March is here and Easter's coming!

It is March, how did that happen? Not that I am complaining, because on March 11th daylight savings time begins and March 21st is the first day of Spring! And even though we had a short (and compared to much of the country, quite uneventful) winter here in South Eastern PA (it didn't really start getting cold until January) I am still looking forward to spring. Bring on the warmth and extended sunshine!

Of course, as it is already March, that means Easter is quickly approaching as well, it falls on April 8th this year. I have quite a few cute items in stock that would make fabulous gifts, find them here. One of those items is JustaBunny, the critter in the picture. Isn't he endearing? He's a beautifully made plush from Gund and he's sure to delight the lucky person that gets to partner up with him for the big egg hunt!

I still have quite a few of my plush Easter presents from years past, usually given to me by my parents and paternal grandparents. I certainly got my fair share of bunnies on Easter, though each was unique and special; my large and simply crafted pink and white bunny, my all snowy white bunny with a cute belly button, my brown bunny holding a carrot that came in its own basket, etc...etc... That's why I love plush, because there are so many wonderful items out there and I know for myself, they are a beautiful way to display items that contain special memories from special times. I can look at most of the plush I own and give you its history, particularly if it was given to me by a loved one...

~Erin

Holiday Buzz

Valentine's Day is already under three weeks away! While it is coming up quickly, there is still plenty of time for you to order and receive something sweet for that special someone in your life and we have a few great items in stock to meet your needs.

Beaumont the Cupid Teddy Bear from First & Main is the perfect Valentine's Day plush. He's a soft white teddy bear with vivid blue embroidered eyes, red heart footpads and a red heart shaped nose. He's all decked out as the little love god with his opalescent wings, gold halo, bow and heart tipped arrow and his pink sash with red hearts. He'd make a terrific gift all on his own or, because he's priced right, he'd be a great accompaniment to perhaps a more extravagant gift. (wink, wink).

You can check Beaumont out here: http://www.ladyabbies.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=197.

If your Valentine is a dog lover, particularly a bulldog lover, you can't miss out on Sassy or Spike from First & Main. Petite little pups at about 5" long, they are all the more adorable due to their small size! Spike is dressed up as a little biker dude with a black jacket and red kerchief on his head and Sassy is decked out in pink.

Check out Sassy here: http://www.ladyabbies.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=179 and Spike here: http://www.ladyabbies.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=180.

Lastly, if you are looking for a Valentine's Day gift that is more appropriate for your best friend, parent or child, we recommend something from Russ Berrie's Bloomin' Friends Collection. This collection consists of a bunny, teddy bear and hedgehog. There are three styles, one of each character, available in plush and there are six styles, two of each character, available as figurines. Whichever you choose will make an absolutely sweet, but toned down, alternative to the typical Valentine's Day plush.

Check out the plush Bloomin' friends plush here: http://www.ladyabbies.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=198 and the figurines here: http://www.ladyabbies.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=199.