Thursday, April 10, 2008

Musical Bunnies!!

Every Bunny has a "Tale" ~ Part V


Aren't these Bunnies adorable? They aren't just Bunny figurines ~ they're musical bunnies and so they qualify as "functional art". I've always loved music boxes and had a Musical Jewelry Box when I was a little girl. You know the type with the tiny Ballerina that "magically" twirls around whenever you open the Jewelry Box. I guess it's considered Vintage now and I should have included a picture of it (even though it doesn't have a single Bunny on it).

The Bunnies on the left are the "Flopsy Bunnies" and the tune is "Everything is Beautiful". It features bunnies hopping around the base and the three Bunnies slowly twirl around.

Mrs. Rabbit (center) is holding her two babies and the tune is Rock A Bye Baby (of course). This Music "Box" is so unique because while the music is playing ~ the rocking chair actually rocks back and forth. I'm very intrigued by the "mechanics" on this one ~ so it's one of my favorites.

The one on the right is a familiar scene from "Peter Rabbit" and the tune is "You are my Sunshine". Peter Rabbit turns around as the music plays ~ he's so mischievous and he just can't stand still.

Show and Tell

Thanks to Kelli for hosting Show and Tell at her House.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

love you flopsy bunnies, nice shots! mine's up hope you can drop by.

JEWELGIRL said...

Lovely bunnies!

Hootin Anni said...

I used to sing You are my Sunshine to my daughter when she was just a baby...long long time ago. She'd LOVE that...well, heck, so would I! LOL


Take care...hope you have a minute or two to drop by my show n tell!! I'd love to have you visit with me. Today I have something I received, from a special blogging friend!! Come join me?

Happy weekend.

Susan said...

What wonderful, different, music boxes.
Susan

Anonymous said...

Cute music boxes.

Simply Heart And Home said...

Jayne,

I absolutely love Beatrix Potter and all her stories and creations. Your collection brought a smile to my face. Love your bunnies! :)

Gina

Constance said...

I LOVE music boxes! If I had the room, I could probably start a collection of them as well! I have one that came from my folks when I was a teenager, it plays "Sunrise, Sunset" from "Fiddler on the Roof" and it's a dove.
Connie

Susie said...

Your musical figurines are so cute. I love the rabbits. :)

joyh82 said...

My Mom used to sing me that song
when I was little. Love the bunnies.

Amy ~ (Life's Small Treasures) said...

How pretty! I love Beatrix Potter. Thanks for sharing
~Amy

Wanita said...

Your bunnies are adorable. I love the Peter Rabbit one. I sing "You Are My Sunshine" to my granddaughter, who is now 4. It was the first song I ever heard her sing, too.

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

Those are so cute! I'm loving your blog. I found you via AngelicaGraceDesigns.

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Your bunny music boxes are just adorable! I've never seen any like those before!

I just bought a new book that is a "sequel" to Velveteen Rabbit. It is a real sweet story, have you seen this book?

Katherine

The Apron Queen said...

Late making my rounds. Awesome show & tell. Stop by for a plate of Just Peachy Cobbler.

For your daily dose of vintage goodness & a bit of silliness, stop by Confessions of an Apron Queen, the home of Vintage Thingies Thursdays.

Cheryl said...

darling collection of bunny/musical/art....ummmm...cuteness!

Kelli said...

Oh, they are precious and how special that they play music. I love Peter Rabbit!
Hugs,
Kelli