About Alison Shaw

After four years running this business I still love wool! Teddies is always taking us on another adventure as we strive to improve and grow this little business. I love meeting the challenges that pop up and enjoy marketing our Tambo Teddies to the world.

Teddies at The New Zealand Agricultural Show 2023

By |2023-12-01T07:32:22+10:00December 1st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

Teddies at The New Zealand Agricultural Show 2023 Mid-November Alison hopped over to Christchurch, where she dedicated three days to showcasing Tambo Teddies NZ at the New Zealand Agricultural Show. From Wednesday to Friday, she enthusiastically promoted the charms of our exquisite sheepskin teddy bears to the Kiwi crowd, resulting in many taking home a Tambo [...]

What’s all the hype about Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

By |2023-11-27T08:35:09+10:00November 27th, 2023|Categories: Behind The Scenes|Tags: , , , , , |

What's all the hype about Black Friday and Cyber Monday? They're rooted in American tradition, but Black Friday has gained traction in Australia lately, despite not being a traditional holiday there. Falling on the fourth Friday of November, it tags along after the American Thanksgiving.Originally a U.S. thing, Black Friday's now a big deal [...]

Discover the Magic of Tambo Teddies

By |2023-11-20T06:35:21+10:00November 20th, 2023|Categories: About Teddy Bears|Tags: , , , |

Discover the Magic of Tambo Teddies Ever wondered why Tambo Teddies are the talk of the town? Think about it: why splurge on a teddy bear? Well, the secret’s out, and it’s all about the natural goodness packed into these bears. The “Snuggle Factor”: When you grab a Tambo Teddy, it’s like hugging [...]

Teddy Bears for Comfort

By |2023-11-02T08:52:22+10:00November 1st, 2023|Categories: About Teddy Bears|Tags: , , , , , |

Teddy Bears for Comfort For many older people, particularly those with conditions such as dementia, teddy bears are more than just stuffed toys; they are loyal companions. Teds provide a sense of familiarity and routine, reminiscent of childhood, offering a sense of comfort and nostalgia.At Tambo Teddies, we have often sold bears that have [...]

Aussie Bears – stitched into our cultural fabric.

By |2023-11-01T14:42:24+10:00October 7th, 2023|Categories: About Teddy Bears|Tags: , , |

Aussie Bears – stitched into our cultural fabric. While teddy bears have a long and storied history worldwide, they also hold cultural significance in Australia. Teddy bears arrived in Australia shortly after their creation in the early 20th century (1902). The concept of the teddy bear was introduced to Australia through European and [...]