Spotted! A leather-bound Little Book Of Big Ideas
I. Want. This. Want want WANT it. Softback leather (letterpress printed) cover, with plain or squared lined pages of finest quality paper, and a slightly distressed, vintage appearance… Did you ever see anything finer for keeping by your side to jot down the gazillion genius thoughts you lose track of during the day? I thought not. Available (along with a whole pile of other leather-bound tempters) from Hope House...
The Yuu Bag. Genius.
The Yuu Bag. Not really a bag, as such. More an experience in a Rucksack. The Yuu bag isn’t a school bag (though my 10yr old insists on using his) – it’s just a bit too big for lugging to school. No, this is a travel bag for your child. And it’s flippin genius is what it is. Now you can, of course, visit the Yuuworld web site and order a bag for your child. But that’s really chopping half the fun out of...
Spotted! Beautiful Family Tree from Famille Summerbelle
Oh, I love this! I would love it in my kitchen. And I know my children would all love this too, hanging in their bedrooms. And I can’t imagine anything nicer to put in the nursery of a new baby, either, can you? It comes in two parts, the back has guides to show you where to stick your photographs, so that when you lay the front on top everything looks perfect. There are three different gorgeous versions on the Famille...
Spotted! Classic Card Games Set
As a family we LOVE playing card games. They’re just the ultimate toy, aren’t they? Small enough to go anywhere, simple rules everyone can master easily, endlessly flexible in terms of age range, and big belly laughs guaranteed. So I whooped with glee when I spotted this triple pack over on Little Bundles – three great games in one! Animal Rummy (which I’m guessing is a child’s version of Gin Rummy), Old...
Spotted! Princess Notebook
Says it all, yes? And there’s a whole range – you can plot to be A Star, The Boss, A Superhero.. or just Ridiculously Rich. Available from the always awesome Mollie & Fred for a whiffle under £7.
Spotted! Simply Gorgeous Loopy Lapin Rabbits
Come on, hands up everyone who had a knitted toy in their bed when they were small. One with nothing but dangly limbs and a sweet little sewn-on face to recommend it? Yes, me too; and I still have my Rabbit. How refreshingly simple these Loopy Lapin’s are from The Black rabbit. Funny plump ears, swingy legs and pretty little smiles sewn on to their stripy faces. Gorgeous. We love them. sadly no longer available from The Black...