Swings (you need one!)
Planning an outdoor play space for your favorite tiny human! Make sure to add a swing (or even better, two). On top of the gross and fine motor benefits of…
Clay | A fun first introduction (warning – its’ messy ;)
Wednesday’s are for #humpdayhangouts - a weekly play date I host with friends and their little ones. This morning’s session was taken up a notch with an unexpected acquisition of…
Gemstones + Crystals | #unexpectedtoys
GEMSTONES + CRYSTALS are this week’s #unexpectedtoys. 1) They are eclectic, beautiful, and they bring good vibes to your space (all the wins). 2) They are a lovely play invitation…
Loose parts in the sandbox | #unexpectedtoys
It was out with the mud pies and stews today, and in with ravine digging, ramp building, and car racing. Today’s #unexpectedtoys were wood offcuts and old bricks. I took…
Sneak Peek | Evie + John’s new play space
A sneak peek of a fun play space we finished installing today. The family had recently moved into a new home and were trying to find ways to entice their…
Bubbles (all the magic without the work)
“In a moment of pure frustration today, I came to the conclusion that there is no angry way to say bubbles.” - Anon. Bubbles are magical! They can turn around…
Thrifting 101.
I love to thrift and I do it a lot. Thrift stores are 100% my happy place. Walking in feels exciting and like I'm about to embark on a treasure…
Play spaces are not stagnant spaces!
You've worked your peach off and your tiny human's play space is Insta worthy and beautifully organized. Bravo! Sit back and reap the rewards of watching your child play, engage,…
The ‘Thoughtbarn’ Playhive you’re going to NEED!
Many many years ago before we had kids, I discovered Thoughtbarn's amazing 'Playhive'. It was love at first sight and I always dreamed of building it at one of the…
End your day with a quick play space refresh (your kids will thank you)!
The kids are asleep and you're ready to turn in too, when you walk past their play space and realize your darling babies did not do a very effective job…