Surroundthings

"eat-in chicken kitchen"

Tchotchke (Typically pronounced "CHACH-kee") are small toys, gewgaws, knickknacks, baubles, lagniappes, trinkets, or kitsch. The term has a connotation of worthlessness sentiment or disposability, comfort, and happiness, as well as tackiness.

I think it's time to rewrite the Wiki's definition of "tchotchke", and in the meantime, I have added the word gewgaws to the cluttered word bank section of my cerebrum. 

My tchotchkes are objects I take pride in.  Typically, they are extremely cheap (if not free), but became invaluable additions to my environment and represent an extension of my personality.  Has this become a theme?? Sometimes they are personified (it's not a secret anymore), but mostly, they are items on display wherever I may dwell.  Most make it through the years, while others may meet a tragic accidental demise (by human or by dog).  Nevertheless, these are my gewgaws.... more than just "stuff".

the sunny room