Etsy find: Leilalou dolls

These linen dolls by France-based Etsian Leilalou are cute as can be. Made from natural Irish linen and hand-embroidered in a retro French-inspired style with a striped backing, the dolls are the ideal size for tiny hands (19cm x 7cm) to clutch and sure to become a constant companion. They are available in four characters: [...]

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Play Set

I love hand crafted toys and even more so when they reclaim traditional stories from the ubiquitous big brand image. This play set from Etsy seller Pink Nounou is made from wool felt and cotton. It includes Snow White, Seven Dwarfs, an apple, a story book (in either Portuguese or English) and a bag to [...]

Vintage Soft Owls, Doorstops & More Delights by Linda of London

   I felt a rush of shopping palpitations and owl adoration when I clapped eyes on the Linda of London’s stand at kids.Modern this past Sunday. Every last piece is handmade from vintage fabrics that she’s collected from around the world and what’s resulted is an amazing collection of quirky, standout delights. Aside from owls, [...]

Too Hot To Miss: Ecocentric 2-day Toys & Decor Clearance

      I love a sale and I love bargains and eco friendly lifestyle store EcoCentric is having a two day clearance in their kids section which has pretty much 50% off almost all of the items, including Bold & Noble’s fantastic prints and height charts which are now £19.41 down from £38.82 and include [...]

Cuckoo Nest comes to the UK!

Back in February I was drooling over the felty creations of New Zealand craftster Kim Edwards aka Cuckoo Nest. Well if like me you were hoping they would pop up in the UK your prayers have been answered. Peanut & Pip took delivery last week and they are now available to buy! Prices are from [...]

Handmade Princess and The Pea Set

When I posted about the rise of The Princess and the Pea as a nursery trend I really wanted to include this beautiful handmade play set but it was not in stock at the time. On reflection it is probably just as well as it deserves a post of its very own. Manda of TreeFall [...]

Cuckoo Nest at Lark

I feel dizzy every time I look at the phenomenal collection from New Zealand based Cuckoo Nest in Australian store Lark. Cuckoo Nest have created a folksy collection of children’s toys and accessories from felt and vintage fabric. The detailing on each handmade piece is stunning and I love the quirky designs. You can buy purses, [...]

Mutant Dolls

   These mutant soft toys with their bonkers eyes that seem to be looking at you hopefully (They’re saying ‘Take me to your little leader and give me a home!’), quirky prints, cute accessory, and mega lips, are so odd looking they become charming. Each one is handmade and unique so it will vary from [...]

BarbarabearoBears by Lorna Ryan

Meet Billy, Bridget, Baby, Brenda, and Bo, Barbarabearo Bears handmade from recycled jeans by British designer Lorna Ryan. Each friend is unique and I adore the hobo striped knit attire. From £12-£40 at Frank

Reader Recommended: Sweet Tweets

The designers daughter even helps her stuff the toys and then they they do a “loveable test” which involves squeezing and cuddling them to ensure that they’re loveable…. I would tell you to stock up with the fab exchange rate direct with the seller at Etsy, but she only ships to the US…

Handmade Knitted Toys from Jelly and Blancmange

These hand knitted egg and soldiers and little ice cream cones from Jelly and Blancmange look good enough to eat and will look great when you set up a little tea party or are placed in their little pretend play kitchen. The egg and soldiers are £3.99 and the cones are £3.25 from Jelly and Blancmange .

Hantverkarlyan

are a really popular toy brand back in their native Finland and have just arrived in the UK and are being exclusively stocked at Cloudberry Living, purveyors of all things fabulously Scandinavian…. The toys are pretty good sizes too which is almost a shame as I paid the same money for smaller handmade ones as the party gift…

Cubby Bear Stacking Toy

How cute is this fab stacking toy? Handmade from sustainable wood and coloured with natural dyes, this Cubby Bear Stacking Toy is extremely child friendly where they can even suck away on it without fear of toxins. It was born in a co-operative in India where they use low energy practices. Suitable from 18 months. [...]

Cow Wheely Bug

I can’t wait until my bambino’s old enough to enjoy a ride on toy like one of these Wheely Bug’s. They can ride, push, pull, or even cuddle up with this beautiful handmade toy. The multi-directional castors let your bambino head off in all sorts of directions and it can be used on all surfaces. [...]