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Elwood's Reindeer Faux Fur Earmuffs
Elwood's Reindeer Faux Fur Earmuffs
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Elwood's Reindeer Faux Fur Earmuffs
Elwood’s last batch · Timmins, Ontario
Soft, spotted earmuffs, made one pair at a time in an old upholstery shop on Third Avenue.
Only 263 pairs left · shop closes December 15“Wear them on the coldest morning you’ve got. That’s what I made them for.”
“Reindeer don’t have spots. Up here you’d think somebody would know that. But the kids called my wife Madame Reindeer, and that was that.”
– Elwood Brassard, 76
What arrives at your door
- One pair of Reindeer Earmuffs in the colour you choose: Fawn, Snow, Ginger or Silver
- Two soft, round faux fur cups on a padded, covered headband
- One size that fits most adult heads
- Folded in tissue paper, shipped within 1–2 business days
What makes Elwood’s earmuffs different
No. 01
A band built like a chair arm
Firm inside, soft padding over it, a fabric cover pulled tight and stitched underneath. No pinching, no seam on top of your head.
No. 02
Cups filled like cushions
Every cup is filled so it stays round and sits flat over the whole ear, the way a good seat cushion keeps its shape.
No. 03
Spots that match
The circles are laid out by hand so the pattern runs the same way on both ears. They look like a pair, not two leftovers.
No. 04
Warm, but feather-light
You forget you are wearing them. They don’t crush your hair, and they don’t leave you with a headache by lunchtime.
No. 05
No real fur. None.
All the softness is faux fur. No animal was involved, only the look of a fawn at the edge of the woods.
No. 06
The 1998 pattern
The Fawn pair is still cut from the cardboard template Elwood made for his wife Yvette the night of the 1998 Santa Claus Parade.
Four colours, one family
Fawn
The 1998 original: soft sand with cream fawn spots on a mocha faux suede band. Just like Yvette’s.
Snow
Soft ivory on a white knitted band. Lovely with a good wool coat, the favourite for church and weddings.
Ginger
Soft white fur with warm ginger streaks on a cream velvet band. Named for Elwood’s red-headed granddaughter, Josée.
Silver
Pale silver-grey with dark lynx spots on black velvet. The dressiest of the four, and the one husbands borrow.
How to wear them
Give the cups a gentle shake. The fur fluffs up on its own.
Slide the band over the top of your head from ear to ear, so each cup sits right over one ear.
Wear them over loose hair, a ponytail or under a parka hood. Take them off indoors and your hair still looks the way you left it.
Drugstore earmuffs vs. Elwood’s earmuffs
| Typical store earmuffs | Elwood’s Reindeer Earmuffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Band | Bare plastic, pinches after an hour | Padded and covered like a chair arm |
| Cups | Thin, flat, slide off the ear | Filled like cushions, cover the whole ear |
| Pattern | Cut at random, mismatched sides | Spots laid out to match on both ears |
| Finish | Glue and loose threads | Stitched and brushed by hand |
| Who made it | A production line | Elwood, at his bench in Timmins |
Made by hand in Timmins
Brassard Upholstery sits in an old building on Third Avenue in Timmins, a few blocks from Algonquin Boulevard, where Elwood’s wife Yvette was the school crossing guard for 22 winters. Up here, January mornings hit minus thirty, and every November the town holds its Santa Claus Parade.
In 1998 Elwood re-covered the parade sleigh, kept a remnant of spotted faux fur and made Yvette a pair for the cold mornings at the crosswalk. The kids called her Madame Reindeer. Since then he has made more than 3,000 pairs in the back of his shop, between chairs and sofas, most of them in the dark months from October to March.
The building has been sold, and on December 15 he hands over the keys. The 263 pairs on his shelves are the last ones, and he wants them worn, not stored.
With love from Timmins, Elwood
Perfect for
Elwood’s standard
- Every circle cut by hand around his own template, spots lined up
- Every cup filled so it stays round
- Every band padded, covered and stitched underneath by hand
- Brushed out and checked by Elwood, one pair at a time
Questions people ask Elwood
Why are they called Reindeer Earmuffs if the spots are a fawn’s?
Because the schoolkids at Yvette’s crosswalk called her “Madame Reindeer” the morning after the 1998 Santa Claus Parade. The parade fur was supposed to look like reindeer. It never did, but the name stuck.
Will they fit me?
They are one size and fit most adult heads. The band has a little give, so they sit snug without squeezing. Many customers order them for teenagers and grandchildren too.
Which colour is the warmest?
All four are equally warm. Ginger and Silver have the fluffiest, most patterned fur. Fawn and Snow are a little smoother and tidier.
Can I order several colours at once?
Yes. Choose how many pairs you would like, then pick a colour for each one. Many families order one for every generation.
90-day money-back guarantee. Wear them on your coldest morning. If they don’t win you over, send them back within 90 days and you get your money back. No questions, no fuss.
Care: Brush the fur gently with a soft brush to keep it fluffy. For small marks, spot-clean with cool water and a drop of mild soap, then let them air-dry at room temperature. Keep them away from radiators, hair dryers and the clothes dryer: heat flattens faux fur.
Fit: One size, made for adults. Store them flat or hanging, not squashed at the bottom of a drawer.
The details
| Product | Reindeer Earmuffs, made by Elwood Brassard |
| Colours | Fawn, Snow, Ginger, Silver |
| Cups | Faux fur, filled |
| Band | Padded; covered in faux suede (Fawn), knit (Snow), plush velvet (Ginger) or velvet (Silver) |
| Size | One size, fits most adults |
| Made in | Timmins, Ontario |
| Shipping | Within 1–2 business days |
| Guarantee | 90-day money-back guarantee |
The Last Batch
The Last Batch
A message from Elwood:
After 54 years in the same shop on Third Avenue, the building has been sold and I hand over the keys on December 15. These 263 pairs are the last Reindeer Earmuffs I will ever make. Every one was cut by hand around my old cardboard template, the spots lined up, the cups filled like little cushions and the band padded and stitched underneath by hand. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced.
My granddaughter Josée wraps and ships them for me. They’re on sale until December 15 or until the last pair has gone.
When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Free Shipping
Free Shipping
Free shipping across Canada
- Ships within 1–2 business days
- Insured: every parcel is fully insured, with tracking
- Wrapped in tissue by hand and packed in a sturdy box so the fur arrives fluffy
- Care: brush gently, spot clean with a damp cloth, let air-dry away from heat
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Josée personally replies to every single email – as fast as she possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to say hello to Elwood, we’re here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET)
Email: info@countycraftco.com
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Of course. We stand behind everything in our shop 100%. If the earmuffs don’t win you over, just send us an email within 90 days and we’ll make it right – no hassle, no headaches.