A new chapter...

In the next week or so you'll notice some changes to our toy shop blog. I've decided I would like to do things a little differently....to be honest I want to write from the heart, and share with you what I have witnessed and experienced as a mother of the last 11 years - how natural play, art, craft and music has enriched and nourished the lives of us and our children....

I've never been a marketing person, and nor do I ever want to be...the last thing I want to do is write endlessly about products all day, no matter how good they are. What I would love to do is have a rich collection here of the joys of imaginary play, craft ideas, ways to enjoy each season, ideas on how to celebrate children's birthdays and special moments in our lives. Our family has been inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner, so you will find much here that draws on that tradition.

But we also want to hear your stories, there is no greater gift to us than seeing a child find joy in one of our toys - so please send your photos and stories to malvern@honeybeetoys.com.au and we will post them on this blog.

As part of our story, you might also find here a little of why we do what we do too in our business. What motivates us and our suppliers...where people and the environment are respected.

May the stories flow...

Welcome

Welcome to our new project at Honeybee Toys - a place where we can share with you our passion about beautiful children's toys.

When we started our store, quite a few years ago now, we had a most romantic vision of a giant tree in the middle of the store where we could tell stories and create a magical space. Well, the romance outweighed the practicality of a giant tree in store, but you are welcome to come and spend some time, under this, our virtual story tree. Here we will share with you all the stories behind the making of our toys, imaginative play ideas, environmental issues for parents, reviews of our favourite books and games, art and craft ideas, inspiration for celebrations and birthdays and lots more about discovering ways to make childhood a wonderful, magical experience, while also caring for the health of our children and our world.

We hope you love our little tree banner - this exquisite image comes from a beautiful wall sticker we stock in our stores known as the Poem Tree - I'm sure you'll agree it has a real sense of magic about it!