DIY: CARDBOARD BOXES FOR TOYS

                                        When the children are finished playing, they collect all toys to cardboard boxes with lids and a rubber band around them. The most durable boxes can be used for storing toys in the basement later.…

DIY: FEEL FREE TO DRAW ON THE WALL

  You can easily put up an inspiring activity wall in the children’s room using wallpaper, wall paint and blackboard paint. Line the areas with masking tape and paint them using a roller brush. Blackboard paint is available in black and green, and it is best levelled with a paintbrush. You can also add drawings…

Cat time

We are on holidays this week and today we’ve been lazy like cats. Despite the unclean windows (will clean them someday soon…) it’s great that there is now enough light and sunshine even after six o’clock. Spring in on our doorstep!—Tällä viikolla…

DIY: WOODEN DOLLS

Materials: Wooden curtain rail knobs, handles and beads from a flea market or hardware store, acrylic or spray paint, a paintbrush or pen suitable for wood and wood glue. 1 Paint the wooden parts in the colours you want and let the paint dry thoroughly. 2 Plan and assemble the dolls by gluing parts together…

Helsinki made of wood

These wooden Helsinki blocks are designed  by Kokoro&Moi in the honour of World Design Capital year. The blocks represent the city’s important landmarks. They come in a small fabric bag just like Muji’s famous city blocks but are big…

Imagination kids

    I was in Iceland last week and what a great trip it was! I will tell you more about a little later. However, it is truly a land of ice, ocean and volcanoes! These great, eco-friendly puzzles by Imagination Kids are made in the US but they could very well represent Iceland.

Elephants are back!

Finlayson’s classic Elefantti “Elephant” has returned. Elefantti pattern was designed by Laina Koskela in 1969. Lovely pattern is now in two colors, blue and yellow in decorative cushions, bed linen sets for adults and children, bedcover and fabric.