Is it really Tynietoy?

So I just bought this on ebay. It was listed as Tynietoy.

I see images like this and then I want the pieces such as:

This picture of a  living room in a Tynietoy Mansion that was featured on Live Auctioneers. I want a vase just like it for my Tynietoy Townhouse  living room. See here:

I have a nice red china vase there but it is not antique. So when I saw the above listing for a Tynietoy vase I thought it might be similar to the 2nd picture's vase. Notice the 3D molding over the door in the TT Mansion vs. the paper applied graphic of molding over the door in the TT Townhouse. I also want to paint a mural on this back wall...


I think the vase might be Strombecker though. Anyone care to weigh in? Fotunately it was relatively reasonable...

CM

My sweet Valentine!

This is not my photo and I do not know the source iStock? But we looked at it when planning the baby announcement.

                                 File this under "things that distract me                                   from my blog!" He just sat up today!

                          It all started with this engagement pic.
                     Many happy Valentine smiles from us to you.

 Which just brings up the old jump rope song, "First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage!" Or not.
Now women have choice.


  Coming March post... how to protect your Tynietoy from crawlers...

 CM

Surprise in the mail from Greece

Oopa!  I cannot wait to play with them!!!! Thank you Anna!

Where in the world is Mini Jazzi?

Christmas Day Open House! My last Mini Jazzi Post

"Welcome everyone! I'm so glad you all could come! There is lunch, sweets, and punch for the children and drinks for us. Please help yourself. And say Goodbye to our special guest Mini Jazzi, as she is flying out tomorrow, fog permitting... to her next hostess"

everyone murmured in good cheer and happiness at meeting MJ.

"Santa" called out Mrs. Clause from the deck where she was relaxing in one of Colette's world famous flyswatter chairs..."Leave the office, you have 364 days until next Christmas, come relax, deer." she commanded.

Santa and the deer did as they were told , but Santa kept the laptop to make sure every single gift was delivered properly. 

"Lighten up, Santa" said the chauffeur" Santa made a secret notation in the Chauffeur's file about being rude.

 And what did all the little girl dolls get for Christmas.... why doll houses of course. The boys got toy soldiers.

Oh no Mrs. Kestner our neighbor from the Christian Hacker house did not fare well in the Bouloum chair. Kate rushed to help her. 

                              Santa found it just right though.

The Chauffeur tried to chat up Mini Jazzi, but Miss Kestner, next to
her warned her he was a bit of a cad... Santa overheard and noted that too. 
          Kate helped old Mrs. Kestner to the ladies room.

Elf sink and bathroom accessories from Neenie, Shackman

  "Oh my, what am I supposed to do with this apparatus?"

"Perhaps a bite to eat", she thought. "Hmm, Ham, Turkey or Lobster... That Colette is a bit house proud in my opinion", she thought. Though she really did have a good collection of International art.

Wall hanging from Mexico, Rosamargarita, statue from Shale's daughter who even thought of her mother's blogger buddy when she went to England, and Amazing Miniatures Rhino trophy modern art.

"Hello Mrs. Kestner " cried the chef... "Eat up!".  "What cheek" she sniffed. Mrs. Kestner did not approve of the mixing of classes in modern society.

"Some of Colette's neighbors are rather stiff" though Mini Jazzi," I wonder what my next guest house will be like?"

 At the end of the afternoon as Colette and Mini Jazzi ushered the last doll out of the MH1 they laughed and hugged, and Mini Jazzi said "Well this is one Christmas I will never forget!"

On the second day (of Christmas eve) My Nana gave to me

A sugarplum Barbie and NOT a Mini Jazzi!

 Today was my Little Assistant's school Christmas Party. Mini Jazzi went to school in a charming red sparkle cape and met my Little Assistant's teacher. All the children loved her.The sugar plum fairy had a pink cape like the little Assistant's. 

      It was pouring rain so it was good Mini Jazzi had her red cape.

Then Barbie was invited for hot chocolate. Colette loved her present from Mini Jazzi, a beautiful pillow.  My Little Assistant helped by opening Mini Jazzi's present for her.

                             A new pair of fashion shoes.

                                       What a busy day! 

Because some of the children dolls have dolls, My Little Assistant gets confused. Today she asked me if the Bouloum chair was a person... But I noticed after she left one of Santa's deer was invited to the party.  Can you see Santa in the background at the computer. He is pretty busy right now. Cheers CM

Christmas Eve with Mini Jazzi

After a nice dinner with a good Shiraz, Colette, Mini Jazzi and Colette's rakeish friend Stephen just back from a trip to the Mekong decided to open presents. "Remember last year in Paris Colette?" said Stephen. Colette lifted her glass and smiled and peeked at the Tiffany and Co. bag next to him.

the goods: I am only going to mention items I have not already credited in the MJ posts. Rug mouse pad, rhino sculpture trophy on fire place by Amazing Miniatures, painting on the livingroom wall by Linda Davy  from a fellow countryman to MJ, the Shopping Sherpa's exhibit "Call of the Small". Phantom chair a  place card holder from Lavender and Navy wedding site. 

Colette was impressed even her daughter Kate dressed up for the occasion. Ok, so Kate still has on Doc Martins but hey, at least she put on a skirt. Kate gave MJ her present and MJ had one for her.

"A new cell phone! I needed one as your friend in Toronto pointed out, mine was a little obsolete". said MJ. "Coolio, a koala bear!" said Kate, "Is this from your country?"

Then it was Colette's turn.
(Oh no I just published this instead of saving it!!!!! Oh well there are more presents to come!!!)  Well it looks like we have to sing the carol, "We need a little Christmas, right this very minute, stockings on the mantle, I just stepped right in it... " More presents to follow.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

  I get to meet Mini Jazzi tomorrow, I can't wait, the Little Assistant.                  

   CM