This Little Bear Bakes Pies,1912

American Post Card, "Busy Bears" Series No. 79. Published by The Ullman Mfg. Co., New York. Postmarked April 1912. I will look for more of these bears.

Can your Teddy Bear do this? Englewood letter was nothing they had found the lost check. Too bad you are having all that trouble. Can't say I like the job of doing nothing, too much time to think. It will be better when the kid comes I hope. Lots of love.

That's my approximate translation of the cramped handwriting. And who added that big "Not!"? Could that be Ruth's commentary on her friend's post? And I assume the friend is awaiting the  birth of her child, "the kid." Hmmm.

Kite Flying at Bearville

A bear named Zip flying a kite.

Paula Hill's Open House, 2013

The annual Christmas and birthday celebration at Paula Hill's was as spectacular as ever. Wonderful people, trays of delicious food and desserts (does anyone use the term "groaning board" anymore?) and Paula's amazing house, decorated in the true spirit of the season, with beloved items, old and new.

 Handmade Santas.

Ready for his close-up.

Dear friends...

Carol Sullivan, Carol Carey and Karen Ham

In the picture, thanks Carol S.!  Carol C. is holding a beaded buffalo.

A handmade angel.

A Russian doll.

You can see pictures of Paula Hill's annual open house in past years by clicking here.  You might recognize some of the dolls in this post from my previous visits.