The Big Skies Bear with his head tilting slightly towards the sky is a symbol of kindness, bravery, family and adventure. It holds a meaning that despite the difficulties that life throws at us, as long as we hold onto what is important, the hard times will pass!

 

Our search for Big Skies and the feelings they evoke have taken us across Europe, Africa, North America, the Far and Middle East and Australia. The feelings of freedom, peace, amazement and wonder that come from the open space, dramatic landscapes and the canvas above us, were seldom felt anywhere else.

 

But, in the early months of 2022 our son Bear was born and was unexpectedly rushed straight to the Special Care Baby Unit at Newcastle RVI where he would spend the first 8 weeks of his life. Early on in our stay we came across a painting in the corridor, titled ‘Big Skies’ which immediately became a reminder of the world beyond the hospital walls and also, a symbol of hope. The painting and its title became extremely important to us and helped us to realise that the feeling that we got from finding Big Skies could also be triggered by the kindness of people around us and the individual bravery we witnessed on a daily basis.

 

The kindness and bravery that surrounded Bear during this difficult time in our journey gave us new perspectives on life, community and the wonder of the world we live in and as such, BIG SKIES was created.

 

With a strict focus on simple design, quality clothing and a palette range inspired by the colours found in the sky above, our vision is that Big Skies and the Big Skies Bear represent everything good that we should aspire to be; Kind, Brave, Adventurous and Caring of our Family.

 

Enjoy the journey; where will you find your Big Skies?