Gorgeous handmade gifts for kids
There’s nothing quite like handmade gifts for the little people in your life – they have heart and soul that mass produced toys just can’t compete with.
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The Hottie Project by Big Little
The brainchild of lovely Felt seller Lisa of Big Little, The Hottie Project aims to create a big stack of lovely warm hottie covers to keep Christchurch children cosy this winter – and you can be a part of the warmth!
Featured Seller: Needle & I
A desire to produce timeless, quality children’s products lies behind the work of Lauren Butler of Needle and I. “I like the idea that less is more where kids are concerned, that it’s not about buying something new every week, but investing where you are able in well-made, considered goods which spark children’s imaginations and will last a long time….”
Featured Seller: CMC Design
Based in the beautiful Bay of Islands, master craftsman boat builder Craig McInnes of CMC Design used his 30 years experience to follow his lifetime ambition of furniture design. He began with his adult furniture range – exquisite, contemporary and featuring nautical ‘bones’. When his daughter Jesse came along, he began to search for quality handmade children’s furniture and realised there wasn’t a lot available. In response to this he developed his Hebe range – quality, unique wooden kids’ furniture that is made to last for generations.
Hot property: character gem
This gorgeous two bedroom home features a cosy interior combining space and comfort in rooms that are functional as well as family-friendly. The master suite on the third floor has an ensuite and balcony, and a second bedroom makes this a perfect first home. Light polished wood floors are complemented by bespoke design features and quality craftsmanship in an attractive open plan living space.
Mums and dads, look away now…
Kids, listen up. Things are going to get wild at Grandma’s this weekend – there may be baking, excessive leisure time and gratuitous sugar.
Rocking the heirloom children’s furniture
Have you spotted these gorgeous rocking horses listed recently on Felt? Handcrafted in the Horowhenua by woodcarver Dave Brandon, these stunning creations are true heirloom material.
Sails, whales and all things nautical
A friend of mine who’s expecting a baby boy in the not too distant future is decorating the nursery in white with a nautical theme. I love the simplicity of her idea and it inspired me to pick out a few beautiful things for a little boy’s room.
Featured Seller: Creative Aertz
Creative Aertz showcases the talents of crafter Sonia Foster (née Aerts), who lives and works in a small town in the South Waikato with one husband, two children and a fluffy three legged cat. Her distinctive designs range from brightly coloured hats inspired by sweets and strawberries to more subtle baby knits and sewn soft toys.
Good times with nursery rhymes
Did you know that in 1945 a typical child had a vocabulary of 10,000 words, compared to the 2,500 average of today? Children’s book author Victoria Jones is passionate about teaching children literacy skills and uses child-friendly text, rhyming words and bright images to help children engage in learning.