I think I'll make one of these winged keys and then leave it in the backyard for the kids to discover on the first spring-like day.
Little Things
February 07, 2013
Winged Key
I think I'll make one of these winged keys and then leave it in the backyard for the kids to discover on the first spring-like day.
December 22, 2012
December 13, 2012
Sylvie and Her Manger Scene
Sylvie just set up our wooden manger scene, along with a couple of additions. Yes, that is Santa over to the side, resting in a pink high chair. Those are his boots (perhaps with his feet still inside them, which might be why he needs the special chair) over behind that lumpish sheep or ox. She says "They are having a party." I guess they kind of were.
Remember the ranger and the rangel?
October 01, 2012
Buy Pretty Jewelry, Support the IWK
I bought this pretty hairclip for Sylvie from Susan of DeChamp Designs at a recent craft show. Every October, Susan donates 20% of her sales to the IWK Foundation. Here is why.
Susan makes gorgeous, very intricate chainmaille and crochet jewelry, which she sells at amazing prices. Now's a great time to start your Christmas shopping with her, since you'll also be helping out kids at the IWK Children's Hospital. She's also joining our Mother Christmas Fair on November 24th at the Mahone Bay Centre.
September 19, 2012
Miniature Mouse House
Adorable miniature mouse house, modelled after the homes in the Brambly Hedge
books. (Now that is definitely a crooked house.) It can be yours for about 3000 pounds! Via Stephanie Burgis.September 12, 2012
First Day of School Care Package
First he got a reassuring and welcoming postcard from his teacher in the mail the day before school started and then he brought home this First Day of School Care Package -- Luke's teacher is making a terrific first impression.
September 03, 2012
Dollhouse Bookshelf
What a great idea for a dollhouse -- convert a bookcase. This is one is for sale on ebay and it is pricey. But surely someone with some woodworking skills could do this to a cheap bookcase. Grampa?
June 17, 2012
Best Dad In the World
It's official. David is the best dad in the world. But don't worry, your favourite dad can be the official best dad in the world, too. After seeing a similar design for sale on a British site (at the scary, scary price of $41 plus shipping) I asked Lisa, the graphic designer who did Sylvie's birthday invitations, to make some up for me and she's now offering them to everyone at the bargain price of five bucks!
April 30, 2012
Fairy Door
There are a couple of trees in our yard just crying out for this Fairy Door. You can buy the accessories
-- the little windows with the flower boxes and the lantern, which LIGHTS UP AT DUSK AND TURNS OFF AT DAWN -- but I'm wondering if they're overkill. I should've ordered this for Easter but I didn't and now May Day is tomorrow. Perhaps for the summer solstice? (Also, don't you think "Fairy Door" would be the perfect name for a gay bar?)
April 23, 2012
What I Want for Mother's Day
Custom silhouette charms of the kids. One of my minor obsessions is collecting charms. I've seen the generic silhouette charms around but never really coveted one because, well, they are generic heads. But this artist will make actual silhouettes of your children's heads using photos you submit. Genius. I'm putting in my order right now. Are you reading this, D?
