Saturday Photos Part 2

Saturday Photos Part 2

A sword, scepter, and garland of imagination. Appreciation is a dedication. What will Winter hold, we shall see. Right at this moment though, just you and me, And all of this, Beauty. Theater of the woods, Uplifting the greater good. All around To savor before life lays dormant, Underground.   Thank you for reading Magnesium Blue […]

Fairy Play

Fairy Play

There is nothing I love more than to spread the joy of fairy play. We have had a rich childhood filled with endless imaginative scenarios because of a little blue felt fairy we bought in Australia when Maya was three. For many years Bluebell has been Maya’s go to toy (she even has a character […]

Brand New Noise

Brand New Noise

Woohoo for Brand New Noise !!! We are huge fans of these brilliant little noise boxes, or as Richard Upchurch likes to call them, sound gadgets. The aesthetic, the impetus, the way they are made, make these toys an ideal addition to every playful household. The hands, hearts and minds that go into each one, put […]

Make Mermaids

Make Mermaids

When you find yourself by magical waters it may lead you to daydreams of mermaids. It seems all of us are enchanted by the idea of being able to breath under water and explore that underwater world with such freedom. Mermaids make for beautiful make-believe play and a lovely way to include that collection of found shells […]

Needle Felted Bees

Needle Felted Bees

Needle felting is a wonderful craft that can lead to a life long love of making things with wool. I started needle felting when I was introduced to it by a co-operative Waldorf playgroup we were part of in Brooklyn. I am so glad I started this craft when my children were little. Since buying […]

Sarah's Silks

Sarah’s Silks

Who would have thought that choosing dress up clothes for children could be a doorway to meaningful learning and in turn a beautiful existence. As can be the case with these small everyday things we choose as a mother, they can actually be life defining, I struggled and fought to eradicate less than thoughtful mass-produced dress […]

Acorn Christmas Wish List

Acorn Christmas Wish List

To help make Christmas wish lists even lovelier, the girls and I were invited to play with some gorgeous items from Acorn Toy Shop. We hope these gifts inspire a simple and beautiful Christmas in your homes too. My ideas have changed over the years about what makes a good christmas and from the bottom […]

Acorn Toy Shop

Acorn Toy Shop

{ THE ACORN was the ancient Nordic symbol of life, an old folk belief holds that carrying an acorn ensures a long life } Acorn is a very special toy shop and if you seek it out, it will become a memorable family destination. It is an iconic fixture of Atlantic Avenue, in the beautiful neighborhood […]

Mushroom Love

Mushroom Love

Of all mushroom the amanita is the most widely celebrated. The iconic red and white fly agaric has made it’s way into literature, art, and into our homes. It is said to be a symbol of luck. As I looked around our home, I was struck by just how many mushrooms items we have, and […]

Dancey Pants Disco Dolls

Dancey Pants Disco Dolls

After many years of wishing for heirloom rag dolls and alternating between ideas of purchasing them and making some myself, we are now the owners of two of the sweetest dolls imaginable. Beautiful both in craftsmanship and design, and especially because they are the handmade work of Michelle Housel, whom operates creatively under the name […]

Hat Decorating and Potpourri

Hat Decorating and Potpourri

When lightening strikes, there is illumination and just like that, suddenly I am filled with light and energy from an idea… “Oh, we have to decorate hats with fresh flowers!” I exclaimed to the girls. The notion filled me with life, and the imagination of the beauty was so great, I just had to do […]

Snow Cave

Snow Cave

We had the largest snow of the season last night, and so I woke this morning with intentions to build a snow cave. I was delighted when I looked out the bedroom window to see a foot of fresh clean snow. A cup of tea and a bowl of porridge later, I was outside clearing […]

Leaf Peepers

Leaf Peepers

Oh yes, I love when inspiration strikes, and I love when the journey of the inspiration feels pure and good. For me inspiration comes about from an interaction with my children or the environment, or both! While we were in Australia Maya was climbing in a magnificent old tree each day. This tree had wonderful […]

Collecting Earth Friendly Toys

Collecting Earth Friendly Toys

When Elle was one, we started collecting Holtziger wooden animals. I do not recall how we came across them, but from the moment Elle had that little wooden squirrel, we knew these were toys worthy of a collection. Each animal is hand made, and painted with non toxic paint. They feel good, and they smell […]

Sparkle Stories

Sparkle Stories

  A few weeks ago our family became a part of something special that has changed our life. That something special was Sparkle Stories. We are often looking for calm and gentle ways teach our children, and we are often looking for ways to teach or children to be calm and gentle – Sparkle Stories does […]

Cozy Warm and Happy

Cozy Warm and Happy

Cozy days have arrived – Autumn has come early this year, and for us it could not have come too soon. The first signifcantly cooler evening last week was a chance to light our fireplace – and we have done so nightly since! I was a little nervous about lighting it for the first time […]

Maya's Spa Treatment

Maya’s Spa Treatment

Cherishing my Children manifests in so many different ways. This week, in a conscious act to appreciate Maya I planned an in-home Spa treatment for her – done by me. Maya seems to love all things luxurious – and I am not so sure where she gets it from as I can go a day […]

Backyard Sledding Movie

Backyard Sledding Movie

Here is another little home movie…that has put a smile on my face each time I have watched it. As I may have mentioned…I dug out a small sledding run in the backyard so we could have a place to sled while the snow lasts. The Girls don’t need to sled a lot but they […]

Sledding Movie

Sledding Movie

Mummy, Maya and Elle, sledding after the snow storm.

Nativity Scene

Nativity Scene

Last year Grandma and Grandpop gave us some pieces to the Holtziger Nativity Scene for Christmas. I bought a few more pieces to add to it. While John and Lynne were here I  rummaged through the Christmas decoration boxes to locate the Nativity set to show them. They had not seen it in person and […]