10/14/2026
🎈 Oh, bother! Winnie the Pooh is turning 100! 🎈
And what better way to celebrate the world’s favorite bear than with a whole menagerie of HUBBUB critters? Happy Birthday, Pooh Bear! 💛
Once upon a time, many years ago, we met a fellow named Jacob, the founder of Cate & Levi, in New York. We fell head over heels for his story and his wonderful stuffed creatures—giraffes and hippos and unicorns, oh my! Each one was made from reclaimed wool sweaters and such, giving old things a lovely new adventure.
In time, Jacob began making puppets instead of stuffies. We went along with the change, though perhaps not without a little grumbling at first. (We did so love those stuffies!) But, as it turned out, the puppets were a very good thing indeed. Our customers loved them, too!
Just about a month ago, we filled our shelves with a splendid assortment of these colorful creatures. And goodness, are we glad we did! For we've recently received the very sad news that Cate & Levi will be closing up shop for good.
There wasn't just one troublesome thing behind it, Jacob shared, but a whole muddle of them—from rising costs to the challenges of doing business across the (Canadian) border. Sometimes, even the most wonderful adventures must come to an end. We're ever so grateful to have been part of this wild, woolly, and colorful one.
Now, a puppet is a very useful sort of friend. It can help a story find its voice, teach little hands to work together, and give an imagination a lovely place to wander. And Cate & Levi's creatures? Well, they're about as good a companion as a bear could wish for!
So do pop by HUBBUB and choose yourself a new little buddy before they're all off on their next adventure. We'd hate for you to miss out!
📍 HUBBUB
505 North Tower Avenue, Downtown Centralia
Open 10:30am–6:00pm
And if your feet would rather stay put today, you can find puppets and other wonderful things online, too. Because adventures, as Pooh might say, are often found just around the corner—or in a very good shop. 🐻🎈