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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bonjour Cherie, find the latest news at Little French Heart. Read our up-to-date blog on what’s happening behind the scenes at Little French Heart from new stock arriving to ideas on new products, your favourite gifts, packaging ideas to tips on Parisian and French living. It’s a way to get to know me and our […]
Bonjour Cherie, find the latest news at Little French Heart. Read our up-to-date blog on what’s happening behind the scenes at Little French Heart from new stock arriving to ideas on new products, your favourite and packaging to French brocante outlets. It’s a way to get to know me and our boutique level and to […]
There is a delicious secret to this beautiful one-pot, easy mouth-watering French Olive and Lamb casserole, which can be also served vegetarian. The beauty of the French Olive and Lamb Casserole is that it is a perfect mid-season meal that can be dressed up for a more formal occasion, or simply served in a rustic […]
Bonjour Cherie, find this easy size guide to help you find your way through the wonderful world of Maileg Mice, Bunnies and Maileg Dolls House accessories. See the Maileg Range of Toys Mice The Maileg mice family has three generations and different themes, do you already know the hiking mouse, ballerina studio or beach collection? […]
For you ~ most beautiful images of flowers from Paris and France. Can we ever have enough of them? These images are from favourite accounts of florists and photographers of instagram. Enjoy and follow to appreciate x LÁrrosoir of Paris. Despite the restrictions of lockdown, this florist continues to bloom. Photographer Georgianna Lane does […]
Holidays are the perfect time for children to engage in simple crafts that boost their imagination, give them time to think and be, explore their creativity and learn more about the world around them. Find this simple, timeless Tea Party Invitation Craft Idea. Tea Parties with Recycled Paper Invites What you need for one invite […]
Over the past weeks customers and friends have been sharing their beautiful Easter creativity with Little French Heart. Australian Mum, architect and creative photographer, Soodi Betts, shares her Easter Moments. Happy Easter, Joyeuses Paques! In the days leading to Easter, Soodi Betts gathers her children, Genevieve, age 4 and Thomas age 2 to begin the […]
The Waiting of a Burgundy Spring in France is long but all the more beautiful, writes ALEXL LALAK, an Australian writer in France. Winter in Burgundy is wild and beautiful. The scenery is full of greys. The hills draped in mist. The vineyards bare and strangely desolate, save for the occasional plume of sweet smoke […]
It’s not often you meet the makers of the toys we buy for our children. It’s even rarer to meet a crack team which are the keepers of a dying tradition of crafting slow toys. Meet Bateaux Tirot ~ the last of the artisan family, which creates eco-wood French sailing boats or pond boats crafted […]
With so much happening in the world of late I’ve been thinking about two words: Strong Heart. Though small and stout in their appearance, together Strong Heart encompasses so much. If you say them slowly and definitely, you will feel them skip across your breath to comfort your heart like a wise and familiar friend. […]
Gabriel Gaté is a French Australian Chef who is baking his way through lockdown to create magnificent recipes like this Gluten-free Apple and Yoghurt Gateau that will warm your heart. Gabriel Gaté’s Gluten-free Apple and Yoghurt Gateau With thanks to Gabriel Gaté. Find more on this wonderful chef. Serves 8 – 10 Ingredients 75g […]
Sauteed Chicken with a Little French Heart is absolutely delicious. And it’s incredibly versatile. It can be made for a special occasion dinner party or romantique dinner for two, as comfort food on a cold Winter’s night or easily adapted for the whole family to eat including little ones, too. Sauteed Chicken with a Little […]
Bonjour Mama! Making your own French Lavender Hand Sanitiser with Aloes is easy. The recipe has the added ingredient of aloe vera to keep your hands soft and that of your family’s hands, too. I found the lavender oil in the market of Isle Sur la Sorgue, in Provence, France. You can find it at […]