Line up

I have a small collection of Russian dolls. When cleaning up yesterday I put them all on the cabinet in the living room. More is more, I say.

Million roses

As you might have noticed, I love both russian dolls and flowers. Artist Aamu Song has created a perfect combination of the two: Million roses matryoshka. Aamu Song's (and Johan Olin's) little shop can be found in the middle of Helsinki, near the old main post office (Salakauppa, link..).

One little indian, two little indians..

Just the thing to have in your hall!

Monkey business

For some reason I always have had an antipathy to monkey toys. The real monkeys are cute enough but toys are not so sympahtetic. And then...we found this old (50 to 60 years old, told the seller) pen sharpener for 50 cents and we bought it. Even the russian dolls seem a bit wary but I guess they'll get use to the monkey as he is quite sharp!

Merry Christmas!

Found these at our local flea market yesterday and just couldn't resist buying them. Welcome home, fellows!