Easter is quickly approaching and Brenda has been busy making her Minky Haresthat are so appropriate for the season.
Introducing Whitman, a pale cream Minky Hare that measures a wee 6 inches tall. He will fit right into your hand. He is so cuddly as he is made from vintage recycled mink fur from Canada. This little guy has most definitely come back to life as an adorable bunny rabbit.
Quote of the Day - "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein
We are so excited to be able to introduce the latest and greatest collection by Charlie Bears. Their 2016 Collection is just amazing. (We never thought that the Bearhouse could beat the 2015 Anniversary Collection but they sure did).
The new collection is comprised of over 150 teddy bears and critters ranging from a kangaroo to their first plush owl. There sure is something for everyone in this collection.
Can't wait to see what our allocation numbers are as there are several sets this year that have a very limited edition of 200 worldwide. We sure hope that there is enough to go around and are hoping for at least one of each very special set. There is the "Goldilocks and the Three Bears Set" (Brenda's personal favorite), The Three Little Pigs and Huff Puff Set, and Red Riding Hood and Masquerade (aka The Big Bad Wolf).
If you are interested in reserving any from this year's catalog, please do not hesitate to email us at info@beaconsglow.com. As always, we are forced to implement a "first come, first served" schedule.
Quote of the Day - "Happiness is found when you stop comparing yourself to other people". - Anonymous
Happy New Year! Just got word from the Charlie Bear Bearhouse that another shipment of Charlie Bearsis on their way. Some are brand new bears from the 2016 Anniversary Collection and some are returning favorites. These favorites were requested by customers so we were glad that we could order them once again.
We are thrilled in becoming an authorized retailer of Paola Reina Dolls. What refreshing news - they are handmade in Spain and all materials are sourced from Europe.
All dolls are vinyl and are phalate-free and the collections we will be carrying range in size from 12-1/2 inches to 19 1/2 inches tall. The following collections will initially be offered to customers but we expect to be expanding into other lines as time goes on.
Las Amigas Dolls -
All Las Amigas dolls have articulating arms, legs, and heads and can be placed in both standing and sitting positions. These beautiful handmade dolls feature large expressive eyes which do not close, lush eyelashes and hair. These vinyl dolls are soft to the touch yet durable, feature Paola Reina’s light vanilla scent and are phthalate free. All Las Amigas dolls stand 12.5inch (32cm) in height.
Soy Tu Dolls -
All Soy Tu dolls have articulating arms, legs, and heads and can be placed in both standing and sitting positions. These unique handmade dolls feature large eloquent eyes that close when the doll is laid down or tilted backward. Soy Tu dolls also have long and lush hair that is easily brushed and styled. Soy Tu vinyl dolls are soft to the touch yet durable, feature Paola Reina’s light vanilla scent and are phthalate free. All Soy Tu dolls stand 15.7inch (40cm) in height.
Las Reinas de Paola Dolls -
All Las Reinas dolls have articulating arms, legs, heads, and joints; their knees and elbows bend and their wrists and feet can turn. Las Reinas dolls can be placed in either a standing or seated position. These charmingly beautiful handmade dolls have large eloquent eyes, which do not close and are trimmed with lush eyelashes. Their life-like hair can easily be brushed and styled. Las Reinas vinyl dolls are soft to the touch yet durable, feature Paola Reina’s light vanilla scent and are phthalate free. All Las Reinas dolls stand 23.6inch (60cm) in height.
Los Ninos Dolls -
All Los Niños dolls have movable arms, legs, and heads and can be placed in a seated position. These charming handmade dolls feature large, sparkling eyes that are trimmed with thick eyelashes. Los Niños dolls also have thick, lush hair that can easily be brushed and styled. Los Niños have soft yet durable vinyl heads, arms and legs and a soft stuffed body making them perfect to hug and snuggle. All Los Niños dolls feature Paola Reina’s light vanilla scent and stand 19.6inch (50 cm) in height.
Marcos & Laura Dolls -
Marcos & Laura are Paola Reina’s largest soft bodied dolls. Both Marcos and Laura have movable arms, legs, and heads and can be placed in a seated position. These beautifully handmade dolls feature large, sparkling eyes that close when the doll is laid down or tilted backward and are trimmed with thick eyelashes. Marcos and Laura dolls also have thick, lush hair that can easily be brushed and styled. Marcos and Laura have soft yet durable vinyl heads, arms and legs and a soft stuffed body making them perfect to hug and snuggle. Marcos and Laura dolls feature Paola Reina’s light vanilla scent and stand 23.6inch (60 cm) in height.
Please stay tuned as we expect our first shipment to be received in the very near future
(A video is attached that details how Paola Reina Dolls are made in Spain).
Quote of the Day - "Nothing of character is really permanent but virtue and personal worth." - Daniel Webster
It just keeps getting better and better with Charlie Bears! Announcing their Part 2 Isabelle Anniversary Collection, Please stay tuned! There are so many gorgeous bears that we can't possibly decide which is our favorite.
Per Charlie:
"I am a huge believer in fate, as anyone who knows me will tell you.
Things often happen in life that feel instantly right and if you are lucky
and recognise this at the time you can follow your heart and realise your
dreams.
It was exactly like this when one of Isabelle’s gorgeous creations chose
me. I feel hugely privileged to be working alongside Isabelle who has an
innate ability to create the most wonderful bears.
So to finish our milestone celebration we have again looked to our
collectors for their favourites from our magical mohair range over the
last decade, since Isabelle and I first met in 2005.
Not one who likes to be told when to “stop” and “no really Charlie that’s
enough!!” – I still believe there is always room for one more bear so I
have even managed to sneak in a few very small new additions to make
this Christmas one never to forget."
So well put, and we here at Beacon's Glow Collectibles feel blessed to have the opportunity to be a Charlie Bears stockist.
Quote of the Day - "In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet." - Albert Schweitzer
Preparing the last Hats 4 Hopeshipment of hand-crocheted preemie hats for this year. 175 donated preemie hats and counting. . . I so enjoy crocheting these hats for this very worthwhile cause.
Thanks so much for all of your donations while checking out on the Beacon's Glow Collectibles website. It has enabled me to buy large quantities of very nice baby yarn for the hats.
Quote of the Day - "Dreams seldom materialize on their own." - Dian Fossey
Preparing the last Hats 4 Hope shipment of hand-crocheted preemie hats for this year. 175 donated preemie hats and counting. . . I so enjoy crocheting these hats for this very worthwhile cause. 
