Many years ago I visited a friend of mine in California and was introduced to the world of bear-making. She had almost a hundred bears, and as I picked up each and every one of them to marvel at their individual characters, a little light went on inside me. A few months later, back in Florida, I went to my first teddy bear show and met two ladies who made teddy bears from recycled fur coats. That little light came on again because I loved the idea of recycling.  The ladies were offering classes so I immediately signed up. I went to my first class and have been hooked on bear-making ever since. I hope you enjoy my Heir Bears as much as I enjoy creating them!      

Upcoming Shows & Events:

December 30, 2011-January 1, 2012:   West Palm Beach Antiques Festival (Antiques & Collectibles), South Florida Fairgrounds, Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL --   Directions & Details

January 14-15, 2012:  Crossroads Teddy Bear, Doll & Antique Toy Show & Sale, Al Bahr Shriner's, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego, CA --  Directions &  Info

February 3-5, 2012:   West Palm Beach Antiques Festival SPECTACULAR (Antiques & Collectibles), South Florida Fairgrounds, Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL --   Directions & Details

February 10-12, 2012:  Bear Hugs 4 U "Cabin Fever" Online Teddy Bear Show -- Bear Hugs-4-U Online Show  Opens Friday, February 10th at 8:00 a.m. and closes on Sunday, February 12th at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone).

February 19, 2012:  Teddy Bear Show (Bright Star Promotions), Crown Plaza Westshore, 5303 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL -- Directions & Info

February 25, 2012:  Doll & Bear Show and Sale, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 2892 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs, FL

March 2-4, 2012:   West Palm Beach Antiques Festival (Antiques & Collectibles), South Florida Fairgrounds, Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL --   Directions & Details

March 23-25, 2012:  Teddy Bear's Tea Party, -- Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday, March 23rd and closes Sunday, March 25 (Eastern time zone).

May 11-13, 2012:  Doll & Teddy Bear Artist & Collector Convention, Ramada Airport Hotel, Philadelphia, PA -- Details & Info

Heir Bears in Print:   Who's Who in Bear Making 2008; Teddy Bear & Friends Magazine (see feature article in Sept.-Oct. 2008 issue); Teddy Bear Review Magazine (see feature article in April 2009 issue AND "Monroe" on the cover.)

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Customer Comments:  "The two bears made from my Mom's beaver coat arrived ... they are absolutely precious and even cuter than I thought possible.  The workmanship is wonderful; I just love their faces!"  M.S.

" The Safari Bear arrived today.  I think you do a wonderful job in shaping the faces.  He is very adorable." M.P.

"I love 'Lil Coyote ('Wiley Coyote').  It's always great to see you & your bears."  C.W.

 "Your bears have the magic touch!!"  L.V.M.

"... thrilled with the bear.  (I) had no idea that furs could be recycled into such magnificent creatures!"  C.K.

"Your work is beautiful and I am thrilled to own a piece of it!"  G.M.

"'Little Ted' arrived safe and sound today.  He's even better than I anticipated!  Thank you for sharing your talent with me!"  L.N.