Uncommon Goods // Gifts for Kids

As much as I love flesh and bone shopping, when it comes to kids gifts, more and more often I am drawn to online stores that sell original and unique toys (instead of the big brands that that our local toyshops sell). I recently discovered US company, Uncommon Goods, a treasure trove of such products for young and old. Their kids collection is especially good. I think I could find something for everyone in there. Here are some of my favourites...

Dreamland nightlight / Petit Collage baby book / Giraffe and Penguin booties /
Rainbow sound blocks / Swamp monster and Silly horse hat 

Playon crayons / chalkboard with alphabet scroll / Magnetic vehicles /
Storybook Puppets / Prismania blocks /  Build your own city

Make Some Great Art book / Make your own Kaleidoscope set / Pixel Colouring book /
Felt mosaic game  / Rorys Story Cubes / Stack the carrots game

Another thing that makes them fabulous is their 'better to give' program - for everything you buy, you choose a charity to donate $1 of the cost to it. They've raised aLOT of money for some great causes. Hoorays all round!

If you're after uncommon adult presents also, then their Christmas gift selection is a good place to start (especially good things for Dads.. Dads are so hard to buy for don't you think?!)

This is a sponsored post. All product choices and opinions presented are my own. I fully support and admire Uncommon Goods as a company, so am very happy to represent their products. 

Nativity // House Industries & Alexander Girard

Christmas is over now. I know this... all the same, if I had a spare wad of bills I'd be snapping up this wonderful creation from House Industries to have on display all year round! My parents have a really old nativity and hours of entertainment were spent shuffling the inhabitants around (often in not so biblically accurate ways i must admit)



What gives this set even more significance is that it's based on illustrations by textile designer Alexander Girard and this great poster in particular (& the famous little man above has the same arms as the angel in the poster) How great is that?!

Merry merry everyone

Wishing everyone a most fantastic & festive time for the next few days. See you again soon :)

Festive beginnings

Being in the hot summer of Australia, it doesn't ever feel overly christmassy at this time of year. Having experienced my first 7 years all white and cosy in Switzerland, the beach and prawns (though amazing) just doesn't seem to cut the pudding in quite the same way!

BUT. As it's December now, I'm actively trying to find my festive spirit! Decorations will be made and mince pies consumed. I'm determined. These little treasures from In Haus Press have helped me along my way so far (despite the pinecones which we miss out on sadly)