Oh my gosh, how the heck did I forget to post my NUMBER ONE Bunny Find???
Last week, browsing shopgoodwill.com, I saw this amazing pair of Rabbit Wall Shelves!
It already had 13 bidders on the auction, with 5 days to go! WOW. There was basically NO information
on what or where for these rabbits background. So I tried google (and eBay) to see if I could locate more
and basically figure out what they would be worth. Apparently they are really unique, because
nothing turned up on the web anywhere! I really (really, really) wanted these. They looked so
well done and lovely. And I won them! I had to pay a pretty penny to be the high bidder....but
you know what, I got them for $20 LESS than I'd put in as my highest bid. So I figure I did good.
I love 'different' kinds of collectibles, and these are just really special to me.

Oh Karen..
I would LOVED to be 'BUNNIFIED' with finds like these!!
You got some really, really nice ones.
The Pier 1 is really different. He reminds me of an old
Antique Garden Bunny. What are your plans for him?
That wooden Easter Bunny is a special find. What a nice carved piece. I like his old fashioned look too.
The ceramic ones were great buys. I've never seen a 'Bunny Tassel' before ! Leave it to you to find such unique pieces. He adds a nice touch to your floor lamp..
Now, your last find...is amazing! What Beautiful pieces!
I wouldn't want to put anything on them...and just let them make a statement all their own.. They are really lovely.

Now, as far as doing what makes you happy...Go For It Girl!
Life is too short and VERY unpredictable...Make each day count. Remember WE are responsible for our own Happiness!
You've surrounded yourself with many happy things that must bring a smile each day...No Harm In That At All! In fact that's the best 'Dose Of Medicine' ever...

(((((Huggs))))

jane

Jane said it all perfectly and I totally agree. Looking for and getting these neat finds is a fun activity for you, and they bring you and everyone who sees them pleasure. Your DH has his golf for fun and you have your shopping--seems fair to me! ;o)

I had seen the boy and girl tassels on the blog--never even thought about going to the site to look at other tassels. You are so smart. That big bunny was a great find as are the shelf bunnies. The brown bunnies really remind me of the one Judith mailed to Tam that got broken. Do you remember that? Tam glued it all back together and it turned out great. The little guy with his wagon is special too, and the face on the one with the carrots is great--oh heck, I could have just stopped with "love them all" instead of going on and on couldn't I???? LOL

Luvs

Jane, you're right, "BunZilla" looks like an old moss-covered garden bunny. If he didn't have the ceramic on top of the stone, I'd put him outside on the porch. And I may yet, but right now he's in the family-room by the door to the back porch.
And I probably won't put anything on the bunny shelves,
they don't need it. I'm planning to put them in the entry way, above that antique sideboard. One on each side of my big Whippet painting (I'll have to move the small paintings there now.)

Luvs, I'm sure the one brown bunny is the same one that Judith sent Tam. I remembered him, and may even have his picture in one of our Inspiration Albums.

Would all of you wish me some more shopping luck, please?
There is the most fabulous (IMO) Chef Nutcracker on shopgoodwill that I desparately want. And I plan to fight the current bidders for him, LOL. I couldn't find him anywhere on google or eBay, tho there were other Chef ones. But nothing like him. I LOVE this guy! In my Nutcracker collection, I don't have one for my kitchen.
And I'll never see one I like better!! (I keep hoping to find a one particular Chef Santa, like one of you found last year. He was the best one I've seen and I fell in love with him too. Wouldn't they make a great pair!
IF I can get my hands on them!

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hugs, Karen

Do the bunny hop. Hop! Hop! Hop! Oh ya, I'm a singing that tune! You got me "hopping" green with envy with your bunnies! Love that first one ...ohhhh, that's a garden bunny alright! ...it will do good by your front door!

And those shelves, PM! My goodness, they will look awesome above your antique sideboard with your Whippet painting! Lookin' forward to pics!

Ohhhh, & I love the cute little Easter wood-carved guy pulling the cart...darling!

Well, I love all of your HAUL!!! Great shopping! & a great feeling for sharing the finds with us Holiday-er friends! Thanks! Jeanne S. ...and good luck on those nutcrackers! CUTE!

Oh, forgot to add, those bunny shelves have the artist signature and a date sculpted into them. They were made in 1995. Wow. No wonder I didn't see any stores on google with them.

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c(")(") hugs, Karen

Okay...so Jeanne did the 'Bunny Hop'...
Now I'll do my part and do the 'Nutcracker Suite' !! lol
Here's wishing you luck on those Nutcrackers.

I think it was Yachter who had those nutcrackers at Christmas time...They were wonderful on her Kitchen Counter... I can see craving ones like those too.

I agree w/Jeanne..perfect spot for your bunny shelves..and the 'Bunzilla' would make a fine statement by your door!

Let us know how you did on the nutcrackers.

jane

The Santa, owned by Yacht or one of the others here, is not a Nutcracker. But he'd look great with this one I hope to win. However, I will keep hunting both of these pieces till I do get them. I have a lot of Nutcrackers, and Santas, so now I am trying to be ultra-picky and not buy any more unless they really 'speak' to me.
I won't know about the Cookie Chef Nutcracker for a few days, I think the auction ends at midweek. So keep those good vibes coming.

hugs,Karen

Amazing! Your collection had multiplied like rabbits...or did omeone already use that hare brained joke? :)
I love those bookends! Start with 2 books and in no time it will turn into a library!

Wow Karen!!
Great finds. I have the right one of the ones that you got for the top of the fridge. In fact, when I posted my Easter tablescape, I think you commented on him! How cool that you found his twin!
You also have the pitcher that matches a Bunny sugar and creamer I have. (The one with the violets around the neck.)

I saw that nutcracker on the Goodwill website and really liked him also, but I won't fight you for him. LOL
I already have so many nutcrackers/Christmas decor that I have trouble finding places to put them all. So, good luck on your bidding!!
It seems we have a lot of similar tastes.
So happy for you and all of your great finds.
TTFN,
Candy

Karen & All, is anyone else having problems seeing pictures in posts here? I only see about 3 of the pictures!!!

Yep, the Chef Santa is mine that you have pictured. I wish you had said something a week ago!!!! GRRRRR, you've got to speak up girl, I saw one at a garage sale, but passed on it since I have two that I bought last xmas, I'm sure you remember them!!!

As for the chef nutcracker, I will keep my eyes open for that at sales and for a Chef Santa, now that I know you want one! That is an adorable nutcracker, never saw a chef one before!

All you gals have to speak up if you're looking for something in particular, it's unbelievable how I can find things at these sales if I know what you want!!!

Yacht, there are quite a few Chef Santas and Chef Nutcrackers available. But I only want THIS one of each.
I have to be VERY picky now, out of room and too much stuff of course. So unless I find these exact "Chefs",
then I don't want any others. I really, really love these two a lot. LOL.

I wonder why you're having picture trouble? All 8 are there now as I am posting this. Maybe it was just a brief glitch? (I apologize those with dial-up for not making the photos smaller. I usually try to be more careful.)

hugs, Karen

You certainly have been 'BUNNIFIED' and I hope soon you will be the proud owner of your Chef Nutcrackers. Your rabbit wall shelves are wonderful. Signed and dated, wow. So happy you found all of these. Your browsing really pays off.

If I didn't have to go to work, I could go get one of my old cheerleading outfits on with pom poms in hand and cheer you on to victory! I actually don't have them but my sister still has some of mine.LOL Oh now that I think about this, my fat butt wouldn't fit into any of them.LOL

Punk

Punk, you cheer me on with or without pom-poms. Tho I'd love to see with them....LOL...

Cnady, isn't it fun when we share the same things? I knew when I spotted you over on the HGTV forum you were a kindred spirit. LOL.
I'm just so darn happy you are here with us.

hugs, Karen

Love the bunnies, but am really fond of the blue and white combo. They are SOOOO adorable. Do what makes you happy and enjoy the bidding process on Shopgoodwill.com, which I have scored a few goodies from! Keep on sharing!

Wow Karen!! I'm late seeing this post...you undoubtedly have the neatest bunny/rabbit/hare collection I've ever seen! LOVE all of the new ones...the stone one, the brown ones are just adorable too. The wooden one pulling the cart and the hare tassel is just amazing! I'm glad you've had such a great shopping spree....you sound like me...nothing better than good shopping therapy to brighten our mood!

Always enjoy your bunnies!!!!!!! Just beautiful, Karen! Makes me want to add a bunny or two to my gardens. (We actually have a few to send you...can't resist a bunny at our favorite thrift store. We found you one that is a birdfeeder! How cool is that?!) Thanks for sharing! Bear Hugs! Kirk, Carol, Olivia and Ben Bear

Marlene, on GJ I saw that free fountain you scored...that should be GREAT therapy! Its fantastic. I'm so happy for you.

Kirk, nice to have you drop in here. A bunny birdfeeder??
How cool. You (and Olivia) always contribute so wonderfully to my bunny collection. You BETTER have some bunnies in your garden! That is a must. LOL.

Kathleen, I cracked up about the "hare-brained" joke comment. I actually think that is the perfect description of ME. If I'm not hare-brained, nobody is.

hugs, Karen