Front facing books - who would've thought?

I'm probably behind the times, but this is a great idea from homelife - books facing forward on a shelf!  Kids books especially have some very cool artwork that often gets lost. What a lovely way to brighten a wall!

I think this is something that could definitely work in any room - I have so many books I want to show off. Mental note already taken for future house interior type decorating activities.

Image source: homelife

Bloomers are back

I couldn't resist these gorgeous Country Girl bloomers made by Wild Things of Noosa. How cute would these look on any little girl you know?  I have a brand new niece (5 weeks old) and although she is way too small now, in about 18 months I can just see her waddling around all ruffled up in bloomers like these. *Insert doting Aunty look here*

Image source: Wild Things of Noosa

An interactive world on your wall...

Featured on one of my favourite flipboard sites 'babyology' is the "interactive world globe" by Jennifer Talbot.  As an Occupational Therapist (and an Aunty of one with a few more on the way...) looking at this from a child developmental point of view, I love the visual and tactile stimulation that it provides!!

Guess I had better put in my Christmas order for my already very smart little nephew...!

Did you have a favourite toy as a child?

 

I was searching through flickr, and discovered this absolutely irresistible photograph taken by the amazingly talented photographer Narinuk, who was able to capture the perfect moment of a child cuddling her precious toy!

Can't you just imagine this lil guy being cuddled up?  Elijah the Elephant is VERY cute isn't he?  You can find the pattern here.  This has been added to my list of crafty things to make.

What was your favourite toy as a child? 

(Image used with permission by Narinuk on Flickr)
(Thanks to Bec @ a cup of kitch who blogged about the purl bee which took me to this pattern found and sold on Magpie Patterns, by Ysolda)

Little Jamie Oliver in the making

My almost 3 year old nephew insists he wants an apron for his birthday so he can bake 'biccies' with mum. So dutifully I'm on the hunt for cute little boy aprons. I found this farmyard apron on Etsy (photo and apron by SheenaMarie85 ) and I'm a little smitten.

Life's a hoot...

...with this Owl Baby Mobile with Tree from Esty seller PinkPerch.  She is one of my favourite sellers on Etsy - so creative!

I also love...

...the Pink and Green Leaf Mobile PinkPerch made!  Irresistible!

Babycino

My sister and her family are staying with us this weekend and this morning we went out for coffee together. I thought that my little nephew was so cute with his babycino I had to take a photo. Just gorgeous!

Discovering kids

Parenting, as I have found out, is a daily journey of discovery. Once again being able to experience the beautiful moments in life that often, as adults, we forget to appreciate or just don't see.

It was raining yesterday and my almost 3 year old, Alex, jumped out of the car so excited to be running out in the rain and splashing in puddles. He constantly takes off his shoes when playing to feel of sand in his toes and he loves nothing better than sitting at the park and just watching the ducks and turtles.

He loves eating watermelon and iceblocks, loves the taste of chocolate (who doesn't), is fascinated watching ants as the scurry along, runs madly after birds yelling 'shoo birds', and gets very excited about seeing the horses with his Greffy and Grammy and going for walks with his Aunty Amy to feed the ducks.

One of my discoveries as a parent is that everyday, I am shown the wonder and the beauty in the little things I would often miss.