sign made for my soap selling booth before I re-branded. A lovely industrial addition to any home. - $15.00
18. Adorable mermaid artwork by some nice vendors at an anime con. - $6.00
19. Another Super Mario Brothers Artwork clipping. - $5.00
Category 02. Komono Toys, Mid Century Modern and Collectibles
1. Large Gold Maneki Neko kitty. Arm is hot glued on. Still Joy-Sparking! - $8.00
2. Tibetan Bowl with a beautiful little voice. - $15.00
3. Adorable Japanese Bunny tea cup, lonely after he kitty companion broke. Ready for a new home. -$5.00
4. Gorgeous plastic Japanese display dish, I like it for holding keys and sunglasses. $5.00
5. The thrift core icon! He has hot glue on his back, but makes a fun photo or display piece. $5.00
6. Amazing local piece of pottery. Large, had signed, I love it lit up. Fun Halloween piece. $25.00
7. La Muerte handmade serving tray. - $8.00
8. Las Vegas coin bank. A kitschy souvenir from my amazing adventure out west. - $5.00
9 & 10. Ojays Records, with their famous Love Train and Backstabbers classic soul songs. - $5.00
11. Two adorable Japanese kitty bowls. The green one has a small chip. - $5.00
12. Gorgeous little Japanese tea scene, small miniature. - $5.00
13. My favorite skirt, the forces governing joy are strange, it just tells me it's ready to move on! $5.00
14. Amazing Mega Man toy! - $5.00
15. Ready Made magazine collection, out of print, and so inspiring! - $15.00
16. Adorable little cactus necklace I made, the last in a line I made and sold once. $5.00
17. Mid Century Modern serving trays, perfect for parties and protecting your table! $5.00
18. Adorable Chococat bento Japanese lunch box! - $5.00
19. Neon wooden letters, all pictured. - $5.00 set
20. Kawaii green kitty cat bento box holder. It fits the chococat bento box perfectly! $5.00
21. Amazingly cute owl teacup and pot. This has a little strainer inside for easy use. $10.00
22. Small cement easter island head, I love it in potted plants. $3.00
23. Tiny robot toy from an anime con, once a favorite find. I love tiny things! $3.00
24. Small white and gold vintage origami crane pin. - $5.00
25. Tiny bulbasaur toy. Adore him in potted plants, too! - $5.00
26. Tiny ceramic Smokey the Bear toy. Been meaning to make a small joint for his outstretched hand (an ex's suggestion) for years! - $5.00
27. Dino-Kun (more detail here!) a tamagotchi my dad sent me when he was stationed in Japan. - $10.00
28. Transformers Monopoly, all pieces included. I love the teenie generation 1 robot playing pieces! - $10.00
29. Bob Kane Batman calendar page. The whole set was my first apartment's statement wall. This one is my favorite. - $5.00
30. Five Prince special edition magazines published after his passing. I read and cherished each one, and now they should go to another super fan to read and enjoy. - $45.00
31. Miniatures collection! Like Warhol's wet dream. Be still my heart. $10.0033. Gorgeous pot, perfect for succulents, with drainage holes Rare for ceramic pottery. $5.00
34. Gorgeous blue ceramic pot, would house vining succulents deliciously. $5.00
As I look back at these collages I feel relief, nostalgia. It's like saying goodbye to a recent me but also having a memento to remember her. I feel I assembled a gallery for my past. Please e-mail me if you'd like any of them, they will ship to you beautifully packaged with free little goodies from my trip to Japan! The deadline is the end of this Wednesday July 18th for sales.
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