It's (the end of) Cutie Packaging Week!

To conclude Cutie Packaging Week we bring you Sex, Tea & Rock n' Roll! These Hendrix and friends tea bags are both fun and silly. Donkey Design in Germany has def brought our Cutie Packaging Design Week to a rockin conclusion! And did we mention cutie? xxxo

It's (the continuation of) Cutie Packaging Week!

My Grandma Helen used to have a philosophy about stocks that went like this "Buy what you like." Simple enough, right? Well, following in her steps I own a tiny bit of stock in Coca Cola. Why? Because it's the only thing that calms my tummy when upset, so I want to support it. And they have beyond Cutie packaging like this!!! xxxo

It's (still) Cutie Packaging Week!

Hello Cutie Nesting Chocolate Dolls from Ukraine! I don't know if I'd be able to take off the adorable wrapper to eat the delish chocolate inside... but might need to find out!!! xxxo

It's Cutie Packaging Week!

It's Cutie Packaging Week here at Hello There Cutie!!! We're starting off with something I found at Genki market on Clement Street this weekend. I had to buy this Tohato Caramel Corn because the little guy on the front (and his friends) were too adorable to turn down. Unfortunately, they are also super delish! So it was a Hello There and Good Bye Cuties in pretty rapid order... xxxo

It's Cutie Packaging Week!

Pure Pret drinks are both good for your body and your face... Good for your bod as they are all natural and yummy. Good for your face cus the critters on the front of the cans are beyond cutie so make you smile. The only bad thing is that they aren't available in the US. Booo... but Hello There Cuties anyway!!! xxxo

Fabric Cuties

In looking around for trends (gotta know 'em) I often get side-lined by things that catch my eye. Then if there's a Cutie angle, watch out!!! That's how I found Spoonflower, a company that makes custom fabrics! I looked around for ideas and found these adorable kids playing in a field with their gardening (and garden) friends... Hello There Cutie! xxxo

Drumming Cuties

Some (including my Daddy) have claimed Buddy Rich was the best jazz drummer of all time. He certainly dumbfounds Animal when he goes head to head with the monster in a drum battle on this classic Muppet Show segment. Two drummers my Daddy liked makes this very Hello There Cutie! xxxo

Flipper Cutie

Who is this cutie? It's a baby dolphin that was found by tourists, showing marks of a fishing net. The marine reserve 'SOS Fauna Marina' is taking care of this little guy and nursing him back to health. Well, Hello (and get well soon) Cutie!!! xxxo

Cutie Art Project

Maps are cool. As are envelopes with pretty liners... put the two together and voila! The artist Beste Miray likes to make the everyday into art, and here's a great example. Go to this website, enter your address + message, print out and you too have made a custom envelope liner. Cool and v. Cutie indeed. xxxo

Staten Island Cutie

Our dear Comrade-in-Cutie Doug is off to visit Staten Island for a bit and I looked all over for an appro image of the place. Imagine my delight when I found this great pic of the old (and still there) sign for the ferry... fabulous typography with a curve to welcome you. Have a safe journey Cutie!!! xxxo

Chopstick Cuties

The Japanese industrial design firm "& design" is known for innovative designs (how many times can we use the word "design" in a sentence?). Anywhooo, I found their sweet little chopstick holders beyond adorable. Tweat tweat Hello there Cuties! xxxo

Wrigley Cuties

These Cuties are can be found in the oldest working streetcar in SF and is the original ad from the 1800's! I never thought of the doublemint twins as being sticks of gum with smiling moon faces, legs and adorable hats. Makes me want to not chew one ever again... sorry Cutie gum! xxxo

Recovery Kit Cutie

I adore the brand Knock Knock and their multitude of whimsical (and sassy!) products. I have a few friends who would def adore this wee tin box! In addition to containing a tongue-in-cheek remedy booklet, affirmation cards, healing bandages, recovery certificate, and metal charm, it has a fabulous silicone bracelet that reads "Burnt Out" on it. Funny and cutie! xxxo

Day of the Dead Cutie

Today is Day of the Dead, and this Cutie take on the art for it is by the Canadian illustrator Christina Patterson. Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a gathering to pray for/remember friends and family members who are no longer with us in parades, at shrines or even alone. If there is a celebration in your town, I highly recommend going. xxxo

Trick or Treat Cuties

This Sunday is Halloween and instead of candy, the pumpkinhead on the right is getting a treat of music. Sounds good to me... how about you Cuties? Happy Hello-ween!!! xxxo

Chicago Cuties

Am off to Chicago dear Cutie readers to visit my nephew and some friends... including the Cutie above! The wild monk parakeets of Hyde Park look to be in a Cutie competition with the wild parrots of Telegraph Hill here in SF. Will have to report back to you on the winner, and have a wonderful Hello There Cutie long weekend!!! xxxo

Candy Corn Cuties

This time of year I always crave candy corn, and these two Cuties are giggling with glee at my hunger. These two buds are by the artist Maria Claspsis and are bringing a smile to my face. What about you Cuties? xxxo

Hello-ween Cutie Friends

A vintage Halloween paper wall decoration from the 60's, this wee black kitten doesn't look like she could be bad luck for anyone. And her jack o' lantern friend has such a welcoming smile, doesn't he seem to be saying "Hello There Cutie!" to all the trick or treaters? xxxo

Hello-ween Cutie

Hello Kitty looks to be in her costume for Hello-ween and it's as a black cat (w/a fab bat belt!). I wonder if anyone will recognize her? With the blood dripping above, she best get out of the way to ensure her cutie outfit doesn't get any red on it. Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Pop-Up Shop Cuties

This weekend in SF Hello Kitty and her friends will be having a pop-up shop... I wonder if the bunny pirate on the right will be there? And the Merry Melody twins? The giant smiling hamburger? One person for sure there will be me shouting out "Hello There Cuties!" xxxo