So how was Chantilly 2010?

Saturday artists were arriving at the hotel and some of went shopping as others shopped as they drove.
We went to the reception ( see post below) hosted by Teddy Bears And Friends and had a good time.
Set up for the show came early and was that rain? Ah it turned out okay and for a first show look at all those people!


This is Apple Betty one of my new bears who attended the show.


Artist Penny French had an early Santa at the show. Her santas don't last on the table very long.


Michelle Lamb had this wonderful lion at her table.

There was a great variety in the artists, the collectors shopped then ate then shopped again.

I will be back next year, maybe I'll see you there? If you are an artist get your application in early. If you are a collector save your money cause who knows what wonderful things you'll be seeing next year!

TOBY Winners

Saturday night was the 2010 TOBY Publics Choice Awards Reception and some of the winners were in Chantilly.


Michelle Lamb won for Jojo, miniature artist bear.


Ron and Kristy Northman won for Pfeifer The Patriot, small artist bear, dressed.


Karen Lyons won for Thomas' Big Present, artist set or vignette and for The Stray, large artist "friends ", which also won Best in show!

Other winners were
Linda Joan Chiasson, Cassey-small artist bear undressed
Lori Simon, Peter-large artist bear dressed
Karin De Lorenzo,Knutely-large bear undressed
Silvia Gilles,Gina-small artist friends
Kelly Graham,phinneus-artist creation nontraditional materials

Cogratulations artists job well done!

Where Have I Been?!

Can't believe how long it's been since my last post! I'm catching a plane in a few hours and still haven't packed all the bears. I got home from the TBAI show and got to work on new things for the Chantilly show that will be held on Sunday at the Dulles Expo in Virginia. And All i have been doing is trying to make bears. Haven't even cleaned up the excelsior from the last batch of bears.

My yard is a wreck, things need pruning and have got to do laundry! But hubby's pineapples are doing so well he's handing them out to neighbors and co-workers alike. They're all happy. I celebrated another birthday and labor day came and went. It's time to stop and smell the roses, hmmm or is that the laundry? That woman you'll see sprawled out on her couch come Monday that will be me.. in the meantime I better go get packed. Enjoy your weekend and I'll let you know how the show goes.``

Views From Lake Placid

After the TBAI show I got to visit Lake Placid. Here are some views.


Makes you want to get out on the water.


One of the stores we visited.


Another great river view. It was beautiful up there people were hiking, swimming and riding their bikes. And it was a great day. Visit if you get the chance.

TBAI all went home

The TBAI show was great fun. There were even artists from Canada, England and Hong Kong.


Elanor Andrews of Shantock Bears from England charmed collectors and artists alike.


Me in costume at my table.


Loading the bus at Ross Park Zoo after a wonderful meal and fun with the animals and friends.
Come be part of the excitement next year!

TBAI Excitement

The show started last night with outrageous hats, high spirits and lots of laughter. The stage was set literally with a mad tea party in progress.


This is one of the Queen's Guard that I did.


There they are in the background. The White Rabbit is by artist Penny French our stage designer. And the Queen if Hearts is by TBAI chairman and artist, Cindy Malchoff.

Today included a wonderful talk from doll artist Nancy Wiley.


Here is Katherine Hallam,artist from England enjoying Nancy at right answering questions.




And here is my March Hare jewelry pin. Hope you like it. Time to get ready for the Gallery show.

Heading to Binghamton

Well I've been in New York for two days and head to Binghamton for the TBAI show that starts tomorrow.
My costume is ready, oh you didn't know? The theme is children's classics and the shows going to be a Alice in Wonderland Mad Tea Party. I'm going to be the Duchess Hehe. Want to see a jewelry piece made for the show?


The Cheshire Cat and there is also Alice and the Mad hatter.

Here's some of the many bicyclists that have been seen riding through the streets caught in unexpected rain shower


Ok so they hard to see, hehe. Got to go, will keep you posted on the show.