Ramen Cutie

This sign was spotted down on Irving and 23rd Ave. in SF. Based upon the logo alone, we must go there. Love this adorable gal inviting me in to slurp noodles... I think I shall! Hello There Ramen Cutie!!! xxxo

More Clement Street Cute

Super Tokio has an amazing candy selection... with the majority in cute packaging. This little guy grabbed my attention as I'm not a fan of chocolate/orange as a flavor combo and his face looks like mine when the combo is encountered. Cranky! Adore that he's on the packaging telling it like it is!!! xxxo

Kewpie Kutie

I wandered in Super Tokio on Clement Street recently to buy some fun food products and look what was there: Cutie mayo!!! Kewpie mayonnaise is so adorable I pondered buying it just to have it in my fridge til I read the expiration date: consume within one month of opening. I don't know if I can eat that much mayo Cuties... darn! xxxo

Summertime Cute

This saucy (and cute!) gal with a vintage Cali tan made me smile... Reminded me of hot summer days at Will Rogers Beach in Santa Monica. Bbq'd chicken with flecks of sand. Water from a giant iced thermos. Playing in the waves til exhausted. And hugs from Mom when wrapped in a warm beach towel. Hello There Cutie! xxxo

Horsey Potter Cutie

I love Harry Potter (have been his evil sister Sherri Potter for Halloween) so imagine my glee when I found a website that makes Harry Potter outfits for horses! The other costumes aren't as adorable as this one, and I truly wonderful how comfortable those glasses are for the pony but heck with it: this is darn cute!!! Hello There Cutie! xxxo

Better Late Then Not Cutie...

Bape hosted Bapesta!!Pro-Wrestling tournament in Tokyo this May, featuring some of Japans top pro wrestlers. The artist Yudetamago created a new wrestling costume and character (Apegon) just for this event. Above is the poster featuring this new character and two faves of mine: Baby Milo and the wrestling superhero Kinnikuman (I don't know the fourth). Who knew Cuties could be in wrestling too? xxxo

DiGrande Cuteness

Going for a neighborhood walk, I spied this cutie on the side of a DiGrande Brothers Landscaping truck or. I don't know if the brothers are good or bad at their job but, with this as their mascot, I'd give the DeGrande's a try based upon cuteness alone! xxxo

Superhero Cuties

Comic-Con is this weekend and in celebration of that we bring you some superhero cuties! These dolls (or are they action figures? or sculptures? or...?) made me smile as two of our faves are in this shot: Supergirl and Wonder Woman. Girl Power + Fab Outfits + Amazing Hair = Hello There Cuties! xxxo

Roy and Dale Cuteness

Today at Christies is a sale of vintage items relating to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. These two def had a grasp on what cute is both in their personas and merchandising! I kinda wish I had been around then to wear a Dale Evans watch while playing with my cut-out Roy n Dale dolls... xxxo

Garden Cuteness

I found this image on Etsy and it made me feel all cozy inside. This sweet heart cut-out shutter in the Montmartre district (Paris) just made me go to French happy-land. And that's a darn good place to be. Bonjour There Mon Cuties! xxxo

Popbar Cuties

Summer in the rest of the world (aka outside of SF!) is usually warm n full of cool treats. In NYC there is a store called Popbar that sells yummy yuppy popscicles to those who need a cool off. If they are as cute as they look in pics, I give a big Hello There Cutie to these frozen treats!!! xxxo

Marmot Cutie

A few years ago I climbed Mt Whitney and my fondest memory wasn't of the grueling trail and nursing boys with altitude sickness but of the marmots! I'd never seen one before and what friendly cuties they are. This guy gave me a smile, and hope he does for you too. Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Our Last Cambridge Cute

For my friends that tease me about living in a land of unicorns and rainbows, I give them the rockin 70s inspired version of my brain. I adore how the unicorn is outlined and the gradient colors go from yellow to pink... add in the stars, sun (or is it a moon?) and clouds, I think we all need to listen to some Styx! xxxo

More Cambridge Cute

Our next covert posting from Cambridge is of adorable coin-purses behind the counter. These friends make me wish to carry a coin in each just to have them all! From pirate Hello Kitty to happy french fries to smiling taco, I'm in Cutie-Happy-Land just seeing them again. Hello There Cuties!!! xxxo

Cambridge Kawaii

While in back east, I went into a cool store in Cambridge. One friend bought sunglasses, others tried on silly outfits... I did research for you, my Cuties! Here is the first of three research posts in a place I was told "photos are prohibited." (whoopsie!) This was a purse front that totally grabbed my attention: it says kawaii and is! Hello There Cutie lion!!! xxxo

Hint Hint Cuties

Hello There Cuties... this retro b-day fun stuff is a not-too-subtle hint that my special day is a month from today! Let the countdown begin!!! xxxo

Foggy Cute

Getting back into SF on Monday, I was greeted by fog... after 6 days of warmth 'n' sunshine, it's a tough adjustment! Luckily SF company Loyal Army has this adorable t-shirt to help me remember that, altho chilly, fog can be cute!!! xxxo

Dunkin Cuties

One of the first questions asked of me upon my return to SF was: Didja go to Dunkin Donuts? Not for a donut but for the coffee. Having been to the NE before, I avoided DD for most of this trip and did the local brews instead... that is until the cutie logo beckoned me. With pink and orange puffy typography, how could I not at least once give them my love? And darnit, that coffee is like crack!!! xxxo

Cliff-a-rella Cuteness

My friend in Hong Kong, Cliff-a-rella, recently had this image posted on her Facebook. This Hello Kitty hat wearing character is so adorable, proudly shaving his face with his big tum-tum showing... I think he deserves a big Hello There Cutie greeting!!! xxxo

Yankee Doodle Cutie

Happy 4th of July Cuties!!! I was trying to think of an image for today and stuck in the back of my brain was Sam, the mascot of the 1984 Olympic Summer Games in LA. Sam's a cartoon eagle (created by Disney) that dresses like Uncle Sam... a Yankee Doodle Cutie if there ever was one! xxxo

John and Laura Are Cuties

My friends John and Laura are getting married today, and this is the front of their wedding postcard. They are getting hitched in a rural setting with a nature theme. Pretty cute card, huh? Oopsie, did I forget to mention I designed it? Hello There Mr. and Mrs. Cutie!!! xxxo

Chompy Cute

I'm now in NW Massachusetts, but not doing the totally preppy look. Kinda punk-prep more like it. I found this guy on twinkle.com and doesn't he just put a punk-prep twinkle in our eyes? Love how he's taken a chomp outa the rug too... like me with a LaCoste shirt! Hello There Cutie rug xxxo

Boston Cutie

Day 2 in Boston, and when I think of cute & this city, I think of Boston terriers. This pup, with his big eyes and wonderful coloring, is a great example of that. Awww, don't you just want to hug him? Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Boston Cuteness

Hello from Boston Cuties! One spot I've been told by everyone to hit is the North End (aka Little Italy). Based upon this photo, I can see why. Old architecture... fabulous signage... adorable senior men arguing... Hello There Cutie Boston!!! xxxo

Bathroom Cuteness

For a bathroom to get onto Hello There Cutie it's got to be pretty, well, adorable. Enter our first ever potty on the site! From Japan, this Hello Kitty inspired room makes me just want to smile while doing my business. I wonder what the shower looks like??? xxxo

Recipe Box Cuteness

I looove a recipe box... make it retro-inspired for bonus points! This cutie from Chronicle Books fits the bill perfectly but the question is: do I have the guts to organize all those slips of paper? Oh dear... xxxo

Popscicle Cuties

I loved Popscicles when I was a kid but think I woulda had a hard time eating these cuties!!! Well, maybe just the ears would be ok... xxxo

Cute Plants

Summertime is gardening... but I don't know how these cutie plants would feel about being put into the dirt! Perhaps their smiles might turn upside down. Whatta dilemma! xxxo

Donut Cutie

I had a donut the other day (big treat!) and boy was it yummy!!! Afterward I felt like it had gone straight to my hips tho. Imagine my surprise when I saw this t-shirt of a Cutie w/donut hips!!! I guess I'm not alone... xxxo

Pride Cuties

Tonight I'm going to be a friend's arm-candy at a Gay Pride launch party here in SF. The invite had these two kissin Cuties, so how could I say no? My Dad and I would sing "Put Down the Duckie" along with Bert and Ernie, so this image brings to my mind both him and them... happy Hello There Cutie memories! xxxo

thanks for the date invite Jojo!!!

Napkin Cuties

I found this "napkin as a card" project on an embroidery website. It claims these are for X-mas but I think they are appro for any occasion! Hello There Cutie craft project!!!

French Fireplace Cute

The French company Arkiane has modern indoor & outdoor fireplaces, many of which are available either built in or wall mounted. Some are also available as ceiling suspended or floor models. In all instances, they are beyond cute! xxxo

Minnesota Cuteness

In Minnesota, the state Department of Natural Resources is urging drivers to give turtles a brake. (pun intended) Why? Well, the turtles are trying to get from their winter homes to their warm-weather nesting areas and often must cross roads to do so. Minnesota, you're officially our Cutie state of the day for caring about these lovely amphibians!!! xxxo

Daddy = Cutie

This handsome gent was my Daddy on his wedding day. He had an infectious laugh, huge smile, kind heart and great wisdom. I never knew this before, but on his wedding day he wore a gardenia... my favorite flower. Norm truly was a cutie, and is in my heart on Father's Day and all others in-between. xxxo

Notting Hill Cuties

In 1959, the Notting Hill Tube Station underwent modernization. Recent work at the station has rediscovered passageways that, when opened, revealed a marvelous time capsule. The adverts on the walls the day the passageways were sealed off remain, and have revealed a world of amazing graphics and Hello There Cutie posters. Check 'em out here. xxxo

Fuzzy Cutie

Ok Cuties, I need your help... found this adorable vintage ceramic figurine online but can't figure out what the heck it is!!! The tail and haircut remind me of a dog, posture like a cat and ears of a rabbit. Is this a datbbit or what? Whatever it is, it's def Hello There Cutie worthy!!! xxxo

Hair Cuties

I recently had my locks shorn, and now must figure out how to cute-ify my new short 'do. It seems that barrettes might be the answer! I found these on Etsy, and do believe that cuteness does reign supreme here. The question is, will people want to nibble my hair??? xxxo

Design Cuteness

A few years back, I did a project with designer Stefan Sagmeister. This recent collaboration he did with Levi's is entitled “Button Fly” and we adore it! A clever design plus punny/funny name = Hello There Cutie! xxxo

Cutie Fun

As you might recall, I am fascinated by the whole sweet and goth Lolita scenes in Japan. Altho I'm a bit "past peak" to dress it fully, I can still pretend online via this site. Drag n drop cute outfits (including a crown for this princess!) and voila, Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Cutie Monday Monkeys

It's Monday... the last one was pretty tough (parking tickets and worked late into the pm) so I'm entering this one with a smile. And what better for a Monday smile then two cute monkeys giggling. Is that a grin I see on your face too? Hello There Cutie Mondays! xxxo

Beachin Cutie

It's beautiful and warm here in SF and I'm headed to the beach! This adorable towel is from the giftshop at MOCA in LA, and features an image by the contemporary Japanese pop artist Yoshitomo Nara. Using deceptively cute and simple characters to talk about social and cultural issues. Nara’s towel features a close up of one of his youth figures. Ok, and is darn cute!!! xxxo

Baby Cupcake Cuties

It seems to be baby season, and I keep getting my soon-to-be little nieces/nephews the same gifts as others... hrmph! In doing some searching, I found these toy knitted cupcakes at Oompa (no loompa!). What baby (or parent) wouldn't love playing with these??? Hello There Cuties! xxxo

Daruma Cuties

The Daruma Kids are five friends who want to help young people dream. Inspired by the Japanese traditional Daruma doll (a centuries-old wishing doll) the DKids, through their adventures, remind us to never give up on our dreams and always stay young at heart. And they're darn cute... Hello There Cuties!!! xxxo

Cherry-licious Cute

When we hear of something being cooked up by "the folks in North Carolina," soda isn't exactly the first thing that comes to mind. Nevertheless, Cheerwine is a yummy cherry-flavored soda made w/real cane sugar(!) in the hills of NC since 1917. With that adorable retro packaging, it's a lot less likely to get you arrested than that other drink too... xxxo

Kimono Kitty

It's Tomoko's b-day today, and she loves cute (TK gave me the world's cutest umbrella). In celebration of this special day, we have another Target exclusive Hello Kitty, this time in a traditional kimono, opening up her arms to give our b-day girl a big "Hello There Cutie" b-day hug! xxxo

Kitty Bunny Cutie

Hello Kitty has some exclusive items at Target that a friend in SoCal shared with me. She showed off her HK in a koala outfit but I, of course, was attracted to the bunny. A bunny/kitty combo = Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

thx Tink!

Chanel Cutie

What's a girl to do when she can't afford a Chanel quilted bag? Make her own!!! This NY smartie pants did just that, using a paper lunch bag and attaching a chain to the top. A great whimsical statement on the disposability of fashion... and darn cute!!! Whatcha think Karl would say? xxxo

(more) Owl Cuties

I recently discovered the work of the Manchester Craft Mafia out of the UK and wow, what talent presides there!!! This is the work of one of their members, and this owl paper collage has blown my mind. The detail, layering and all around adorableness has totally won a place in my heart (and I wish on my wall). Hello There Cuties! xxxo

Owl Helsinki Cuteness

The band Architecture In Helsinki is very cutie... their song "The Owls Go" is too! Here's a video someone made featuring singing owls, collage and cuteness. A triple cute threat indeed! xxxo

Willow Cuties

The Willow Farm is nestled against the Pescadero marsh preserve an hour south of SF. Their animals strip the canes after harvest, and the entire operation is green. After seeing these adorable playhouses (I know I could fit in one!), I think a roadtrip might be in order to try one out. Hello There Cuties!!! xxxo

Let There Be Cute!

London real estate agent Douglas and Gordon asked some artists to create pieces to illustrate their agency's 10 Commandments. This sweet cross-stitch is by Owen Gildersleeve... you can see the other art here. I do believe they might need another Commandment tho: Let there be Cuteness!!! xxxo

Telegraph Hill Cuties

A (modern) classic SF movie is "the Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill." This movie is a documentary about a boho St. Francis (Mark Bittner) and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild parrots that I often see when on the northside of town. A genuinely sweet tale full of cutie birds, I give it two big squawks of approval! xxxo