I saw her as t'was yesterday, The bloom upon her cheek still glowing; And round her play'd a golden ray, And on her brows were gay flowers blowing. With angel-hand she swept a lyre, A garland red with roses bound it; Its strings were wreath'd with lambent fire And amaranth was woven round it. - Alfred Lord Tennyson The beauty and mystery of the fairy world has captivated me since childhood. I had everything from picture books to coloring books to handmade paper dolls. It was thrilling Continue Reading
Fairies, Knights, Princesses and More Costume Fun
Our 7 children dress up year-round, right down to little baby Ingrid! If your little ones love to be in costume, too, then I hope your family knows about Great Pretenders and their imaginative dress-up collection. Great Pretenders sent us a little gift this fall - the marvelous "Colour-a-Cape," which your child can decorate with markers and wear with pride. Colour-a-Cape retails for $22 (USD) and comes with a set of 8 non-toxic, water-based markers. The ink comes off the skin with soap and Continue Reading