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Although I try to find enjoyment in nearly everything I do, one of the things I enjoy most is the design process of the many new Fairies, Elves, Santa’s & other characters each year. With about 100 new designs annually, “design times” are very intense periods of long hours filled with:
- the challenge of coming up with new idea’s
- the anxiety of living up to peoples expectations
- the struggle of getting everything to come together &
- the exhilaration of seeing the designs ultimately come to a spectacular fruition!
It’s a little bit like a great game of football…or maybe even the Superbowl…especially one that is exciting throughout.
Another time of year that I thoroughly enjoy are my Signing Events, where I get to listen to your comments & suggestions, telling me which are your favorites & what you would like to see in the future. On the following pages are those results…the Class of 2009!
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May 16th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Why is it my small fairies are missing the things that should be in their hands. the violin,hot chocolate mug,and no basket with the goodwill fairy? After purchasing the fairies I was told the small fairies are not made to have the assesories with them. How can this be true?
January 4th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Mark: Both my husband & I fell in love with your precious fairies a few years ago and immediately were hooked. We have over 40 of them right now & can’t wait beginning the hunt again (we collect the Xmas fairies). Our friends and family are completely fascinated when they come over & see fairies everywhere - living room,dining room, family room,kitchen, wine room…flying around, peeking out from hidden areas & snuggled in the tree. Please have more for us Wine lovers & Foodies. Keep up the fabulous work and the best to you and your talented crew. Happy New Year. The hunt begins!
December 28th, 2009 at 5:48 am
This past April my husband and I were in New Orleans and found a wonderful little Christmas store were I fell in love with your fairies! I subsequently bought two and have now received two more as Christmas presents. These have now become my next holiday collectible!!! Thank you so much for the whimsy and fantasy of your design.
December 21st, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Mark, One of the fondest memories I have growing up is putting up the Christmas tree with my family, Mom, Dad and Two Sisters. On top of the Tree Always sat a Magic Elf. He Was differant and I can’t remember anyone ever having anything like it. He was Special.
Skip ahead 35 years later; My wife and I have been in search of that perfect tree topper for our New family, But couldn’t find it year after year. This past August My Family and I were on Vacation in Gattlinburgh TN. when we stumbled upon a Christmas Tree Store. We stopped in, to pick up a couple memorable ornaments for the tree like we do on every vacation, and then I saw your Elves. When I saw your collection, I knew We had found it. We purchased the Snow Pine Fairy. The Kids Love Him. He’s Perfect! Thank You. and Thanks for the future memories to.
Merry Christmas and God Bless.
December 16th, 2009 at 5:17 am
While visiting my son and his “beautiful” family I was introduced to your Beautiful Christmas Fairy collection. My daughter-in-law has begun a collection (a gift every year from one of her clients).
WOW!
Beautiful gifts!
November 9th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I’m a private collector of your wonderful Fairies..I would love to see a Sommelier Fairy or Wine Maker Fairy. Keep up the beautiful work. On a P.S. note:I would love to be able to order your fairies as it is difficult to find your whole collection.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
i am an interior designer, and i have a client thats collected over 150 faries, with all displayed in the entrance hall of her mansion. for the last 15 yrs i have displayed them of course new ones come each year this is the last year as they are selling the house. it trully is something to see . people come from all over to see the entire house , as every person enters they stop in amazement of the number of faries but also how they are dancing and playing up and down the staircase and the unique manner of display. i have so enjoyed working with the quality of your product. thank you mark,
October 30th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
i am an interior designer, and i have a client thats collected over 150 faries, we all in the entrance hall of her mansion. for the last 15 yrs i have displayed them of course new ones come each year this is the last year they are selling the house. it trully is something to see . people come from all over to see the entire house , every person enters and stops in amazement of the number of faries but also how they are dancing iand playing up and down the staircase and the unique manner of display. i have so enjoyed working with the quality of your product. thank you mark,
September 17th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Thanks…I too love them and think they are the best ever. I have some Halloween Elves on the drawing board for 2010…they are a lot of fun!
September 17th, 2009 at 5:25 am
Mark–Love this years designs. Have you thought about doing a Halloween version of your elves? Good Job and keep up the great work.
September 12th, 2009 at 6:23 am
I love the new 2009 Fairies! This has to be my favorite year!! Great work!!!