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

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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 Games. Art, Craft & School Supplies. Books for Baby, Children, Chapter, Craft & Resource Books. Reusable Zero-waste EcoHome. HolisticHealth Products.

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GIVING TUESDAY

GivingTuesday is DECEMBER 2, 2025. GivingTuesday is a global movement dedicated to giving. After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday celebrates generosity and calls on all Canadians to support the causes that matter to us most. Take action and make a difference by donating, volunteering, fundraising, or spreading the word! PROCEEDS from SALES WILL BE DONATED TO RIGHT TO PLAY, giving all children a chance to play worldwide!, Canada's world reknowned SICK KIDS Hospital in Toronto and locally our children's QUEEN ELIZABETH Hospital in Prince Edward Island, and helping families SECOND HARVEST Food Rescue all across Canada!

Giving matters. Thankyou for your support! 

"GivingTuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world."

Browse the collection for some ideas... but, proceeds from sales in any Collection will also be donated!      

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Exploring Nature

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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 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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TOYS & GAMES / BOOKS / ART SUPPLIES / ECO-HOME & HEALTH

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!

Carbon-neutral shipping on all orders