'Tis but a Dream...

Another year gone by, and wow, how the time flies!  We hope you had a magical Christmas holiday and a warm welcoming into the new year.  The holidays are a wonderful time to reconnect with dear family and friends, and to be reminded of the priceless role these people (along with our furry friends) play in the enjoyment of life!   2017 was full of twists and turns as we worked our butts off to prepare Whimsybear for its debut.  Characterized by a fair amount of sweat and tears, but luckily no blood, the year afforded us many lessons in...

Mary seems to have a special magnetic field about her, attracting numerous stray animals in need of a little TLC.  Residing in western Wisconsin, both Mary and her family farm have proven to be ever-resilient against the harsh weather that periodically visits the region. Most recently, Mary rescued a mother cat and her litter including a partially-blind runt named Peewee.  To date, he has fared well since being taken in from the cold, and absolutely enjoys his new family of furries including Benni, Mary's three-legged pup and Rodie, her chronically sneezy kitty, to name a couple. Whimsybear is eager to take the spirit of Mary's caring for critters...

Welcome to Whimsybear, a place where you can be at ease to reminisce about the joys of youth!  Born from the imagination of greeting card artist and children's book illustrator, Mary Melcher, Whimsybear joins rare artistic talent with business know-how and boundless dreams. Whimsybear was conceived nearly a year ago when Mary and her son, Patrick, teamed up with their friend, Julie, to build a quality brand of apparel and decor.  As the brand evolves, we will strive to connect new and existing fans of Mary's work with the wonders of nature, and fond childhood memories. We sincerely hope our world brings happiness to yours,...