Old-Time Toys at the Vermont Country Store

After meeting Mr. Bill, Mr. Hunter found himself in the clutches of one of those wind-up monkey toys. He has a smile on his face, so I guess he's okay.  But that monkey looks a bit too gleeful at the proceedings.

It seemed appropriate yet somehow creepy
to pose Mr. Hunter with this Martian Popping Thing.

And here's Lambchop.
Lambchop welcomed Mr. Hunter with open arms.

Vermont Country Store

Weston, Vermont

September 2012

Charmed by a Moulin Roty Chicken

One of Mr. Hunter's go-to shops in Great Barrington is the gift and toy shop called Matrushka.  On a recent visit, we spied a wooden basket of adorable Moulin Roty baby toys.  Mr. Hunter felt particularly charmed by the little plush Moulin Roty chicken, whose name is Felicie.  We did not adopt her, but we at least had to take a photograph to capture her cuteness.

Matrushka Toys & Gifts

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

September 2012

Official site for Matrushka - http://www.berkshiretoys.com/

Official UK site for Moulin Roty - http://moulinroty.uk.com/