Happy Holidays!

Thanks for all the wonderful greetings from around the world! I've put them on a mirror trimmed with gold bamboo which is in my kitchen. If you look closely, there's a blue rectangle in the middle (my iPhone) with me behind it taking the photo!

And some sweet little animals on my windowsill!

For my birthday today, my family and I are going to lunch at P F Chang and then on to see the new Star Wars movie!!

May the Force be with you!!

And what a sweet addition to my greetings!

A card from all the kitties in my care - with help from a very special friend I've known as long as I've been making bears

as Donna and the Bears!! A big thank you to my friend who lives where the postmark is from!!!

Spring continues!

 

Rio Samba continues to open enjoying this warmth - as am I! I'm working on tiny bears early in the day and then working outside - playing really - cleaning the deck, raking, mowing, hauling leaves....

Bliss!!

It's beginning to look a lot like...

well - Spring!

My Rio Samba rose is in bloom! Here in southern Virginia websrevexperiencing beautiful weather with temps in the high 70's! The cool is coming, though, but  

As I like to say, one day closer to Spring!!

A gift

As I was coming into the house after a trip to the gym today, I spied a tiny yellow Dandilion flower perking up at me. Certainly early by the calendar's reckoning, but it cheered me to see this gift. Unexpected things are often the best!

It's Showtime!!

Hello from "Sweet Mr. C.!" You can see him and his friends at the Teddies Worldwide show by clicking here: www.TeddiesWorldwide.com

Here are my other pieces for the show:

Finley the Elf

Pippi - Panda Bunny

               

and Pumpkin Latte!

Of course, Fluffy is included - he was in my last post! 

I hope you'll drop by the show and see all the wonderful bears and friends!!

All my bears were adopted within 7 minutes!! Thanks everyone!!

Fluffy - Preview Bear

This little bear who's all in a dither sorting out the Christmas decorations is called "Fluffy!" He's about 4 inches tall, has 5 cotter pin joints, stands nicely by himself and is made of the super soft Tissval fabric. Fluffy ismy preview bear for the upcoming Christmas Teddies Worldwide online show.

The Teddies Worldwide preview page is now open for viewing!! The show will take place November 20 -22. Do take a look at the Preview Page by clicking: www.Teddiesworldwide.com and vote
for your favorites.

Another day in beautiful Yorktown!

While my friends and I enjoyed a gorgeous day with a picnic in Yorktown, Virginia, Rocky was the first kitty to try out our new comfy couch being delivered back at home under Kim's supervision!

Ships were in on the York River and families enjoyed the beach as summer comes to a close.

I arrived early so as not to be late and had a walk around before meeting my friends.

Grace Episcopal Church has been here for a very long time - in American terms anyway.

It's still in operation!

Some lucky folks live right on these historic streets!

What a view!

It's so quiet and peaceful - a perfect spot for a get together with my wonderful creative friends!

And Rocky finds the new couch a quiet and peaceful place for a nap!!

As does Kim's Beaker!

Mark your calendar!!!!

I'm looking forward to participating in this wonderful show!! The Christmas show from Teddies Worldwide is always spectacular!!! It seems a long way off, but it will be here before you know it!!
Plan to visit!!! For show info click: www.TeddiesWorldwide.com

New Bears in my Etsy Shop!

Fluffy

Blossom

I've just listed the two tiny bears above in my Etsy shop! Both are about 4 inches tall but are as different as can be! Fluffy is made from the softest Tissaval fur you can imagine and Blossom is dressed for a garden party in a lovely green dress my daughter, Kim, knitted just for her. I hope you'll stop by the shop and read all about them!
www.etsy.com/shop/donnaandthebears

Both bears have been adopted!! Thanks so much, Jill!