There is nothing I love more than to spread the joy of fairy play. We have had a rich childhood filled with endless imaginative scenarios because of a little blue felt fairy we bought in Australia when Maya was three. For many years Bluebell has been Maya’s go to toy (she even has a character […]
Woohoo for Brand New Noise !!! We are huge fans of these brilliant little noise boxes, or as Richard Upchurch likes to call them, sound gadgets. The aesthetic, the impetus, the way they are made, make these toys an ideal addition to every playful household. The hands, hearts and minds that go into each one, put […]
When you find yourself by magical waters it may lead you to daydreams of mermaids. It seems all of us are enchanted by the idea of being able to breath under water and explore that underwater world with such freedom. Mermaids make for beautiful make-believe play and a lovely way to include that collection of found shells […]
Needle felting is a wonderful craft that can lead to a life long love of making things with wool. I started needle felting when I was introduced to it by a co-operative Waldorf playgroup we were part of in Brooklyn. I am so glad I started this craft when my children were little. Since buying […]
The girls and I stopped in at Acorn Toy Store this week. The store looks so lovely, welcoming spring, we adore their beautiful Easter display! So many delightful handmade and heartfelt gifts to give. 1. Polka Dot Club Linen Cuddling Rabbit 2. Woodstock London Blue Bunny Headband 3. Yume Navy Jumpsuit Bunny 4. Yume Bunny […]
To help make Christmas wish lists even lovelier, the girls and I were invited to play with some gorgeous items from Acorn Toy Shop. We hope these gifts inspire a simple and beautiful Christmas in your homes too. My ideas have changed over the years about what makes a good christmas and from the bottom […]
{ THE ACORN was the ancient Nordic symbol of life, an old folk belief holds that carrying an acorn ensures a long life } Acorn is a very special toy shop and if you seek it out, it will become a memorable family destination. It is an iconic fixture of Atlantic Avenue, in the beautiful neighborhood […]
Of all mushroom the amanita is the most widely celebrated. The iconic red and white fly agaric has made it’s way into literature, art, and into our homes. It is said to be a symbol of luck. As I looked around our home, I was struck by just how many mushrooms items we have, and […]
When Elle was one, we started collecting Holtziger wooden animals. I do not recall how we came across them, but from the moment Elle had that little wooden squirrel, we knew these were toys worthy of a collection. Each animal is hand made, and painted with non toxic paint. They feel good, and they smell […]
Over steaming hot bowls of porridge this morning the girls were in animated conversation about Christmas traditions. Elle in her unencumbered innocence has a much freer picture of how Christmas morning unfolds, while Maya meticulously described every little detail. “We get out of bed really early and we run downstairs to look in our stocking. […]
We have a favorite toy in our home at the moment that is the source of much creative play and so I am going to introduce you to our unicorn. I designed and needle felted this unicorn from scratch and since finishing it the unicorn has been within reach more often than not. Currently unicorn […]
Last year Grandma and Grandpop gave us some pieces to the Holtziger Nativity Scene for Christmas. I bought a few more pieces to add to it. While John and Lynne were here I rummaged through the Christmas decoration boxes to locate the Nativity set to show them. They had not seen it in person and […]
This time next week it will be the Birthday of my Niece Sami. While we can not be in Australia to celebrate with her in person we are there in spirit. I very much enjoy having a niece to spoil and each year put lots of thought into a gift for her. This year I […]
With Maya’s new set of wheels we needed another helmet. Fights quickly developed over the one helmet, and poor little Elle had to forgo riding the scooter while Maya rode the bike, until a new helmet arrived. I have been very pleased with the Little Nutty helmet I purchased for Maya to wear on the […]
I wanted to share with you some of the wonderful, colourful gifts Maya received for her Birthday. People enjoyed the rainbow theme so much that it carried over into gift selection. Maya was delighted by her rainbow gifts. Many of which were home-made….which as you can imagine is our favorite type of present! Thank you […]
Maya wanted a bike for her Birthday, and so that is what we gave her. An eenie teenie hot pink and aqua bike. By 8am on her Birthday morning we were out on the streets of Ditmas Park learning to ride a bike. So far we have learnt that Maya can not steer, can not […]
Elle in motion….our little wonder on wheels. Hard to believe at 17 months old, when some have only just started to walk, Elle is zooming on the scooter down a slope. When Elle wakes in the morning her first words are “Skew skew”. Not only is she competent at propelling herself along, she now has […]
Skew-skew is how Elle says scooter. “I-wan-skew-skew” (translation, I want scooter!) Elle will say each time we enter or exit our building. The scooter resides downstairs near the front door, and numerous times a day Elle will say “I-wan-skew-skew”. At least once a day, Cam or I will take Elle outside for a ride. Helmet […]
After three days of solid rain, all I could think was “Good weather for ducks!”. I enjoy a walk in the rain, but convincing Maya to do such a thing takes some coaxing…This I did not have the energy for, so we stayed in inside. Which led to the following creation. A duck pond for […]
It has been a while since I have made felt food. Missing Rainbows inspired me to make this colourful little cupcake. A lovely new addition to our play-food.