what a charming little cottage
i never stop smiling
in moments spent wandering through a toy store
such a lucky find –
a good humor man golden book
and what better hosts to greet us?
“i have a lot of growing up to do. i realized that the other day inside my fort.”
– zach galifianakis
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the dollhouse and toy cottage, plymouth, michigan, usa
summer 2021
first cab 🙂 I love the Little Golden Books esp Tootle, my hero 🙂
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I collect them and have always loved them! (the original stories, not the Disney-fied versions). my friend still has his original ‘tootle’ from when he was a child –
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🙂 that and Scuppers The Tugboat are my favourites 🙂 I used to read them to my kids , then to my grandkids and when no one was looking I would read them to myself 🙂
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there you go!
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The only difference that comes with age is that our toys get more expensive.
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this can happen, but some remain the same )
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Over the years our faces tend to grow in a certain position. I’m glad you are smiling and not frowning. 😉
My daughter’s Barbie House with all the trimmings is still in my closet. For 30+ years I keep telling her to come and get the stuff.
My face has grown into that INSISTENT look. Doesn’t work on my daughter, but very helpful when dealing with husband. 🙂
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good that you are able to use your face as needed )
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Love that quote!
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thanks!
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My mum told me when I was 62 and she was 84… “You are never going to grow up, are you Ivor !!”
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i so get this and no neither of us are, i suspect)
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But I think that’s a good thing, and our Mum’s would be smiling
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absolutely, yes!
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This is lovely, Beth.
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thanks –
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It’s a lovely idea. Dream come true for small children
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and some adults! )
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Yes!!!
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I can tell it was a fantastic shopping experience, Beth. Bravo.
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a wonderful surprise –
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Growing up is overrated Zach. 🙂 I would have a difficult time feeling grown up going here.
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i agree, and no need to
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The pics, and quote, evoked childlike wonder in me! I love it. And I still have many Little Golden books. Happy Thursday, Beth!
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wonderful!
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💗💗
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❤
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Had all kinds of Golden Books as a kid. My mom said my favorite was The Pokey Little Puppy
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that’s a classic!
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I agree! Has to get it for my kids!
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they’ll love it too-
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What a sweet appearance for a toy store.
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it was great
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I can so imagine!
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Goodness me Beth – and all that girly pink colour too!!! Some days I seriously wonder how high the tolerance level of Americans can be – as this ranks pretty high on my kitsch level!
But then, of course, because I absolutely love and adore you, my ‘kitsch’ becomes your ‘beauty’ and your fun gets (just) acceptable to me – so all is well! 🙂
I’m the ‘crazy wild child’ of the family – I daren’t even think of what the rest of my siblings’ wording would be…. Tks for the laugh and friendly head-shake!
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❤ thanks for your acceptance and understanding )
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All my pleasure…. 🙂
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We are strange creatures, but playful. Sometimes, it redeems us.
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spot on, jim
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What a pretty cottage! Yes, I imagine that place would bring back a lot of memories.
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it sure did )
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I’m in awe of the person who thought to design the front of a toy store like this.
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brilliant, is n’t it?
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I loved doll houses as a child and am still attracted to look at them! Early on, I had one of those 1950s metal doll houses with little plastic figures and furniture. A little later one, it was the first Barbie Dream House!
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ooh, i’ve always been fascinated by them and the miniatures within them
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Yes!
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We never want to lose the child within. It’s the best part of us.
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it absolutely is!
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I miss visiting toy stores…
and I love that Zach quote. I also miss his show, “Between Two Ferns”
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find a toy store to visit when you can, and i loved that show!
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I’ll make up some excuse!
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oh my goodness i love this. It’s like 1050s America on display with the perfect hosts, pretty flower boxes and their wee pink cottage. Makes me wanna go back in time and play. xo
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It gave off such an a warm and welcoming feel
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I love it.
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How fun. Love the play between childhood and adulthood and the sameness that lives between them. Just checked the Kraft site, still sold out of mac n cheese ice cream. Not giving up yet….
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Yes,it certainly crosses over
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The quote in the last line is very relatable 😅 I’m in my late teens and will never outgrow jumpy castles, Disneyland, some toys and so much more! This post is so sweet it literally made my day! 🥺 I’m glad to know I’m not alone in my childish obsessions.
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So cute. Great quote at the bottom. 🙂
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thanks!
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I love this! What a treat to find this toy store.
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You would love it!
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I know!!
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