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Happy summer solstice friends! We started our celebrations by making a nature crown from some left over billy balls. They are so much fun and easy to craft with! To make the crown we simply to some craft paper, measured it fit around her head and then folded in half to make sort of a …
We pulled out our printable mermaid paper dolls today and decorated them with things we collected from nature. It was so lovely and fun to see what we could put together from what we found around the yard. I especially love the sprigs climbing up looking like seaweed. These are a perfect summer past time …
I did a little illustration for the best papa bear – the calm in all our our wild. All the kids love and look up to Jon so much. He’s definitely the favorite one around and I’m totally great with that. Happy Fathers day!
She’s halfway thrilled to have a room of her own now that the boys have moved out, and halfway missing them like crazy. We have been so glad to have found this beautiful Konges Sløjd bedding from our favorite Smallable Store to make the transition a little more snuggly. She also love this sweet organic …
School’s out for the summer! And we’re loving these slow mornings with late breakfasts. Enjoying our newly painted dining room floor – switched from cool tones to warm ones. The kids have even suggested we play life size chess on here. I told them I’m game just as soon as I’ve made them each cardboard …
Meet the latest travel doll Anouk of Amsterdam! She is the second installment in our Travel Girls series (You might remember Colette of Paris? And then Kayllyn of NYC coming up next!). Anouk is a city girl who loves cycling, flower shopping and sketching. And of course the occasional stroopwafel- but preferably made fresh in the …
WHAT TO WEAR when traveling in Amsterdam (in the Spring) I wanted to share what I loved wearing in Amsterdam (in early May) – and also what I wish I wore. Like spring in most places- think in layers. First off you’ll need a good rain jacket – weather in Amsterdam in the spring …
It’s bunny season and we’ve stocked up on bunnies and dolls for you little ones. Just head on over to Merrilee Liddiard Shop to to pick your favorite. You can even match your doll in your very own snuggly bunny hood. Do you like the bitty bunnies best? or the bigger bunnies best? merrileeliddiardshop.com
Have you ever made paper bag stars? They are so simple and fun to put together. It’s a great craft for a child to do completely independently. I used this sweet video tutorial to make ours. And we’re excited to work more on this master bedroom come the new year. Lots of exciting plans for …