New Items Christmas Ornaments Collectibles Christmas Lights Christmas Trees Personalized Ornaments And Gifts Outdoor Décor Nativity Scenes Christmas Stockings Garland and Wreaths Seasonal Items Bronner's Exclusive Ornaments And Souvenirs Advent Calendars Santa Suits and Santa Hats Home & Holiday Décor Tree Accessories Gifts Sale Items About Bronner's Product Index	Home > Women's Gifts > Charming Tails The Charming Tails collection of figurines, ornaments, and lighted buildings was first available in 1994. As early as 1995, Griff was receiving notice and awards for his endearing renditions of woodland friends. Born and raised on a farm in rural New York State, Griff always enjoyed watching the display of nature in the fields and woods surrounding his home. An early artistic talent emerged in Griff as he painted dramatic, detailed murals on the side of the family barn. This talent eventually led to the submission of twelve product sketches to the director of product development for a major Christmas and giftware manufacturer. Many more sketches were requested and Dean Griff's Charming Tails collection was born. Mackenzie Mouse Bobble Head Binkey Bunny Charming Tails® Bobble Head Chauncey Chipmunk Charming Tails® Bobble Head Sebastian Squirrel Charming Tails® Bobble Head Stewart Skunk Charming Tails® Bobble Head You're My Main Sqeeze Charming Tails® Figurine You're A Friend Who Really Cares September Charming Tails® Figure Give It Your Best Shot Charming Tails® Figurine You're Bear-y Special Charming Tails® Figurine You're So Beautiful Charming Tails® Figurine You Make... Charming Tails® Figure Happy Spirit Charming Tails® Figure Beauty Brightens Charming Tails® Figure Celebration Of Love Charming Tails Figure Halo Love Charming Tails Figure Time To Decorate Charming Tails® Figure All Red-Dee For The Season Charming Tails® Figure You Help Make Christmas Special Charming Tails® Figure We've All Become Such Good Friends Charming Tails® Figure Graced With Your Friendship Charming Tails® Figure We Have Time… Charming Tails® Figure Sharing Time Is Fun Charming Tails® Figure Let's Conjure Up Some Fun Charming Tails® Figure I'll Stick With You Charming Tails® Figure Today Is Special Charming Tails® Figurine Our Future Looks Wonderful Charming Tails® Figure You Deserve A Hug Charming Tails® Figure You Make Me So Happy Charming Tails® Figure Mom You Wow Me Charming Tails® Figure Lucky To Be With You Charming Tails® Figure Every Bunny Needs… Charming Tails® Figure My Tulips Are Just For You Charming Tails® Figure A Sucker For Your Love Charming Tails® Figure Biggest Fan Charming Tails® Figure Artist Dean Griff has a love for animals, and this love is reflected in his line of small sculptures called Charming Tails. Dean grew up in a rural area of New York, where his family worked on a farm. This helped to encourage his love for animals, and inspired many murals that he once painted on the side of the family’s barn. The joy of nature inspired Dean to create his own unique artwork and small sculptures. The sculptures are usually woodland animals, and he most commonly uses mice. The collection first began in 1993 and was first named The Woodland Collection. When the company Fitz and Floyd took over the collection, it changed the name to Charming Tails which has stuck ever since. The beauty of the Charming Tails lies in their detail. The figurines are usually made of resin, and consist of bright colors, pearly paints, and plastic pieces that give the sculptures depth and detail. Over the years, Charming Tails have become more and more intricate, inspiring new collectors every day. The mice are wonderful and whimsical, and his use of other animals together with the mice makes it a terrific gift for any animal lover. As with most collectible items, the Charming Tails figurines are usually produced in limited quantities, and have been known to have a high resale value. Charming Tails has their own collector’s club, called the Leaf and Acorn Club. Fans join together worldwide to discuss the latest collections, and swap pieces. Special members-only pieces are also available once you join. Dean Griff has named the town where his little animals live Squashville, so the collector’s newsletter is entitled the Squashville Gazette. The Charming Tails collection is a wonderful, whimsical way to add cuteness and joy to any home.
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