No, not the latest Ferarris, I’m talking Automoblox – the super cool build your own cars that encourage creativity and imagination in little kids (and big kids too). They make classic cars, sports cars, convertibles, trucks and more. The pieces are interchangeable so your child can build the car of their dreams. They’re made of beech wood, will last for years and years and can become quite a show-off collection. They’re beautifully made and really do look quite stunning so it’s no wonder that they’ve won several awards.
Hotter than hot automobiles
July 22, 2010
Cachatou Maggy, I love you!
July 20, 2010
I’d been eyeing this toy for months but Anya was a bit young for the beauty that is this French cow. As soon as she came of age, I went online found the bright wooden shape sorter at tickety-boo, paid £21 and then waited with great anticipation. Four days later, I opened up the box and there she was in all her multi-coloured glory. She was small but perfect. Cachatou maggy has 6 holes with 6 different shapes to slot in to them but Anya is more interested in loading all her lego in to cachatou maggy. Still, she does love her as do I and so this wonderful cow sits proudly on display on a shelf made especially for her.
Gifts for newborns,
July 10, 2010
Babies, babies and bumps everywhere I look. Is it just me or are we having a baby boom? My friends certainly are baby booming so I’m constantly looking for unusual ‘newbee’ gifts that aren’t going to break the bank but still have the wow factor.
These are a few of my favourites for under £20:
I recently gifted these to a new mum and it was love at first sight. These little cashmere booties come in a range of oh so lovely colours making it hard to choose just one. But at just £9.50 a pair you don’t have to. Go to custard-online.co.uk and get yourself a pair or two!
Anne-Clare Petit, the super duper dutch designer creates bright and beautiful crochet toys. There are loads to choose from but I love these old fashioned looking rattles. They’re available in a few different colours and sell online for around £10 at amazon.
I bumped into a friend with a newbie and bent down to admire the little bundle when I spotted this pram chain. No prizes for guessing what I ended up admiring! Available in many different shapes and colours, they’re great ‘on board entertainment’. They cost between £14 – £17 and amazon sells them.
Sweet, innocent, pure. Just like a newborn baby, these are the words I think of when I look at these dummy holders. My personal favourite is the bird but there are 3 others including this star, to choose from. They’re available from the online spanish store tipitipi.com for 15 euros and come with free delivery.
Mobiles are meant for babies or so I thought until I wanted one. I felt better when I realised that Flensted mobiles were for all ages and I can see why. It’s a great gift for a ‘newbee’ and something that can then become part of the room decor for the toddler. This ones called ‘elephant party’ but there are many more. They’re available at amazon or you can try driftliving.co.uk who sell a few different ones. They cost between £10 and £20.
As you get to know us better, you might accuse us of being partial to elephants. You’d be absolutely right! Love them. But that’s not the only reason this elephant’s featured here… it’s a soft toy and a rattle in one, it look so happy and it’s perfect for ‘newbee’ boy or girl. It comes from the online store ellaandotto.com for a tenner.
