Monday, 17 June 2013

Small world play


These days, Dino Boy is generally self directed in his craft and play
He will ask for some materials and then immerse himself in creating


Sometimes though, I still want to join in and craft alongside him *smile*
And what I make... like a lemon tree... can spur his imagination


Until there is a whole orchard of beautiful trees heavy with fruit
And bees busily buzzing by


Often he uses his creations to tell stories
Mostly to himself... and I hear bits and pieces as I work nearby


Happy days,
Kelly

Thursday, 13 June 2013

Ladybug birthday cake


We have recently celebrated Little Miss Q's 2nd birthday!
She couldn't decide which cake she liked...
...so her dad and I helped by choosing a ladybug *grin*


We used our beautiful birthday ring for the first time...

With handmade beeswax birthday candles
Together with a bee {from here} and peg doll {from here} to decorate the ring

The anticipation was lovely to watch...
And soon enough the cake was cut and enjoyed


Husband of Mine made a tasty and pretty ladybug cake *grin*


Happy days,
Kelly

Monday, 10 June 2013

Waldorf inspired birthday gifts

Isn't it fun getting ready for a birthday!
Choosing special little presents, the cake, who to celebrate with
*smile*


We again kept to the gift giving philosophy we started using last year

❤ something they want
❤ something they need
❤ something to wear, and
something to read


Our choice for something they want was these gorgeous window blocks

I love watching the kids play with loose parts
and these blocks are beautiful casting rainbows on the carpet!

 {thank you for inspiring us Kate from An Everyday Story}


For something they need we knew we wanted to give her a special Waldorf doll
she is such a little mama!


I'd hoped to be able to make one for her, but time was against me
so this little baby doll was found on Etsy

 
For something to wear I had swapped for these magical butterfly wings
sometime ago with Andrea from Ziezo Designs


But also couldn't resist this sweet apron
perfect for a little one who loves to help bake *smile*


And since Little Miss Q and I are enjoying bedtime yoga
A new yoga book to share for something to read seemed just right!

Happy days,
Kelly