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Desktop Goodies

Posted in absurd, advertising, anatomy, anthropomorphic, Books, clothing, dolls, fashion, illustration, kitsch, meat, monsters, sci-fi, space, surreal, thrift horror, undead, vintage with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 18, 2013 by shewalkssoftly

Cannot type/talk due to severe illness (all words courtesy of voice software or kind typing helpers)…I read and appreciate all comments…Apologies for not being able to respond.

God, is that you?
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No wait, is that you, God?
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Not like this.
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I’m not sure if this gaping chasm counts as a “neckline.”
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The single best, or maybe worst, job in the world.
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Now, this is some food I could eat. Does anyone have a copy of this?
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Keep in mind they use the word “enjoy” in the broadest possible sense.
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This fellow is very open minded…
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And let that be a reminder to stay open-minded about the amorous preferences of others.
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Monsters painted onto Thrift Shop paintings

Posted in absurd, art, humor, kitsch, monsters, thrift horror on January 22, 2013 by bettiemuldoon

Posted by proxy from Dana’s “stuff to blog” queue while she is on medical hiatus. She reads and appreciates all comments…and apologizes for not being able to respond at the moment.

Ever wonder if the countless landscapes and poorly painted cast-off paintings that seem to  find their way to thrift shops might actually have a chance at redemption and life? Two such artists,  Chris McMahon and Thryza Segal, have done just that.

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Thanks to John C. for leading us to this.

Find more through the Twisted Sifter post.

Bizarre and Creepy Vintage Christmas Cards

Posted in absurd, candy coated nightmares, christmas, macabre, postcards, thrift horror, vintage with tags , , , , , , , , on December 25, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

Medical hiatus no-typing mix…I read and appreciate all comments…Apologies for not being able to respond at the moment.

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12/18

Posted in absurd, art, candy coated nightmares, christmas, comics, craft, food, humor, thrift horror, vintage with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 18, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

Medical hiatus no-typing mix…I read and appreciate all comments…Apologies for not being able to respond at the moment.

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12/14

Posted in art, christmas, decoration, photography, sci-fi, thrift horror, vintage with tags , , , , , , on December 14, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

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12/13

Posted in christmas, craft, dolls, plush, puppets, thrift horror, vintage with tags , , , , , , , on December 13, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

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12/11

Posted in absurd, advertising, art, christmas, humor, thrift horror, vintage with tags , , , , , , on December 10, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

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Edward Whymper, from Winter Pictures, London, not dated (c. 1875).

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I read and appreciate all comments. Apologies for not being able to respond at the moment.

12/5

Posted in absurd, art, christmas, ephemera, humor, thrift horror, vintage with tags , , , , , , on December 5, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

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I read and appreciate all comments. Apologies for not being able to respond at the moment.

Soft-Weve, 1950′s

Posted in absurd, advertising, humor, thrift horror, vintage with tags , , , , on June 24, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

I think I’ve posted one of these in a Desktop Goodies post, but it’s time to show the whole fabulous set.

Never has toilet paper been so all-encompassing. Soft-Weve inspires entire rooms! Evening gowns around the house!

Heck, I’d coordinate everything with my toilet paper too for laugh one day…if it weren’t white…and who knows when I last wore white?

Christmas Desktop Goodies

Posted in absurd, advertising, anatomy, anthropomorphic, antiques, candy coated nightmares, christmas, ephemera, food, humor, monsters, thrift horror, vintage with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 20, 2011 by shewalkssoftly

My desktop is especially cluttered with treats right now, but I’ll choose a few to share…

I have a massive collection of vintage Krampus greetings, but this one (shared by my friend Kevin) was new to me this year. It is perhaps one of the most ominous holiday greetings in existence.

I suppose there’s also this:

Well, I guess THIS could happen too.

Santa, eat some cookies. This doesn’t look…natural.

Santa’s true anatomy is clearly documented here:

And here:

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Much jolly-ness…

“Have a Living Christmas Tree Ornament in the House.” Yes folks, remember that pets are nothing more than objects to adorn for your own amusement (I’ve had a few retrospectively comedic instances of people not picking up on my sarcasm, but anyone who has followed this blog knows I adore and respect pets more than most humans).

In the mid 20th century it was proper etiquette to smile during imminent danger.

Okay kids, on the count of three, smile and say FIERY HORROR!

Speaking of…

Ice cream on a tree? I like the way you think.

For some reason I really enjoy this old catalog page, despite not actually liking most of the candy in it (people choose hard candies when chocolate exists?). Points for aesthetics though.

Now for an EEEEEEVIL twist:

And from my Sinister Gift Guide:

Sorry abomindable snowman…I find you kind of adorable.

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