tedandbunny

ted and bunny

I found the gently dog-eared 1910 postcard at Alexandra Palace antique fair many years ago, instantly enchanted with such an adorable old Steiff Bear gently pushing his bunny friend in the ancient wheelbarrow.
Ted looks so handsome in his knitted suit!

When I registered for eBay back in 2002 the card was on my desk and I could think of no nicer name than tedandbunny.

After their sedentary beginnings with a handwritten message and halfpenny stamp, this dear old bear and his companion have been beamed all around the world via the internet.
and when I launched my website nothing seemed to sound better than tedandbunny.co.uk

Ted and Bunny are now firmly "part of the family"!

twenty blessings

May the best hour of the day be yours.
May luck go with you from hill to sea.
May you stand against the prevailing wind.
May no forest intimidate you.
May you look out from your own eyes.
May near and far attend you.
May you bathe your face in the sun’s rays.
May you have milk, cream, substance.
May your actions be effective.
May your thoughts be affective.
May you will both the wild and the mild.
May you sing the lark from the sky.
May you place yourself in circumstance.
May you be surrounded by goldfinches.
May you pause among alders.
May your desire be infinite.
May what you touch be touched.
May the company be less for your leaving.
May you walk alone beneath the stars.
May your embers still glow in the morning.

elspeth thompson

Monday, February 11

Early Valentines xxs from Love Me Ted

dear Ted, looking for luuuuuurve. . .

hope he finds it in time for Thursday. . .

12 comments:

Used-to-Bees said...: I think a bear with so many carefully chosen patches has clearly had oodles of luuurve already! But I hope he gets lucky again!
x; 11/2/13 6:19 pm
Sherri B. said...: My mother has a bear just like that except a bit more fur and a little less 'heart'. Looks like your Ted has never had a problem finding a lot of good loving! xo; 11/2/13 6:33 pm
Lazy Daisy Jones said...: Tell him to get his coat....he's pulled!
Daisy x
Ps! mrs Bunny pic of v special loo roll holder on my latest post?
xx; 11/2/13 6:41 pm
Kim said...: that fabric in the background behind Teddy's head is the same design as the curtains that hung in my bedroom when I was a kid!
Happy Valentines day, Elaine! Kiss for Kit!; 12/2/13 3:53 am
Vintage Sheet Addict said...: Bless him! Love his patchworked fur! :) x; 12/2/13 9:24 am
Susan McShannon-Monteith said...: He looks likes he's gained a patch for every decade he has given comfort to those that had the enjoyment of hugging him...
Happy Valentine's Day from across the pond...
Susan x; 12/2/13 10:30 am
Minerva Black the shoppe keeping cat said...: He is adorable! I think he needs a small person to love him once more. Do hope he finds one soon. Minerva ~; 12/2/13 11:45 am
Winkel's Crazy Ideas said...: He's soo qute! Sure such a handsome fellow will have the ladies lining up before valentines! My old ted has found his Valentine :-) Pam; 12/2/13 5:55 pm
*Maristella* said...: Ma che bello, così tutto in disordine ed innamorato!! :):)
Un abbraccio, *Maristella*.; 12/2/13 7:45 pm
Sylvia said...: Oh, so cute !
Happy Valentine's tomorrow :-)
Sylvia; 13/2/13 6:29 pm
nilly said...: Please tell Ted, from this "antiques expert", that he is definitely Very Well Loved.; 13/2/13 9:21 pm
Favourite Vintage Finds said...: He's a lovely boy! :) Happy Valentine's Day! xo; 14/2/13 2:53 am