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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

French Tomato Tarte - Little French Heart

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, […]

French Lavender Cake Recipe by Lauren May of Must Love Herbs

Lavender Cake with Beautiful Swan and Ballerina Birthday Decor - Lauren May of Must Love Herbs for Little French Heart

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

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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 […]

Keeping Children Connected to Nature

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The benefits of your children playing in nature will nurture them as they grow. Read below to find easy ways for you to connect your child with nature and enjoy the together time. At a recent showing at our new gallery in Bundeena, artist Gillian Hughes talked about her concern with Nature Deficit Disorder, a […]

How to Pronounce Children’s Brand Konges Slojd

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Bonjour Cherie, Danish brand Konges Slojd is known among so many of us because of its kooky, thoughtful and poetic products for our children. But how do you say it? It’s quite easy, really. Phonetically it can be heard as Konges Shloyd! You can hear it here. Konges Slojd creates the magic of childhood for […]

Easter Tea Parties for Love and Learning with your Darling

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Easter tea parties, any tea parties, offer a beautiful way to connect with your darling. They also have wonderful learning opportunities that will last a life time. Words by KIM COTTON, images by JESS FARTHING.     An Easter Tea Party offers focused time with your little one that you may not ordinarily have. It’s […]

Create an Easter Nature Tree with your Children

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Creating an Easter Nature Tree is great fun with the kids because there are so many beautiful activities to be discovered within it. Find these ideas for your Easter Nature Tree to make during the holidays and enjoy the beautiful creative time with your children. In a nutshell: Take the theme of a woodland forest, […]

Senger Naturwelt ~ What You Need to Know About Your New Plush Toy

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Read this guide from Senger Naturwelt to understand how to safely use the heat packs and to answer those curious questions you may have about these very special, beautiful soft plush earth friendly toys.  How do I warm or cool my SENGER Cuddly Animal? To heat your cherry stone or grape seed pillow: ½-1 minute in […]