I am not sure if I have ever shared this little
antique teddy bear with you.
He is very ,very old ...
and belonged to the great aunt of a family friend.
I found him in a box with some other old toys
when we helped clean out the attic.
He's a silly bear.
Here he is lounging about in a brown transfer ware gravy boat.
...wearing a bit of tattered lace as an ascot...
And here....posing with a tiny bisque doll.
This time of year,
I like to get out all my antique toys to use in my
Christmas vignettes.
It's my chance to play!
And speaking of playing...
I am off to Connecticut tomorrow to meet up with the girls for some fun and Christmas shopping at a few of my favorite shops.
I'm bringing my camera and hope to take lots of pictures to share.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
:)
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39 comments:
What a precious bear....we never get too old to play with our toys! Have fun on your getaway!!
Love your little bear. He is just wonderful. Have fun shopping. Hugs, Marty
Hi Laura, is it a Steiff Bear? They are quite collectable. Either way He's a beauty! I have a small doll that was my Grandmother's and she's quite delicate. Every now and then I take her out and admire. Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog. Every time I come here and see your pretty photo to the side the little pots filled with periwinkle colored hydrangeas, I think it's one of the best online photos I've seen. Hugs tami
Have a wonderful visit and please give Carole a huge hug for me please?
xxx
Suzan
Laura - I am new to your blog and am so excited to be a new follower. I love your beautiful photos and your lovely vignettes. Thank you for sharing your passions and making all that you do so beautiful for us to see!
Happy Holidays~~
vicki
Hello Laura!
I LOVE your teddy bear. I used to have one very similar to yours although mine was probably from the late 40's early 50's and when you pressed his tummy in and out he played Brahms Lullaby. Beautiful photo's ...as usual ;) Have a wonderful time in Connecticut...sounds like a wonderful place to shop!
Maura :)
I love your bear. He looks like he has been loved and hugged a lot. Your little doll is precious. Have fun with the girls and shop till you drop.
-Danielle
ohmygoodness Laura!!!! I'm so in LOVE with your old teddy bear, what a precious face he has!!!! I love it that you use old toys in your Christmas displays, that's such a great idea!!! I just want to wish you a wonderful Christmas sweet friend, hugs and love, Dawn
Sooooooo lovely!
Hej Laura,
the bear is sooooooooo sweet and beautiful.
I like him very much. Thank you for the lovely fotos.
Greetings from Germany, Claudia
Your darling bear is amazing!!!! I have a collection of antique toys in our nursery. I have been wondering what to do with them when baby Oliver turns 1 . . . now I know! Happy Holidays! xo Samantha
this one is so cute..love him
hugs hannie
Old Teddies are the Best fellows... ! :)
So sweet and lovely - thank you for this wonderful pics!
Have a nice friday and don't forget the little breaks
Tine
What an awesome, little bear! He is so lucky you found him!
Dear Laura,
I love your Teddy bear.....I really love tiny things.....I have a similar one that was my Mother-in-law's. Now that you have shown yours, I am wondering where I put mine !!
Have a wonderful time with the girls and please say Hi to Carole for me. Oh how I wish that I lived near to you. .... I look forward to seeing your photos of your get together.
Have fun Laura. XXXX
Was für ein süsser kleiner Antikbär.... es könnte Steiff sein... oder??? Egal.... in die kleine Maus kann man sich sofort verlieben. Ich habe selbst sehr viele antike Bären und andere Tiere... meist von Steiff und liebe das Alte.... nur diese alten Sachen haben diesen gewissen Charme! Sehr hübsch arrangiert mit der alten Spitze.
Winterliche Weihnachtsgrüße aus Germany
PuNo/Monika
Ohhhh.....he is so cute dear Laura. What a beautiful teddy bear, I love it.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.
Warm wishes, Mea
He looks surprised at being woken up!
He's a GORGEOUS bear!
Laura, what a sweet bear!!!! Be still my heart! You know me and bears....oh he is just the cutest bear! The doll is precious too....I love how you arranged them, perfect!
Have a fun time with the girls, give that Evi a big hug for me, wish them all a Happy Christmas......
Hugs,
Margaret B
...oh my!! This little bear tugs at me:)
~ and that is saying something as I am a stuffed rabbit kinda girl, but there is just somethin' about that face!!
Xo, Rosemary
Love your sweet little bear! I would have wanted it too. Have fun shopping with your girlfriends. Can't wait to see the pictures.
Hugs,
Lisa
I just love the expression on his little face, he is just crying out for lots of cuddles.
That bear has a great face!!! Love him!
Merry Christmas
Angela
Hello Laura,
tonight, at 21 clock, the search image lottey will be finish.
Maybe are you looking over at my blog.
All had fun finding your blog.
Of course, you can be my mouse picture show it to your blog. You can copy the picture from my blog.
Many lovely greetings from Germany,
Claudia
I love him. Just during Christmas? I keep mine year around since collecting bears is my love. He is precious. Blessings, Marta.
Oh, how cute :)
I love your old teddy bear Laura!
Enjoy your week end with friends!
Big hugs
Vale
I love the bear ~ so cute!
Have fun Christmas shopping with the girls
If we don't talk again before Christmas..have a beautiful and loving holiday my dear sweet friend! Take lots of pics of our fav store!!! xo...deb
You have quite the darling little Eddie there I believe. He is absolutely adorable. Who doesn't love a teddy bear, new or old, they are all so hug-able.
BlessYourHeart and Christmas
Oh, the bear is so sweet, Laura. You arrange your things beautifully. That s an art form in itself!
Love,
Suz
Hi Laura:
Such sweet memories..........if only toys could talk!
SqueaL ....i love your silly old bear.
I think that he's a Lady's friend, Old Teddy ;-)
He is so cute and in good condition.I just passed up on a bisque doll at the thriftshop for $10.00. It was in the original box.Wish we could get together one day and do some thrifting. Would be fun!Hugs, liz
stunning photos!! Have a wonderful time on your excursion, cannot wait to see the photos!
He is a precious little bear!!! Thanks for sharing, The Victorian Tailor
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