~Sunday, December 8, 2013
Even though Frosty the Snowman
greets you at the entrance, The Bear Essentials
Gift Shoppe is anything but frosty!
A warmhearted, “Hello!” meets each customer as they enter this cheerful
destination in Arcadia, which reflects the shop’s unique charm and spirit that
is almost 19 years in the making. As
owners, Dennis and Susie Pink, graciously welcomed both me and my cookbook You Never Grow Old at the Dinner Table into their
pleasing surroundings, I instantly had a, “Gotta blog about this!” moment.
My mom and I had the pleasure
of meeting some of Bear Essentials frequent customers as we promoted my cookbook
with biscotti tastings this weekend; but we also took advantage of our
opportune chance to shop!—the main inspiration for today’s musings. Basically, my mom and I took turns leaving
our post, as we browsed the aisles searching out stocking stuffers (amongst
personal items, such as the machine washable Dearfoam slippers, with
indoor/outdoor soles, I’m currently sporting–with toasty toes!–lounging around the
house).
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Sports fans, garden lovers, tea
addicts, I Love Lucy enthusiasts, John Wayne junkies, Betty Boop buffs,
Baggallini devotees—Bear Essentials has something for everyone. With grandchildren of their own, the Melissa and Doug nontoxic paint toys have been a trusted favorite for the
owners, as well. It’s also no
coincidence this kindly house of gifts carries the largest selection of Willow
Tree Angel sculptures west of the Mississippi!
These figurines represent qualities we treasure in friends and family;
and artist Susan Lordi captures the elegance and simplicity that brings us
closer to others through art, nature, and dance. The angelic display, gracing the shelves, pairs perfectly with the serene ambiance the shop already has to offer.
Therefore, if you’re looking
for holiday cheer, an abundance of offerings, and service that satisfies, it’s
not too late to treat yourself, and others, to the many delights that await you
at The Bear Essentials Gift Shoppe. Moreover, you can order a personalized gift
basket ahead of time—let these long-standing pros of the arts and crafts world
make your gift shopping experience a breeze this season. (Talk
about the perfect gift—to yourself!)
Store
Location and Hours:
320 East Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 446-4995
Special
holiday hours,
beginning Monday, December 9th:
Monday through Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Also enjoy 20% off select holiday items through December 24,
2013!
