Last updated on May 8th, 2025
Sun Valley residents are known for their resourcefulness and artistic flair, in many cases. We spotted this absolute gem while driving around one day, and simply had to snap a pic because it’s so cute!
This painted mailbox must surely bring a smile each day to their mail carrier, as well as their neighbors. The cute, little VW (Volkswagen) bus has a light blue ceiling, and a red flag where the “no crossing” sign would be if it were a school bus. The sides of the bus are painted in multicolored, pastel panels, each depicting a different scene. A general theme of peace, butterflies, sunshine, and “flower power” straight out of the ’70s are evident, and elicit a relaxed, calming response from the viewer.
The lid features a ‘face’ with two cute eyes with long eyelashes, and a license plate for the mouth which shows the property address. (In this photo, we’ve removed the address for privacy reasons, however.) The background of the face is predominantly a pink and purple gradient with rainbow highlights for the ‘hair’.
The wheels on the bus may not go ’round and ’round, but they do complete this cute scene and round out a joyous, artistic representation of the artist’s inner serenity. I have not (yet) spoken to the owner, but I’m sure there is a cool story behind this artistic work.
If you are the owner or artist who painted this mailbox, please contact us or drop a comment in the box below and let us know your inspiration!
