Quiet Companions

Holiday Bears

2010-12-15T10:59:00.000-08:00

Here are my holiday companions. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did creating them!

Dear
10" Vintage dress with delicate lace trim.
Antique optical collage pendant.
$325. plus shipping.
SOLD

Flourish
8" Nestled in a vintage boys shoe.
Antique optical collage pendant.
$275. plus shipping
SOLD

Kindly
5" with collaged paper clay arms and legs.
Vintage fur trimmed bootie and original collage tag.
$210. plus shipping.
SOLD

Whisper
10" Dapper blue vintage shirt.
Antique optical collage pendant.
$325. plus shipping.
SOLD

Sweetly
5" with collaged paper clay arms and legs.
Vintage fur trimmed mitten and original collage tag.
$210. plus shipping.
SOLD

Shining
8" Vintage dotted swiss jumper with pearl buttons.
Antique optical collage pendant.
$275. plus shipping.
SOLD

Merry
12" Vintage embroidered dress.
Antique optical collage pendant.
$350. plus shipping.
SOLD

Here are some close ups of the bears......

I wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

Hugs,

Karen

Save the Date

2010-12-03T17:05:00.000-08:00

I have the date for the next Web Update : December 15th, 11:00am PST. I will be sending out an official email next week. HO! HO! HO!

Doll and Teddy Bear Convention

2010-12-03T17:02:00.000-08:00

It has been 2 years since I have done a show, so I have decided to take the plunge. I will be participating in the Doll and Teddy Bear Artist and Collector Convention in Philadelphia, PA, May 12-14th, 2011. Here is the link for the information. http://www.quinlanmuseum.com/convention/artist-bear.html I am hoping to see as many of my collectors and friends as possible, so do check the event out. It looks to be an amazing time for all and it is a very affordable convention. Most, if not all of the meals are included in the convention price. Be sure to send me an email if you are planning to attend as I will be getting some free tickets for the show.

Winter Bears

2010-11-07T15:33:00.000-08:00

All the leaves are almost off the trees and I am cozy in the studio sewing some new creations for the holidays. My Holiday Web Update will take place in early December. I will let you know the exact date when I am closer to completing this special group of bears. Stay warm!

A big thank you!

2010-08-20T13:10:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all of you for viewing the bears. It was a fun update and they are now winging their way to all parts of the USA and Australia. I feel a little like Alice in Wonderland today.....

“Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”
Lewis Carroll quote

Thanks for making impossible things come true.

Karen

Summer Blog Update

2010-08-18T10:59:00.000-07:00

I hope you enjoy these summer inspired bears.....There are 8 "companions" to choose from. It is always a bit of computer chaos when the photos go up, so please be patient. I will return your emails as soon as I can. Thanks for viewing.....and now.....

THE BEARS

Rhythm

12" bear with vintage polka dot jumper.

Antique optical lens collage pendant.

$340. plus shipping

SOLD

Tickle Me

8" tan mohair bear with vintage black and white check jumper.

One of a kind collage pendant.

$260. plus shipping

SOLD

Sing

12" blue curly mohair bear in an amazing vintage dotted swiss dress.

Antique optical lens collage pendant.

$340. plus shipping

SOLD

Distracted

8" red mohair bear.

Vintage striped jumper with rick rack trim.

One of a kind collage pendant.

$260. plus shipping

SOLD

Better Judgement

12" gold mohair bear.

Vintage blue chambray shorts.

Antique optical lens collage pendant.

$340. plus shipping

SOLD

Half Wild

7" bunny made of pale blue distressed mohair.

Vintage jacket with calico animal print and collage pendant.

$260. plus shipping

SOLD

Party Girl

10" tan mohair bear.

Vintage blue check jumper.

Antique optical lens collage pendant.

$310. plus shipping

SOLD

Specimen

5" blue mohair bear with collaged legs and arms.

Antique photo pin is dangling from her arm.

Attached (removable) to 6"x6"x2"deep canvas, collaged with vintage papers.

Detail photos follow....

$245. plus shipping

SOLD

Thanks for viewing my Quiet Companions. Have a safe and fun summer.

Karen O'Brien

The Next Web Update is Set!

2010-08-05T13:17:00.000-07:00

I am in the final stages of readying the bears for their reveal. Save the date for: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. PST. Hope to see you here!

Bears Are Coming!

2010-07-08T17:12:00.000-07:00

It has been a very long stretch, but I wanted you all to know that I am in "production." I am "arming" bears and am expecting to have some available by August, so keep an eye out. If you would like to know the exact date, please sign up for my email list and I will notify you a week before the reveal.

Work in Progress

2010-01-21T20:56:00.000-08:00

Just an update to let you know I am picking out fur for my Spring Update. Not sure of the date, but I am thinking March. Stay tuned and stay warm....Spring is coming!

Holiday Bears Are Here

2009-12-10T11:00:00.000-08:00

TWINKLE

10" with vintage corderoy coat and pendant.

$295. plus s/h

SOLD

IMAGINE

12" with vintage wool coat and pendant.

$325. plus s/h

SOLD

PLUCK

5" with display cigar box collaged with antique papers.

$195. plus s/h

SOLD

PLENTIOUS

8" with vintage dress and collage pendant.

$245. plus s/h

SOLD

REMEMBER

8" with handmade muslin wings, victorian shoe and pendant.

$245. plus s/h

SOLD

WINKY

10" with adorable embroidered flannel pajama shirt and vintage pendant.

$295. plus s/h

SOLD

SUMMER

12" with vintage jumper and pendant.

$325. plus s/h

SOLD

Thank you so much for viewing and Happy Holidays!

Holiday Bears Coming

2009-12-06T15:11:00.000-08:00

Grab some hot cocoa and join me on December 10 at 11am PST for the Quiet Companions Holiday Web Sale.