Vintage Character Inspiration from The Imaginary World

I am really bad at drawing people and animals, as in I draw stick figures.... Yes I know, it is horrible. I recently came across this treasure trove of awesome vintage packaging over at The Imaginary World and am in awe of how simple some of these characters are but how much expression you get out of them. We just finished watching season one of Mad Men last night (Yes, I am that far behind. Don't judge me), so these are right up my alley! 

I am guessing Cecil is the fish/ swap thing?

That bird kills me!

My personal favorite!

All of these can be found over at The Imaginary World, along with a lot of other images of vintage packaging.

The Best Things!

I went over to {frolic!} this morning, and saw Chelsea's post about her new sponsor, The Best Things. This picture stared me in the face.

Image via// {frolic!} via The Best Things

I HAD to have that strawberry! I added it to my cart in disbelief that someone hadn't already snatched it up which is usually the case when something so cute gets posted on a great website. Then I found this equally cute whiskey carafe that I think would look great in the dining room with some white ranunculus  or even bittersweet berries

Image via// The Best Things

Head on over to Kelly's Etsy site and see all of the unique things she has gathered, there are great gifts just waiting to find a home!