A Purr-fect Example Of a 1920's-era Steiff Cat
Now that's one pretty kitty! Steiffgal recently had the pleasure of meeting a spectacular early Steiff cat. Her details and design simply took her breath away. Take a look at this early Steiff...
View ArticleAll Smiles When It Comes To These Silly Steiff Sweethearts
Over time, Steiff products have been described as authentic, realistic, high quality, friends for life, and other superlatives. But how about "silly?" Yes, just plain goofy. The kind of thing that...
View ArticleSteiffgal's 3 Wishes For The Upcoming Teddy Dorado Auction
So, if you could have three Steiff wishes, what would they be? Steiffgal knows that's a really hard question, and would have trouble answering it herself. But it's certainly easy to dream big when it...
View ArticleA Mountain of Steiff Treasures From the Teddies of Mt. Holly Steiff Event
Talk about a treasure trove of remarkable Steiff collectibles! Steiffgal recently had the pleasure of attending a Steiff event at Teddies of Mt. Holly, a beautifully merchandised store in New Jersey...
View ArticleThis Vintage Steiff Polar Bear is One Head Turner Indeed
There's a chill in the air, but in this case, it's not a bad thing at all! Check out this note from a reader who asks about a recent really cool Steiff find! Over a series of communications, Diane...
View ArticleA Steiff Love Story In Three Chapters
Is it possible to fall in love over and over again? Well, when it comes to Steiff, the answer is a resounding YES! Over the past few months, Steiffgal has been amazingly fortunate to add a few Steiff...
View ArticleStand and Deliver With This Huge And Unusual Steiff Surprise
Panda-monium has absolutely broken out in Steiffgal's house over the most recent addition to her ever growing hug. Here's the story of the arrival of a larger than life new Steiff companion worthy of...
View ArticleHonoring A Very Special Veteran and His Steiff Guardian Angel
Every Steiff treasure has a story, but the one Steiffgal is about to share with you is simply astonishing. A few weeks ago, a woman named Donna Bell contacted Steiffgal to get a little more...
View ArticlePicture This: Exquisite Steiff and Madame Alexander Photography
It goes without saying that most Steiff treasures are pretty as a picture. And today's special guest couldn't agree more! He uses Steiff dogs, cats, and other pets as accessories in his exquisite...
View ArticleJust Whoooo Is This Mysterious Steiff Owl?
Steiffgal doesn't want to sound like a bird-brain here, but just whoooo are you? Check out this mysterious little Steiff owl. He's got the "blues" for sure - but just in appearance and not in mood!...
View ArticleFawning All Over This Tiny And Unusual Steiff Treasure
It's pretty easy to fawn over Steiff treasures - especially the tiny ones - and that is certainly the case here! Check out this note from a reader who asks about an unusual Steiff item she found in a...
View Article"So Many Caring (Steiff) People In this World"
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' To this day, especially in times of...
View ArticleLiving The Steiff Life On German Television
If you love something, why not share it with the world? Especially when it comes to Steiff! Over this past summer, Steiffgal had the once in a lifetime experience of working with a TV crew from...
View ArticleMake 'Em Laugh... With Steiff's Vintage Comic Strip Dolls
It's kind of funny, but Steiffgal has always had a fascination with Steiff's interpretation of famous cartoon figures. So of course she was delighted when a colleague gave her the heads up about a...
View ArticleGood Golly, It's Steiff's Early Dolly!
Oh baby! That's exactly what Steiffgal exclaimed when she carefully opened the box from London and unwrapped the treasure it held. Unlike most turn of last century Steiff dolls, this one was actually...
View ArticleColor Your World Beautiful With This Rare and Exotic Steiff Studio Parrot
Steiffgal's not sure what the weather's like where you are, but around these parts it's nothing but grey, grey, and grey... mixed with alot of cold! So imagine her delight when she opened her inbox to...
View ArticleSaddling Up To A Mysterious Steiff Pony On Wheels
Hold your horses... and take a look at this terrific Steiff wheeled wonder! A reader is curious to learn more about a significant addition to her Steiff hug. Melissa writes: Melissa's pony, side...
View ArticleEvery House Needs A Steiff Mouse!
There's no mousing around when it comes to solving Steiff mysteries! And here is an interesting one that appears to come from the United Kingdom. Take a look at this inquiry from Sarah, who wants to...
View ArticleGetting A Handle on Steiff's Handbags
Steiffgal must take this reader's inquiry quite purse-sonally, but in the best way possible. Take a look at this note from Juliet, who asks about a recent addition to her collection - a little bulldog...
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