Curly Birds

Thank You Land of Nod!

 

 

Dear Land of Nod . . .
Now this may seem odd,
But there IS nothing dearer,
Than five year old Kira,
Happening upon your latest issue.
Though alas! This happening required a tissue,
On seeing her twin represented so bold,
She had to be calmed, she would not be told!
“I see there is Nola hanging above,
But where is my name, where is the love??”
Days have now passed 
(and we thought, “This can’t last!)
Yet every day is exactly the same….
With Kira determined to see her own name.
A simple wish we ask this of you,
Can you make our dear Kira’s one wish come true?

Poem written by my wittiest and closest childhood friend, Julie Taylor

 

We did it friends! Thank you everyone for your sweet comments asking Land of Nod to include Kira's name in their next catalog.

I received a comment yesterday from Danielle Kurtz, Creative Director at Land of Nod, saying that Kira's name will be in a catalog later this year. YEA!! Thank you Danielle - you have made my Kira a very happy girl.

 

I'll be sure to let you know when the Land of Nod catalog with Kira's name is out. I think we all need to buy something from it.

 

(This is NOT a sponsored post!)

Dear Land of Nod...

We love your catalog, and when it arrives we swoon over the pretty bedding and lovely chairs. Your posters remind us of England and we desperately want this owl.

But, it is NOT okay to include a banner with Nola's name on and not one for Kira. Melt-downs ensued and Kira is very disappointed in you.

We understand that there are a lot of children's names in the world and maybe you have a system like designing banners after your kids, nieces and nephews or furry friends. But please, PLEASE include Kira in your next issue. It would mean so much to a tiny fan who faithfully sleeps in her Jenny Lind bed every night while dreaming of pretty dolls (and Kira banners).

Thank you and lots of love from, 

Nola and Kira 

 

P.S. Beloved readers - what do you think? 

A Sewing Kit for a Little Sewer

Every little sewer needs a pretty sewing kit.

 

To make your little sewer a kit, use an old biscuit/cookie tin and personalize it with a hand-drawn label.

 

Include a variety of supplies: embroidery hoops, needles, silks, and buttons.

 

The prettier the buttons, the better... include some personal buttons from your collection, and a few fancy new ones.

 

Pretty soon, your little sewer will love sewing as much as you do.

 

My girls and I really enjoy sewing together, perhaps our sewing projects for pre-schoolers will inspire you.

 

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5 Blogs to Love

As we are off enjoying ourselves this summer - the last summer before our girls start kindergarten - please enjoy a look at some of my favorite blogs...

 

Live Life Simply

My inspiration for this list of blogs came from Amada Brook, who was kind enough to feature Curly Birds in her 5 New Blogs to Love post. Live Life Simply is exactly that – Amanda’s quest to focus on her family and nature. It is always interesting to read about life in a different hemisphere and Amanda gives such a picturesque view of her home in Australia.

Amanda is the owner of Little Eco, an online store that stocks eco-friendly and natural products for children and their families.

 

Molly Moo

I’d like to hang out and have a cup of tea, play date, or crafternoon with Michelle McInerney of Molly Moo. Too bad she lives all the way in Ireland. Visiting her blog is the next best thing – it is jam packed with crafty goodness, fab Etsy finds, and social awareness and support for the Masai children in Kenya.

Michelle also hosts the International Children’s Gallery. Watch this space – I hope Michelle will pop over for a chat and some crafty fun soon.

 

Word Play House

Word Play House is a thoughtful blog full of beautiful pictures, well-written articles, and an array of crafty ideas. Heather Cahoon, a New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator, shares her under-scheduled family life and helps families to find simple ways to connect together.  

Visit You Make Do to purchase Heather’s pretty creations for parties and play. 

 

Small for Big

Small for Big is a blog good for a daily dose of fresh finds. In Mari’s words, “small for big is a place where parenthood, modern design, and your strict budget hold hands and do the hokey pokey.” I am always impressed at the amazing amount of cool stuff Mari features – I mean, where else can you find tooth fairy business cards?

 

The Crafty Crow 

My list would not be complete without The Crafty Crow. It was one of the first blogs I started reading, and the first blog that ever featured a craft of mine, and continues to support and promote Curly Birds. Cassi curates an amazing collection of children's crafts that follow the seasons and inspire creativity. Thank you Cassi!

 

So, there you have it - my 5 Blogs to Love. What blogs are you reading this summer? I'd love to know.