This week’s collection of fabulousness (it IS a word) is little houses, just because we like ’em.
handmade cushions – source unknown
handmade quilt pattern – etsy.com
handmade pendants – etsy.com
you can buy all these little houses in our little store …
Top left: Paper craft “jolly little houses” $17.95
Top right: Design your own bird house $39.95
Bottom left: French purse $11.95
Bottom right: French notebook $8.95
I love letters. Typography is one of my ‘things’. I have letters dotted around our house, including the kids initials on their bedroom walls, just like we had growing up.
There are so many fabulous options available to buy now – industrial, acrylic, fabric, or metal – you name it.
How about this cute DIY project made from some good ole sticks and paint. Especially fab for those with ‘straight’ letters in their name (like lucky little ANNA!)
(photo source unknown)
Do any of you share my obsession with all things alphabet?
Following on from my last post about easy lovin’ crafty ideas, I just had to share this one with you.
You could cut out the hearts by hand or use a punch to save time. This would look gorgeous in a nursery, or as seen here above a little one’s bed.
Love this room?
image courtesy of http://barewunderbar.blogspot.com.au
Get the look …
From left to right:
Wooden cake stand
French suitcases (set of 3)
Sofie doll (by Esthex, Netherlands)
From left to right:
Little One Umbrella Print (by Printspace)
Wooden magnetic family puzzle
Bunting wall decal (by Love Mae)
little french coin purse
And so ends another therapy session for me, mama of three boys who wont ever have a little pink room like this in my home! (I love you anyway boys).
My name is Julia and I am a geography nerd.
My Dad was a Social Science high school teacher so I grew up surrounded by maps, globes and encyclopaedias.
I was especially besotted with Dad’s world globe that sat on the desk in his study. My sisters and I would close our eyes and spin the globe, randomly pointing (pin the tail on the donkey style!) to stop the globe from spinning. Wherever we landed was the destination for our next imaginary holiday.
From my late teens, I went on to travel the world and explore many unusual corners of it. I like to think that globe inspired those travels just a bit.
Now, whether they like it or not, my kids are growing up surrounded my maps and globes and it is our hope they too will explore all corners of the world.
Today’s collection features some world inspired goodies we hope you’ll love …
Clockwise from top left:
1. Personalised world map print – www.rudyandthedodo.com.au
2. Yellow world globe – grahamandgreen.co.uk
3. World globe lamps – source unknown
4. Jumbo floor puzzle – world map – www.rudyandthedodo.com.au
Clockwise from top left:
1. World map satchel – http://www.etsy.com/listing/96698599/blue-world-map-prints-large-messenger
2. 63 pierce puzzle – world map – www.rudyandthedodo.com.au
3. Mini world globe – conranshop.co.uk
4. Plastic inflatable globe ball – source unknown (but we paid $3 for one years ago and have had hours and hours of enjoyment out of it!)
And a little fantasy find to finish …
uncommongoods.com
If you are a regular coffee drinker who loves getting your 10th cup free, I’m betting you will love these terribly fabulous DIY Printable Chore Cards by My Sweet Swirls on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/mysweetswirls).
Do your chores, get a punch (so to speak). Get 12 punches, get a surprise (which might be a big bubble bath, a book, favourite dinner, a toy – whatever ‘currency’ works for your kid).
They also have them for toddlers who stay in bed at bedtime or naptime! Now THAT’s good thinkin’ … I’ve just purchased some for my boys so stay tuned for an update.
NOTE: This is not a sponsored post (none of mine are!) – just sharing fab stuff I have found.
rudy and the dodo 