Inspiring Children, and their Families, through Play, Art and Reading. Always, with a love of Nature.
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 & Parenting Resource Books. Reusable Zero-waste EcoHome. HolisticHealth Products.
Featured Collections:
Gardening is Great!
When it's Gardening Time, Children love to get outside and help in the garden! Enjoy this time of year together...Reading, Playing, Planting...Looking at Bugs and other backyard Critters!
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Soft Puppet Toy - TOAD Hand Puppet (Large)
Vendor:Folkmanis Animal PuppetsRegular price $52.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Children's Picture Book - CHRISTOPHER'S GARDEN, mini-size...NEW!
Vendor:Floris BooksRegular price $16.50 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Art Activity Set - PAINT BY NUMBERS, IN THE GARDEN Scenes, 3 Paintings
Vendor:Moulin RotyRegular price $21.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Art Activity Set - PAINT BY NUMBERS, BOTANICAL Scenes, 3 Paintings
Vendor:Moulin RotyRegular price $21.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per
Make Music, Books & Toys
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Instrument - HARMONICA from 3 years up!
Vendor:Moulin RotyRegular price $21.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Instrument - CHILD'S WOODEN STIR DRUM
Vendor:Mercurius Canada/ AurisRegular price $44.50 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Instrument - 3 TONE GLOCKENSPIEL with Mallet Set
Vendor:Mercurius Canada/ AurisRegular price $58.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Children’s Picture Books - M POUR MAGNIFIQUES MUSICIENNES…. written in French!
Vendor:Nimbus Publishing, CanadaRegular price $21.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per
Baby Gear, Dishes, Nightlights, Slippers & more:
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Weleda Baby - CALENDULA DIAPER CREAM
Vendor:Weleda Health, since 1921Regular price $24.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Baby Gear - Minika Best EATING BIB, with LONG SLEEVES, in 3 colour choices!
Vendor:Minika, Baby GearRegular price $32.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Porcelain DISH SET for Baby - Trois Petits Lapins THREE LITTLE RABBITS, 3 pieces
Vendor:Moulin RotyRegular price $49.50 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Slippers for Children - SHEEPSKIN BOOTIES, Baby to Kindergarten!
Vendor:I'm In The Loop, Nova ScotiaRegular price From $48.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per
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!