The New 2007 Steiff "Jewels" Swarovski Bear

We hope that you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and are looking forward to the upcoming Christmas holidays. . . .

Today, Steiff's Jewels Swarovski Bear (EAN 669873) arrived. She is an adorable light peach colored mohair bear and a stunning addition to the Steiff's series of Swarovski bears. This mohair bear is based on a classic 1950's Steiff design, and has a very unique light peach-colored Xilion crystal "Button in Ear". Jewel's name is delicately embroidered on one of her paws. Her hand-stiched nose is heart-shaped and the Swarovski crystal heart, engraved with "2007", that she wears around her neck is half clear crystal and half gold colored crystal. Absolutely adorable.

Quote of the Day - "The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." - Allan K. Chalmers

Madame Alexander's Charlotte's Web Trunk Set Released Just in Time for Movie

Did you know that the movie "Charlotte's Web" will be released on December 20, 2006? This holiday movie has gotten rave reviews and its movie cast is very impressive. To name just a few well-known stars:

• Robert Redford plays Ike, the horse


• Oprah Winfrey plays Gussy, the goose


• Kathy Bates plays Bitsy, the cow


• Rebe McEntire plays Betsy, the cow


• Julia Roberts plays Charlotte A. Cavatica, the well-known spider


• Dominic Scott Kay (a newcomer child actor) who plays Wilbur, the pig

Charlotte's Web was written by EB White in 1952, and is definitely still considered a classic.

Madame Alexander has introduced two 8-inch Wendy dolls to mark the debut of this movie - Charlotte's Web, and most recently Charlotte's Web Trunk Set. (As always, Beacon's Glow Collectibles includes a Madame Alexander logoed doll stand free of charge with the purchase of any Madame Alexander 8 or 10 inch doll purchase).

Quote for the Day - "Cherish your vision and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements. "
- Napoleon Hill

Christmas Marie Osmond Dolls (MOD) and Others

Late last night (after 10:00 p.m. actually), Fed Ex delivered three large boxes of Marie Osmond's latest dolls. We were quite surprised to see Fed Ex working so late during the week.

The owner's favorite is Rose Marie Holiday but there were quite a few new Tiny Tots included in this order as well as several new larger dolls.

• Arabella Tiny Tot


• Taffeta


• Sunflower


• Candi Cane Tiny Tot


• Baby Abigail Tiny Tot


• Blossom Bitty Bunny


• Merry Kisses Stocking Boy

If you are looking for a doll that we do not carry, please send us an email and we will see what we can do.

Quote for the Day - "Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend."
- Albert Camus

We Are Deeply Saddened

We received the news that Pauline Bjonness-Jacobsen, creator of the infamous "Dolls by Pauline" and "Paulinette" lines of dolls, passed away this past Saturday, October 7, 2006, after a long struggle with cancer.

Her son, Ernst, emailed us late last night with the following:

"Dear Friends,
We have heartbreaking news to share with you. Pauline passed away in the early morning of Saturday, October 7th. Throughout her last days, Pauline remained enthusiastic about designing and had her sketch pad and artwork with her.
She remained hopeful about her recovery and excited about all the things which she wanted to do. We will miss her so very, very much but she will always be in our hearts.
I have attached the memorial details we are sharing with family and friends.
We will have an area where we will display photos of Pauline, flowers that she so enjoyed, some of her artwork, as well as a display containing emails, letters and copies of posted messages from the message board on the Pauline Collectibles website.
Warm regards, Ernst"

Pauline will be deeply missed by us all, and never forgotten. . . .

Quote for the Day -
"Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped away into the next room,
I am I and you are you;
Whatever we were to each other,
That we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used,
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we shared together.
Let my name ever be the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant,
It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well."
- Henry Scott Holland

Ginny Christmas Dolls

We were fortunate to get several Vogue Gingerbread Boy and Gingerbread Girl Vintage Ginny Dolls, as we have been informed by the Vogue Doll Company that "For Santa's Reindeer" has already sold out.

These two dolls make an adorable pair as each is dressed in a brown gingerbread outfit and holds a miniature metal gingerbread cookie cutter in their hand. Gingerbread Boy wears a holiday red scarf and knit winter's hat, and Gingerbread Girl wears a cute crimped hat.

Supplies are very limited so if you are interested, we might suggest that you purchase them in the very near future.

Quote for the Day - "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."
- Les Brown

The Origin of the Company Name Beacon's Glow Collectibles

Oftentimes, our customers ask how the name of our company, Beacon's Glow Collectibles, came to be. The owner of our company came up with this company's name when the company was formed back in the Fall of 2003.

She has always had a love for lighthouses (in fact, she has her own lighthouse dollhouse that she built several years back that even has a working beacon). The calming and serene feeling that one's gets at nighttime when watching a lighthouse beacon is beyond words. The beacon glow is indeed mesmerizing and yet rather mystical at the same time.

Hence, a love for collectibles and a love for lighthouses helped in creating the name "Beacon's Glow Collectibles".

Quote for the Day - "The glow of inspiration warms us; it is a holy rapture."
- Publius Ovidius NasoOvid

Boyd's Star Spangled Nick Christmas Set

We were very fortunate to receive in today Boyd's Star Spangled Nick Christmas Sets. If you have never gotten the opportunity to see one of these sets, they stand a full 3 feet tall and are very impressive-looking. Star Spangled Nick comes elaborately dressed in an Americana Santa's outfit, and has an incredible looking face and soft white beard. The image just does not do him justice. This set has been retired by Boyd's so once these are sold, they will no longer be available.

He is either holding or surrounded by Boyd's Old Glory Collection bears - Jennie Glorybear, Old Glory Peeker, Ike Glorybear, and Bess. All of these items are now retired but we still have a few left in stock.

Additionally, Star Spangled Nick holds a large patriotic star ornament and a distressed wooden cart painted in red, white and blue sits atop the very sturdy base. In addition to Bess, a decorative heart-shaped box is nestled within the wooden cart. A small wooden drum with "USA" written on the front completes this set.

This is a must have Christmas decoration that will impress family and friends over the holidays with its impressive size and excellent attention to detail. Truly a collectible that can be passed down for generations.

Quote for the Day - "Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country."
- Anais Nin