Inspiring Children, and their Families, through Play, Art and Reading. Always, with a love of Nature.

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Featured Collections:

Crafting Kits and Supplies:

Crafting Supplies and Kits. Please view our Crafting Resource Books, if you are looking for further instructions... or, ideas!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

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Canadian Companies:

MADE IN CANADA!

We are making a considerable effort to stock and promote small Canadian businesses. Kwartha Brooms (pictured above) are but one of our suppliers. We would be most interested in suggestions of other like-minded Canadian companies.

Most of our Holistic Health Suppliers are Canadian, like St.Francis Herb Farm, and Bleu Lavande 100% Essential Lavender, both in Quebec. Our beautiful Beeswax candles are handmade by Carol at Your Time Boutique in Kitchener, Ontario.

We carry a terrific selection of Montreal based OKO Reusable Home Products, always made in Canada! And, unique pierced tin home products from artisan Pietersma Tinworks.

We are very pleased to carry two well known brands from beautiful British Columbia, Plantish, Plastic-Free home products, and Clapham's Beeswax Products. Both with well deserved reputations for excellence.

Children's books written by Canadian authors are listed in our Canadian Authors Collection, and are NOT included here. Please let us know of any other children's books we should be carrying.

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Our Philosophy:

OUR PHILOSOPHY: SEE BEAUTY. CREATE ART. LOVE READING. SUSTAIN NATURE.

Why the online store Gnomes & Acorns? Simply, to enable bringing a Waldorf inspired lifestyle into your home. Supporting children and their families. Products are carefully and lovingly selected with these four life philosophy pillars in mind: SEE BEAUTY. CREATE ART. LOVE READING. SUSTAIN NATURE. Curated collections: Toys and GamesArt, Craft & School SuppliesBooks for Baby, Children, Chapter, Craft & Resource Books. Reusable Zero-waste EcoHomeHolisticHealth Products.

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THE GOLDEN RULES OF GNOMES:

"1. BE KIND: Always. 2. TELL THE TRUTH: If you can't, it's best to say nothing! 3. BE GENEROUS: Give away your SMILES, your HUGS...sing-a-song, tell-a-story. 4. KEEP TIDY: Keep things in order, and clean. Do your best while still having fun. 5. CELEBRATE EVERY DAY: Enjoy BEAUTY and PEACE. Feel GRATITUDE for the Wonders of life."  Tales of Limindoor Woods.

GNOMES & ACORNS: We bring Waldorf Home!

All our products offered for children have been carefully selected to encourage imaginative play. Many items have been lovingly made with natural products, like untreated wood and wool, using plant dyes. Books offered are chosen for simple texts and magical stories. Many are re-published beloved classic stories. We list our Author/Illustrators and our Brands in the Who We Sell Collection

Trusted brands from Mercurius Canada. European wooden toys from Grimm's, Ostheimer, Debresk, Ocamora, Grapat Spain.

Art & School SuppliesBooksToys and GamesGreeting CardsBeeswax CandlesHolistic HealthWeleda Baby&Body ProductsEcoFriendly Home. Please join our mailing list for 10%off!

Choose a Gift Card, sure to be appreciated anytime. Thank you for shopping our online store.

An effort is made to support Canadian Authors and small Family businesses, Made in Canada. Suggestions are most welcome!

Special orders are no problem! Thank-you for your visit. Please come explore. Nous parlons francais. Merci de nous visiter!

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Inspiring Children, and their Families, through Play, Art and Reading. Always, with a love of Nature.

SEE BEAUTY. CREATE ART. LOVE READING. SUSTAIN NATURE. We bring Waldorf home!

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