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Flatout Bears - Why Celebrities Love Them

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Matt Damon With Flatout BearSoft, cuddly and flat, FLATOUT bears are made of 100% pure Australian sheepskin shaped like a teddy bear. They’re natural, plush and luxurious - and everyone loves them.

The FLATOUT bear has a star studded fan base including Princess Mary of Denmark, Brooke Shields and Hugh Jackman. Tom Cruise had the FLATOUT bear on his baby wish-list, Jennifer Garner “loves it” and J.Lo has been snapping them up!

To find out why celebrities love Flatout bears - just read on!

My God, that’s beautiful! Oh, that is gorgeous! My daughter is going to love that. Oh, that’s terrific. You know how it is with babies, they attach themselves to certain things - she will love this. That is really cool. FLATOUT bear. All right. Love it!

Matt Damon (pictured here)

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The New Tatty Teddy Has Arrived

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

New Tatty TeddyAfter weeks of answering emails and phone calls asking us when some of your favourite Me to You bears will be back in stock I am delighted to say that the new Me to You Tatty Teddy bear has arrived!

This means that most of our bestselling Me to You lines are now back in stock featuring the new Tatty Teddy bear.

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FLATOUTbear has a new sister - Rosie!

Friday, May 29th, 2009

FLATOUTbear Rosie - PinkFLATOUTbear Rosie was born in Spring 2009, weighing just under 9oz.

Pretty and pink, FLATOUTbear Rosie, is the newest addition to the FLATOUTbear family and definitely one for the girls! We believe every precious little baby deserves a FLATOUTbear and now every precious little princess can have her own pink FLATOUTbear Rosie.

Just like the FLATOUTbears Milk, Honey, Latte, Chocolate, Liquorice and Koala, FLATOUTbear Rosie is soft, cuddly, flat and made of 100% Australian sheepskin. The FLATOUTbear becomes every babys’ best friend, their take everywhere comforter, the next best thing to home.

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FLATOUT Bears - Get Your Hands on The Must-Have Celebrity Teddy Bear

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Paris Hilton with Flatout BearHave you heard about FLATOUT Bears? Well, these adorable teddy bears have take Hollywood and the celebrity world by storm.

Paris Hilton (left) was snapped cuddling one while out shopping for friend, Nicole Ritchie’s new baby and Sarah Jessica Parker, of Sex in the City fame, called them ‘charming and adorable’.

So what’s all the fuss about? Well, we’re now selling FLATOUT bears at Big Fat Balloons. (After all, if they’re good enough for A-list celebrities, we believe our customers deserve them too.)

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New Valentine’s Teddy Bears

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

If you want to give your partner, spouse or girlfriend/ boyfriend a Valentine’s Teddy bear to show them how much you care, why not check out our selection of romantic teddies?

From traditional teddies to singing bears that will serenade your loved one, your’re sure to find a teddy that will fit their personality!

See below for a selection of my favourite Valentine’s Day bears this year - choosing only four was quite hard!

I\'m Yours Singing Teddy BearI’m Yours Singing Teddy Bear - This delightful singing teddy bear measures 28cm (11″) seated and is made to high standards by Gund. He has super soft honey coloured fur and wears a red spotted bow tie. This teddy holds a red felt envelope - perfect to slip in a romantic message. He sings Stevie Wonder’s song “Signed, Sealed, delivered, I’m Yours” while moving his head and mouth when you press his paw. He is cute, fun and romantic… how could they not fall for him!

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New Valentine’s Day Balloons

Friday, February 6th, 2009

As Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, you might want to check out this year’s selection of new Valentine’s balloons. We have a wide range of balloons is stock from romantic to funny, so you’re sure to find something to suit everyone. Here is a selection of some of my favourite new balloons. Enjoy! And remember to book early - stock is going fast already!

Red XO Valentine’s Day Balloon - a striking 45cm (18″) square balloon with a red background decorated with pink and deep red hearts. It shows the greeting “Happy Valentine’s Day” in white letters at the centre. A fun surprise for men and women alike! Perfect to get you in their good books!

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Gift Ideas Interview with Heather Waring from Walkers’ Coach

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

In this interview Heather Waring from Walkers’ Coach explains how she believes that a good gift needs to match the recipient’s personality. Read on to find out more and pick up some good gift tips!

What is the best gift you have ever received?

An anniversary present to a wonderful place in the west coast of Scotland where we went to celebrate our 5th anniversary.

It’s the sort of place you have to stay overnight as you go there by boat and then after a fantastic 7 course dinner, you are there for breakfast the following day. As I am a real foodie, this was just spot on for me and was somewhere I had wanted to go for ages. Sadly now, it no longer exists as it was in the past, so I am so glad we went for it.

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Paddington Bear’s 50th Birthday

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Paddington Bear\'s 50th BirthdayPaddington bear is 50 today. If you wonder what a small bear who loves Marmalade sandwiches might get for his birthday, Paddington got his very own Google birthday greeting with this personalised Google Doodle. Not bad!

If you want to celebrate Paddington’s birthday and treat yourself or a loved one to one of our Paddington Bear toys, just click the link and check out our web site!

Gift Tips Interview with Catherine Warrilow from Warrilow PR

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Catherine WarrilowIn this interview PR consultant Catherine Warrilow explains how her husband came up with a very romantic Christmas gift idea that brought tears to her eyes!

What is the best gift you have ever received?

My husband re-wrote the words to a James Blunt song to fit our relationship and had them framed. It was quite an emotional Christmas morning when I opened that by the fire at my parents!

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Me To You Teddy Bears and Balloons

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Me to You Tatty Teddy BearI am delighted to introduce our new range of Me to You teddy bears and  Me to You balloons.

From Birthdays and I love you, to thank you and get wells, there are Tatty Teddy bears and balloons to suit most occasions.

Although they have only recently been launched on the web site, Me to You gifts are already very popular and flying off the shelves.

To find the perfect gift to cheer-up loved ones check out our full range of Me to You teddies and balloons and book your delivery now!