On My Mind... school photos

My little person had his first school photos taken this year. (Well, daycare photos.) When we first got the information sent home I thought it was a little unnecessary. I mean he’s two and we have A LOT of photos of him. Then I thought oh no – do I put him in his knock about day care clothes or risk staining his nice weekend clothes for the photos? Then I felt sorry for the teachers having to corral a dozen 0-3 year olds into a group photo. But when the day arrived I was just plain excited!

And I have continued to be excited for the last six weeks waiting for them to arrive. I must have asked his teachers every day for the last two weeks if they were available. I think they should have made a sign just saying "No!" to hold up everytime they saw me coming.

Anyway, they have arrived and the wait was worth it! If I do say so myself they are beautiful photos.

I am very grateful to the photographer and his teachers for making it a fun experience for him. I don’t remember specifically, but I am guessing I did not enjoy my first school photo experience…

LOL! Oh well, I have to say I love looking back at photos of my childhood.

Do you still have your first school photos? Are they as dodgy as mine? Or are you a happy little camper like my little person?

Love Your Work! Bird themed nursery

I couldn't let the bird theme pass without a shout out to Deven's lovely Mum Maya. The nursery she created for him was featured on Oh Dee Doh a while back and I just love it!

An artist by trade Maya painted the woodland mural herself.

Maya also handmade the bird mobile via a pattern she found at Spool Sewing.

I love that the black and white look so crisp against the Tiffany blue walls and that she put so much of herself into the room for her Little Person. What do you think?

Affordable Alternatives - Bird Mobiles

Birds are a poular motif in Little People's spaces just now, so finding some adorable and affordable alternatives wasn't much of a stretch.

This first by Alimrose Designs via Little Styles is the closest I came across and for just a fifth the price.

Alimrose Designs also produce this cute owl design.

Made It has a wide range of options including this I heart birdie mobile and this by Ernie & Bird.

 I also found this colourful option on Eco Toys.

Do you have a favourite? Or do you make or sell them yourself?

Cash To Splash - Bird Mobile

I've just recently discovered fabulous online store Kindergallery. Kindergallery brings together some great creative talents from around the world, making their creations accessible in Australia. Even better, the collection is geared specifically for use in Little People's spaces.

My favourite is the Bird Cage with Three Birds mobile from Tamar Mogendorff. 

  

Perhaps by the time Little Person #2 comes along I'll be able to justify the $250 price tag? 

But don't let that scare you - a lot of the artists' work on Kindergallery is very reasonably priced. Head on over to check it out.

Love Your Work! Fresh & Colourful Nursery

I absolutely adore this nursery recently featured on HGTV. Created by Amy from the b-line for her new Little Person it has really taken my fancy.

I love the big window and the leafy outlook. I've seen this Ikea shelf as a window seat a few times recently and it is perfection in this room.

The soft grey of the walls and the bright white furniture really take advantage of all the natural light in the room, making it feel extra spacious.  

 

The colourful accessories and window pelmets add high contrast to the scheme, just perfect for stimulating growing little minds.  

 
 
This wall art installation using fun fabric prints is a fantastic way to add interest with minimal investment in time and cash. I think I want to steal this idea for my next Little Person's room.  
 
Overall, I doubt I'd change a thing in this space. What about you? Is this your idea of perfection to?