Joy to the fur!

Back in June, I had a bonkers idea: create a clothing brand celebrating bears in all their furry glory. Those who know me well raised their eyebrows—I'm usually the careful planner, not the spontaneous dreamer.

Yet here I was, sketching bears and plotting a revolution. The spark? Rediscovering my passion for illustration. What started as a one-off tee for Bristol Pride has become more meaningful.

I've found myself creating characters that made people smile, laugh, and occasionally blush. Each drawing has become a celebration of our community, capturing those precious moments of connection that make bear culture so special.

Now, it's 18 December, and as we prepare to close our virtual doors for the holidays, I can't help but reflect on my journey. This year has been about discovery: learning what it truly means to be myself and expressing that authenticity through art. It's been about finding comfort in my own skin—grey hairs and all—and charting a course towards a future I never imagined possible.

Along the way, I've met some incredibly generous people. People who believed in Cubbie & Co. when I didn't. Who saw its potential. Your faith in this little bear-themed dream has transformed it from a wild idea into something real and meaningful.

The support from the community has been overwhelming. Every follower, every message, every order has confirmed what I hoped: there's room in the world for a brand that celebrates bears exactly as they are. You've shown me that Cubbie & Co. truly matters.

Looking ahead to 2025, we've got big plans. Work is well underway on next year's collection, and I can barely contain my excitement about sharing it with you over the coming months. I"ve designed each piece with love, care and a healthy dose of bear cheek!

As a holiday gift, I’m releasing a special festive wallpaper featuring Snowie. Because if there's one thing bears do well at this time of year, it's spreading joy (and the occasional dusting of glitter).

Thank you for following our journey, being unapologetically you and supporting Cubbie & Co. Your kindness has made this year unforgettable.

Happy Holidays, my furry friends. See you in 2025! 🫶🏼

Cubbie -x-