Every year there is always (at least) one gift I sort of wish I was keeping for myself. Usually, it's one of the 'white elephant' gifts (we tend to gift kitchen gadgets, and they're awesome), but this year I surprised myself and want to keep one of the gifts we are giving to...I can't believe I'm about to type this... our one-year-old niece!

Before you judge me too harshly, know that I don't really intend on keeping a gift meant for a child. I never keep the gifts I wish we were keeping, but sometimes I do order an extra for myself. I think I might just end up doing that this time around with the sweet lovey from Bunnies by the Bay.  

Look at this sweet lovey and tell me you wouldn't want to keep it for yourself!

The 'Hareytale' of Bunnies by the Bay

"In a sleepy fishing town off the Washington coast, two mischievous sisters grew up with the whimsical stories and sewing of their grandmother Elsa Attaberry. During the long fishing season, Gram would often tickle their imaginations with the tales of bunnies who had survived many hardships and who now lived in her garden. As they put their mending away, Gram would say, “Run outside girls, go visit the bunnies and remember the charm…..”Bunnies are our best friends indeed, they do delight and Give Glad Dreams." 

Years later, the world of Bunnies By The Bay began to take shape in response to tragic events. The now inseparable sisters, Krys and Suzanne, were unexpectedly propelled into navigating a wayward journey after their father’s fishing boat disappeared into the waters of the Bering Sea. At the same time far across the waters, a red thread began to spool as tragic events shaped the life of Jeanne. 

After a devastating earthquake decimated the village where she lived, young Jeanne found a way forward through the tragedy with her keen eye, sense of wonder, and ability to always see where she could help. Eventually, the red threads of their own lives led the sisters Krys and Suzanne, to meet Jeanne, adopt her as their sister, and return to the mythical place where the bunnies lived, Cricket Island. Together the three sisters began an incredible journey. From terrible tragedy to hopeful healing, they were propelled by the thoughtful teachings of their Gram Elsa and a desire to help others overcome their own challenges. 

Today, Bunnies By The Bay uses these lessons learned over a lifetime to bring the bunnies and their friends to you. Our desire to bring love, comfort, and security is the thread which is woven in all that we do. Telling stories of friendship, hope, and a belief that everything can be rescued and mended, even broken hearts. 

And now we invite you to visit Cricket Island! Sail into the bay today and visit our whimsical world. Share in the stories, the characters, and the glad dreams that will inspire you and your loved ones for generations."

The Blossom Bunny Buddy Blanket

Our friends at Bunnies by the Bay were kind enough to send us a sweet Blossom Bunny Buddy Blanket. The minute I opened the package and came face to face with this sweet, floppy-eared bunny and luxuriously soft velour lovey- I wished, for several minutes, that it was acceptable to just keep her for myself. I adore bunnies (one of the reasons I was keen on working with the company). Plus, it's been a rough year and I think all of us could use something super sweet and cuddly to snuggle up with?  

This adorable message was embroidered on our bunny, you can opt to add a name to your own lovey!

Alas, it is not meant for me to keep this lovey, so I'll have to settle for being the awesome Auntie who gives E her favorite Christmas gift this year (maybe ever?). Who knows, maybe she'll share it once in a while? Well, at least until my own arrives!