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, […]
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 […]
Discover the most exciting children’s clothing brand Bonjour Diary at Little French Heart Store Bundeena, Sydney. Find past Bonjour seasons and latest seasons on sale in store, and buy clothing for your children that is poetic, beautifully made and exquisitely designed. See the amazing details and find one-off clothing items from Bonjour’s early releases. Bonjour […]
Montessori expert based in Paris, France, Kay Duffy, has created for us this short guide Petit à Petit: Little by Little – A Montessori Guide to Preschool Preparation. It’s a beautifully written, simple to understand piece that offers a pathway for parents to help their children thrive as they take the first steps towards preschool. […]
In the Year of the Rabbit we can all take a moment to breathe, to be gentle on ourselves, and to those around us, and to go with the flow. It’s a year to create calm spaces in our homes; in our children’s rooms. For our children born under this sign, they are said to […]
This beautiful and simple pain d’epices or Ginger Bread recipe for a Christmas dessert or tea with friends has been kindly offered to us by Jennifer Pogmore, Pastry Chef to Chateau Gudanes. Adding the orange gives it a little sweetness against the spice. The simple decorations make it look special without too much effort in […]
Advent is a time where the true magic of Christmas comes alive. It gives us a time to focus in on family, of tradition and to get a little crafty too. See this simple sweet hack for dried Christmas oranges by home decorator Soodi Betts. Dried oranges give off the most lovely scent. They remind […]
The Magic of Christmas is really the magic of childhood. It’s a time that allows us to create a story for our children that they take with them as they grow. It’s exciting, full of wonder, of family joy and warmth. See our edit of sweet Christmas gifts for children in the early years from […]
The most beautiful toy stores in the world are found in Paris They will beckon you to a place of childhood wonder and old world charm. You will find the traditional toy stores of Paris in locations as enchanting as the stores themselves: in secret passages and in trendy Parisian enclaves, which makes discovering them […]
Make these beautiful Montessori Peaceful Potions for a fun activity with your child. It’s a lovely way to learn about science through watching how chemical reactions work. This activity was designed by our gorgeous Montessori Consultant Kay of The Montessori Mind. Ingredients: Dried Lavender Dried Rosebuds Little fondant stars or hearts Fizz: equal parts baking […]
Finding the most beautiful and unique name for your baby may be made easier with this list of the top Stylish Girls and Boys Names French parents are naming their children. The French Baby Name list has kindly been put together by the team at Gabrielle, Paris which specialises in beautiful baby bedding. The names […]
If you happen to be in Paris now you may wish to amble over to the classic Le Marais district to see a romantic art exhibition Watercolours by ManonBoudoir being held at the beautiful Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais. About the artist Julie is a published artist and creator of @Manonboudoir, an online boutique […]
Beautiful mother and creative stylist Jess Farthing recently found an old dollhouse on an online marketplace. What was going to be a quick clean up to give her daughter a toy has become a DIY task reminiscent of The Block. Jess gives her tips on how to transform a preloved dollhouse into a dream home […]
The classic French dessert Crème Brûlée is a gift to us all. Simply, it is baked custard-based topped with a layer of caramelised sugar. But the taste and texture, it’s like heaven on a spoon. Pastry chef to Chateau Gudanes, Jennifer Pogmore, kindly shows us how to make Creme Brulee. How to Make Simple Crème […]
This recipe of Coq au Vin or chicken with red wine is one my mother used to cook when having guests. I’ve simplified the recipe so it’s relatively easy, but still so totally delicious. Coq translates to rooster but the dish is made with chicken. The wine is cooked off during the recipe so that […]
Teacher Kay Duffy of the Montessori Atelier based in Paris has a simple recipe for turmeric-infused playdough that you can make and store. Using the eco cutters that we offer at the Heart makes it a beautiful activity that is as good for holiday and weekend activities as much as it is good for the […]
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 […]
This French Onion Soup is hearty, rich and so easy to make. It doesn’t take long and if you follow this recipe the only thing that will make you cry is not the onions but your first mouthful. When I was a child my mother would avidly follow the Women’s Weekly Cookbook recipes making Australian […]
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 […]
Bonjour Chérie, we just love birthdays at Little French Heart – Creating Beautiful Birthday Rituals, celebrating with family and friends, bringing absolute delight to children. Birthday cakes are one of the most treasured ways to celebrate. Using Birthday Trains can make them even more memorable because they can be used as heirloom pieces each year […]