10 best: buys from museum shops
September 16, 2011 by Lucy · 3 Comments
Museums have come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days of the provision for children being limited to a photocopied worksheet – today’s institutions have all-singing, all-dancing interactive exhibits and activities galore. Look out for Myf’s upcoming post on Eureka! – it sounds amazing. Clearly launched as a bid to augment [...]
My First Nursery Book by Franciszka Themerson
January 19, 2010 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
The bambino was given My First Nursery Book by my brother (also known as ‘Uncle Titty’ from when she couldn’t pronounce her R’s for Richie…) a couple of Christmases ago, as part of a number of books he’d brought for her on his outings to various London based museums. Featuring stylish illustrations from the 1940s, [...]
Super Hot Christmas Buy: Caterpillar Backpack by Miller Goodman
I was tipped off to this bag by Julie from Mash N Gravy, whose son is permanently attached to it, even sleeping with it at night! Brighton based design duo, Miller Goodman, are certainly ones to watch. We’re already big fans of their Shapemaker rubberwood blocks and their brilliant Playshapes which the bambino checked out [...]
Spotlight on… Tate Gallery’s Range of Children’s Gifts
February 10, 2009 by Guest Post · 2 Comments
Elli writes… The shop at Tate Modern is always a good bet for off-beat gifts. I’ve picked up some lovely bounty there, from stylish mugs to funny postcards, quirky jewellery and lots more in between. There’s plenty of eye candy on offer including some good ideas for children’s gifts. I should declare an interest here [...]
