http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog Stieff Bears, Books Gifts, San Francisco, CA Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:30:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Happy Valentine's Day. We hope to see you soon and be sure and see the movie, "Midnight in Paris"  it is fabulous. ( Plus they have a party scene that takes place in our favorite store in Paris, Deyrolle.) We have Antique Valentines 1790-1890, Vintage Valentines 1900-1960s, Handmade Valentines, Valentines for Children, ... http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2012/01/17/for-valentines-midnight-in-paris/ http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2011/12/29/happy-new-year-2/ We have customers from all over the world, so for those of you too far to visit, more pictures.  You can email or call with questions, prices, etc.  415 456 1333 or susanstor@earthlink.net. http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2011/11/27/christmas-at-susans-store-room/ I could not resist this last photo, my grand daugher Brisa dressed as YODA!  for Halloween.   She learned how to say "Yoda", it was her new favorite word, so there was no doubt who she was. http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2011/11/09/thanksgiving/ If you see anything you like and cannot come into the store, give us a call, 415 456 1333, or email susanstor@earthlink.net. We will happily ship anywhere and answer any questions you might have. http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2011/10/01/halloween-3/ The Antique Steiff Display Rick Emerson, Director of Product and Marketing for Steiff, chats with the Great, great, great grand daughter of Margarete Steiff. Susan's Bear Customers watch the Steiff video on How a Steiff Teddy Bear is made. One of the Steiff Bears brought in for appraisal.  A 1905, much loved Steiff Teddy ... http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2011/09/25/steiff-event-big-success-thank-you/ Ellie saved her money and bought a Steiff Hedgehog.   She is a HAPPY CUSTOMER! http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2011/09/23/ellie-and-the-hedgehog/ Deyrolle is a natural history store in Paris.  When I went to Paris to work on the book, "Pansy Goes to Paris", we walked by this store on  Rue du Bac.  My son Danny, said "lets go in".  I was not sure, but once I saw the old wooden floor ... http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2011/08/24/deyrolle/ I would like to thank Susan Holcomb for this You Tube Video.  I borrowed her music for my store window.  I contacted Susan about using this video and music, she lives in Australia, but used to live in Marin.  Small World.   This video shows Deyrolle after the fire.   Several years ... http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2011/08/24/deyrolle-video/ Luca came with his parents to pick out his own Steiff Bear.  It took some time, but he finally decided on the big one.   (He, of course, made sure it had its button.) http://www.susansstoreroom.com/blog/2011/08/16/lucas-big-decision/