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Three O'Clock Bears are collectable teddies and friends made with the adult collector in mind

Do you remember when Teddy Bears were the number ONE toy for Christmas gifts and stockings??? Every great-grandchild that entered into my Grandmother's family Christmas celebrations got a Big Teddy Bear!!! It was expected! :-) I have always loved these antique worn looking Steiff bears... And then you have your Boyd's Bears that have a little more fluff and fur to them, but still look pretty real. And how about this Terry John Woods sweet Blue Bear???? OH I would love to have a blue bear...*('specially one made by Terry...but I think all of these are a BIT out of my budget!) Well...enough dreaming about precious Teddies... Let me introduce you to Rosie... This worn little girl wearing a faded cotton-candy pink felt hat with roses was somehow discarded...She ended up in a Salvation Army store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa...all 15 inches of scruffy fur and sparkley black eyes... She was not with the toys and children's items. She was on a shelf up front with a bunch of odd and end items. Lying on her back...But I saw her paws sticking straight up on the table...they were acting as a magnet, pulling me over...I went and saw this precious little well-loved face looking straight up at me. "Well,this little bear was just meant to come home with me"...said I! She was destined to grace the ROSE guest room. She will be the lovliest feather in there. Here are a few of the twigs and fluff in this unfinished "Thrifted" room that are building it's personality... This Rose painting on a unique textured canvas... (Salvation Army Store, also) and this vintage Roses print. (Matthews Thrift Store - NC) And this large pink Tole tray with white roses...not too shabby...a little scratched and a bit worn, but still lovely. (Goodwill Store - Cedar Rapids) This is the only piece of my Grandmother's Kitchen Rose China that I have...one large platter. I feel privileged and blessed to have it. I still remember the dishes in her cabinet. She was the Farmer's wife. She loved her flowers...and oh how I loved her... I think Rosey adds the PERFECT touch to a room I hope will feel like it is from a by-gone era. I wasn't LOOKING for a worn out Teddy Bear for the room. She just appeared out of the blue one day with that sweet little Hat of Roses, and there you have it.... It is FUN to slowly put together a room by waiting and watching for just the right treasure to be discovered to complete the project. Life is about waiting.... How about you? Do you have an OLD or at least WORN Teddy Bear sitting around somewhere in your house...showing signs of love, and hugs, and cherished wear-and-tear by little arms carrying it everywhere???? Hugs and Roses to all dropping by. Have a Terrific Tuesday.

Lil’ Benny Phant is a cuddly, super soft elephant plush toy made to be loved and adored by your little one. With big, round eyes inviting you for a sweet hug, Lil’ Benny is the perfect gift to introduce plush to any young child. This elephant plush features a furry body, big floppy ears, and adorably stubby toes for added charm.This plush is approx. 6" x 7" x 9" in sizeHigh quality materials make for a soft and fluffy touch Designed to stay in a perfect sitting positionSweet, lovable facial expressionSuitable for all ages

I have available a very sweet 12 inch bear available. Her name is SWEET VELVETTE ... She has lots of facial detailing and scissoring ...scul...

Here are some bears and animals from 2014. Click on any photo to see it larger. Snowbeary Wee Hatta Willoughby and Wimmick Christmas Noah Paolo and His Puppet and Mario (panda) Phillip and his Horse Smokey Emmett, The Steampunk Time Traveler Vinny Happy, Joy, and Sunny Willy Arlo Bon Bon Little Truffle Fudge Tiramissu Here are some of my bears and animals from 2013. Click on any photo to see it larger. Dewey Add caption Coraline Add caption Cricket, Colby, and Cali Clyde, Grover, and Harry Otto Otis Harpo Jumping Jack in the Box Huey Ari Sam Burgundy Orville Nova Boo Peppermint Pandy Little Song Haiyan Simon, Silas, Samuel Linus Fraiser Nigel Luke Here are some of my bears from 2012. Click on any photo to see it larger. Holly Jeremy Nick Sasha Daniel Celeste Truffle Missy Hatta Polaris Neville Xing Fu Leo Toklo Bronson K'eyush Tiny Little Floppies Oolong and Chia Rosey Lee and Scamper and Scooter Penelope and Peter This is a gallery of my bears from 2011. Click on any photo for a larger view. Nathan Pascal and His Puppet Crystaline Dickens (a Christmas Karl) Cashmere Harold Pippa Polly Pocus Hocus Pepper Eddie the Aviator Roosevelt and His Teddy Tundra Louis, Larry,and Laurel Franklin Miguel and His Puppet Shilo Phoebe Knuti Benny Little Blue Rolly Marco Diggory Handel Paxton Hugo Bo Marcel Puck Aiden Here are a few of my bears from 2010. Click on any photo for a larger view. Bears for little dolls Pablo Stewart Marmalade Matthias Quinn Romeo Raffi Romeo Kallik Chubbs Karl Heart Keeper, Dream Keeper, and Memory Keeper Wesley S'more Hershey Kringle Christmas Edward    

Toys....they have been making children smile for ages. We have all had these playmates that kept us entertained and gave us a sense of security. I can still remember some of the metal,wind up,clockwork toys even though my generation entered the plastic age thus sending this style of toy to "Toy Heaven". Of course there are always collectors who rescue and give dignity back to these wonderful antique toys. But toys as well as any other collectible need not be confined to a glass case where they end up becoming sterile and losing all of their personality. I am an advocate of bringing collectibles out of their cases and using them to decorate your home. You don't have to have a big collection lining an entire wall, just some fun pieces scattered about will do. If you are looking for a way to bring warmth and personality to your home, consider accessorizing with an antique toy or two! I have posted some pictures of antique toys, any of which would look wonderful as part of a tabletop vignette or standing alone by themselves. I hope you enjoy!! Clockwork toys are especially fun to watch and a great conversation starter. They can bring such warmth to your home because they shout out "look at me, touch me, interact with me!" Sometimes collections begin because of a special find in a garage sale or flea market, or from rummaging through an attic or basement. Clockwork Tightrope Walker c1885, extremely rare. 1910 Steiff sheep on wheels A wonderful old German Ferris Wheel Antique giraffe and doll pull toy Mason & Taylor circa 1880s clockwork toy of a pressed papier maché shoulder head child doll, with pressed metal jointed legs pushing a child's perambulator Rare Wonderful Rare French Mechanical Musical Automaton Love the old fire truck! Children's French Antique wooden toy scooter Delightful and Rare French Mechanical Pull-Toy "Polichinelle Riding an Ostrich" A bisque-headed Polichinelle doll is seated upon a large paper mache ostrich. Jack in the Boxes Old trains can be displayed in a number of ways. Old circus toys like the ones in these two photos are always fun and make great vignettes. Antique Harlequin toy with porcelain head, dating from around 1880 Try mounting toys on a wall. These antique toy scenes would look lovely in a tabletop vignette. Clockwork figure, "Le Gai Violiniste", made in France by Fernand Martin about 1900 This old German toy would look perfect in a beautiful tabletop vignette. Woman on Sewing Machine, c. 1905 / clockwork tin toy And don't forget puppets! Early Prewar Japan 1910 Big 7" (18 cm) Clockwork Tin Toy Bicycle Motorcycle Collectors with a passion for antique toys often build their collections with toys that bring back fond memories from their past. An old doll with eight legged walking mechanism.This is definitely an attention getter! Being some charm to a sunny windowsill. Cute idea for old metal trucks! Christmas is the perfect time of year to decorate with antique or vintage toys. Sources via Pinterest , Google, and Tumblr Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/08/take-tour-of-queens-dolls-house.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

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