The Most Beautiful Time of the Year in Central Texas

Happy Spring! Spring has graced us here in Central Texas and the bluebonnets are just spectacular with all of the rain that we have been getting.

According to historian Jack Maguire, "The Bluebonnet is to Texas what the Shamrock is to Ireland". We can certainly attest to this. Most of the countryside is covered in bluebonnets, or other wild flowers. Texans owe a special thank you to Lady Bird Johnson for her diligence and efforts in spreading wild flower seeds across the state.

Please take a look at these wonderful photos taken by the "Texas National Press" to see what we mean:

http://www.texasnationalpress.com/texlog/article.php?story=20070314002556413.

We'll be back in touch shortly with some of the wonderful inventory that has been arriving at Beacon's Glow Collectibles.

Quote of the Day:

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Marie Osmond's Baby Mein Liebling Mother's Eyelet Has Arrived

We were excited to receive Marie Osmond's Baby Mein Liebling Mother's Eyelet late on Thursday, 3-8-07. She is quite a beautiful doll, and is from a very limited edition of only 200 dolls. This old-fashioned looking baby doll is dressed in an heirloom ivory dress with pale blue accents. A garland of matching flowers adorns her beautiful warm auburn hair.

Marie Osmond has introduced so many beautiful dolls this year, and we are receiving them in weekly. A very special customer has requested Daisyetta, who was the 2007 Toy Fair Exclusive. We are excited about receiving her in.

Beacon's Glow Collectibles will also be participating in Marie's 2007 Mother...Daughter...Sister...Friends Promotion. Please stay tuned for more details.

Quote of the Day -
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. "
- Anne Dudley Bradstreet

Ginny Dolls by Vogue 2007 Line Has Arrived

Beacon's Glow Collectibles is excited to announce the arrival of several 2007 Ginny Dolls by Vogue.

Please excuse the images as we have, unfortunately, not received any from the Doll Vogue Doll Company so we had to make do.

Check these little cuties out:

• And Away We Go (reminds one of Alice in "The Honeymooners" from way back in time


• At The Spa (we are thinking this Ginny is bound for some awards. She has already been featured on the cover of Doll Collector magazine). NOTE: Her eyes are a beautiful blue, so once again our apologies for the terrible image on the site.


• First Date (another adorable 1950's nostalgic Ginny doll)


• Love Letters

Quote for the Day - "A goal unachieved is merely a problem unsolved."
- Colin Powell

A Winter Storm in Central Texas?

It has been an interesting week in Central Texas - continuous ice storms basically shut down Austin and its surrounding vicinities Monday through Wednesday. The roads were so icy that the postal service and UPS did not make deliveries. It has been decades since Central Texas has been hit with a storm like this. Everything was so pretty covered with an icy glaze. . .

Happy New Year to All! Beacon's Glow Collectibles is looking forward to another great year, and feel blessed to have such wonderful customers. . . doll & bear collectors are the absolute best!

Our manufacturers have some wonderful collectible lines out for 2007. We are already receiving in 2007 inventory from Boyds, Bearington, and Lee Middleton. Soon to arrive will be Marie Osmond Dolls, Steiff Teddy Bears, Pauline Dolls, and Madame Alexander Dolls.

Quote for the Day - "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly."
- Langston Hughes

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