OUR HOLIDAY DIGITAL ART COLLECTION

After working with my sister to dream up and create these holiday art prints, I am so excited to share that you can now shop the entire Holiday Digital Art Collection right here on my site!

Inspired by the spirit of the holiday season, these seasonal art prints can be mixed and matched to create a cohesive festive atmosphere from your playroom to the kitchen, kids room to the nursery, in a hallway, dining room or living room. Use them as stand alone pieces in a larger size, as part of a gallery wall or layered for a festive look on a fireplace mantel or book ledge!

This collaboration between my sister, Amanda and I was created to add a little joy in all the spaces in your homes. From the little stars art print that I designed to the wreath art print that she designed, we have worked together the entire way to bring these festive prints to you!

All 24 of these new art prints have been created as digital downloads for you to print and use throughout your homes. Each file contains a variety of sizes to print, shown in each listing. Once you purchase a piece of artwork, you will receive an email with the files ready to download to your computer. From there, you can send your files to your usual print shop to print for you. If you are in Canada, I highly recommend using Pikto, an online service that prints our artwork to the exact colours we intended! If you do use Pikto, select the ‘Deep Matte’ paper for a print that does not have any shine to it (ideal!). Once your art prints arrive, you can choose any photo frame to match the size of your print. We love the Opposite Wall photo frames (especially the solid wood ones!) as quality frames to match our prints.

We hope you love them as much as we do!

GIFT GUIDE: TOYS FOR KIDS

Melissa Barling wrapping kids christmas gifts for the holiday gift guide

I’m a little late to the party this year, but first on the list in our Holiday Gift Guides is toys for the kids. This Christmas guide includes mainly items that our kids own and love, a couple that are on the list this year and the Milton and Goose play kitchen that I can’t get enough of!

Last year, the wooden dollhouse was a huge hit as a main gift for one of our twins, and it amazes me to watch toddlers as well as older friends come for play dates and spend hours playing with it. It was a Christmas gift that will last for years. For kids over 5, the Instax camera is a fun toy that will surely be a hit on Christmas Day and the little Jacob’s ladder toy reminds me of my own childhood (and will be making itself into at least one stocking this year).

While Keva looks like such a basic toy, it (along with Magnatiles) are two firm faves that will continue to last throughout the years.

I hope you find a little something that inspires your little one to play, which is exactly what this holiday guide is for.

A holiday gift guide of toys for kids curated by Melissa from Winter Daisy

01.// Smart Game; 02.// Solid Wood Kitchen; 03.// Superhero Mouse; 04.// Ice Magnatiles; 05.// Instax Camera; 06.// KROM Kendama; 07.// Jacob’s Ladder; 08.// Micro Scooter; 09.// Fresh Mart Store; 10.// Victorian Doll House; 11.// Metal Slinky; 12.// Maple Keva Planks.

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WINTER DAISY PICKS: 8 OF THE BEST HOLIDAY PAJAMAS FOR KIDS

It’s that time of the year again and we are all ready to cozy up on the couch at home with the kids in a good pair of pajamas. I have shared my favourite pajamas for kids in the past and this time, I’m ready to share the best HOLIDAY pjs! With Black Friday coming next week, this is the perfect time to grab a pair of high quality, comfy pajamas that will last through the winter months.

As always, the materials I choose for my own kiddos are all natural with our favourite material for jammies being 100% cotton, for breathability (and I find they fit & wear so well!). These ones are all adorable to boot.

1. J Crew

This company has a few sweet designs, but these prancing reindeers (below) are my faves with the repetitive little print.

Fabric: 100% cotton

Sizes: 2 years - 14 years

2. Hannah Anderson

These come highly recommended from a friend who only buys pjs from this store. With high quality fabrics, these jammies are thicker than some and the tree pattern is perfect for this time of year. Check out the sizes they come in…perfect for a family with lots of kids of different ages.

Fabric: Organic cotton

Sizes: 2 years - 16 years!

3. Burt’s Bees Baby

These are outstanding value! 100% organic cotton for less than $20??! Amazing. The gingerbread pattern is super cute but there are other nice options too.

Fabric: GOTS certified 100% organic cotton

Sizes: 12 months - 7 years

4. Lake Pajamas

These pajamas are new to me and they look glorious! The quality is evidently tied to the price point (a little more than the others!) but the patterns and longevity are perhaps worth it. These would make luxurious gifts from the grandparents and I love the fact that they have family pjs that pair beautifully.

Fabric: 100% pima cotton

Sizes: 2 years - 10 years

5. Parade

A local favourite, designed right here in Vancouver, Canada. The materials are thick and last a long time, even when you put them in the dryer. I love the fit (see the photo below) and the starry night pattern is my seasonal favourite.

Fabric: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton

Sizes: 2 years - 10 years

6. The Little White Company

I can remember the first time I walked into this store when I lived in London, UK long before I had my own children! I fell in love immediately. When I found out the store is now available in North America, I had to include one of the cutest sets of the bunch. I can just imagine our girls squealing with excitement on seeing the reindeer face.

Fabric: 100% cotton

Sizes: 12 months - 12 years

7. Skylar Luna

This brand was included in my original post about pjs, and I seem to always find a nice pair for any season, including holiday. If kids aren’t as keen on cutesy patterns, a good stripe can go a long way to appeasing little ones while still feeling festive. I love this green set.

Fabric: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton

Sizes: 12 months - 8 years

8. Gap

While I try hard to shop locally first, the Gap is a mainstay when it comes to pjs. While I wished they continued their organic cotton pajamas past the baby age, I must admit these festive cozy and snug red stripe henley pjs are pretty cute.

Fabric: 100% cotton

Sizes: 4 years - 14 years

I hope at least one of these pairs of holiday jammies becomes a loved favourite. Come December 1st, we’ll be wearing ours with festive excitement. Remember to save the graphic below to Pinterest so you can access it later. Do you have other faves that I’ve missed? Let me know which ones you love in the comments below.

8 of the best christmas and holiday pajamas for kids

HOW TO DECORATE YOUR ENTRY FOR CHRISTMAS

Outdoor front door christmas entry

If your kids are anything like mine, they have been begging to hang up the wreath and decorate the house for Christmas since the day after Halloween! While we’ve fought this a little bit over the last few years, their excitement won us over this year and we are decorating extra early. I love the holiday season, mainly more catch ups with friends and seeing the magic of it all on the faces of the kids. To create space to enjoy this special time with them, I try to get as many things done before December, such as decorating the front entry and ordering Christmas cards so they can be written and sent in the first week of December. Last year’s cards were so cute and I can’t wait for this year’s to arrive! Even though we are the first family on our street to have a wreath up, it feels great to be ready when guests arrive. It really is just three simple steps to make your entry extra special.

STEP 1: HANG A WREATH

christmas wreath and bells

WHY NOT ADD SOME BELLS TO MAKE YOUR WREATH FEEL EXTRA FESTIVE?!

gold bells for front door wreath

I chose a fresh wreath this year but if your climate doesn’t allow for that, this fresh wreath is by far the prettiest I’ve found online. Use a sturdy door hanger to hang it. I like to match the colour of the hanger to the door so that it is as inconspicuous as possible.

STEP 2: ADD A FESTIVE DOORMAT

Merry Christmas doormat and entry rug

Buy a fun and festive doormat wherever you can find one. Hardware stores often stock seasonal mats and this doormat is on its’ second year at our house. If you are ready to splurge on a gorgeous mat, this Merry + Bright doormat is modern and pretty much perfect. Where size permits, I love to add an extra rug as a base layer to an outdoor entry. Use a 3’ x 5’ rug suitable for the outdoors as a pretty underlay for the doormat and why not take this chance to add a pretty pattern or some colour. This indoor outdoor rug is THE BEST and we have owned it for over a year with three kids tromping over it daily and IT STILL LOOKS NEW!

STEP 3: ADD ACCESSORIES

Use this moment to have fun adding decorative features! Get the kids to help (cute buckets are a perfect place for them to add sticks or pinecones that they collect on walks). Display a small tree like this 3’ one in a wicker basket if your entry is under a covered area and add festive bins for added fun.

CHOOSE A LIGHT THAT ALLOWS THE LIGHTBULB TO BE CHANGED EASILY - I LIKE OPEN BOTTOM PENDANT LIGHTS OUTDOORS FOR THIS REASON

USE A BASKET FOR A SMALL TREE, FIREWOOD OR EVEN PINECONES! THE TEXTURE ADDS A LAYER OF WARMTH + INTEREST

PIN the image below to save the full look of a jolly, festive and bright entry for the holiday season below.

outdoor entry decor for christmas and holiday
 

 

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PRETTIEST PERSONALIZED DIY STAR ORNAMENT

DIY personalized clay star ornaments
sydney star ornament
clay for making ornaments
clay star ornament
embossing letters

Looking for a quick, personalized DIY gift you can achieve by Christmas (yes really!)? This easy clay star ornament or gift topper is sure to make anyone on your list feel special!!! I love how these turned out!

Items needed:

How to make:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit
Step 2: Warm clay in your hands
Step 3: Roll clay to 1/4" thick
Step 4: Use cookie cutter to cut out star shape
Step 5: Emboss name on star (be sure you have the letters inserted correctly) and poke hole for string
Step 6: Bake according to time on box (I did for a few minutes less)
Step 7: Remove ornaments from oven, allow to cool
Step 8: Tie on string and voila!