It's no secret that this is a Waldorf household and toys are a bit of a weakness of mine. I cannot help but be drawn to the smooth, warm lines of wood and the scent of beeswax. Some of my favorite toys for my children (and me!) are from the Camden Rose line.
As I write this I am in fact saving my pennies for another special purchase come Christmas time. At the moment we are enjoying the play stand, the kitchen hearth and the dolly high chair. I thought my readers here and those who peruse my shop might enjoy seeing what I have in my own Waldorf play space. Please notice the lovely felted wool wall hanging from one of my favorite artists, Annette at Wool Creations...
The doll shown above in the high chair is from Nancy at Dragonfly's Hollow, another Waldorf artist whom I admire greatly. The little felted apples are from another dear and talented lady on Etsy named Katie Loucks who runs The Wool Food Market.
This photo above is not the best of my kiddos, but it shows them both in the play stand that we all adore so very much. I have never for a moment regretted purchasing this from Palumba and can not speak highly enough of the quality of Camden Rose toys. This play stand is a wood lovers dream! I also have it smack dab in the middle of our living room in front of the big window, and I love that the children can play and be in the midst of everything that goes on in the house.
Finally I have a little secret to share with you, a purchase that has not yet come out of the closet because it is for a little girl turning three years old this summer....The cradle is by Circa Toys and the doll from Earth Muffin Design, both on Etsy -- the cradle and the doll both really exceeded my expectations. The mattress in the cradle is handmade by me out of natural wool interlock and stuffed with organic wool. The blanket is also sewn by me, an old playsilk (dyed by whom I do not remember, but it wasn't me) made into something new with a flannel backing, perfect for keeping dollies warm. I really can't wait to give this to my little one!
So there you have it, a little peak into our Waldorf play space. Not only do I make and sell Waldorf toys, but I'm addicted to them as well! But really, I don't think the kids mind at all...
Much Love,
Mindy B.
