Land of Cute

babies in June

2011-06-03T11:30:00.001-07:00

Baby bandicoots? I tried to use an image sent to me, but here is the runner up...baby golden bandicoots...

Easter Time

2011-04-21T06:16:00.000-07:00

Just some favorites here...

feelin' stoaty

2011-03-17T08:33:00.001-07:00

who knew with names like "weasel" and "stoat" that these animals could be so huggable?

give a hoot...don't pollute

2011-02-24T12:11:00.000-08:00

...especially when a cute owl sez so.

2011-02-15T14:35:00.001-08:00

Valentine's Day may be over, but the eating of candy is not! Grrrrrrab some chocolate before it's too late!

Happy Valentines Day!

2011-02-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

C. Carey Cloud

2011-02-04T11:05:00.000-08:00

Okay - This post is for C. Carey Cloud, artist, inventor, and famous Cracker Jack prize designer. Carey Cloud brought joy to millions of children, and to the millions of children at heart.

Check out his site:http://www.c-carey-cloud.com/

Poke...poke

2010-09-15T07:27:00.001-07:00

Beware the bunny!

Pwii!

2010-08-31T07:06:00.000-07:00

We love submissions from friends of Land of Cute! Today we have an adorable hula-doggie named Pwii. This makes me want to break out my lei and have a luau here at my desk!

SeaWorld - Happiest place on earth

2010-08-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

One of our Queens of Cute went to San Antonio earlier this month. Highlights: petting a dolphin and PETTING A BABY PENGUIN! (yes, I am shouting.) Since pictures are worth 1,000 words, here are 4,000 words for you.

"Shamu" and baby "Shamu"

So long and thanks for all the fish!

The happiest moment of my life so far...

Donkeys are cute

2010-07-06T12:23:00.001-07:00

I would like to own a couple...keep them in my back yard...

Reba

2010-06-21T07:30:00.000-07:00

Here is Reba - she is being fostered by a Land of Cute affiliate. She was rescued from hoarders - so cute!

oh, bai!

2010-06-17T11:57:00.000-07:00

wave goodbye to the cutest baby sea turtle ever!

click here for video!

courtesy of smallflightlessbird on flickr

achhooooo!

2010-06-15T07:03:00.000-07:00

Welp, it's allergy season! Not even the bears are safe...

sniff sniffity sniff

2010-06-10T05:50:00.000-07:00

The geniuses at Target have done it again... behold: the WowWee Alive Woodland Friends fox, part of what is probably the cutest woodland plush line EVER.

bonus: they make cute, woodlandy friend noises when hugged!

cute toasters

2010-05-24T07:53:00.000-07:00

Maybe this will launch another batch of cute appliances...

happy birthday chococat!

2010-05-10T09:30:00.000-07:00

The Land of Cute ambassadors share their birthday with one of their most beloved cute celebrities... Chococat! Happy birthday Chococat! And happy birthday to us!

And look, someone from this blog made a Chococat cake!

Getting Ready for Mother's Day

2010-05-04T06:13:00.001-07:00

bunny day

2010-04-29T06:30:00.001-07:00

why not post a cute bunny?

baaaoink

2010-04-21T19:28:00.000-07:00

What in the WORLD is going on here?

Is it a sheep? Is it a pig?
video here
uk news article

Is it cute? Or just too weird?

Bambi and Thumper

2010-04-20T06:14:00.000-07:00

What a cute sketch! We went looking for a cute owl, and found Disney.

sponge on head makes kitty happy

2010-04-13T13:22:00.000-07:00

Agents in Sacramento sent these kitties taking a bath...ahhh...Re-Ment is the genius behind this series of cat toys, purchased at a Japanese grocery store.

baaaa-lated easter

2010-04-08T10:50:00.000-07:00

Was the easter bunny good to you this year? He was to me!

How to train your really cute dragon

2010-04-02T08:23:00.001-07:00

Which is what Toothless is...a really cute dragon.

Panda

2010-03-24T10:18:00.000-07:00

One of our fans has submitted some original art - here's a painting of Panda!

Those cute Egyptians...

2010-03-16T07:30:00.000-07:00

Land of Cute has returned from Paris, and would like to share some overseas cute. Today features Egyptian cats from the Louvre.

New Mew

2010-03-02T11:26:00.000-08:00

A new skeletrina!? So wonderful in all catness...must order now!!!

in stores now

2010-03-01T14:03:00.000-08:00

on a fan's epic journey to Toys R Us for her niece's birthday present, she discovered a whole bunch of new cute for her to own and for us to be jealous of. what is your favorite?

btw, she did end up getting a present for her niece too...

cheshire cat and eeyore

Dopey dwarf

skelanimals ear buds

cute-ventures in israel

2010-02-25T11:26:00.001-08:00

My mom and dad are off on cute-ventures in Egypt, Jordan, and Israel this week. Mom sent me a photo of a new friend that she made on her trip, Shammo, and I have decided that I need to own a camel.

the more you know

2010-02-24T08:41:00.000-08:00

Do you remember Monchichis? I had a few when I was a kid - in fact, my dad's nickname for me was Monchichi. Well, they are back in stores and as cute as ever! Here are some little-known Monchichi facts (from our very favorite source, Wikipedia).

- The Monchhichi franchise is Japanese and held by the Sekiguchi Corporation Monchhichi was created by Koichi Sekiguchi on January 25, 1974. Sekiguchi claims he has created this character in order to inspire respect and love in the young (Japanese) children and adults.

- The original name was changed to "Chicaboo" in the United Kingdom, to "Mon Cicci" in Italy and to "Kiki" in France.

- Monchhichis were monkey-like creatures who lived in the forest land of Monchia at the very top of tall trees well above the clouds. The tribe's leader, Wizzar, was a magical wizard who could make up spells and potions to defeat their enemy, the evil Grumplins of Grumplor.

My adorable little sister bought me a Monchichi to cheer me up on Valentine's Day. Thanks Pookie!

What were some of your favorite childhood toys?

WPA Penguin

2010-02-19T12:17:00.000-08:00

Penguins have been in style for years - here is one from the WPA...cute with a job.

Tiny Turtle

2010-02-18T07:01:00.000-08:00

There is a new link in the sidebar that takes you to a site featuring...baby zoo animals! Wooohoo! Here is a little turtle to celebrate the happy addition.

cuteolympics

2010-02-15T10:47:00.000-08:00

Featuring Muk Muk And friends...as the official cute mascots of the 2010 winter olympics in Vancouver. There is also Quatchi, Migo and Sumi.

http://www.vancouver2010.com/mascot/en/index.php

Administrative Assistant

2010-02-11T06:42:00.000-08:00

This little mouse was found at a friend's job -

did you know?

2010-02-08T08:12:00.001-08:00

The average American will eat 35,000 cookies in a lifetime.

I am not your average American. * wink *

Baltic's Lucky Day

2010-02-04T06:42:00.000-08:00

Baltic, the spunky dog who floated at least 75 miles on an ice floe down Poland's Vistula River and into the Baltic Sea, has a new owner: The seaman who rescued him.

Buczynski and other crew members spotted the dog Jan. 25 floating at least 15 miles (24 kilometers) from land. The rescue was difficult because the frightened, shivering dog kept falling into the water. Fearing he could drown, the crew lowered a pontoon to the water and Buczynski, the ship mechanic, managed to grab the dog and pull him to safety.

Read the whole story...

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123366216

happy birthday chibimaru

2010-02-03T08:47:00.001-08:00

Groundhog Day wasn't the only big event yesterday... It was Chibimaru's birthday! Thank you, Sanrio calendar, for keeping us up-to-date.

the verdict is in...

2010-02-02T08:06:00.000-08:00

Punxsutawney Phil has spoken... 6 more weeks of cute! I mean, winter. Thanks a lot, Phil.

photos from national geographic

helping people is cute

2010-01-28T14:01:00.000-08:00

There are a lot of people that need help right now. :\ Sometimes when you help people, you get cute in return!

Dr. Seuss whale that benefits children's health and education initiatives

Little goat from the World Vision maximum impact fund

News Report from The Onion

2010-01-27T12:32:00.000-08:00

It appears that this little raccoon has been causing a lot of trouble on the International Space Station

speaking of the year of the tiger...

2010-01-26T08:32:00.000-08:00

One of my best Holiday Finds this year was a calendar that we received from our favorite chinese restaurant - Silver Lake. I'm going to have to start locking my door extra tight... I have a feeling that a certain co-owner of this blog is going to want to rip my door down and steal it...

Happy Year of the Tiger!

oh noes, bows!

2010-01-25T13:40:00.000-08:00

So, my mom and I are giant fans of hairbows. My adorable niece is the unfortunate recipient of many such hair adornments (unfortunate because she does not enjoy wearing them for more than an hour).

Several people we know have gotten into bow making recently which is AWESOME. One of our friends is having a giveaway here and I thought, what better way to torture niecelet than to win 6 hairbows to force her to wear? Anyway, not only are the bows cute (hello, owls!) but the name of my friend's blog is as well (bungalow bee! eeeee!). So there's your cute commercial for the day.

I now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

Year of the Tiger

2010-01-19T18:21:00.000-08:00

Which means...cute Chinese tiger art!!!!

Tasty tabby!

2010-01-14T11:22:00.000-08:00

Land of Cute had a cat cookie...but we eated it. Nom nom.

Bye to Gumby

2010-01-11T09:41:00.000-08:00

Art Clokey, the animator who half a century ago created Gumby, that most pliant of pop-cultural figures, passed away today at the good age of 88. Gumby is cute, but Pokey is cuter.

the cactus family is growing!

2010-01-08T11:14:00.000-08:00

Now that all the cactus pups have been born, the Cactuses have added another new friend - Cactus Cat! (a.k.a. Bruttino) My favorite combo... cute but tough. Don't mess with the cactus!

Aldi tiger you need

2010-01-07T09:04:00.000-08:00

This is a really big plushy tiger. From Aldi - it's huge (siberian?) and really squishy. Sandy Claws brought him to Land of Cute.

it's lunchy time!

2010-01-05T06:24:00.001-08:00

our favorite time of day, lunch, just got even cuter. introducing Lefty the lunchbag!

ho ho doh

2009-12-18T07:41:00.000-08:00

a little friendly competition in our department as we approach the 2-week holiday resulted in these play-doh sculptures :)

turtle and banana slug

oh no a monster!

play doh pig

play DOH homer!

interspecies cuteness

2009-12-16T11:32:00.000-08:00

LOC ran across this image on the interwebs today - it looks like they want to play...

happy cactusmas

2009-12-15T07:48:00.000-08:00

Cactus Claus and Mrs. Cactus Claus want to wish you very merry holiday festivities!

this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship

2009-12-09T08:40:00.000-08:00

maybe. looks like baby is not so sure.

our boss at our 'real' job is the proud pet-parent of guinea pigs - on the left is pooh-bear and on the right is baby. can't you just hear them squeaking?

Cutest Slot Machine Ever!

2009-12-07T06:50:00.000-08:00

Here it is...taken by a LOC agent in Reno, Nevada. I could potentially gamble my life savings away on this machine.

the hollydays are here!

2009-12-04T07:49:00.001-08:00

Happy Hollydays from Land of Cute!

p.s. a friend said my tree looks like bambi's wedding cake. your thoughts?

Land of Cute in the Big Apple

2009-11-30T11:18:00.000-08:00

This image was taken by Land of Cute staff while visiting New York. A special trek to the Sanrio shop was mandatory during the brief stay.

Thinking About Cake

2009-11-19T06:23:00.001-08:00

Today, Land of Cute is thinking abut cake. Well, every day we are thinking about cake. But especially today. On other days it might be candy or pie or ice cream...

Rare Saturday Post

2009-11-14T17:34:00.000-08:00

Whoa - chinchilla commercials. I think Land of Cute needs to commemorate Chinchilla day on Monday. With a trip to Vegas....any takers?

Sabi

2009-11-12T09:11:00.000-08:00

(CNN) -- An Australian special forces dog has been found alive and well more than a year after going missing in action in Afghanistan.

Explosives detection dog Sabi was recovered by a U.S. soldier who found her wandering near an isolated patrol base in the desolate southern province of Oruzgan last week, according to the Australian Government Department of Defense.

Zhu Zhu pets are the hot item this holiday

2009-11-10T10:45:00.001-08:00

Zhu Zhu Pets™ drive around in little cars, zip up ramps and spin down slides, run in their hamster wheels, and get into all sorts of crazy situations. Their artificial intelligence even allows them to know what room of their hamster habitat they are in. They make toilet-flushing or teeth-brushing sounds when they enter the bathroom and sleeping noises and alarm-clock sounds when they go into their bedroom.

the interwebs are all abuzz...

2009-11-03T11:27:00.001-08:00

Now at FAO Schwarz... custom designed muppets! Eeeeeeee!

http://www.fao.com/whatnots/index.jsp

Have a cute Halloween!

2009-10-30T10:23:00.001-07:00

OH, HAI

2009-10-29T07:22:00.000-07:00

Mousekeeper

2009-10-28T11:15:00.000-07:00

I was given a "Merry Mousewife" as a gift years ago, and it sweeps as you pull it along the floor. Very charming!

Beans and peas are cute

2009-10-14T07:02:00.000-07:00

Especially when they have animal faces and are at the comic-con

Ren Fair Rabbit

2009-10-06T11:12:00.000-07:00

So...I saw a rabbit at a fall fest Renaissance fair, and it was sooo wooley - she said it was some English breed. Ye olde hare. They used the rabbits wool for a variety of projects....

Here are some hot buns - the cottontail is a campus resident

cute noms

2009-09-30T11:13:00.000-07:00

I *crunch crunch* just think *crunch crunch* that these might *crunch crunch* be the cutest snack *crunch crunch* on the market. Have we had a poll about this yet?!

(notice the mamegoma seal and cubees staring hugrily from the background) (also notice the bunny butt on the top of the box; my absolute favorite part of the packaging. "gently tug ears to open")

(close up)

more cute from the Obama administration

2009-09-25T10:08:00.001-07:00

Just when you thought the Obama family couldn't get any cuter, the White House posts these pictures on facebook.

Bo knows cute!

Tufted titmouse

2009-09-23T11:29:00.001-07:00

Totally cute...and here is some info..."These birds have grey upperparts and white underparts with a white face, a grey crest, a dark forehead and a short stout bill; they have rust-coloured flanks. The song is usually described as a whistled peter-peter-peter. They make a variety of different sounds, most having a similar tone quality."

Ruby-Crowned Cute-let

2009-09-18T08:53:00.000-07:00

The Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) is a very small songbird of the Kinglet family Regulidae native to North America. Both the male and female have olive-grey plumage with a thin black bill and short tail. The male bears a red crown which gives the bird its common name.Their song is a melodious warble and fairly loud, but at least in winter habitat, the most common vocalization is a wren-like scolding "jdit", often repeated several times in close succession. On breeding grounds, they sometimes deliver a prolonged and monotonous "chirrup" call that can be heard for long distances.

Cupcakes

2009-09-14T10:54:00.000-07:00

There is this place in town that makes cupcakes with chocolate cake, cream filling, and topped with white frosting dipped in chocolate. Here are some happy cupcakes to look at...

charleeeey

2009-09-08T08:59:00.000-07:00

I was meandering around the Morton Arboretum (gift shop) last week when I first stumbled upon some prints by the artist Charley Harper. His geometric nature themed works are just delightful. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

The winner is...

2009-09-04T11:06:00.000-07:00

Penguins! Apparently, they make the cutest gummys. And look at a few of these varieties above - who knew?

Have a cow...really...

2009-09-03T05:53:00.001-07:00

My sister brought back a Moofia for me from the comic-con in San Diego. The package is blind, and I received the non-fat half and half bottle. I think Tokidoki (cactus dog)is behind this one. Moo!

Ponyo

2009-08-25T07:42:00.000-07:00

Land of Cute loved Ponyo. It's a sweet story, with great characters, and it's really wild and imaginative at times. Yay Miyazaki!

ni hao!

2009-08-24T06:47:00.000-07:00

Cute tiger, cute koala, cute show....

It's a bilingual show, like Dora. But in Chinese. How cool is that? It's on Nickelodeon....

pika boo

2009-08-08T21:07:00.000-07:00

Sad news from npr about pikas. To raise awareness about these cute little creatures I bring you: A Day In The Life Of A Pika On Google Images.

"WHAT? Our species is endagered?!"

"I must be brave. We will fight back."

"Hm... I think I need a snack first."

"Naptime!!"

cute controversy

2009-08-06T11:24:00.000-07:00

This may create some discussion amongst the cute experts worldwide. My husband and I found this caterpillar while walking through town last friday. He is so unconventionally strange looking that I believe he is qualified as cute. Feathery tail and antennae arms? Floof balls on his back? Mostly pastel yellow? I think these all fit the criteria. What do you think?

C.O. madness

2009-08-04T09:23:00.000-07:00

Well, my co-runner of this blog is gone for TWO WEEKS. :( Which leaves me in charge of her Cute Overload daily calendar. :) C.O. is our toughest competitor, and here's why. View exhibit A- last Thursday's entry. KILLER YORKIE. That cute is deadly my friends. You may need protective eyewear. Not to mention the clever caption... and now that song is in my head.

cute rescue

2009-07-30T06:22:00.000-07:00

Following is a great example of how cute things can save your life. Support the cute! Someday you may need an adorable critter's help.

Check out the story of this beluga whale rescuing a diver here.

mameCUTE

2009-07-28T08:25:00.000-07:00

One of our ever vigilant cute correspondants has discovered (at Comic Con in CA) a new mame to add to our collection. Mameshiba! They are trickling into the American cute market. Mameshiba store coming soon! Weee!

we've come a long way since helvetica

2009-07-23T06:30:00.000-07:00

To all of you out there tired of designing with old, stodgy typefaces - be comforted. Cute has come to type.

G is for Guinea pig, that's good enough for me!

cacavia from dafont.com

well, at least SOMEONE around here is getting a new pet

2009-07-21T11:36:00.000-07:00

After weeks of me begging my husband for a guinea pig, I'm pleased to announce that my friend's girlfriend got a new puppy! And after years of me begging my husband for an iPhone, I'm pleased to announce that this picture was sent to me from my friend's iPhone.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, right? I'm happy for you guys. :)

This puppy's name is Beckham. Doesn't he look soooo happy? And fuzzy? And squishy? S., you are a very lucky woman!

Chips Ahoy!

2009-07-20T12:15:00.000-07:00

Chipmunks are abounding in the midwest - on bike paths - hurling their little bodies out of the way, in back yards - chewing on nuts and hiding under sheds, and on Land of Cute - just being x-tra cute.

Jay Ryan

2009-07-14T07:25:00.000-07:00

What can Land of Cute say about Jay Ryan? We love his prints! Yay for Jay!He runs a screenprinting shop called The Bird Machine. Check it out....

http://www.thebirdmachine.com/

Standing ovation

2009-07-08T12:43:00.001-07:00

Raccoon babies get extra applause for being cute.

Tiger Wednesday

2009-07-01T12:49:00.000-07:00

A tiger can spend up to 18 hours sleeping...which might explain why this one does not look to happy to be awake.

Dinkelman

2009-06-24T07:18:00.000-07:00

The results of a successful trip to the local crane machine - Dinkelman! He does not like yogurt.

blub blub blub

2009-06-22T08:20:00.001-07:00

glub blub glurb blub. blurb glurb glub.

translation: Shedd Aquarium's free week was a little on the stressful side. But fun nonetheless.

I want a lynx kitten, Mommy...

2009-06-17T07:18:00.000-07:00

I just read a book called "The Animal Family" which involved an unusual family having a lynx as a housemate. I loved the description of the lynx's activities...

Pleeeze adopt me!

2009-06-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

Hello! I need a new home! Land of Cute has helped to make sure I am safe at a good shelter, but I sure would like a new home. I am very good at eating, sleeping, playing and being affectionate.

it's a GOOSE!

2009-06-11T08:56:00.000-07:00

Back when the geese were all coming back from their winter vacay, these two got a little mixed up. The lagoon is south of here, guys! And not on a roof.

Engineered to be cute

2009-06-08T07:44:00.000-07:00

Housework made cute! Yay!!!Thanks for the submission! Philips has some serious cute going on in the design and engineering department...

Rats!

2009-06-04T12:42:00.000-07:00

We were enjoying the different rats and critters up for adoption at the local shelter. These guys deserve the best homes!

Oakley's New Chair

2009-05-29T07:04:00.000-07:00

Well, at least it's getting used....

oh hai

2009-05-26T08:24:00.000-07:00

There are babies at the zoo! Brookfield's baby wombat takes the cake.

And here you can meet Brookfield's oldest wombat, Carver.

Cute and Utilitarian

2009-05-22T13:05:00.000-07:00

...which is how it ought to be, right? This manhole cover is from Japan.

belated easter basket

2009-05-20T12:12:00.000-07:00

what a treat this would be from the easter bunny! today jaguar basket is brought to you by our co-worker cindy. thanks for the picture!

The Zen of Baby Squirrels

2009-05-18T09:51:00.000-07:00

Major slurpage of baby squirrel food happening here...followed by a long nap. Ahhh...

cat rescue 911

2009-05-11T07:05:00.000-07:00

We are forming a new posse. Getting a van with a vinyl logo on it. Anybody in for Cat Rescue 911?

My husband rescued a cat from a fence last night who looked similar to this one. How could you not resuce this cutie?!

And, does anyone know what type of cat this is?

pom nom nom

2009-05-08T09:35:00.000-07:00

It's almost here folks! We are preparing for May 10th... the cutest day of the year. (and our birthday. oh yeah, and mother's day.). Sophia hit a home run with this little gift today... my very own pomeranian. Thanks, Soph!

and... as an added bonus... a real pom pup!