"Charlie" Chiltern

"CHARLIE" Chiltern 1950's Has Been Adopted And Gone To Live In Honolulu, Hawaii.

"Smile" It Does Your Heart Good

I found a lovely poem in a magazine the other day that I would like to share with you.

Smiling is infectious, you catch it

like the flu,

When someone smiled at me today,

I started smiling too.

I passed around the corner and

someone saw my grin,

When he smiled, I realised, I'd

passed it onto him.

I thought about that smile, then

I realised its worth;

A single smile, just like mine, could

travel round the earth.

So if you feel a smile begin, don't

leave it undetected;

Let's start an epidemic quick and

get the world infected!

Hugs

"Gemma" L/E of 2 Genista Bears

"Gemma" L/E of 2 Genista Bears Is Currently On eBay. Click On Her Photograph To View Her Auction.

Thank you for looking!!

Beary Hugs

Hillary Rose

"Oscar" On eBay

"Oscar" OOAK Faux Fur 13ins Is Currently On eBay

Please Click On Oscars' Photo To Be Taken To His Auction

Thank You For Looking!!

My New Designs Will Be Available Soon. After The Death Of Our Beloved "Jasper" Work Went On Hold For A Time.

Beary Hugs

Hillary Rose

"Henry" Musical Bear On eBay

"Henry" A OOAK 14ins Musical Bear Is Currently On eBay

Click On Henry's Photograph To Be Taken To His eBay Auction.

Do You Have Room In Your Heart And Hug For Handsome "Henry"?

Beary Hugs

Hillary Rose

Farewell Jasper

It is with a very heavy heart that I have to tell everyone that our beloved Jasper "Babba" passed away yesterday evening 4th February at 9.10pm. He came home from his hydration therapy at 5pm and his breathing was quite difficult. After a few hours he started to get distressed so we had to rush him to see his veterinarian. He was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism, the water was by-passing his kidneys and going straight to his lungs. His kidneys had completely failed. He would have drowned in his own fluid. We had no choice but do the only thing we could for our beloved friend and had Jasper "put to sleep". It was the hardest thing that we have ever had to do but we could not leave our boy scared and suffering. It was very quick and peaceful and we brought him home to be cremated at the pet crematorium.

We wish to thank everyone for their kindness, support and well wishes and I am sure that Jasper would also like to thank you. We would also like to thank all the staff at Jaspers' veterinarians for everything that they did for him.

Hugs

Hillary Rose

Please see Jaspers' Page

"He Is Your Friend, Your Partner, Your Defender, Your Dog. You Are His Life, His Love And His Leader. He Will Be Yours, Faithful And True, To The Last Beat Of His Heart. You Owe It To Be Him To Be Worthy Of Such Devotion"

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Jasper Unwell

What a terrible week we have had! Our beloved dog Jasper "Babba" eleven years of age, has been diagnosed as being diabetic. He has been so ill the last few days and is currently in hospital on a drip. We are hoping for him to return home tomorrow when he will start insulin injections, given by us. We have just telephoned to check on him and he is showing signs of improvement, so, fingers crossed!!

Update 4th February (AM)

Jasper came home the following day (2nd) but still so sick. On top of being diagnosed with diabetis, he also has renal failure. He came home to be with us overnight and then was to go back to the vets the next day to be "put to sleep" as he is so ill. It was such a hard decision to have to make. You cannot imagine the tears we have shed. The following morning (3rd) we arranged to return with him to the vets when he suddenly started to show signs of improvement, only slight but they were there. We telephoned to cancel/postpone and discuss with the vet but still had to take him back to the vets for his insulin. We have fed him baby food through a syringe which he has managed to keep down and is keeping water down but he is still very ill. We are now giving him his insulin injections at home. Today he has gone back 9.30am - 5pm for hydration therapy and will continue daily with this for now, hopefully to decrease the toxins. If we can decrease the toxins and he starts to eat he has a chance of recovery. He is a very sick dog and this is probably our last shot at saving him, but we have to try. We love him dearly. Please say a prayer for our boy Jasper....

Beary Hugs

Hillary

BEAR PORTRAITS

Has Anyone Seen This Fabulous Book "Bear Portraits" By Jill Greenberg? Her Work Is Truly Amazing. Bears Are Such Amazing And Beautiful Creatures, And This Book Really Captures All The Different Aspects Of A Bears Personality Beautifully. You Can Purchase It Online At Amazon.co.uk and at Amazon.com . It Is A Book Full Of Inspiration For The Bear Artist.

I Have A Birthday Coming Soon (16th January), So I Have Put It On My Wish List.

Beary Hugs

Hillary Rose

UPDATE 18th January

Yippee!! I did get this book for my birthday and it's even better than it looks, so if you get the chance to get hold of a copy, grab it with both hands.....

Hugs

Hillary

Antique/Vintage Bears

As well as designing and making Teddy Bears and other Bear related items, The House Of Genista aims to offer a good selection of mid 20th century Teddy Bears, and other Animals/Toys from worn and well-loved to good and even mint condition. The House Of Genista is the perfect place for starting or adding to a collection or simply finding "A Special Old Friend!"There is no antique quite so huggable and endearing as an old Teddy Bear, and even today, collecting old Teddy Bears remains an International Passion. Available mainly on my website and eBay, but I do have a few here on my blog for you to take a peek at. For more information, please email me at genistabears@hotmail.co.uk. Each of my Antique/Vintage Teddy Bears comes complete with a H of G Bear Care Information leaflet and an organza lavender bag filled with french lavender to deter insects.

Thank you for looking.

Have a Good Day!

Hillary Rose

"Cher Bear " A OOAK Collectible "Genista Bear"

Please meet "Cher Bear ", a lovely bonny little Teddy Bear created from a lovely baby blue mohair with co-ordinating baby blue merino wool needlefelted paw pads. She is a petite 10ins/25.4cms tall from the top of her head to the tip of her cute little toes. Her face has been trimmed and needlefelted in a lovely baby blue merino wool, black bootbutton eyes, felted under eye whites, embroidered nose/mouth in a blue mix perle cotton. "Cher" is poly filled, fully traditionaly hardwood and cotter pin jointed and wears a lovely beaded necklace around her neck, blue gingham bows in her ears. Complete with H of G Logo in white felt heart on right paw pad, H of G Hangtag, and H of G Certificate of Authenticity. "Cher" is a cellist and comes complete with her wooden violoncello, her bowed string instrument that she plays every Sunday. "Cher" is a OOAK Handcrafted Teddy Bear Made in Wales by myself, Hillary Rose of The House Of Genista. "Cher" is priced at £39.99 plus postage and packing. If you are interested in "Cher" please email me or visit us on Bearpile at http://www.thehouseofgenista.bearpile.com/

Thank you for looking.

Have a Good Day!!

Beary Hugs

Hillary Rose

"Bamboo" A New Mini Panda Bear

Pandas Are Very Shy, Private And Sweet Natured Animals, Said To Bring "Good Luck". Meet "Bamboo" my brand new mini Panda from The Miniature World Of The House Of Genista. He is made from a lovely black and ivory mohair with co-ordinating black felt paw pads. Filled with quality polyfibre and glass beads for added weight. Bamboo is just 5.5 inches tall and a traditional looking little Panda Bear. Black glass bead eyes, shaded to give him his Panda patches, black embroidered nose and mouth give him a lovely little expressive face, so full of character. He is 5 way traditionally cotter pin jointed. Bamboo wears with pride his lovely Ivory Bow and "Wish Upon A Star" Charm around his neck. H of G Logo on right pawpad, H of G Hangtag and H of G Certificate of Authenticity. Bamboo is a OOAK Teddy Bear. Give "Bamboo" as a symbol of "Luck" to someone you care about. Available on my website and ArtFire Studio. Please click on photo to be taken to my ArtFire Studio listings.

Have a Good Day!!

A New Bear In My ETSY Store

Meet "Smokey" a cute 6ins "Genista Bear" which I have just listed in my Etsy Store. She has been lovingly handcrafted from the most gorgeous long frosted mohair in shades of white and greys with a needle felted muzzle/nose. If you would like to find out more about her please visit my Etsy store http://www.thehouseofgenista.etsy.com/ where you will find her along with more of my "Genista Bears".

Beary Hugs

The House Of Genista

"Caitlin"

"Caitlin" Is A Lovely Knitted "Genista Bear" With Lots Of Character. She Is Made From the Finest Quality Knitting Yarns And Hand Brushed for Effect. At 21 inches Tall She Is Quite A Large Teddy Bear, Polyfibre Filled. Caitlin Is Unjointed. She Has Safety Eyes, Safety Nose, Embroidered Mouth, And Claws Embroidered To Her Pawpads. She Comes To You Wearing Her Lovely Navy/White Stripey Sailor Dress And Red Bow Adorning Her Head To Compliment Her Lovely Beigey/Gold Colour. She Comes Complete With Her "The House Of Genista" Sewn In Label, H of G Hangtag, H of G Logo Attached To Her Right Pawpad And H of G Certificate Of Authenticity. Caitlin Is A OOAK Teddy Bear. She Also Wears Her Lovely Silver Teddy Bear Charm Attached To A Ribbon Around Her Arm, Which Is Removeable If Given To A Child. A Truly Lovely Teddy Bear.

Caitlin Is Available on My Website For Christmas. (Click Photo For Link.) Caitlin Would Make A Truly Lovely Gift Or A Great Addition To Any Teddy Bear Hug. She Is Suitable For A Child Or Adult Collector.

Thank You For Looking.....

Beary Hugs

Hillary Rose

The House Of Genista

"Bella" A Limited Edition Teddy Bear

Please meet "Bella" a lovely Limited Edition Teddy Bear From The Miniature World Of The House Of Genista. I have just listed her for sale in my ArtFire Studio.

What a character she is with her big pot belly!!

Please click on her photo to be taken to my studio if you would like more information about her.........

Thank you for looking.

Have a Great Day!!!

A Few Of My Needle Felted Sculptures

As promised a few of my needle felted sculptures for you to have a peak at......

Needlefelting is an age old art creating soft sculpted designs. Needle felting is a time consuming hand sculpting process of inter-locking and shaping fibres using only special barbed needles. Felting is one of the worlds oldest fibre crafts and dates back as far as 6300BC adapted to this form of needle felting in the early 1980's by two American artists enabling us to make 3D sculptures without the use of sewing or adhesives. Each of my needle felted sculptures is a OOAK soft sculpture creation as no patterns are used, only imagination, making each creation unique and highly collectible. Sizes vary. Needle felted sculptures are not toys and therefore not intended for children. They are intended for the adult collector. These little creations must not be brushed and would be best kept in a display cabinet/display dome to keep off the elements (dust etc). All sculptures come complete with a unique H of G COA and H of G hangtag. If you are interested in any of my work, please email me or if you would like anymore information.

Thank you for looking.....

Have a Good Day!