At the Nickelodeon: Post Haste (1943) by Richard Massingham

Ok, so this is not a particularly intriguing film...but a gentle reminder to get your Christmas orders in Post Haste! Our final shipping day before the holiday is Thursday, December 19th! Overnight options may be available after that, but please contact Babil & Bijou first to ensure we will be able to accommodate you.

DIY Delight: A Binoculars Vase

On nearly every jaunt to the flea market, I find an old pair of binoculars or field glasses. And how can I not be enchanted by them? Were they used on the field of battle? Aboard a ship? By children glancing into the great unknown? By a peeping Tom?... Most often the binoculars are a bit banged up, cracked, missing lenses..etc. I've taken to re-purposing these portals to far-away places by adding feathers, flowers, stems, and even here a vintage lion-shaped decanter spout. If you are lucky enough to find a set (like this one) with screw-top eye lenses, they can easily be fitted with your favorite finds. Most are even wide enough to support a small test tube if you'd like to use the binoculars as a bud vase. 

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day! And an Irish blessing for you: May you always have... Walls for the winds A roof for the rain Tea beside the fire Laughter to cheer you Those you love near you And all your heart might desire.

NEW Earrings in the SHOP! All priced under $60 with elegant and dramatic styles for Autumn!

At the Nickelodeon: La Joie De Vivre (1934)

A nod to Loïe Fuller, touch of Cinderella, butterflies that become bouquets, skinny dipping, and a bicycle that flies... this French Surrealist film celebrates it all. The Joy of Life indeed...

Some new pretties have been added to the shop!

At the Nickelodeon: Silly Symphonies - Flowers & Trees

If only animation remained as imaginative as it was back in 1932... The first animated short in full technicolor: "Flowers & Trees" courtesy of Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies series...

At the Nickelodeon - Dinky Doodle's Bedtime Story (1926)

At the Nickelodeon - The Life and Death of 9413: a Hollywood Extra

The Life and Death of 8413: a Hollywood Extra is an early experimental short film from 1928 directed by Robert Florey and shot by famed cinematographer Gregg Toland who went on to gain fame for his work on Citizen Kane.  Made for only $97...a masterpiece of early cinema...