Wheelie Cute

I must have a severe case of arrested development, because I can't get enough of vintage and antique toys. Pull toys are among my faves, especially if they involve folksy looking animals.

This vintage cow-on-wheels has a primitive look that would go nicely in any country kitchen:



William H. Roy is a talented carver who offers a number of delightful critters on wheels in his workshop. I fancy the rabbit:



And finally, ebay remains one of the best bets for scoring deals on antique toys. This composition sheep pull toy is as sweet as can be:



Bid now, before she "rolls" away!

Skittle Me This

And to think that I used to assume skittles were nothing more than a sugary candy. . .

Antique painted skittles games, much like antique bowling sets, are all the rage, primarily for their folksy charm.

I wouldn't mind this set of sailor skittles keeping watch on my counter-top. According to seller Vintage Collectibles and Folk Art, they were made out of spindles.



Neither would I mind sharing company with this team of vintage skittles from Leaves of Memory:



Bright colors, good paint . . . what more could a collector want?