Tuesday, April 29, 2014

April brings New Charlie Bears

 Allsorts is designed by Heather Lyell and is 100% plush. Allsorts is 12 1/2 inches long and is tri-colored.  Those colors are burgundy, black and white that create a unique symphony of "fur".  Allsorts has a hand stitched burgundy nose and sports a "shoelace" style necklace which has two "silver" charms.  Price $48.00 plus tax.




Blizzard is designed by Isabelle Lee and measures 15 inches long.  Blizzard's 100% plush fur is eggshell white, and is rather short.  He has a hand embroidered dark brown nose, and has sculpted toes.

He wears a twisted brown and gold cord necklace that is adorned with two small brown bells, three small green bells and one large brown bell. Blizzard is priced at $78.00 plus tax.


Fabian is designed by Isabelle Lee and measures 16 inches long.  Fabian has a quad-colored plush fur, which is dark brown, medium brown, crème colored, and grey.  These four colors blend in and out of each other in array that is quite pretty when you see Fabian in person. 

Fabian wears a dark chocolate colored gossamer ribbon and a "shoelace" necklace that is adorned with four "wood" beads, and a metal bell.  Fabian has medium chocolate colored ultra-suede paw pads and is priced at $100.00 plus tax.
Fizzy Whizz is designed by Heather Lyell and measures 20 inches long.  The base fur color for Fizzy Whizz is a dark burgundy wine color and segues  into black and white stripped highlighting in the tips of the fur. Fizzy Whizz has fur that almost two inches long which sets this piece aside from most of the "Charlie Bear" line ,in my opinion.  Fizzy Whizz is also part of the "Charlie's Magical Snugglies" line.

Fizzy Whizz has a hand embroidered gray nose, and trimmed muzzle that is highlighted with white spotting.  Fizzy Whizz sports a "shoelace" necklace that has three purple plastic beads, six "metal" highlighting "toppers" between each bead. Fizzy Whizz has ultra sued pads that have sculpted toes and is priced at $88.00 plus tax.



Hocus Pocus is designed by Heather Lyell and is 100% plush fur.  Hocus Pocus measures 21.5 inches long and is green with crème highlighting and the tips of her fur. 

Hocus Pocus has a hand embroidered nose, and trimmed fur muzzle/mouth.  She has ultra-suede paw pads, which have sculpted toes and footpads.  She sports a green gossamer ribbon.  She is priced at $102.00 plus tax.



Hugo is designed by Isabelle Lee and measures 19 inches long.  He  is a dark "chocolate" brown color with corresponding ultra-suede pads.  the paw pads have sculpted toes.  He has a dark brown with a slight burgundy highlighted, hand-embroidered nose.

 He wears a dark spruce green "velour" scarf which two bells,  seven glass beads, and one wood "charm" sewn unto his dashing scarf.  He is priced at $100.00 plus tax.



Linus is designed by Isabelle Lee and measures 17 1/2 inches long.    His 100% plush is honey colored, with a longer mane and tail.  Linus's mane in the back is a different color that is a red honey color.

 Linus has ultra-suede paw pads that have sculpted toes and foot pads. He has a hand embroidered black nose and "fish-line" whiskers".  He wears a brass colored decorative skeleton key.  Linus is priced at $105.00 plus tax. SOLD OUT



Lionheart is designed by Isabelle Lee and measures about 17 1/2 inches long.  Lionheart has a golden-honey colored fur, which this photo does not do justice to.  His muzzle area is a  much lighter honey color that is almost crème in color.

 Lionheart has a hand embroidered nose and ultra-suede foot pads.  His footpads are sculpted and highlighted ultr-suede that corresponds to his overall color theme.  Lionheart sports a faux leather collar with six brass colored jingle bells, and is prices at $93.00 plus tax.



Luna is designed by Heather Lyell and measures 17inches long.  Her 100% plush fur has a dark periwinkle blue base color with a light grey highlighting throughout--- which can measure up to 2 1/2 inches long.  Luna has a black hand embroidered nose, and sculpted muzzle.

Luna has light grey ultra-suede paw pads with sculpted toes.  She sports a "shoelace" necklace with a metal heart charm.  Luna is also part of the "Charlie's Magical Snugglies" line, and priced at $70.00 plus tax.



Mystery is designed by Heather Lyell and measures 19 1/2 inches long.  Mystery's 100% plush fur is black in color with a purple highlighting throughout.  Mystery has a hand embroidered pink nose and a trimmed fur muzzle.  Mystery is also part of the "Charlie's Magical Snugglies" line. 

Mystery has a dark purple/wine colored paw pads  that have sculpted toes and foot pads. Mystery  wears a "shoelace" necklace with "wooden" triangle charms and, two pink and purple beads.  Mystery is priced at $88.00 plus tax.



Picnic  is designed by Heather Lyell and measures 16 inches tall.  Picnic's 100% Plush fur has an overall crème undercoat with black highlighting throughout.  The paw pads and ears of Picnic are a light tan/flesh color.  The ears of Picnic are fully wired, and therefore fully poseable. 

He sports a "shoelace" necklace that has two "silver" beads (the necklace is sewn down on this piece)  Picnic is part of the Cuddle Cubs line is priced at $79.00 plus tax.



Tangle is designed by Heather Lyell and measures 15.5 inches long.  Tangle's 100% plush fur is grey in color with white muzzle, upper chest, and hands.  Tangle has ultra-suede foot pads and inner ears that are a light grey color.  His ears are wired, and therefore fully poseable. 

Tangle has a hand embroidered nose and sports a "shoelace" necklace with a "metal" heart shaped pendant.  Tangle part of the Cuddle Cubs Line and is priced at $76.00 plus tax

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Spring Steiff Event: Photographs

The day may have been cold outside, but inside of Keillor's A Teddy Bear Shoppe it was the start of Spring, with the Steiff 2014 Spring Event with Dick Franz, the Steiff USA Archivist.  I was so pleased to showcase the newest Steiff pieces for the day and invite everyone to attend.

The event started at 11 a.m. with the arrival of Dick, even though customers started arriving early to browse and buy merchandise.

 
Both of these Steiff pieces are sold out and can not even be ordered... 



 
This lovely trio inspired was by Alice in Wonderland.  The Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit are both sold out and can not be ordered, while Alice (as of now) can still be ordered.



 
The bear pictured on the left is made out paper fur and is sold out and can not be ordered.




 
Store owner Linda Keillor



 
This lovely duo was the give away that Steiff provided.


 
Who doesn't love a goodie?  We certainly had some really nice one's
 available that day.


 
Bagged "Bert" Steiff Event Bears all bagged, all pre-sold and ready to go to their "forever homes".  "Bert" can still be ordered and bought.  He will also be available at the Steiff Fall Event, where you can get him signed by Dick.





 
The next five pictures feature Dick Franz, the Steiff USA Archivist






 

I want to take the time and thank everyone who came out that day, everyone who bought something that day, congratulations to the winners, hopefully all of you enjoyed the goodies, and hopefully everyone got home before the storm hit on March 29th.  If you missed the event, don't get too sad as Dick will be back this fall for another event.


Photographs provided courtesy of Charlie Dale


Celebrating 17 years in business

Today marks 17 wonderful years in business. I can't hardly believe that it has been that many years. Where does the time go?

 I started out in North Canton at the Baker's Dozen Mini-Mall on South Main in 1997.  Maybe some of you remember that year and a half I was there?  That beginning year, the biggest hurdle was people discovering the shop and what I was doing. Incredible customers have always been the backbone and life-blood of this business, and for that I am deeply and forever thankful.

From the Baker's Dozen Mini-Mall  I moved in  down by Logan's Sporting Goods, also on South Main.  Just a few block down the street. During this time I also running a space on Butterbridge Road at the old Blue Craft Barn. The Logan location closed, and I then occupied the lower level of the Blue Craft Barn space.

When the Butterbridge space closed, I moved to Wilmot and was there a year and half. A barn space filled with antiques before reaching my third floor space.  Thank heavens I'm not there now as I don't believe--- as I grow older--- I could do those stairs.

At the same time I was in Wilmot I ran a Cherry Street location. That of course is in Canal Fulton and the space was behind The Mercantile. The Mercantile if you remember was ran by Rochelle Rossi. Those earliest years I carried so many brands of teddy bears I still wonder how I kept it all straight. 

Some of those earlier years I carried brands that are no longer available today.  Such as Annette Funicello, Knickerbocker, Cottage Collectibles, and Effanbee Bears those bears that are now only available on E-bay.  Who would have ever guessed that some of that stock has risen, and some of it has not.  All you need to do is take a look on E-bay and discover that it is such a wide price range.

The owners of the Wilmot Antique Barn decided to close, this current building became available.  Everything came here in 1999. This has been a permanent home for the business.  No more moving, no more starting over and I cherish being here.

In all those years many customers have been so loyal in following me to all of those locations and continue to be loyal and faithful.  Customers from years ago and even the "brand new" ones who walk in my door today--- in many instances have become extended family, which I am extremely happy to have.  For it is the customers who truly make this business what it is.

Events have played a part in this location from Linda Fulmer who operated Bebe BearsBebe Bears, unfortunately is now no longer making bears. Then there was Cindy Maguire who operated China Cupboard-- and is still in business.  Leann Snyder who operated Busser Bears which is no longer in  business.    Last September brought Felicia Hymer the "Bear Scout" and countless artesian bears to Canal Fulton for a one day super event.

Steiff Events have been so much fun with Dick Franz (the Steiff USA Archivist) here over the years. I've enjoyed showing the Steiff line twice a year.  I need to thank Cherie Baer Graham who has served as the Certified Steiff Repair/Restorer for years and the Steiff Company for their giveaway door prizes which make hose events so popular with collectors.

The future holds a special place in my heart, in large part because of the efforts of Charlie Dale, who is attempting to get my presence more internet and Facebook focused and is helping me with this blog, which you have been reading.  Future plans include my being on Twitter!

Hopefully the next 100 years-- when were all old and grey--- business will just as fun, warm, wonderful and fuzzy! So drop in, and say hello, whether you've been with me all these years or if your brand new to the area looking to buy a "forever" friend.

  

Charlie Bears: BRAND NEW stock!

 This is Lita and she is designed by Isabelle Lee fro Charlie Bears.  She is 17 inches long.  Her fur  has a light brown undertone with a darker brown tone that ends in black tips.  She is fully jointed (head, legs and arms).  She wears a green gossamer bow that has a dark brown trimmed edge.  She also sports a heart-shaped charm that jingles when you move it.  She has ultra-suede paw pads and sculpted toes and foot pads.  Lita is price at $80.00 plus tax.

 This is Tatty, and he is part of the Minimo Collection from Charlie Bears.  He is limited to 2000 pieces and this piece is number 711He is made out of honey colored mohair, and measures 7 inches tall.  He has jointed arms and legs, ultra suede paw pads.  He wears a thread necklace that has two beads and a coin charm.  Tatty  is priced at $140.00 plus tax. 
 This is Whiskers and he is part of the Minimo Collection from Charlie Bears.  He is limited to 2000 pieces and this piece is number 711He is made out of a pale peach with crème and pink undertones mohair, and measures 7 inches tall.  He has jointed arms and legs, ultra suede foot pads as well as the inside of his ears, and complete with filament whiskers.  He wears a thread necklace that has three beads. He has a matching ultra-suede tail.  Whiskers is priced at $140.00 plus tax
  This is Nibble and he is part of the Minimo Collection from Charlie Bears.  He is limited to 2000 pieces and this piece is number 711.  He is made out of a pale green mohair, and measures 7 inches tall.  He has jointed arms and legs, ultra suede foot pads as well as the inside of his ears, and complete with filament whiskers.  He wears a thread necklace that has three beads. He has a green ultra-suede tail.  Nibble is priced at $140.00 plus tax.

 This is Helen and she is designed by Isabelle Lee for Charlie Bears.  She is 13 inches tall.  She has a fully jointed head, arms and legs. Her fur is white  with black and gold highlights scattered throughout.  Her paw pads are ultra-suede and have hand sculpted toes.  She wears a "shoelace" necklace that has eight beads and a large key charm.  She is priced at $97.00 plus tax.  SOLD

  This is Smokey and he is designed by Heather Lyell for "Charlie Bears".  He is 13 inches tall.  His head, arms and legs are jointed.  He wears a Silver bow.  His fur is a "giraffe-inspired" print that is grey and black in color.  This style of fur sets Smokey apart from any other bear we are aware of.  He has black ultra-suede paw pads.  He is priced at $67.00 plus tax.

 This Harrold and he is designed by Isabelle Lee for "Charlie Bears".  Harrold measures 19 inches long.  His fur has a dark brown undertone that is underneath his golden crème colored coat.  His arms, legs and head is jointed.  He wears a green "velour" scarf that is adorned nine beads and one ittty-bitty jingle bell.  Harrold is priced at $100.00 plus tax.


 "Love, Dreams and Bears: Celebrating the First Five Years of Charlie Bears" the book measures 10 inches high and eight inches wide.  The book is 224 pages long, has a hard cover and a dust jacket. Written by Charlotte and William Morris and published by Ebury Press in 2013.  This book is the first edition.  A treasure trove of information and highlights into the personal and private lives of "Charlie" and William as well as a full index of all of the ENTIRE "Charlie Bears" line for their first five years.  Full color photographs abound in this luxurious book.  The book is priced at $50.00 plus tax.  Within time will  be considered a true collectible itself.  SOLD
 
As always thank you for your continued business and support, and for visiting this blog.











 

Let's Visit the Steiff Zoo



Who needs to visit either the Akron Zoo or the Central Park Zoo, when all you have to do is visit Keillor's A Teddy Bear Shoppe.  While you're skipping the Central Park Zoo, you can also skip FAO Schwarz as well.  Why, you ask?  Because Keillor's has these adorable zoo animals that are a FAO Schwartz Exclusive.

Giraffe---  Is made out of 53% Mohair and 47 % Cotton, is stuffed with Polyester, and has Felt ears and horns with brown highlighting.  Giraffe comes with a black and white hang tag that says FAO Schwarz Exclusive, has the Steiff "button in the ear".  Giraffe is 8.5 inches high, 4 inches long and 2.5 wide, and is priced $80.00 plus tax.

Elephant--- Is made out of 53% Mohair and 47% Cotton, is stuffed with Polyester.  Elephant has pink highlighted ears, a felt mouth with a red highlighted tongue and a "yarn-like" tail.  Elephant is 4.5 inches high, 5.5 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Elephant comes with a with a black and white hang tag that says FAO Schwarz Exclusive, has the Steiff "button in the ear" and is priced $80.00 plus tax.

Panda--- Is made out of 49% Mohair and 51% Cotton, is stuffed with Polyester.  Panda is 7 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 3 inches "deep". Panda has jointed arms and legs.  Panda comes with a with a black and white hang tag that says FAO Schwarz Exclusive, has the Steiff "button in the ear" and is priced $90.00 plus tax.

Monkey--- Is made out of 47% Mohair and 53% Cotton, is stuffed with Polyester. Monkey has felt ears with "ear" highlights, the hands have stitched "fingers" and the feet have stitched "toes".   Monkey is 7 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 3 inches "deep".  Monkey has jointed arms and legs. Monkey comes with a  black and white hang tag that says FAO Schwarz Exclusive, has the Steiff "button in the ear" and is priced $90.00 plus tax.

When you're done with your zoo purchases why not take them to see "Noah"?

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Charlie Bears: Part 2

 This is Wotsit, and is designed by Isabelle Lee for Charlie Bears.  Wotsit has two primary colors.  The first being a rusted-auburn brown, while the secondary color is dark green.  Wotsit has a reddish brown hand embroidered nose.  Wotsit has sculpted toes and footpads that correspond to the rusted-auburn brown color.  He sports a brown and green "gingham" style cotton bow, a "shoestring" necklace with a bell.  Measuring 20 inches tall, Wotsit is priced at $98.00 plus tax.  SOLD

  This is Mulberry, and is designed by Isabelle Lee for Charlie Bears.  The fur on Mulberry has a "Merlot-wine" undertone with a "frosted" brown-crème highlights.  The pile on this bear is a bit longer than some of the line.  Mulberry sports a brown gossamer ribbon, a "shoelace" necklace with eight beads and one large jingle bell.  Paw pads are a russet color with sculpted toes and foot pad.  The nose is hand embroidered in dark brown.  Mulberry is 19 inches long, and is priced at $98.00 plus tax.

 This is Inca, and she is designed by Isabelle Lee.  Inca has a blue undertone fur with a blue-crème  and brown highlights and a blue muzzle.  Inca's paw pads are a dark blue ultra-suede with sculpted toes.  Inca has a dark brown hand embroidered nose, and sports a dark blue Satin bow.  Inca measures 18 inches long, and is priced at $94.00 plus tax.

 This is Edwin, and he is designed by Heather Lee for Charlie Bears.  His fur is a rich maple color with black highlights.  He has a hand embroidered nose, which has gold thread highlights.  He sports a felt collar with three large, metal jingle bells.  His paw pads are crème colored ultra suede paw pads with sculpted toes.  He measures 18 inches long, and is priced at $97.00 plus tax.

 This is Nora and she is designed by Isabelle Lee for Charlie Bears.  She is crème colored, plush that has a fluffy pile.  She sports a brown gingham bow.  She has a hand embroidered dark brown nose, and has matching crème colored ultra-suede paw pads.  She measures 13.5 inches long.  She is priced at $59.00 plus tax.

 This Lorna, and she is designed by Isabelle Lee for Charlie Bears.  Lorna is a smokey grey- black color with cream color highlights.  She wears a "shoestring" style necklace with four metal jingle bells.  She has a hand embroidered navy blue-black nose.  Her paw pads are beige ultra-suede with hand embroidered claws. She measures 19 inches long, and she is priced at $90.00 plus tax.

 This is Figaro, and he is designed by Isabelle Lee for Charlie Bears.  His fur is tightly knitted "knotted" plush that is a two tone beige and brown corduroy color.  His cap and scarf is a beige and dark brown corduroy material.  His paw pads are ultra-suede and has sculpted toes and footpads.  A darker brown hand stitched nose.  He measures 18.5 inches long.  He is priced at $100.00 plus tax. 






This is Xavier, and he is designed by Heather Lyell for Charlie Bears.  He is a chocolate brown color, and has corresponding "vinyl" foot pads.  His nose is a darker chocolate color.  He sports three bows.  The first is a white with gold trimmed gossamer ribbon.  The second is a gold gossamer ribbon, while the final ribbon is a black gossamer ribbon trimmed in silver high lights.  He measures 17 inches tall, and is priced at $108.00 plus tax. 


As always, Keillor's A Teddy Bear Shop is thankful for our customers.  All the bears pictured here can be purchased from the blog by emailing me at keillorsteddybears@yahoo.com  or by calling me at 330-854-0481 or by stopping in.

Charlie Bears: Plush Part 1

 This is Sparrow.  Sparrow wears a charming waxed thread necklace with three beads and a metal key charm.  He also sports a brown Gossamer ribbon.  His fur is  a mixture of gold and tan with ultra-suede corresponding paw pads.  He is 11 inches long and  is $60.00 plus tax. SOLD

 This is Philip is 11inches long.  He is designed by Isabelle Lee for Charlie Bears. He wears metal jingle bells around his neck.  His fur is a patchwork of gold and brown.  His paw pads are a corresponding ultra-suede.  He is priced at $56.00 plus tax

 This is Percival.  He designed by Heather Lyell for Charlie Bears.  His fur is "grey, brown, olive green" cast.  His paw pads are tan ultra-suede and has embroidered "claws.  He wears a black "shoe lace" style necklace with a varnished wood flower charm.  He is priced at $104.00 plus tax. 

 This is Firework has a Satin bow, is 17 inches in length, Navy blue paw pads, his nose a pink and lavender hand stitched nose, and the fur is a blue and purple mix. Priced at $80.00 plus tax 

 This is Chuckles and he designed by Isabelle Lee.  He is the rare bear in the company with an open mouth.  The area of the mouth is made of an airbrushed felt, that is sculpted.  He sports a leather collar that has five bells.  He is dark chocolate in color and is made out of "long pile" fake fur. He measures 19 inches long.  He is priced at $105.00 in tax.

 This is Beamer and is designed by Isabelle Lee for Charlie Bears.  His fur is honey colored while his muzzle and inside ears have a tan fur highlight.  He has a hand embroidered nose that is a darker brown in color.  His paw pads are darker honey color with stitched claws.  He wears a dark brown "knitted scarf" which has eight beads and two tiny bells sewn on.  He measures 19 inches long and is $104.00 plus tax.

This is Albert and is designed by Heather Lyell for Charlie Bears.  He is a mix of grey, tan and charcoal colored plush.  He has a hand stitched black nose.  He sports a black gossamer ribbon with silver highlights.  His paw pads are tan colored ultra-suede.  He measures 14 inches long, and is priced at $73.99 plus tax.  SOLD









This is Wozley and is designed by Isabelle Lee for Charlie Bears.  He is a mix of green, brown and some light tan highlighted plush.  He has a hand stitched nose that is corresponding in color.  He wears a dark chocolate colored Satin Ribbon.  His paw pads are ultra-suede and is also dark chocolate in color.  He measures 18 inches in length.  He is $98.00 plus tax.


These adorable Charlie Bears are looking for "forever homes" and can be purchased either at the shop or through the blog by dropping me an email at keillorsteddybears@yahoo.com 
or by calling the store at 330-854-0481

  As always I appreciate your coming to the blog, and being my customers.

~ Linda