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The wonderful Laura’s Play Cotton
Here we meet with the wonderful Laura’s Play Cotton, we are grateful for this conversation! Founded from a love of open-ended play and a desire for more ethical alternatives, Laura’s Play Cotton h...
May 19, 2026 by Funmi Wilkes-
BlogAn Ostheimer Collection Passed Down Through Generations
Dear Catherine, thank you for inviting me into your home and sharing the stories behind your Ostheimer collection. As a collector myself, it was a ...
Apr 8, 2026 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Pancake Day
There is a particular kind of afternoon light that arrives in late winter, and in our house it shines through and hits our window stars and rainbow...
Feb 17, 2026 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Gift Ideas for Older Children- Navigating the Tween Transition
Last month my son turned twelve and we celebrated it by climbing Mount Teide in Tenerife. I had never travelled solo before and this trip was as ...
Feb 12, 2026 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Imbolc. A quiet beginning.
Imbolc arrives quietly. It sits at the beginning of February, when winter is still very much present, yet something underneath has begun to shift. ...
Jan 19, 2026 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Navigating the Festive Season with Children
By Rebecca Sheikh from Flourishing Childhood The festive season brings so much magic: the sparkle of lights, the joy of gathering, the excitement o...
Dec 9, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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A Conversation with Tom Forward: Ecologist, Wildlife Guide & Educator
We’re delighted to share this interview with Tom Forward — a freelance ecologist, wildlife guide, and educator. Tom works with leading rewilding an...
Sep 18, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Colouring the Gnome Family with Mhairi Hellbrandt
We’re so delighted to share a special collaboration with illustrator Mhairi Hellbrandt, whose gentle, whimsical drawings have a way of capturing ch...
Sep 11, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Packing for Adventure – At Home or Away
Travelling is probably one of my greatest passions. I love everything about it – the anticipation, the adventure, even the journey itself. Whether ...
Jul 15, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Holding Onto Childhood: A Conversation on Play, Parenthood & Possibility
One of the things I love most about Conscious Craft is the chance it gives me to meet inspiring people and hear their stories. There's something po...
Jul 14, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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10 Ways to Play with a Sarah’s Silks Play Silk
Simple cloth. Endless possibility. At Conscious Craft, we’ve always believed that the simplest toys are often the most powerful — inviting imaginat...
Jul 9, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Beyond the Brand: Rebrandr Q&A with Funmi of Conscious Craft
When Rebrandr invited me to take part in their Beyond the Brand series, I felt genuinely honoured. It’s rare to find space for the quieter parts of...
Jul 9, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Celebrate Midsummer with Our Delightful Victoria Sponge Cake
Midsummer is one of our favourite times of year—a joyful pause to enjoy warm evenings, longer days, and playful gatherings. It's the perfect moment...
Jun 18, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Our Elderflower Recipe
One of our most cherished family traditions is picking elderflowers each year. This beautiful ritual comes from my husband's side, handed down thro...
Jun 2, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Healthy Flapjacks
Healthy Flapjacks A simple homemade snack the kids love Lately, I’ve been trying not to buy so many pre-packaged snacks for the kids. It’s easy to ...
May 22, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Digging for Joy: 10 Benefits of Gardening as a Family
It's National Gardening Week, and at Conscious Craft, we're passionate about the power of gardening to nurture not only plants but also families. G...
May 20, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Grimm’s Furniture | A Beautiful New Chapter
We’ve loved Grimm’s from the very beginning. Their beautiful, sustainable, and open-ended toys were one of the reasons we founded Conscious Craft—p...
May 8, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Celebrating British Astronomy Day: A Journey Into the Night Sky
May 3rd marks a special occasion for stargazers, dreamers, and curious minds alike, it's British Astronomy Day! In fact, there are two Astronomy Da...
Apr 29, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Dancing Into May: Celebrating Beltane with Children
As someone who didn’t grow up marking the seasons, discovering the joy of Beltane through my children has been unexpectedly magical. There’s someth...
Apr 25, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Celebrating Young Artists: Our Conscious Craft Creative Competition
Creativity is at the very heart of everything we cherish at Conscious Craft. It's the gentle, powerful force that inspires wonder, sparks imaginati...
Mar 26, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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The Easter Tree – A Tradition of Renewal and Growth
As spring awakens the world around us, many of us feel an instinct to bring nature indoors and celebrate the season of renewal. One of the most enc...
Mar 19, 2025 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Giving Handmade Gifts Of Warmth And Love
When we think of the sense of warmth we might think of cosy socks, crackling fires and steaming mugs of hot cocoa. As parents, we instinctively kn...
Dec 9, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Advent
Advent is dark yet each tiny spark lightens the way to Christmas Day. The Christian festival of Advent with its universal messages of preparation a...
Nov 21, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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The Story of Felt Flower Fairies: A Journey of Art, Independence, and Heart
In a quiet corner of Romania, the magic of Waldorf education sparked a movement that would shape not just classrooms but lives. It all began in 199...
Nov 19, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Amy from @tillystoys on the Magic of Toverlux Lamps
The Toverlux lamp is one of the most beautiful ideas. It is the very embodiment of a magical childhood. My daughter, Tilly, is 7 and it immediately...
Nov 6, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Celebrating the change of the clocks and the festival of Martinmas
Hello, my name is Katherine from Appletree_Community. I am a mother, artist and early years practitioner. My work is inspired by Waldorf and Pikle...
Oct 29, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Play time with Conscious Craft & @ourmanycoloureddays
Hi, I’m Ruth, the play enthusiast behind @ourmanycoloureddays. Myself and my girls wanted to share the joy of Cuboro with you, which is a recent...
Aug 22, 2024 by Funmi Wilkes -
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Play time with Conscious Craft & Tilly
Hi, it’s Amy here from @tillystoys on Instagram. I wanted to talk to you about the beautiful Mis & Match set from Grapat. It is a beautiful set...
Mar 22, 2024 by Thomas Wilkes -
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Sarah's Toy Stories
We're thrilled to present this lovely article by the creator of Sarah's Silks, detailing how she started this delightful brand. Dive into the story...
Feb 6, 2024 by Thomas Wilkes -
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Educational Benefits of Playing with Specimen Toys
Toys are not just simple playthings but can also be powerful educational tools that foster cognitive development, shape values, and promote essenti...
Jan 25, 2024 by Thomas Wilkes -
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What is a Waldorf Toy?
When choosing what to put in our shop there are important questions that we ask ourselves, like: Is it beautiful? Does it invite you to play? Does ...
Aug 10, 2023 by Rebecca Santos -
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Playtime with Conscious Craft & Little Sensory Play
Recently, I had the pleasure of trying out Eco Kids finger paints from Conscious Craft for the first time, and let me tell you, it was an experienc...
Jul 10, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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Play Time with Conscious Craft & Gin
I remember how I used to enjoy playing in various dens and hide outs when I was little. Mixing different potions, muttering spells, making dolls fr...
May 23, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes -
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Play time with Conscious Craft & Marlena
Hi it’s Marlena from @with.marlena over on Instagram. I’m here to talk a little bit about our journey with Grimm's. I’m sure you’ve heard about Gr...
May 23, 2023 by Thomas Wilkes
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