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round about: take-along swings and baby blanket maps
We had big fat thunderstorms yesterday, and my mood is still cozily happy from hearing all the rain coming through the window, followed by the most intricate bird conversations. Did you know that... Continue reading »
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worth 1000 words: birds with glasses
We finally watched The Hunger Games last night, and it left me aching to hold my little girl, Birdie. So today’s 1000 words is all for her, because this Birdie print reminds me so much of my... Continue reading »
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my favorite freebies: Mr. Printables
These adorable little printables have been popping up on Pinterest, and I’ve finally had that aha moment: they ALL came from Mr. Printables! There’s quite a variety too – from... Continue reading »
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sailing away, at least in the palm of my hands
I was stuck in the slow lane today, watching a truck breeze by with a boat bouncing along behind it, and desperately wanted to be sitting on the water somewhere. It’s one of those itches I... Continue reading »
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with love to Pinterest: Small for Big makes a Top 10 list
I have to confess, I love Pinterest. I while away lots of bits of free time either with my laptop, my iPhone or my iPad (yes, I’m too wired, this I know.) happily gathering inspiration and... Continue reading »
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round about: retro bugaloos & masking tape monsters
Words. I’m supposed to put lots and lots of words here! But I think I might be running on empty tonight. Birdie was asking a zillion why’s today, and I’ve been researching online... Continue reading »
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worth 1000 words: phalanx wood sculpture
These Grecian faces are actually part of a wooden block set and completely re-arrangeable. The Phalanx Wood Blocks Sculpture Set, $150 is from Flat Earth Studio. Continue reading »
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last night I swam with a mermaid
I first saw Last Night I Swam with a Mermaid on pre-order over at Romp, and was floored by the photos. When they sent me a review copy, I was floored all the way down to the ocean floor! The images,... Continue reading »
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big lips, bow ties, & a monocle?
Hello again, it’s Sam here. I am bubbling with excitement to bring you this next post. I have been waiting for over a year to find an excuse to create a photo booth with my family. For the... Continue reading »
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rainbows strike the hearts of many
Happy Post Mother’s Day Monday everyone! I suppose there’s a little bit of that back in the trenches feeling today? Hopefully that’s partially thanks to a lovely Mom’s Day had... Continue reading »
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round about: old globes and new wooden beads
It’s Mother’s Day weekend, and last night my husband told me he still had to figure out what my daughter would be giving me on Sunday. Ah men, kinda typical right? I’m not worried,... Continue reading »
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worth 1000 words: woods of net
This amazing playground – yes, playground! – was created by Japanese artist Toshiko Horiuchi Macadam and TIS & Partners. It reminds me a lot of Ernesto Neto’s work. See more... Continue reading »
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gween toys with a “w”
There is a gorgeous simplicity to the best wooden toys, and Gween Toys clearly joins that awesome crowd. Their new solutions to key learning concepts like spelling and counting are fascinating!... Continue reading »
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tell stories with your best stickman/woman
I just found this silly little website, Draw a Stickman, and they have episodes for your iPhone/iPad too. It would be loads of fun with kids who are at the stage where they can draw their own. Once... Continue reading »
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rocks and dolls: cupboard of delights
I’m taking it easy today. Well, sorta kinda. There’s some freelance work to do. But for the blog, I’m taking it easy! Because I’ll admit, the Mother Nature DIY Printable... Continue reading »
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DIY printable children’s book: where is she? let’s go find Mother Nature
I finally finished the book, and I’m ready to share it with all of you, just in time for Mother’s Day. It’s a little book about Mother Nature, because Birdie keeps asking me the... Continue reading »
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worth 1000 words: wandering inspiration
I would love several of these Wander comissioned Travel Postcards framed on a wall to inspire my little Birdie every day – they’re available to download as iPad/iPhone wallpapers too.... Continue reading »
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skip, skip, skippity hop to my lou
There are days – many days, as of late – when I dream of a future where I have time to make my own toys Lots of them.. I’m fairly positive some of them would happenstance to look... Continue reading »
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Swoop Bags:swoop up every kid-made toy mess
Toys. Messes. They kind of go hand in hand. When you’re in the glittering toy store dreaming of your kidlet’s countless happy hours playing contentedly and lovingly with all those... Continue reading »
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girl pirates should take over the world
It could happen. And now that Birdie has to wear an eye patch for a couple hours every day – to strengthen her weaker eye – I am a firm believer in pirates, particularly the girl variety.... Continue reading »
