One of my favourite books at primary school was The Lettering Book – do you remember it or am I showing my age?! I favoured a particularly ornate italic script full of lavish flourishes or the bold, chunky Broadway font and thought the ‘computer writing’ was the height of modern. It must have left a strong … [Read more.]
Thankfully for my wallet, I do not have a major weakness for shoes (handbags and capes are another story). However, if I did I’m fairly certain that I’d want to add a pair of Louboutin’s to the stable. Known for his towering heels – some are 16cm! – and sensational embellishments (think studs, sparkles … [Read more.]
There’s nothing my son would rather do than swing in the sunshine on any given day and as chief swing pusher, I love to see him delight in such a simple pleasure.
You might well consider puppets ho-hum once you’ve had fun with an Animal Hand.
I like anything that’s cute, fun and slightly quirky so if ever I needed a reason to relocate to France, this may be it.
My daughter is obsessed with building things right now and can’t get enough of making her own little houses, forts, planes, trees, animals or whatever else her flourishing imagination can come up with. It’s a marvel to witness.
When my first child was born, I was adamant that my house would not become home to a tribe of generic-looking stuffed animals. It did anyway, of course, but I’m sure I wouldn’t have minded so much if these little guys had been on the market back then.
We’ve been waiting for these for a while and now they’re finally here in Australia!
Forget Lego, this is the coolest new imaginative building toy for boys and girls.
Every child, big or small, needs something soft to cuddle. Of course, it has become apparent to us that not all softies are created equal so here’s some that sit comfortably at the top of the pile.
Is it an ornament designed for pondering the ingenious design, a cool candy tray, a nook to hold coloured pencils, a funny little car for small hands to zip around the room or a toy carry case with wheels – that oddly resembles overalls!? Well, I think it’s all of the above.
My limited knowledge of the ‘plush world’ inhabited by plush toy collectors and enthusiasts of all ages has exploded with my introduction to Anna Chambers and her glorious plush creations.