Inspiring Children, and their Families, through Play, Art and Reading. Always, with a love of Nature.
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Featured Collections:
Puzzles for all ages:
Included in this collection are children's wooden puzzles and more traditional puzzles, made of recycled cardboard from Londji, quality toys for kids from3 to 103! Actually made in Barcelona, Spain.
As well our large wall-hanging Educational World Map Puzzles are also included.
Who doesn't love a good puzzle? Especially the cool reversible ones. In large format, and pocket sizes. For all ages, and with different degrees of difficulty.
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Activity Puzzle Set - 3 MICRO-FINE ART Puzzles, by Klimt, Hokusai & Van Gogh!
Vendor:Londji, BarcelonaRegular price $30.25 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Educational Game Set - I WANT TO BE DOMINOS 3-8 years
Vendor:Londji, BarcelonaRegular price $17.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per$27.00 CADSale price $17.00 CADSale -
Educational Puzzle - AGE OF DINOSAURS!
Vendor:Londji, BarcelonaRegular price $35.50 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Educational Puzzle - INSECTS, with 500 pieces!
Vendor:Poppik! DiscoveryRegular price $29.50 CADRegular priceUnit price per
Whales, Birds & Bears...oh my!
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Dollhouse Play Wooden Set - TREE HOUSE to BUILD
Vendor:JeuJura Toys FranceRegular price $125.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Dollhouse Soft Toy - Wool Felted ANIMALS OF THE SEA, 7 Ocean Animals!
Vendor:Papoose ToysRegular price $69.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Soft Mini Puppet Set - WILD ANIMALS of the PACIFIC COAST of BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vendor:Folkmanis Animal PuppetsRegular price $61.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 CADSale price $61.00 CAD -
Educational Toy - BIRD IDENTIFICATION Set...with BIRD WHISTLE!
Vendor:Moulin RotyRegular price $59.75 CADRegular priceUnit price per
Ostheimer Wooden Animals:
Worldwide recognition for a reason! Unparalleled workmanship. Coveted collections. Handmade. Beautiful. Made to last more than one childhood. Made in Germany.
Wooden Animals. Wooden Mobiles. Cotton PLayCloths. Wooden Barns and DollHouses. Candle Silhouettes.
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PlayCloths COTTON SQUARES, 15 colours! - Art and Dollhouse Set-up
Vendor:Ostheimer HandmadeRegular price $20.50 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Sold outWooden Dollhouse Play - UNICORN
Vendor:Ostheimer HandmadeRegular price $33.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Wooden Dollhouse Play - HEDGEHOGS
Vendor:Ostheimer HandmadeRegular price From $19.25 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Wooden Dollhouse Play - MOUSE
Vendor:Ostheimer HandmadeRegular price $9.50 CADRegular priceUnit price per
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 Games. Art, Craft & School Supplies. Books for Baby, Children, Chapter, Craft & Resource Books. Reusable Zero-waste EcoHome. HolisticHealth Products.
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 Supplies. Books. Toys and Games. Greeting Cards. Beeswax Candles. Holistic Health. Weleda Baby&Body Products. EcoFriendly 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!