Let’s start with a series of (miniaturized) Universal Monster Valentines:
And assorted other goodies…
And he’s not a monster, but he’s the master of suspense…gotta love this:
Don’t miss: MASOCHISTIC, MURDEROUS AND MEATY Valentines.
Unfortunately, I don’t have my whole collection of these with me at the moment. I’m *always* on a quest for more of them though. If you come across any vintage spooky Valentines, let’s share/trade!
Nowadays, zombies and whatever sparkly things pass for vampires are all the rage. But in the mid 20th century, some GENIUS decided to mix Valentine’s Day with the best of all holidays…Halloween.
Personally, I like spooky elements in ALL of my special occasions. I put bats on my Christmas tree and skeletons on birthday greetings (you get the idea).
I wish there were more like these.
Sweet little specters…
Witchy women…
Amazing craft idea for the zombie lover in your life!
Imaginary boyfriends are the best.
This is how to get ALL the ladies!
Who knew cupid’s name was…DAN?
Unparalleled romance:
On a related note, the Newton Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Brooklyn is offering a morning tour of its sludge processing facility (I’m not kidding!)
My kinda cupid!
If I ever get married, I would shower my husband with beautiful sentiments like this:
You’ll rarely hear me say this, but…forget the chocolate…I want the box!
I forgot to put this fellow, all spiffy in his Valentine suit, in my Bat Valentine post:
Many folks who frequent this blog would probably appreciate the Tim Burton Valentine Card Set.
Boo Boo the Valentine Ghost just wants someone to love him.
And a couple of other sculpted creatures I found, without artist credit.
Every holiday is better with bats, Valentine’s Day included. Here’s a little roundup of some bat-related Valentine finds.
By TheGreyFoxStudio:
By ktcrawford:
The Bat Conservation Trust has a whole page of bat e-cards!
I found this little lady here:
There are customizable bat pendants available on Zazzle:
Now for some vintage cuties:
And of course, we have retro BATMAN!
Anyone have others to share?
A new piece by Mark Ryden to lust after…
An age old patent for all your cow facade needs:
The ORIGINAL stairway to heaven:
Beautiful sandcastle by Adam Gormley:
Excellent idea!
Great party game:
Why not surprise your loved one with an unforgettable toy this Valentine’s Day?
Oh, BELIEVE IT!
At this restaurant, the only thing higher than the lobster towers is the staff’s hair.
I can almost hear the sweet, melodious tune of this duet.
They say history repeats itself. This political cartoon should be reprinted…
Now, I know it’s exaggerated for dramatic effect here, but this is pretty much exactly what my mind’s eye envisions when someone sneezes near me:
Heh. Wait ’til the 21st Century, girl…it’s called the Internet.
But alas…love hurts.
My best friend loves pickles. I sense an edible Pickle Circus setup at a birthday gift!
And I’ll finish off with a video that begs the question “Why is every sport that looks mildly appealing to me a century old and long since laughed out of existence?”
I’m not sure if everyone has the same tolerance for morbidity that I do, but this series of drawings by Kobayashi Eitaku (1843-1890) depicting the stages of bodily decay is just so interesting!
Supposedly, this subject was a courtesan. Interesting choice.
I never intend to post about this holiday, but I once again got wrapped up in some nifty searches.
How about a few vintage treats to start?
Is the groundhog the instructor, or part of the recipe?
“Nice marmot.”
I’ve learned that anything can be turned into an occasion for beer. Too bad I don’t like beer. Where are the Groundhog Day chocolate parties?
How about a little “art?”
Punxsutawney Phil the Seer of Seers:
King Henry Groundhog (hm?):
How about a painted groundhog tart pan? My goodness, this is depressing.
At least this soap is a bit more cheerful.
This poor guy looks like he’s undergoing an uncomfortable medical procedure.
Colorful…postmodern…
And now for your daily dose of euphemism: the Jolly Groundhog:
Innnnnnnteresting…(I love how this next one is available on “Fine Art America”).
Now this, I really like:
Bloody Groundhog Day:
You better recognize.
And a little taxidermy…
GAH! (The store this comes from is actually pretty great)
His posture is sublime:
The groundhog saw his shadow this morning, so that means six more weeks of…this?
In closing…
Don’t miss the absurd finds on last year’s Groundhog Day post!
Although I’m largely opposed to the idea of food in pill form (since eating is one of the finest pleasures in life), this is a pretty fine looking meal tray:
Love the movie…love this piece by Teetering Bulb.
Yeah, this is how most of my days start too…
Oh model in your lovely spine dress, I hate to see you go but I love to watch you leave…
Great photograph by Helen Warner:
ACTION JEANS! My ACTION SWEATPANTS actually have some of the same properties. Gotta be prepared if a fight breaks out while I’m scouring the Internet for art and reading science books in my room.
With the sheer proliferation of puns in this text, it must be self-aware, right?
On a related note, I’ve posted about vintage parade floats before, but here’s a new favorite:
Speaking of skulls…
I’m not sure what it says about me that I put this image in my “Valentine” folder:
Paint just gets EVERYWHERE…
And while we’re on the subject of art, leave it to Regretsy to design this handy measurement tool for the less desirable side of some artistic personalities:
I’m not a camper, but I want this tent! Makes me want to venture out into the wilderness (which may or may not mean my own backyard).
And I’ll finish off with the desktop dose of confusion; trading cards seen on Agence Eureka.
Mmmm…steak in a can. That’s the good stuff.
This has come up in about 5 of the blogs I typically follow…so Cyborg Gorbachev is really asking to be posted.
If I were a few inches tall, this would be my preferred mode of transportation.
Amazing doll concept by Ali Gulec:
These life-like Beavis and Butt-Head statues having been making the Internet rounds as well. Wonderful job crafting a photorealistic and rather horrifying vision of these two, Kevin Kirkpatrick. See a few more shots here.
Why I love being an introvert:
On a related note, I think this would make great club wear for introverts. It really sends the right message if one is not in the mood for human interaction: Come one step closer and I will BITE you!
Finally, the trendy luxury toward which I harbor an extreme distaste finds a home in serial killer apparel. THIS, I like.
I’m with you, Neil!
Fatal Attraction had NOTHING on this:
Bear with me for a moment of extreme adorableness…
And speaking of cats, take a look at what I always pretty much assumed would be my own future (everybody knows it’s not official until facebook says so…this is the real deal):
Ohhhh-kay, so I’ll admit that I only envision myself in a relationship with one or two cats. I’m about quality, not quantity.
Now we come to the portion of this blog post where I try to avoid making a pun about something being “fishy” here…
Usually at least one of my Desktop Goodies will launch me into utter confusion. Today’s baffling example (caption, anyone?):
…and by “Projection Equipment” they mean her brassiere:
Ladies, I’ll leave you with this romantic gift idea: raw meat.
The following illustrations come from a book written and illustrated by Antonio Rubino (auto-translated link) in the 1920′s. The title is genius: Le Avventure Lunari di Una Bambina Lunatica (The Lunar Adventures of a Moody Little Girl).
She is carried across the sky by the little creatures in her hair (a unique methods of transportation, indeed).
I would very much like to know more about this little spitfire’s adventures. Too bad information on this series is fairly scarce.
