Rocking Horse Makeover
Last Christmas, when pondering the inevitable question of what to get the kids, we decided to up-cycle some of our old toys for them. It was a great way to not generate even more new stuff, when we already had
Ikea Hack: DIY Snail Costume
We are in the midst of Karneval season here in Germany (also known as Fasching or Fastnacht, depending which part of the country you're in), the weeks leading up to Lent. Although there are regional differences in how Karneval is
Berlin Baby Rattle
Gah, time, such a precious commodity! Earlier this year (like WAY earlier) I made some Berlin inspired baby rattles. I was going to share the tutorial with you ages ago, but never found the time. If you are looking for
Activity Advent Calendar
Less than a week to go until the beginning of Advent! Though since it starts in November this year, you have a few extra days until you need to have your Advent calendars ready. Whether you are feeling stressed out
Up-cycling daddy’s old shirt in to a doctor’s coat for dressing up
We've been doing a bit of Spring cleaning and decluttering, including purging our wardrobes. In the course of this, the husband tossed out an old shirt, and I thought it would be perfect for up-cycling in to a doctor's coat for
Big Brother Kit
Today I wanted to share a little more with you about how we prepared for Mr Fox's arrival. I think any parent who introduces younger siblings in to the family spends a lot of time worrying about how it's going
Teddy Bear Wardrobe
Are you ready for this week's DIY gift idea? We're back to sewing this week. Earlier this year, we attended my sister-in-law's wedding in Scotland and I wanted to bring along something quiet for the boy to play with to keep
{DIY} Toy Garage
1 August 2013 Recently we have progressed from chunky toy cars of the kind that babies play with, to small matchbox cars of the kind that little boys play with, and that seem to multiply like rabbits when you’re not looking.
DIY Play Kitchen
10 January 2013 As you may know, we were having a home made Christmas (with a few exceptions such as books and stocking fillers). Our biggest project was our present for the boy - a home made play kitchen - and
{DIY} Fairy Lights are not just for Christmas
I have to admit, I absolutely love fairy lights. In our flat in Edinburgh I had some up all year round. Inevitably, people would say “you forgot to take your Christmas lights down”. No, not Christmas lights, fairy lights! Humpf.