trinkets.

To avoid doing homework, I now present... a list of trinkets! Probably one of the most ridiculous lists ever compiled, but what the hell. Trinkets deserve attention, too. I have too many knickknacks around my apartment, but I can't seem to get rid of them; they all have their little special histories and I'd feel awfully bad hiding them away. Here's a list of my favorites and the stories behind them:

#1) My I-love-you bug!

Q. gave me this when I visited him in Ecuador. It's a little strawberry that opens to wobbly leg lady bug inside! I had one of these as a little girl, but lost it somewhere. This one stays on my bookshelf for safe keeping. 

#2) Strawberry girl!

My mom brought his back for me from her last trip to Germany. You can't tell but the girl has a little strawberry on her head. This is never something I'd buy for myself (too craftsy house-wife), but you can't deny gifts your mother gives you. And her butt's full of beans for sitting on ledges. Cute. 

#3) BUNNY!

Serena found his tiny little rabbit somewhere in Boston and had to get it for me. I've also loved rabbit bibelots, but now that I have a bun-bun myself, they're even more appropriate. This little guy is ever so tiny and cute to boot. 

#4) Sleepy kitty 

Another little goodie made perfectly to sit on ledges and safe-guard books. Q. painted this sleepy cat for me. He's imperfect because he's missing a part of his ear and rattles when you shake him. But he's painted so perfectly! 

#5) Mali thinking man 

Another goodies from Quique... he bought this statue somewhere in Mali, Africa. But I've had a lot of problems with it, because the dye on the wood melts everywhere when wet! So another knick-knacker for the bookshelves. 

So, officially the most silly thing ever written. Procrastination is the best...