Peonies, an inspiration
Over the years, I have often been asked by collectors and writers, what inspires me to create my own style of teddy bears and when I recall the many bears I have made, it becomes clear to me, that most were inspired by Mother Nature.
I have always found the changing of seasons, beautiful flora both wild and cultivated, our woodland trees, the changing colours of our landscape and the British weather, a rich pool of inspiration for creating teddy bears. I think perhaps nature kindly lends my bears a particularly English flavour, an insight into the world in which they first came to life...
I am fortunate to live near a small peony farm called 'Little Buds Peony Farm'. It is opens its gates to visitors during the height of peony season in June. It is a joy to walk among row after row of the most fabulous flowers, the air full of their heady perfume. Delicate showstoppers, nodding in the breeze, set in the heart of the beautiful Kentish countryside overlooking green hills... such a magical experience.
Peonies are fleeting at this time of year, so I hope I have captured a little of their magic in my latest teddy bear, 'Peony-Rose'!
If you would like to visit Little Buds Peony Farm, it is open until the 15th June this year. Details can be found here: https://www.littlebuddspeonyfarm.co.uk/
I have always found the changing of seasons, beautiful flora both wild and cultivated, our woodland trees, the changing colours of our landscape and the British weather, a rich pool of inspiration for creating teddy bears. I think perhaps nature kindly lends my bears a particularly English flavour, an insight into the world in which they first came to life...
I am fortunate to live near a small peony farm called 'Little Buds Peony Farm'. It is opens its gates to visitors during the height of peony season in June. It is a joy to walk among row after row of the most fabulous flowers, the air full of their heady perfume. Delicate showstoppers, nodding in the breeze, set in the heart of the beautiful Kentish countryside overlooking green hills... such a magical experience.
Peonies are fleeting at this time of year, so I hope I have captured a little of their magic in my latest teddy bear, 'Peony-Rose'!
If you would like to visit Little Buds Peony Farm, it is open until the 15th June this year. Details can be found here: https://www.littlebuddspeonyfarm.co.uk/
