Welcome to The Plushie Post: A Sanctuary for Soft Friends
Welcome.
If you have found your way here, I suspect we have something in common.
You might be the kind of person who walks into a store "just to look" and leaves with a new friend because he looked lonely on the shelf. You might be the person who knows that a bed isn't actually for sleeping—it is a display surface for a complex ecosystem of rounds, squares, and blobs.
Or maybe you just need a little more comfort in your daily life.
Whatever brought you here: Welcome home.
Who Am I?
I’m Willow.
By day, I am a regular human navigating the noise and stress of the real world. By night, I am the Chief Curator of this blog and the "Landlord" of a very fuzzy apartment.
I started The Plushie Post because I realized that for many of us, plushies aren't just toys. They are decor, they are emotional support, and they are tiny anchors of joy in a serious world.
What is "The Sanctuary"?
I don't like the word "collection." It implies boxes stored in an attic.
I prefer to think of my home as a Sanctuary. Every plushie here—from the tiniest keychain to the giant bear taking up half the sofa—is a "Resident." They have jobs (mostly morale support), they have personalities, and most importantly, they have a purpose.
On this blog, you won't just find lists of what to buy. You will find:
Personnel Files: detailed profiles of specific plushies and their imagined backstories.
Lifestyle Guides: how to incorporate plushies into adult interior design without it looking like a playroom.
The Science of Snuggles: deep dives into texture, fabric, and "squish density."
A Teaser: The 4 Tribes
I take comfort seriously. Over the years, I’ve realized that different plushies serve different needs. In upcoming posts, I’ll be introducing you to my proprietary classification system.
We don't just sort by animal here. We sort by feeling:
☁️ The Fluffies (for distraction)
🎀 The Velvets (for calm)
🪨 The Boulders (for grounding)
🍡 The Squishies (for stress relief)
Stay a While
So, grab a cup of tea (and maybe a Squishie to use as a backrest). I invite you to explore the archives, meet the residents, and perhaps find the perfect soft friend to recruit for your own sanctuary.
Mind your step—the residents are everywhere.
Stay cozy,
— Willow, Chief Curator
