Felt Pieces | #unexpectedtoys
One of my littlest’s favorite gifts was a packet of stiff 8x12 colorful felt pieces (today’s edition of #unexpectedtoys). He loves to use them as part of his small world and…
Downsize and organize BEFORE the holidays (and all those gifts) hit!
Our family celebrates Christmas and it ends up being a week long holiday by the time we’ve seen family and friends. We do our best to keep things minimal while…
Invest in a cordless stick vacuum (seriously)!
One of the very best things you can buy for your play space (and home) isn’t a toy or storage item, it’s a vacuum cleaner - namely a cordless stick…
From little things, big things grow!
This holiday season has been a bumper time for this little business. So many consults (yay!) and lots of installs for the new year. As things gets busier, I’m still…
Creating magic with light!
For today’s playgroup session I turned our indoor clubhouse (as my boys lovingly call it) into a magical light box. We hung our Sarah's Silks over one of the openings and placed…
Tape Measures | #unexpectedtoys
My little guy is very into trains at the moment and a way of extending this play is with the addition of tape measures (this week’s #unexpectedtoys). Once we’ve built his…
Play Space Refresh (because we all need a touch up every now and then)
Children's interests and development don't stop changing and growing, which means play spaces aren't ever going to be stagnant either. A service I offer to past clients is the option…
Create an impromptu obstacle course (outside and in!)
It may be #Friyay but I’m already counting down the days til next Wednesday and our weekly #humpdayhangout (aka playgroup). We spend the majority of the time outside and the…
Scarves | #unexpectedtoys
A lovely way to add some color to your play space is with scarves - today’s edition of #unexpectedtoys. Easy to thrift and available in allllll the colors, shapes, sizes,…
Mini Makeovers (LEGO edition)
Sometimes folks hire me for a full play space makeover and sometimes they just need help with one aspect of their space. Lots of times that aspect is LEGO. I’ve…