Etsy is a great place to buy handmade items, it is also a great resource for supplies. I wanted some plain undyed wool to use in the core of projects (such as our felted rattle balls) so I looked to Etsy since I wanted to start with a small amount.

I found just what I wanted from Etsy Seller 8muddyfeet. Wonderfully soft, washed dorset ram wool that was shipped promptly. Just what I have come to expect from Etsy sellers. :)





This should carry us through for a few projects.

Summer seems to have come back – early – once again, so we have been conducting many of our daily activities in the sunshine.



Darling Ava is out to play in her adorable sun hat by NanaBrowns! I have several hats for different seasons by Nicole, a sewing mama from Canada whom I found just poking around on Etsy! :) (Shirt is organic cotton, Made in the USA – from Essere Organics – actually a hand-me-down from Sophie’s smaller days.)



Sophie uses the soccer ball like a basketball: there is a hoop on her playhouse. We didn’t show her – she just has a good time doing her own thing!



Snacks are better outside! The favourite baby snack these days is kamut puffs and raisins!



What’s Sophie cooking?

I received this today – and am so happy with it –

I wanted to get a painting smock for Sophie for our watercoloring. I had in my mind just the style I would like – and I was delighted to have found this one in the janseams Etsy Shop. She shipped it to me lightening fast and I was so impressed. It is very well made & just what I had in mind!







It’s a girls’ size 5 – but I wanted something larger for Sophie to grow into. Now once Ava catches up to her I will have to order another (and perhaps an extra for any children who come to visit!).