Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!! Here is hoping that 2014 proves to be a great year for everyone. . .

We are excited to start ordering new 2014 inventory.  There looks to be some great bears from Boyd's Bears, magnificent dolls from Heidi Plusczok, and more wonderful bears from Steiff.  Well, these are the only manufacturers from whom we have gotten a sneak peek from so far.

Please stay tuned. . . . we will provide more information as it becomes available.

Quote of the Day - "The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it." - Marcus Aurelius

Happy Holidays!

We hope that you and yours have a wonderful holiday season!

Just as a reminder, you have until Wednesday, December 18th to order for a guaranteed Christmas delivery!  (Orders will ship UPS Ground).

And as in the past, we are once again participating in "Free Shipping Day" again this year. We understand that more than 1000 other merchants are participating. 

Happy Holidays!

Happy Halloween!

We hope that you have a fun and safe Halloween!

Out there on the Facebook Charlie Bears page, we have been admiring little knitted winter hats for Charlie Bears Minimos.

Our version is attached on one of our OOAK Minky Bears. . . little Bubbles is all bundled up for Halloween.

Sending Christmas Cheer 51865 Madame Alexander Doll Re-released

Today we received in our Sending Christmas Cheer Doll from the Madame Alexander Doll Company.  This cute Christmas-themed Wendy doll has been re-released to coincide with the 2013 holiday introduction of Hallmark's ornament. 

This collectible doll was originally debuted back in 2011, and is as cute as ever.  She has dark brown hair in braids and freckles across her cheeks.  Her traditional Christmas outfit is comprised of a green and red plaid Christmas dress, and red flocked coat.

We think that it would be adorable to display both the Wendy doll and Hallmark ornment next to each other.  What do you think?

Quote of the Day - "Do not go where the path might lead go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Anonymous

Brutus Charlie Bear On His Way from the UK

Just got word from our wonderful Charlie Bears rep that Brutus is on his long journey from the UK to Texas.  We expect that he will be arriving mid-week.

Several customers have expressed interest in this massive teddy bear and we can certainly see why. He is 23 inches tall and has a very serious look on his teddy bear face.  His plush fur is a beautiful brown color and the fur around his nose and eyes is just a bit shorter with a touch of darker airbrushing to add to his realistic look.

We are sure that this Charlie Bear will sell out quickly, so please either email us or give us a call if you would like for us to put one to the side for you when he arrives.  As is the case with most of these collectible teddybears, once they are sold out, they can no longer be ordered.

Quote of the Day - "Storms make oaks take roots" - Proverb

Just In time for Halloween Decorating - Scary Cat by Steiff, EAN 682513

We were very impressed that Steiff overnighted the Scary Cat EAN 682513 Halloween cats so there would be plenty of time for customers to receive them by Halloween.

This black mohair cat stands 13 inches to the tips of his ears and measures 17 inches to the top of his tail and is collectible in every way.  His green cat eyes make him a tad spooly, and his orange ribbon highlights his black Schulte mohair perfectly.

This collectible cat was brought back into Steiff production exactly 111 years from the original.

Why not add him to your Halloween Collection?

Quote of the Day - "The destiny of man is in his own soul." - Herodotus

Lorella Falconi Violet Skye Doll Has Finally Arrived!

Lorella Falconi's 2013 Violet Skye doll has finally arrived.  She is quite amazing and even more stunning in person (and we thought that her photos were really nice) :). 

She stands 15-1/2 inches tall and has hand-blown German violet glass eyes and light brown human hair wig.  Her hair is styled in pigtails. 

We were very fortunate to get edition #6 out of an edition size of 50.  Please email us or give us a call if you would like more information.

And of course, please remember that we offer layaway plans and can customize one to suit your specific needs.

Quote of the Day - "The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving." - Oliver Wendell Holmes