A Year of Cuteness

"Gung Hay Fat Choy" says My Melody in celebration of Chinese New Year. Mighty Fine has done an adorable t-shirt that can be found here to commemorate this big year for her. Now only if they had printed on it "A Year of Cutie-ness" we'd be in Hello There Cutie heaven. xxxo

House Bunny Cuties

These sweet Year of the Rabbit decals were found on Etsy and are proof that everyone can have a bunny in their home. And this Year of the Rabbit, how perf is that??? xxxo

Another Gung Hey Fat Choy Cutie

One of our longtime readers, Rob of Sacramento, sent us this sweet little bunny. How perf is she for our Year of the Rabbit celebration? And what a Cutie she is... we adore how she's holding that big bunch of flowers, and the look on her face that seems to say "wanna be my friend Cutie?" The answer is yes... and Gung Hey Fat Choy Cutie!!! xxxo

thx for the bunny Rob!

Cutie Baby Bunny-time

If we're going to celebrate Year of the Rabbit, we must feature an adorable baby bunny, right? This wee lop-eared one brings out the girly-girl in me in that I get all "awwww" looking at it. And with its sweet face, fuzzy body and floppy ears, isn't this one totally Hello There Cutie??? xxxo

Gung Hey Fat Choy Cuties!

This week begins the celebration of Chinese New Year, the most important and longest-lasting holiday in the Chinese lunar calendar. Signs of happiness and prosperity are posted as well as the 2011 mascot: the rabbit. In celebration, we're taking this week to show some of our favorite bunnies (Amelie the pet rabbit insisted) and to send out big "Hello There Cuties" and "Gung Hey Fat Choys!" (aka Happy New Year) for the cutest of lunar years. xxxo

Uli is a Cutie

This adorable baby elephant was sent in by Cutie reader Andy of San Francisco! Uli (the wee one) is standing close to his mom Sabie at the zoo in Wuppertal, Germany. He is an African elephant, who was born on January 16th weighing nearly 100 kilos (220 pounds) at birth. Wow, that's a big boy... and he deserves a big Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

thx for the submission Andy!

Miffy's Family of Cute

Miffy (who we have previously written about!) and her family are extremely popular in Europe. This crocheted grouping is just one medium (they are in books, fabric, video... you name it!) for you to embrace them. I love the old fashioned treatment of Miffy and her family in this form, and wish there to be a crochet revival... the texture is so groovy. And so Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Cutie News Alert!!!

Stop the presses Cuties! The contestants in the 7th annual Puppy Bowl (cus who really cares about the Super Bowl?) have been announced!!! Per the website "Puppy Bowl VII brings viewers a loveable lineup that's itching to play in a combination of terrier tackles, touchdowns, puppy penalties, fumbles and Fido first downs." With that many puns, how can't we watch it Cuties??? xxxo

Baaaaadly Cute

Like everyone else who loves cute, cupcakes are always a welcome treat. And a cute one, even better! The problem is when it's too cute, I can't eat it... like this wee lamb. He reminds me of one of my cartoon faves, Shaun the Sheep, and is looking up with such an endearing gaze... don't fret Cutie, you're safe with me. Hello There Cutie! xxxo

Niece Cuteness

My niece is staying with me but I have a sneaking suspicion that I wasn't the reason she's here... Amelie the bunny is looking rather happy & plump from treats!!! Nonetheless, niece Wendy gets this sweet vintage card greeting as a "come back to visit us" reminder. xxxo

Tea Towels Cuties

I go thru tea towels like they are out of style, so perhaps the solution is to buy cute ones! This vintage pair on Etsy are calling my name, with one chef is holding a platter with a chicken & the other is running with a sausage on a fork...so adorable! And so Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Baby Platypus Cuties

Now here's some Cuties you rarely see: a pair of baby platypuses! These semi-aquatic creatures live in Australia, are covered with fur but have web feet and a flat beak like a duck. And they growl! (betcha it's adorable when they do) Hello There Cuties! xxxo

Nature is Cutie

With Springtime around the corner (in my mind!) it's time to ready for the best part of the season: the flowers! When I was little, I'd gather flowers like these from my mommy's garden and put them into a juice glasses for display. They were so cute, it was irresistible! So a big Hello There Cuties to these sweet flowers of my youth!!! xxxo

Phone Me Cuties

I'm often teased about my ghetto flip phone, so will be getting a new cel this new year. But first off, it must have an adorable home when at home, right? I found these guys on a wholesale site in China, but are unfortunately only available by the caseload... Do I really need 30 of these populating my flat? Something to ponder Cuties!!! xxxo

Some Cutie Critters

One of my girlfriends and I went shopping at Trader Joe's and discovered a mutual love of caramels. We bought a huuuge box then split it in the car so each could have their respective treats. Luckily the caramels we bought weren't in Route 29's shown above... you think I would of split the box? Adorable happy bunnies with chickadee friends in a park-like setting gets a big Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Look Closely Cuties!

Of all the amazing images to have come out from the Queensland floods, this has to be the cutest... a wee green frog hitching a ride on the back of a brown snake! Armin Gerlach was visiting friends in a flood-hit town last week when he spotted the unlikely pair and snapped this pic. Isn't nature magical? (and darn Cutie!) xxxo

Crikey Cutie

My nephew went to Australia and asked what he should bring me back. "A baby kangaroo" I replied and voila, look who came in the mail! Crikey, it's a sweet baby roo wearing a wee vest with matching Outback hat. A big Hello There Cutie to both my nephew and the sweet stuffed animal gift today! xxxo

Brrrrr Cutie

It's rather chilly here in SF, and I've been pondering the idea of a hot water bottle. Although I don't quite fathom how they work, I do understand this: there are some pretty adorable ones out there! This one from Japan makes me ponder getting a bottle (it's so darn Hello There Cutie!)... what do you think cuties? xxxo

Cross-Eyed Cutie

Meet the new addition to the Leipzig Zoo in Germany... Heidi the young cross-eyed opossum!
This two-and-a-half-year-old has turned into Germany's new media darling. She has inspired a YouTube hit, her own high-end stuffed animal, and Heidi has more than 49,000 friends on Facebook. Hello There (cross-eyed) Cutie!!! xxxo

Banksy is a Cutie

Ok... I know very few people know what the art phenom Banksy looks like himself. That said, this fabulous print of his is def Cutie! Don't you love how the wee girl is standing, either letting her heart go or watching it escape her grasp? So simple. So lovely. So Hello There Cutie! xxxo

Butler Cutie

When I saw this logo online, I got rather excited about the idea of a British Butler for Amelie (the pet bunny) and I. Jeeves (do they have any other name?) could get her carrots and run my bath. I was swept into this fantasy til I found out this great deco-inspired logo is a British chocolate company... guess I'll have to partake in their sweeties instead!!! xxxo

Leaf Carving Cuties

Leaf carving is a 60 step process of cutting and removal of a leaf's surface to produce a piece of art. The carving is performed by artists who carefully remove the surface without cutting or removing the veins. Alot of the examples on this website are pretty cheesy, but the one above seems to have Hello There Cutie potential... whatcha think Cuties? xxxo

Blankie Cutie

Brrrr... it's cold, isn't it Cuties? I think I might need to get another blankie and, if I do, you know it'll be Hello There Cutie worthy! I found this flannel owl one on Etsy, and warmed me up just looking at it. How can you be chilly with adorable owls, their fun friends and bright happy colors? Feelin warmer already, how about you??? xxxo

Huck Finn is a Cutie

In celebration of non-censorship (yes, we're political today Cuties!) we bring you the first edition of Huckleberry Finn. The fabulous typography and illustration on the cover make me want to reread this classic, and to reread it in its original form. Offensive verbage and all. Hello There Mr. Finn Cutie!!! xxxo

to read about the censorship of Huckleberry Finn, please go here

Cutie Foodie

News Years resolutions often include eating better and exercising more... mine include having an element of Cutie everyday! I don't quite know if I have the patience to make my meals as adorable as this plate from Japan, but will def try a bit. And best of luck with your 2011 resolutions too Cuties!!! xxxo

Happy New Year Cuties

We hope your celebrations are safe, a friend (hopefully clothed!) is there to hand you an umbrella, and the New Year ahead brings you much happiness... and Cutie-ness!!! Hello There 2011 Cuties! xxxo

Some Vintage Cuties

Looks like these Cuties started their New Year's celebrating a bit early! This is from 1935, so hopefully they are done (or permanently pickled)... Either way, I adore their great expressions of happiness, fabulous outfits/accessories, and the joy that comes thru from this photo. Hello There Cuties! xxxo

Rainy Day Wishes

As you know, I adore cute umbrellas, and this one by Lulu Guinness fits the bill. The simpleness of the handwritten sweet message of "Every cloud has a silver lining" and the sophistication of the design def speaks to me. Add in that the shape is old fashioned, it gets a big "Hello There Cutie" from us! xxxo

Planning for 2011 Cuties

With 2011 just around the corner, gotta start planning for the year ahead. Each year I buy the same boring planner inserts at Vuitton, but this agenda might set me on a different course. Featuring illustration by Earmark's Mike Berndt, I adore all the different silly scenarios going on all over this... super Hello There Cutie, isn't it??? xxxo

Artsy Cutie

Earlier this month Sanrio invaded Miami's Art Basel 2010 and look who was there… Hello Kitty!!! Original art and installations by Shepard Fairey (piece above) and dozens more brought cute to the world of fine art. And I say it's about time. Now to see if any are on after Xmas clearance yet… xxxo

Merry Xmas

Merry Christmas Cuties!!! (we hope you didn't get any Tupperware)
xxxo

Cutemaskah Stocking Time

Now don't forget to hang your stockings with care tonite Cuties... Santa also drops presents for those of us who celebrate Cutemaskah! And if you don't have one, just do what this little Cutie did: take one off your foot and use that instead (I do wonder what happened to her knickers tho).

Your friends here at Hello There Cutie hope Santa fills your stocking with lots of treats, love and surprises tonite. xxxo

Cutemaskah Santa

Put down the glasses Santa... we're going to need you to deliver presents to the good boys n girls! This vintage Holt Howard flocked Santa is a candle holder but he sure looks tipsy to me. Whatcha think Cuties? xxo

Cutemaskah Snow Family

If my family had sent Cutemaskah cards, this would of been perfect for the five of us (replacing the word Christmas with Cutemaskah, of course). I love how the five snowpeople are so happy in their ensembles, and the fabulous retro (mod for the time) typography. Happy Cutemaskah Cuties!!! xxxo

Cutemaskah Hi-dee-ho Cutie

Each holiday season in anticipation of Christmas I watch the first South Park holiday special. The star of this is Mr Hankey, the Christmas poo who appears to all who have a high fiber diet to give them presents. And poo kisses. Add in that he's a Cutie, we give Mr. Hankey a big Cutemaskah hello!!! xxxo

Another Cutemaskah Cutie

This is Wilma, who is def a Cutemaskah Cutie! She was found on Etsy, and we adore so much about her it's hard to find a place to start. From her sweetie face to silly antlers that remind me of Max (the Grinch's dog), I think we can all agree on one thing: Wilma is def a Cutemaskah Cutie. Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Cutemaskah Cupcakes

For Christmas Eve this year I was ready to make Cutie cupcakes but instead was requested to make my super rich mac 'n' cheese. (sigh) I was kinda excited to make something as adorable as these guys above (esp. the Santa face and the giant candy one!) but might do these anyway for my friends. Would you like one Cuties? xxxo

A Groovy Cutemaskah Cutie...

"Who is this groovy Cutemaskah Cutie?" you might asking... I don't know much 'cept that she's on a card from the early 60's, is wearing a great outfit, and has a wonderful little bird friend. And a dancing tree for all her Cutemaskah presents. xxxo

Cutemaskah Elves

These cutie vintage Napco elves Christmas tree ornaments were made in Japan in the 1960s. Linking arms in celebration of Cutemaskah, these two are adorable with their innocent faces and silly proportioned bodies. Add in their vibrant outfits, we need to shout out a big "Hello There Cutie" to them! xxxo

The Red Nosed Cutemaskah Cutie...

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was one of my favorite shows each year on tv, and as a wee girl I adored my Little Golden books. This one predates me (it's from 1958) and I began singing a certain song (can you guess what Cuties?) when I saw it on Etsy... how Cutemaskah!!! xxxo

A Shoe-In for Cutemaskah

Yes Cuties, this is a bit of a mirror as I adore buying myself presents. And who doesn't love a fab pair of shoes for the holidays? This collage is by the UK artist Kris Atomic, who has a wonderful eye in both her illustrations and photography. And, altho we've never met, seems to have captured me in this Cutemaskah collage!!! xxxo

I'm Back Cuties!!!

I'm flying back into SFO today and sure wish this place was still there! Circa 1961, the Pancake Palace was (per the text on the back of this postcard):
"... located at San Francisco International Airport, in a regal early San Francisco setting. Pancake is King! Fourteen varieties of the finest pancakes in the world."
Both looks and sounds soooo cutie!!! xxxo

Cutemaskah Hanukkah Cuties

This is a vintage Israeli poster from the Jewish National Fund that was done in 1960 to commemorate Hanukkah. The two very cutie Eretz Israeli children are together with a menorah, perhaps to light on this last nite of Hanukkah (and the 9th of Cutemaskah). As an fyi, you're going to need some more candles Cuties!!! xxxo

Cutemaskah Friends

Reader Andy of SF sent us these penguin Cuties just in time for Cutemaskah... aren't they just adorable? I wonder how tiny their little elf friends are. Perhaps they are mice? (yes, I love Cinderella!) Whatever the story, we send out a bit Hello There Cutie love to them!!! xxxo

Bernal Cutemaskah Cuties

Down the hill from where I used to live in Bernal (an area of SF), these Cuties would come out to say hello each holiday season. They live in the window of a hardware store, and would always make me ponder "Which of the three is the REAL Santa Claus?" (I always suspected cowboy Claus) Even without an answer, they get a big Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Cutemaskah Kitty

Isn't it nice of Hello Kitty to wish us all a Happy Hanukkah? She does seem a bit confused in her Christmas dress and holiday song book but hey, she's cute so can get away with it. And perhaps, by mixing the two holidays, she's also truly us a Happy Cutemaskah! Thanks Kitty!!! xxxo

Hola Cutie Puerto Rico!

Guess where I am Cuties? On a beach in Puerto Rico... experiencing the Cutie-ness of the Caribbean. Time to defrost and chill for a spell. I'll miss you this week but have no fears: Cutemaskah continues on while I zzzzzzzz. xxxo

Hanukkah + Cutemaskah = Cutie!

Happy Hanukkah Cuties! May your dreidels only spin winners so you get lotsa gelt candy, and fabulous gifts await you with each nights candle. Oh, and hope you're as mellow about that dreidel as this kitty is. xxxo

Kitty card can be found on Etsy

Happy Cutemaskah... Year 2!!!

Hello Cutemaskah Cuties! This is our 2nd year of celebrating the month of Holiday Cute. Are you as excited as I am? I hope so as this Cutie above is kicking off the party. He's a vintage paper doll illustration from 1965 that seems to be saying "Hello There Cuties... Happy Cutemaskah!!!" xxxo

Footsie Cutie

One of my girlfriend's texted me the cutest photo of her baby: he has discovered grabbing his feet is fun. When I saw this sweet pamphlet called "Proper Care of Babys Feet" from 1955, I pondered getting it for them... but the Cuties on the cover distracted me too much. Awww... Hello There Cuties! xxxo

dedicated to Owen