The Law of Chindogu

While "googling" aroind today I found this article on the Japapense art of Chindogu.

The word Chindogu is translated 'valuable or priceless tool'. There are actually guidelines to correctly distinguish what is chindogu and what is not. The idea has to be useful, but not for real use. More theoretical, or artistic in nature, it canot be sold or patented. It is not for amusement, it is suposed to be a serious product. It has to be easily understoood the moment you see it. It cannot be vulgar or sexual, and it cannot make fun of the person using it.

the most recognizable item I could think of was this umbrella hat, but they DO sell these!

So I guess it's not a true chindogu item.

This one is cute.....Get your infant to dust your hardwood floors!

This one is bizarre, but guess if noodles constantly burn your face or soup gets on your neck...

I don't get why it's up over her forehead though..there were other examples like the toilet paper holder that sits on your head so you can pull it down and blow your nose when you have a cold.

I used to work with someone who always kept a roll of toilet paper in her purse and used it instead of kleenex when she had a cold.

It is so cold and rainy today. Truly fall-like.

I drove over to Marshall's and Target and WalMart in Cicero this morning.

I hadn't been there in a while.

Checked our the Anya Hindmarch bags at Target. I was a bit on the fence about getting one but now I'm over it. Not really for me.

Besides, My birthday present this year is a new bag. This one.....

My beloved Michael Kors Astor in the luggage tan color.....

this bag is so me. I never get tired of it! I've been resisting using it until my birthday, but I may break it out this week. I'm sick of waiting!

I got some Bag Balm from the store today. I'd never used it, but always hear good things about it. I'm trying to avoid the cracked fingertips that happen to me DAILY from November through March every year. They hurt so bad!

My back is better today.