Greetings everyone,
I haven't posted to the blog for a while because I've been so busy, but I hadn't realized how much time had passed since my last post. Lots of things have been happening and with the holidays fast approaching, the next 6+ weeks will be equally as busy.
One thing you will notice when you visit the site is that the Memory Bears page has been removed. I've been making Memory Bears for 16 years and have enjoyed creating these for families very much. I have orders that will take me through February, but once those bears are all sent home to their families, I won't be taking new orders for a while. This was a difficult decision to make because so many families I have made bears for continue to refer others to me. My bears have always been very special to me, and I am humbled by all the wonderful letters and emails of praise from families who have received them. Unfortunately, because of all the time I spend on orders, other things have had to be pushed to the "back burner". I need to take a bit of a break for now and work on some of these other things I love so I can re-energize myself.
Two pages have been updated with items and I hope you'll take a look when you have some time. The Holidays page has been updated with a cute gift item for those who like to bring a bottle of wine or champagne as a hostess gift, or even as a "Secret Santa" gift. The apron set features an embroidered wine bottle apron and chef hat. The apron can be embroidered with a holiday or other occasion design, or a monogram. The set is priced affordably for even the modest of budgets.
The Kitchen Decor page has also been updated with a new set of towels in a theme for those who like Southwestern pottery. Also, a fun apron design has been added based on a Jimmy Buffet and Alan Jackson song "It's 5 o'clock Somewhere". The displayed design illustrates the text in a variegated thread color, but the color can be any you prefer. My husband really liked this one and he doesn't normally get too excited about aprons!
My plans in the Spring were to finish off a design set I was working on and have it ready by June. Unfortunately, due to my schedule of orders, that set hasn't been completed yet. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get back to them shortly after the holidays.
We will be out of town for a brief get-away between November 13 and 22, so if you contact me through email, I'll reply as soon as we return. In the meantime, I'd like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday. I know I have a great many things to be thankful for and I feel very blessed.
Take care and God bless you,
Shari
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Hello ShariAnn, Sorry to hear that you are no longer making Memory Bears but we understand - We've been making memory bears for more than 15 years. Customized, fully jointed bears take time and attention. We wanted to let your readers know about ReMinkie Memory Bears - we transform furs, fabrics and neckties into ReMinkie Memory Bears. We think we may be the only ones in the country to offer necktie bears. Thank you very much for considering to post this information for your readers. Suzanne
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteNews travels fast! Thanks for your comments. I've been enjoying making my bears for 16 and a half years and it was such a difficult decision to make.
I've revisited your site and your bears are darling. Fur was never one of those fabrics I wanted to handle even though I'd been asked many times. Your site was one that I referred people to who requested bears made from fur.
For those who'd like to check out ReMinkie Memory Bears, their web address is http://www.reminkiebears.com/index.htm
All my best,
Shari