“No, no! The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time.” ~ Lewis Carroll
Photography | Julie A. Martin
Adventurer | Katelyn
Fashionkins // Desert Flowers
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.
ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY, The Little Prince
Dress: The Measure
Dress: Velveteen Clothing
Collar: Little Creative Factory
Top (worn backwards): Aristocrat Kids
Blue swimsuit: Submarine Swim
Skirt: berit’s lilla
Pink swimsuit: Molo
Pants: Aristocrat Kids
Tutu: model’s own
Feather cape: Project 6NY
Dress: The Measure
Top and Shorts: berit’s lilla
Swimsuit: vintage
Shorts and Robe: berit’s lilla
Featurekins // TeePee Colors App
Smart phone apps can either be a hit or miss with my daughter. They are either too difficult to navigate, or cannot hold her attention for more than a few moments. The TeePee Colors app is definitely one of her new go-to favorites.
Lindsay Powell is the creator of the app and is also a mother.
A few months ago, while stuck between a long car ride and a bored one-year-old, she had an idea to create a mobile app. She was looking for something that was educational, well-designed and age-appropriate without being overly-stimulating. She couldn’t find what she was looking for so she decided to make the one she wanted.
The goal is to teach kids (2-5) their first colors and shapes through sound, reference images, matching and simple interactions.
I love that the voice narrating the different shapes and colors sounds more like how I would say the words to my daughter, rather than a monotonous robot voice. She especially loves the mini quizzes and the fun sounds it makes when she gets an answer correct.
If you are looking for an app that will be engaging as well as educational, then I would definitely recommend TeePee Colors. This is the first in what will be a series of nature-themed Teepee learning apps. It is now available in iTunes and will soon be coming to Android devices.
Craftykins // DIY Miniature Mid-Century Modern Dollhouse Coffee Table
I think that every mother who has a daughter must go through a stage where she dreams of decorating a dollhouse for her little one, right? Well, that’s definitely the case with me at least. I love decorating my own home but decorating a miniature home is 1000 times more fun. It can also get pretty pricey, especially when it comes to modern dollhouse furniture. I have chosen to make most of my furniture and this is one of the easiest I have done so far!
To make your mid-century hairpin leg coffee table, you will need:
1. A birch tag (found at most craft stores in the wood section)
2. Jumbo paper clips
3. Wood glue
4. Pliers
5. Screwdriver & one screw the same width as the paper clip
6. Marker
7. Wire cutters and a hammer
1. Mark where your legs will go with your marker and then screw a nail into each hole to create an opening to insert the table legs.
2. Open up the paper clips and cut them at the mark shown.
3. Bend the legs inward with the pliers so that the base is more narrow.
4. Open the legs again, and insert them into the holes you created with some wood glue. Tap them in with a hammer to secure.
I love how this turned out. Let’s just hope my two-year-old can appreciate it just as much!
