“Hand-carved wooden critters”
Reviewed by Loretta
Little Lottie the ladybird wasn't a commissioned piece for a change, but when I saw herI knew she was meant to be mine as she has special meaning for me. With her wide-eyed look and flower on her dress, she's just adorable.
I DID ask for Dahlia the dust bunny, however, and she's equally delightful in her carrot apron. With her cute flopped over ear and wielding her feather duster, I think she may be a real task master, though. We'll get things sorted, as Claire's creations are generally a very well behaved crew!
Reviewed by Loretta
This pair of little carved foxes are SO different from each other, but both are utterly charming. Barnabas the bat-eared variety has ears large enough to hear insects underground, but apparently his hearing is selective,as evidenced by the ' WHAT ?!'on his bandana. Then there's the cool, elegant Callista. She's a Canadian marble fox, and luckily Claire provided her with a bag of marbles in her paws. So sweet and funny ... thanks once again.
Reviewed by Loretta
I wish I could leave a better than brilliant rating for these two recent purchases ... Emmeline the ermine is VERY fetching in her cherry patterned swimsuit and clutching her rubber duck. And Paco the prairie dog has such a wistful expression on his little face. He's just adorable holding onto his sunflower while perched on a craggy stump.Claire's imagination and whimsy seem limitless !
Reviewed by Loretta
Little Rae the ringtail cat couldn't be any cuter gathering fall leaves in her pretty yellow tunic sweater. And then there's Finn, the fishing cat who's sooo conflicted over whether he should have his catch for dinner or as his 'catch ya' later' slogan implies, save them for his aquarium. LOVE both critter's outfits and facial expressions ! Claire's carvings are always a delight.
Reviewed by Loretta
Jethro the Jackal and Nurse Raspberry Rabbit have just arrived and broken the cute-o-meter in the process !
Jethro would typically be a fierce hunter, but has chosen to stalk his prey with a camera instead,all while looking very sporty in his bandana.
My new nurse is providing tender care to a little teddy, but she seems quite capable of handling any animal emergency, whether exotic or domestic.
Lovingly carved and painted, these critters are such fun !
Reviewed by Loretta
Once again a pair of carvings from The Whimsy Burrow has made my day ! Princess Mirabell is lovely in her crown and gown, and she even has some royal jewels 'round her neck.Then the stack of hyraxes also make me smile. Harry, Horace, and Hector are a trio with their own expressive personalities. I love their bitty fangs and beautifully shaded fur. Claire's talent lends itself to charming critters that exceed expectations!
Reviewed by Loretta
The Whimsy Burrow is the perfect name for Claire's new shop, since her little carved critters are both adorable and whimsical.I just received a pair of them, and they arrived in the US very quickly. My snowshoe hare who's wrapped in a scarf but is dreaming of tropical vacations,and my little plaid clad tayra will both surely bring many smiles ! Thank you so much.
What an adorable trio of critters this lot from The Whimsy Burrow are ! Dodger the donkey has a world weary yet hopeful look for a peaceful retirement, and he's found just the place for that. Fable and Flint are a gorgeous pair of melanistic foxes which I'd never heard of before. Their coloring is just as skillfully painted as their actual carving. And lastly, there's chonky little Filbert clutching his cookie. He has a bit of a twinkle in his eye but I'm not fooled. He's surely a loveable one, but also a handful. Thanks so much as always, Claire, they all make me smile.