New Snoffs and Skummis goodies!

We love Scandinavian style here at Shorties so we were so excited to open the box when we received our latest shipment of Snoffs and Skummis baby and toddler creations. The prints are quirky and cute, the cotton is organic and the style is retro. Check out what's in store now!



Awwww!



Our favourite. Stunning burgundy velour overalls.

Too cute!

A dress for some serious monkey business!

So retro and so cute!



We love it all.



Orange you glad?

Warm retro winter

Street Style

How cool is this little dude, rocking Shorties head to toe.
This is Cullyn, Kats divine just-turned-three-year-old, snapped hanging out on South King Street.
He's sporting a handprinted Dragstar Apple tee $39, beanie crocheted by Mel $19, Handknitted Choo Choo vest $39, and rad green Chilli Kids Sneakers $35. Curls courtesy of extremely fortunate genetics. 

Shorties Kid

4 month old Aasha , looked so pretty in her new Shorties handknited beanie.x

Cuisenaire

My gorgeous niece Anais, who is the reason Shorties came into existance,really enjoys  her Cuisenaire Rods.
Not only for Maths, Cuisenaire Wooden rods make a colourful , abstract and fun play elements.

Its was quite cold in Canberra,. i think that's why all my pics look misty.

Anais named this piece 'Rainbow with cloud's, very Japanese don't you think.

They also make great building blocks and this is an Egyptian Pyramid.

Vintage finds

There is an Auction on right now. You can buy all these fantastic coin operated rides, if you can get to Victoria to pick them up. I have selected some of my  favorites from a much larger selection. I wish we could put one outside Shorties.
http://www.graysonline.com/promotions/ride-on-entertainment/

This crazy looking character is a real eye catcher.

What the? Do you think a kid would really ride this thing?

Now that's more like it. Very Sweet.

My personal favorite.

One for the cat lovers?

Scruffy Dog Tights

Brand new to Shorties are these deliciously coloured tights from Scruffy Dog. The cotton rich knit and beautiful tones make for some of the nicest tights we have seen in a while. If only they made them for grown ups too...

Available in sizes 6-12m, 12-24m,2-4y,4-6y,6-8y and only $10 pr, in all these stunning colours.

Snuggle bags



Just in, Snuggle bags for wriggly babies.$59 each.



Crafty Moments

Wooden bead necklaces are so easy and rewarding to make with the kids, Well Harvey just enjoyed the bead jar rattle.
Pick up jars of stunning multi coloured wooden beads and leather thonging at Bead Choice, 311 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt.

Wooden toys

Just in, this clever stretching dog is also a pull along toy. Bowow.

A great  pull along toy that pulls apart and goes back together like a puzzle.

New in store. Learn about colours, counting and stacking, or just make your child's bedroom look stylish.

Back in stock, this Vroom Car sells out time and again.
Sturdy and colourful, its a winner for all little boys and girls.



This train makes a timeless present for someone special, and its heirloom appeal means it could be passed down again and again.
All these beautiful wooden toys are hand made using sustainable wood and natural dyes and lacquers, so if your child is happier chewing on his vroom car ,than pushing it around the kitchen,( as mine is) you don't need to worry.



Winter wonderfuls

A few pretty things in Shorties that caught my eye today. Gourgeous handmade necklace by Mamas and Papas.
on one-off handknitted orange dress size 2 by Margot P, Walnut tights, Nordic Fusion clogs, Hand crochet beanie by Mel, Special brown bear by Margot B, aged 89 ,and friendly lion hand crochet puppet by the wonderful Wendy.

5 Awesome iPhone Apps for Kids

Charley Harper's Peekaboo Forest
Here at Shorties we wear our love for Charley Harper on our sleeve. Peekaboo Forest is a beautiful app, encouraging children to really explore the natural worlds within each illustration. The sounds are adorable, it's educational, and it looks good enough to hang on a wall. Perfection!

Mousefish
Mousefish is free little flip book pairing very sweet illustrations with kooky creatures. Sweet and simple, and yet a delight for kids who truly find it hilarious to mix and match the various parts of each character.

Toca Doctor
All of the apps by Swedish studio Toca Boca are mighty awesome, but Toca Doctor takes the cake. Kids play doctor in this beautifully designed game. The puzzles are fun, not too challenging, and playable again and again. We love the 60's picture book style illustrations and the unmistakable glint of Scandinavian sensibility. Bandaged thumbs up!

Paper Town Friends
We do love a good dress-up game, and we know we're not alone. Little ones will just love creating funny outfits and characters with this app that brings to life the textures and colours of that old favourite, the paper doll. Such crafty fun.

Montessorium - Intro to Math
The Montessorium have made some brilliant apps for reading and learning letters. This is a great app for kids of all ages, encouraging them to explore the broader concept of numbers. Using the principles of Montessori education, children are guided gently and intuitively, and the result is a thoroughly engaging experience, even for quite young kids.

Outfit of the week!

Nothing says winter like a Klippan blanket, knitted hat and Duns onesie. Very cute and cozy.