Writer says Jellycat is go-to gift and will buy Cream Bunny for Valentine's Day

A writer says Jellycat is their go-to soft-toy brand for gifts and plans to buy a Cream Bunny with Rose for their partner this Valentine’s Day. The author recounts that their Jellycat habit began a few years ago when their partner James bought them their first; for the first years of the relationship a new Jellycat appeared every month.

They give each character a name and personality, and now at 28 own dozens, mostly in their bedroom. Examples cited include Bodacious Beak Parrot after minor surgery, Rose Dragon at six months together, and Bashful Red Panda after a stressful day at work. They describe seeking a basset-hound Jellycat to resemble their dog Olive and finding Randall Basset Hound online, and note personalised options such as a Black and Cream Puppy whose jumper can be personalised and a Personalised Snow Dragon they plan to buy for a sister.

Jellycat Jack, released for the brand’s 25th anniversary, now sits on their dresser. The writer also visited the Jellycat Patisserie Experience at Galeries Lafayette in Paris and returned with Brigitte Brioche and Mia Macaron after an immersive visit where they browsed the menu and helped prep and garnish their chosen "patisserie." The piece says Jellycat toys provide comfort after a creative job and describes "Jellycat joy" as a well-documented Gen Z phenomenon, serving as friends, decor, cuddling companions and storytelling buddies.

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Culture, Jellycat, Cream Bunny, Randall Basset Hound, Galeries Lafayette, Jellycat Patisserie Experience