Junk & Gems

05/03/2026

For , I'm finally getting around to adding some more images of the wonderful 'The Gobbledegook and Other Strange Creatures'
Written by David Newton, wonderfully illustrated by David English and published in 1979, this book certainly jogged some memories for a few of you when I posted some pictures of my copy some years ago!

Quite a rare book for many years, there are not many sources for reference if it around, so I think it is definitely one that became forgotten by those who may have enjoyed it at the time, but so memorable that a sudden spark of nostalgia comes back when you see it!

Sadly, I don't know what became of my own original childhood copy, but I actually now have two copies, believe it or not! (Sorry, they aren't for sale at the moment) After much looking I became the recipient of this copy, and then, as sometimes goes, I found another. Both have a few issues, but I treasure them...and the memories of owning this book first time around!
Do you remember?

01/03/2026

💐 March 💐

24/02/2026

Long time no post, so checking in. Hello!
First time sitting in this room since taking Christmas decorations down. Granted, that was actually the beginning of this month due to illness! Even the most cluttered rooms look bare without extra seasonal decor don't they?! Celebrating with a long overdue glass of wine or two.

03/01/2026

Can we have a moment of silence for the laundry basket sacrifice in Stranger Things 5?
Footnote- It certainly looks like a 'Plysu' , but from my snap of its brief appearance, not sure about the shape and not a very familiar pattern (to me) , and therefore got me wondering if it was a product of the US company who acquired Plysu (which would I think be after the correct time period for this series), OR, if this was an international nostalgia value prop purchase that didn't consider original retail origin....or did Plysu ship much to the US...or ..?
As you can see, overthinking prop details is an indicator of the likelihood that I definitely had a hard time with the series installment overall ...
**Where did Derek's family go?**

13/12/2025

08/12/2025

Tree friends!
I didn't add many new critters this year. Just a few bits in other trees. Still, a few Santas and snowmen had to sit it out and some deer are holidaying in another tree, as it is still quite snug on them there branches..(just don't look at the back!)

05/12/2025

Reason why these vintage angels always look so dishevelled finally revealed.
Cheers 🍸

30/08/2025

🧡 Mix-n-Match Kitty 💜

22/08/2025

Excited to add this wonderful find (by my Mum) to my collection!
Such nice condition too, complete with wooden dowels and all.
Christmas Tree wall hanging by

09/08/2025

Welcome home, Friends.

(I'm not sure they are actually meant to be Flumps, given the limbs...but they do share dress sense)

08/08/2025

Christening one of the lovely 'new' glasses my Mum gifted me with a Dubonnet. I even cracked open a set of long hoarded Skegness coasters for summer garden use.