Misha & Puff ~ for the Joy of Dressing Your Children

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Why Buy Misha & Puff? With its Retro Cool Style & Reverence for Handmade, Misha & Puff Clothing is Designed for the Joy of Dressing Your Babies & Children. In the chaos and crazy love of caring for our children each day, how often do we think about the simple pleasure of dressing them in […]

Rosewater Heart Brownies by Jennifer Pogmore

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Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or any day, these beautiful Rosewater Heart Brownies will be loved by all. Created by Jennifer Pogmore, beautiful pastry chef and chocolatier based in France.   Ingredients 150g dark chocolate (70%), roughly chopped 120g unsalted butter, cubed 100g eggs (2) 150g caster or granulated sugar 30g plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted 10g […]

Valentine’s Brittany Shortbreads by Jennifer Pogmore

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Try these gorgeous Valentine’s Brittany Shortbreads, or Little French Hearts, made and photographed by Jennifer Pogmore, Pastry Chef to French Chateau Gudanes. Makes 12 shortbreads with an 8cm / 3.2” heart-shaped cutter Ingredients Brittany Shortbread (Sablé Breton) 115g unsalted butter 115g caster sugar 60g egg yolks (3-4 yolks) 160g all-purpose flour 10g baking powder ½ […]

Easy, Thrifty Advent Gift Ideas

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Find these easy, small and thrifty advent gift ideas to enjoy Advent without making it a second Christmas. Advent for littles is all about surprise. Many of the gifts we add to each day between the 1st and 24th December symobise giving, peace and joy, lots of joy. When my daughter was young I would […]

Little French Tomato Tarte Recipe

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Recently in Paris I spent an afternoon at the Jardin du Luxembourg nibbling on a delicious French Tomato Tarte made by a friend and illustrator of many of Little French Heart’s original post cards, Janina Burouso. It’s simple, delicious and what the French were eating over their summer season. It was part of our picnic, […]

Garry Shead 2024 Price List for The Little Gallery

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The Little Gallery, Bundeena presents Australia’s finest figurative artist, Garry Shead 2024 Exhibition Price List Call 0400 007 484 for more information  Garry Shead 2024 The Antipodean Divine Comedy Series Dante and Virgil Crossing the River Styx, Oil on Linen, 30 x 30cm, 2024 (Framed) … $22,000   DH Lawrence Series 2024 (Framed) Creation, (‘Roo […]

Garry Shead 2024 Exhibition at The Little Gallery Bundeena

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An exhibition featuring the works of one of Australia’s most renowned artists has been launched  in Bundeena. Garry Shead 2024 is a solo exhibition for celebrated artist Garry Shead; the first to be held in his hometown. The exhibition is being held at The Little Gallery, a new art space connected to Little French Heart […]

French Lavender Cake Recipe by Lauren May of Must Love Herbs

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This beautiful French Lavender Cake is perfect for Birthday Parties, Tea Parties, French themed parties & Baby Showers too. It reminds me of the beauty of Provence. Kindly created for Little French Heart by Lauren May of Must Love Herbs. Recipe 2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1 […]

Visiting Monet’s Garden; a Gift of Happiness

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Artist Claude Monet left us with a living gift, his garden, in the tiny village of Giverny, France. Being in Monet’s Garden is one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had, and one I encourage you to also pursue, or enjoy through my journal here. They say that flowers make us happy, that […]

Five Must Dos When Visiting Paris

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Paris is the most magical playground. It is jaw-droppingly beautiful and there is so much to do, especially in the warmer seasons. Here are five things you must do when next visiting Paris. Visit the Dior Museum La Galerie Dior Open every day except Tuesdays 30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris. La Galerie Dior has been designed […]

Peonies of Paris, Queen of Flowers

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Like ballerinas in their tutus pirouetting at the Paris Opera, each peony season in Paris is a flutter of petal delight. (Opening image credit, Georgianna Lane.)   Each late May and early June the peony unfurls to become the belle flower of the Paris ball. Layered like bolls of pretty pink hued fabric, the peony […]

Six Ways to Save When Buying Your Children’s Clothing

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So you love dressing your child in stylish clothing but want to stay on budget? Find these six handy tips on getting the most value out of your child’s clothing while dressing them in beautiful designs you love. 1. Choose clothing that offer two styles for the price of one A dress for your child […]

Bundeena a Moi by Tony Fragar

Petite Maison des Arts presents Bundeena à Moi by Tony Fragar Bundeena à Moi is delightfully & surprisingly off-trend, utopian & romantic For artist Tony Fragar, the inspiration behind the first formal exhibition for Petite Maison des Arts (a small gallery adjoining Little French Heart Store in Bundeena) draws on the everyday moments in our lives […]

Designing your Children’s Rooms as Poetry

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Create for your child your love sonnet. What is your style and rhythm in terms of how you express yourself, your feelings, personality and tastes in your home ~ your poetry? With so much going on in the world now we all need a little poetry in our lives by creating safe nurturing happy spaces […]

Toys, decor and Gifts for Peace

Boramiri Dream Dove for Little French Heart

Toys, home decor and gifts for peace are beautiful, poetic, simple and sometimes surprising. See our Peace edit to find gifts that promote an understanding of peace as well as feelings of relaxation and tranquility for you and your children. Garbo & Friends Soothing Blue Flowers for Peace Did you know that the soothing blue […]

Most Beautiful Toy & Gift Store in Sydney, Australia

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If you’re looking for the most beautiful toy & gift store in the world, look no further than Sydney Australia. Little French Heart has been designed to delight and inspire, give joy and create beautiful memories through its hand-picked poetic toys and nursery decor, children’s clothing and gifts for women. Little French Heart was inspired […]

Latest Kids Bedroom Inspiration from Paris: Rosewood & Marigold

Rosewood & Marigold Bedding Decor - Little French Heart Jess Farthing

The latest colours from Paris are warm like rosewood, marigold, honey and burnt orange. With such a rich earthy and versatile palette, it’s easy to create the most beautiful bedroom style for your darling on any budget as shown by stylist Jess Farthing. Colours of rosewood, marigold, ginger, gold, honey, ivory, with pops of blue […]

Thrifting at Little French Heart

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Thrifting at Little French Heart is all about that beautiful notion of supporting sustainability, upcycling, preloving, giving, paying it forward. Thrifting at the Heart allows you to sell preloved items from brands available at the Heart, and in turn buy preloved from fellow sellers. How it works for Thrift Sellers You can apply to sell […]