O! Say Can You See

O! "Wearing a fancy red, white and blue gown and matching chapeau, this beautiful Victorian lady is dressed in her patriotic best and embodies the very spirit of all- American pride."

The whole Thomas Kinkade enterprise makes me just shake my head with disbelief. Why do people go crazy for stuff done by the "Painter of Light?" (I want a catchy title like that. What should it be?) I can't see why people would want "artwork" by the man whose works include light up forest scenes and snow globe trains.

So, what do you think of this patriotic lady? I think she would look a little out of place, even in the Victorian Era. But you can't blame her. Thomas Kinkade is the one who dressed her.

Jasmine Becket- Griffith's Holiday Spice Ornament Collection

Ooh! "Sassy Christmas fairies"! I think it is safe to say that these are really, really weird. The fairies are perched in teacups, and are holiday ornaments. Whose genius idea was that? The Bradford Exchange's, of course. I have to wonder what goes on inside their offices. Since I have no idea, I have to make do with made up conversations of how I think they decide on what their new products will be. For example: "New junk to sell? Um.... we'll do something holiday themed because Christmas is only 6 months away.....oh, like ornaments.... I know! There'll be neon clothed creatures with wings that we'll brand "Christmas fairies".... and they'll be in teacups! Perfect!" My other theory is that they just make this Pin the Tail on The Donkey game, except instead of body parts they have random phrases among them "teacup" and "fairy."

The company has managed to convince me that these fairies are a "superb value", as they are only $9.99 each. However, you have to buy them in sets of 3, so there goes that "value" if you're in the mood for an item highlighted in Crap or Treasure.

P. S. Whatever way you look at this, you have to admit that "sassy Christmas fairies" is really fun to say out loud. Try it.

P. P. S. I just went to www.bradfordexchange.com and typed in "jasmine becket- griffith". I dare you to. It's pretty....interesting. I am fascinated with the pink unicorn thingy. What one intrigues you?

Charming Tails and Hershey's Kisses Chocolates Ornament Collection

Ta- da! Here are the rats you were waiting for. Read about them in "COT Conversation."

Heigh- Ho, Heigh- Ho, It's Off to Sleep We Go

Did you know that the Disney movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is about to celebrate it's 75th anniversary? No? Well it is, and apparently someone thinks it's so important we need to commemorate it. The Ashton- Drake Galleries (new to the ads!) are "are proudly presenting" Heigh- Ho, Heigh- Ho, It's Off to Sleep We Go. It's a miniature doll collection! They're so cute!

The dolls are supposed to be the seven dwarfs and Snow White as babies. Each doll is "so full of expressive detail" that "you can see each character's personality adorably brought to life." Grumpy's "personality" is my favorite. With it's little fists and squinty face, it looks like baby Grumpy has some constipation.

These dolls would be a fun toy for kids, but "These doll are not toys; they are fine collectibles." Oh. Sorry. And at "only" $39.99 a doll, I can't say these are something you should just hand over to your little ones (By the way, the collection of 8 would cost $319.92).

What do you think of this collection? What about the movie?