There's not much better in life than chasing a ball around…apart from maybe head scratches…and barking at the postman.  But chasing a ball is the best and, when I settle down with my hu-mum and hu-dad at the weekend to watch some TV I can see I'm not the only one who enjoys it.  I've never really understood the rules of football, there seems to be too much kicking and not enough chewing of the ball, but it still looks like a great way to pass an afternoon.

With Fathers Day approaching why not indulge the football mad dad in your life and, instead of arguing over when you can turn off Match Of The Day, let him settle down to watch the footie on the sofa with our comfy Match Day Seat Reservation Personalised Cushion.

Designed to replicate a season ticket, this personalised cushion gives the holder prime position in front of the box on match day!  You can personalise the cushion with the name of the 'ticket holder' along with the name of the team they support and details of their preferred match day seat.

Have a whole family full of football fans?  Why not reserve their seats next to dad on the sofa with a whole set of cushions, each with their own seat number!

If your dad is not a football fan don't fear, the lovely designers here at The Drifting Bear have created a whole range of gifts perfect for fathers,  just head over to our Fathers Day Gift section on the site where you will find everything we have to offer.

I've just spotted my favourite ball under the table so I'm off now to give it a chase round the office and score some goals!

Sydney x

Hello Drifting Bear fans and welcome to my blog for April. In case you didn't know (where have you been?!) I'm Sydney, the Drifting Bear dog. When the team are busy creating and working on your orders I am busy providing lots of support behind the scenes, it's tiring stuff...

Love has been in the air this month as my HuMum and HuDad have got engaged! After a solid hour of celebratory barking I decided that an engagement gift was needed and where else would I look but the Drifting Bear site of course!

I found lots of lovely items in the Engagement Gifts section of the site which, rather handily, collects together all the Drifting Bear designs that we think would make super gifts for those loved up couples in your life.

Top of the engagement gift list has to be our True Love Coordinates Print which can be designed to show the special location where the happy couple first met and began their journey.

Perhaps you would like to document the journey of the happy couple with our Story Of Us Timeline Print.  This design can be created in three different sizes, depending on how many dates are to be featured, and would make a lovely companion print to hang next to a photo print of the big day itself!

Perhaps you know the precise moment where it all began for the lovely couple? Then why not remember the time and date of that momentous first date with our Personalised Special Moment Print. Inspired by retro flip clocks this print would make a stylish and unique gift.

If you know a couple who have just got engaged, or would like to surprise your newly betrothed partner then the Drifting Bear has lots of lovely gift options. Head over to our Engagement Gift section to check them all out.

I'm off to celebrate with my HuMum and HuDad with more barking, I can tell they really appreciate the sentiment.

Sydney x

This year, Record Store Day falls on Saturday 16th April. The annual event, founded in 2007, is to celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store. The day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores across the world. 

To celebrate, we are offering 15% off all our music inspired products with code VINYL15 until Monday 18th April.

In the promotion you can find our popular Personalised 'Our Song' Faux Suede Cushion - the perfect gift for a loved up couple who share a special song (and sofa!).

You can also get 15% off our newly listed Personalised Cassette Tape Clock. Personalise with your favourite song, along with a date to remember a special moment in time. Also available in print form or a super soft faux suede cushion here.

Looking for a first anniversary gift? Our Personalised 'Our Song' print makes the perfect paper gift. Choose the song played as your first dance to make a truly sentimental gift. Don't forget to use code VINYL15 to receive 15% off before 18/4/16.

You can find all our music inspired prints and gifts included in the special promotion here.

Happy Record Store Day!

Hello Drifting Bear fans, is everyone sticking to their New Years resolutions?  Mine are to bark less and get tummy rubs more… so far one of these resolutions is going very well!

It seems a lot of you have decided to get fit in 2016 as I've seen lots of people rushing past me when I'm out for a stroll on the beach. A stroll around the Drifting Bear office is all the exercise I need. Why not take a rest from the exercise by sitting down with a cuppa and cuddling up to one of our new cushions...

With Mothers Day fast approaching, our 'A Sit Down and a Nice Cup of Tea' and 'A Well Earned Rest' Personalised Cushions would make the perfect gift for all those hardworking mums out there who need a reminder of what to do on the day itself! 

As well as sharing reassuring messages of relaxation to the recipient these cushions can be personalised with the names of who the cushion is from!

Our luxury cushions are created especially for you, with a concealed zip and completed with your choice of filled cushion pad - fibre or duck feather. Alternatively you can choose just to buy the cover if you already have a cushion pad.

Why not check out our full range of cushions here as there really is something for everyone/every mum!  My hu-mum definitely deserves to put her feet up with one of these super soft and comfy cushions.  I've already placed my order for this fab Favourite Things Cushion  which lists all the favourite things of the recipient. Easy peasy, Sydney & Sydney & Sydney….

It seems everyone is in the mood for love here at The Drifting Bear as we approach the most romantic day of the year we're really enjoying seeing all your Valentines orders come in! Whilst I will be cuddling up on the sofa with my Hu-mum and Hu-Dad I know a lot of you out there will want to be cuddling up to that special someone in your life. Why not make your cuddling even more comfy with our lovely new range of fabulously soft and cosy cushions!

Our Bear Love Faux Suede Cushion is based upon our popular Bear Love Print and is a beautiful gift for your loved one or perhaps a gift for a loved up couple! This cushion is made even more special with the ability to personalise with the names of the couple or any other text of your choosing.

 If bears are not for you then why not take your favourite photo of you and your partner and display it on our Giant Polaroid Style Photo Cushion! This cushion too can be personalised to feature any text, perhaps a reminder of where the photo was taken or even a declaration of love!

 If you and your loved one enjoy relaxing to your favourite song then our Personalised 'Our Song' Faux Suede Cushion would make a perfect addition to your home. Designed in the style of a vinyl record this cushion can be personalised to feature your favourite song as well as a special date.

All our cushion covers have a washable, colourfast and wear resistant finish, due to the unique printing technology used to create them, making them suitable for any household! The design is also printed right to the edge of the fabric, giving this cushion a very high quality finish. Each is then sewn with love, including a concealed zip so you can remove the cover if you need to.

Why not check out the full range of Drifting Bear cushions here and get your Valentines order in quick! I'm off to cuddle up to a cushion myself, they're so huggable and soft, I'm sure no-one would mind if I just took a quick snooze on one!

Sydney x

Merry Christmas Drifting Bear fans!

2015 has passed in a bit of a whirlwind for everyone here at The Drifting Bear Co. with lots of lovely new products being introduced throughout the year.  My personal favourite has been our Bear Family Print.  This print has been really popular since its introduction, it seems everyone is a fan of these cuddly looking bears who are, almost, as cute as me!

 Another new range of products introduced this year, our wooden decorations, have really gone down a storm this Christmas. You are a romantic bunch with lots of 'Our First Christmas as Mr and Mrs' being sold to newlyweds who are celebrating their first Christmas in 2015! Printed with the moon as it will appear on 25th December 2015, along with the couple's new married name, this decoration will be a lovely keepsake to remember that first special Christmas together for years to come.

Perhaps you are celebrating a different kind of first this Christmas, with your new little bundle of joy. Our Personalised Baby's First Christmas Full Moon Decoration is a lovely way to remember that special first Christmas with the newest addition to your family. This keepsake can be personalised with the name of your baby and features the beautiful full moon that will be shining bright on the 25th December 2015.

Another favourite has been our Vintage Photo Christmas Decoration and we've loved seeing all your precious vintage photos come in. Knowing that Christmas trees across the world are being adorned with all these lovely decorations has made the Drifting Bear team feel all warm and fuzzy (of course I feel pretty warm and fuzzy all year round!).

After a well earned break at Christmas, the Drifting Bear Team will be back in 2016 to think up lots more new gift items to help you celebrate those special moments in life.  I can't wait to see what they come up with next.

Woof woof woof (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year),

Sydney x

Hello Sydney fans! Of course I mean Drifting Bear fans (oops)!

November has been a bit of a tricky month for me. Whilst I like to ooh and aah at fireworks they are always a little too loud and unexpected for my liking so when Bonfire Night arrived I enjoyed an evening cosying up with my HuMum and HuDad.

While we were comfy on the sofa watching a film (101 Dalmations of course) my HuDad enjoyed a warm cup of cocoa out of The Drifting Bear's You Rock My World Mug.

This unique mug features a cool guitar pick design and can be personalised with any name of your choice. The back of the mug is personalised further with a message that is almost as warming as the drink inside the mug! This would make a great gift for those dads who like to rock out… whilst having a cuppa! 

With Christmas just round the corner I have been busy making my list for Santa.  Right at the top of the list is this Personalised Pet Photo Christmas Decoration. I never get tired of looking at pictures of me but this decoration even has my name on it too! The perfect gift for pet fans and pampered pets alike.