birthday rhythms

Please note: Candles sold individually.  Price is per candle.

In case you might appreciate to have beeswax candles on a birthday cake and not have to worry about paraffin wax drippings on the cake (and eating little bits of paraffin...), these candles are nice for this!  Besides that, they are quite lovely, as they are so long, they make an elegant - and fragrant - statement on a birthday cake.  In our house, we find that one candle can be used over ten times at least, due to their length, and the slow-burning high quality beeswax, and well... even if we sing 'Happy Birthday' in a few different languages, and with some add-on verses... it's only a matter of time before they're blown out!  (Although they have been known to be re-lit for little helpers to join in the second time blowing out the candles again).

If you're ordering more than ~20 candles, we will usually include the little wooden storage box that the candles come in.  Please specify in notes at checkout, if you would especially like this, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

10.5 cm (4.25 inches) long.

Made in the the Netherlands by Dipam.

DIY cotton flags, blank cotton canvas, ready to be painted. A nice activity for children and adults to prepare for a special birthday or other celebration, or for everyday fun to brighten a room or playspace.

Fair trade and GOTS certified organic cotton.

110 cm long garland. The flags themselves are small triangles, 10 cm (4 inches) long.

Made in India.

Here is a lovely card to celebrate a birthday or just for the fun we can have together.

10.5 x 15 cm.

Please note that the watermark from Bijde Hansje does not appear on the printed verion, but is in this digital image to honour and protect this original work.

Printed in the Netherlands by Bijde Hansje.

Printed on .35mm matte finish watercolor art paper.  10.16 x 14 cm.

Loré Pemberton© all rights reserved

A sweet postcard for display on the birthday table, or to mail as a birthday card.

Printed in Germany.

Beautiful classic red poppy with Happy Birthday script.

Blank card measures 4.25 x 5.5 inches and includes A2 envelope.

Offset printed on recycled paper in Canada by Banquet Workshop in BC.

Beautiful classic red poppy with Happy Birthday script.

Blank card measures 4.25 x 5.5 inches and includes A2 envelope.

Offset printed on recycled paper in Canada by Banquet Workshop in BC.

Folded card dimensions are 4.25 x 5.5 inches.  Envelope dimensions are 4.25 x 5.5 inches.

Sustainable hemp paper.

Made in the Unites States.

These stainless steel dishes are fabulous for bbq's, camping, park or beach picnics.  We have a good stash we've invested in, along with stainless steel cups, to bust out for birthday parties or other gatherings, in place of disposables.  They're a good investment all around!

18/8 Stainless steel.  No fear of broken dishes when dropped!

Pictured are 4 sizes.  Please note that we don't carry the largest size pictured in stock at this time.  It's more of a 'platter' or serving dish size, in our opinion.  It can be special ordered, upon request ~2 weeks delivery time to us.

Dimensions:

• Smallest:  14 cm (5.5") diameter.  We recommend this size for serving up some birthday cake, or for a plate for a baby or toddler to use to eat from at the dinner table, or a snack outdoors.
• 2nd smallest: 18 cm (7") diameter.  We recommend this size for a child to use for their main meal at a gathering, or for everyday use.
• 2nd largest: 22 cm (9") diameter.  We recommend this size for an adult to use for their main meal at a gathering, or for everyday use.

Designed in BC, Canada.  Made responsibly in China.

Three different muffins realistically lit with candles and flames. A smart idea for use as a toy or birthday table decoration. Includes: 9 wooden pieces

Dimensions: length 12.3 cm, width 6.3 cm, height 12.5 cm, weight 90 g

Materials: beech, coloured laquered

Made in Germany

Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking and suffocation hazard! Contains small parts.

Sarah's Silks capes are a staple of dress-up and dramatic play.  They are silky soft yet durably made from heavyweight silk.

Elegantly simple for children and adults.

• 32" long
• fits most children between ages 3 and 8

Capes are a staple of dress-up and dramatic play.  These capes from sarah's Silks are silky soft yet fairly durably made.

The new design includes a shell button closure at the neck.  The button fits inside a cloth loop buttonhole.  The idea is that the cape may be kept done up, and the cape may be put on and taken off by the child themselves by pulling it over their head.  In case of strangulation hazard, the button would pop off.  

Elegantly simple for children and adults.

• 32" long
• fits most children between ages 3 and 8

Sarah's Silks capes are a staple of dress-up and dramatic play.  They are silky soft yet durably made from heavyweight silk.

The starry night cape is suited for young wizards and sorcerer's or magician's play.

Elegantly simple for children and adults.

• 32" long
• fits most children between ages 3 and 8

Crowns are a dress-up staple.

Sarah's Silks reversible silk crowns are shiny, beautiful, and comfortable.

21” in circumference with an elastic back for easy on/off.

These fit ages 3 - adult.

Made of patterned jacquard silk with jewels, they delight children all over the world.

Also a lovely tradition for birthdays, in a classroom or at home.  A special cape and crown are often waiting in the chair, for the birthday boy or girl to don, whilst receiving their well wishes and celebrations.

*Please note the gold crown is reversible with regal red on the reverse side.

by Lou Harvey-Zahra; Illustrated by Sara Parrilli

• A beautiful birthday book story to share with your child on their special day, including room for personalisation
• The traditional Waldorf birthday story is retold by experienced parenting coach and Waldorf parent Lou Harvey-Zahra
• Soft, ethereal illustrations by Waldorf artist and teacher Sara Parrilli beautifully accompany the story

A faithful and inspiring retelling of the Waldorf birthday story accompanied by soft, ethereal illustrations, which together create a beautiful picture book which can be personalised for each child.

Children's birthdays are a time of reflection to look back over the last year, and remember the day they arrived in the world. The Waldorf tradition is to tell the birthday story -- the tale of a little soul who crossed the rainbow bridge, came to earth, found a loving family and became the birthday boy or girl.

The birthday story has been told for generations and holds a unique place in the hearts and memories of thousands of families. Through the Rainbow is a faithful and inspiring retelling of the most well-known version of the story by parenting coach and Waldorf parent Lou Harvey-Zahra, and is accompanied by soft, ethereal illustrations by Waldorf artist and teacher Sara Parrilli.

This beautiful picture book can become part of a family's traditions, read every year to celebrate a child's special day. Through the Rainbow can be personalised, making it unique for each birthday child.

Recommended by the publisher for 4-10 years old.

Hardcover. 260 x 280 mm. 32 pages with colour illustrations.

Floris books, 2018.

About the Author

Lou Harvey-Zahra grew up in England and now lives in Melbourne, Australia with her family. She has taught in kindergarten, primary, special needs and Steiner-Waldorf schools and is a respected parenting and creative discipline coach leading workshops worldwide. Lou is the author of Happy Child, Happy Home and Creative Discipline, Connected Family.

Sara Parrilli is an artist and Waldorf teacher living in New York State. She holds a BA in Fashion Design, from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and completed a two-year anthroposophically-based painting training at the Free Columbia Art Course in Philmont, NY. She completed her Waldorf teacher training at the Alkion Center and is currently working at the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, in Ghent, NY.

by Daniela Drescher

Hooray! It's Pippa's birthday and she's enjoying some special gifts. The flowers bloom, the birds sing and the butterflies dance -- everyone wants to help her celebrate! Pelle has even baked a delicious birthday cake to share with their friends.

The gentle adventures of the two elves are told through Daniela Drescher's vibrant and lively illustrations and comforting words. Young children will love joining in the birthday fun as Pippa and Pelle rejoice in the gifts of nature.

Daniela Drescher's luminous and unique illustration style will capture any child's imagination and this magical board book is perfect for little hands.

Board book, 12 pages.  180 x 153 mm.

Floris Books.

Reviews

'This chunky board book is bright and cheerful and perfect for small hands!
Daniela Drescher's illustrations are vibrant and pretty, the characters are so cute - Ladybirds riding snails, beetles carrying buttercups and elves using leaves for umbrellas! These colourful illustrations transport you to a magical fairy world, where elves, fairies and the natural world live together in harmony.
In this title, Pippa celebrates her birthday and her friends arrive with gifts. Children who love nature, fairies and magical woodland houses will enjoy this cheery tale!'
-- Kaleidoscope Magazine

Praise for Daniela Drescher:

'In gentle, child-friendly language, Pippa and Pelle express a loving relationship with the earth -- their garden is visited by insects (''our small friends'') and they happily share their abundant strawberries with the snails. The pencil and watercolour illustrations, showing their garden blooming with flowers and fruit, are bright and joyous... A simple and lovely celebration of nature in springtime.'
-- Armadillo on Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden

'I cannot recommend highly enough the gentle glowing and detailed illustrations which are a feast for the senses. The book is very robust and ideal for early childhood settings!'
-- Kindling on Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden

'Daniela Drescher's watercolour illustrations have such wonderful detail that you can feel transported to the seasons of the garden while you enjoy the problems, fun and games of Griswald's life.'
-- Juno magazine on The Garden Adventures of Griswald the Gnome

Mini Around The Year Playsilks are 21" x 21", made from heavyweight, 100% pure mulberry silk, and printed with non-toxic, earth-friendly dyes.

Mini Around The Year Playsilks may be used as special birthday table decor. Light a candle and place it in the middle of the Mini Playsilk to add even more magic!  Here is a song to sing as your child slowly walks around the Playsilk as many times as they are old:

"The Earth goes around the Sun.
And now you're one.
The Earth goes around the Sun.
And now you're two.
(And so on, as many times as your child is turning)
It takes a whole year for the Earth to go around the Sun.

After birthdays are over, Around The Year Playsilks will be used time and time again for dress-up and open-ended play, encouraging little ones to recognize the turning of the seasons and cultivating their awareness of the Earth's natural rhythms. Families use Around The Year Playsilks to decorate nature tables and celebrate special moments in their child’s lives ‘round the year!

Capes are a staple of dress-up and dramatic play.  These capes from sarah's Silks are silky soft yet fairly durably made.

The new design includes a shell button closure at the neck.  The button fits inside a cloth loop buttonhole.  The idea is that the cape may be kept done up, and the cape may be put on and taken off by the child themselves by pulling it over their head.  In case of strangulation hazard, the button would pop off.  

Elegantly simple for children and adults.

• 32" long
• fits most children between ages 3 and 8

Made with 100% heavyweight (7 momme) silk, in Sarah's Silks limited edition Butterfly colourway.

The double-sided coloured cardstock has a beautiful sheen and is perfect for making folding stars.  The strips come in individual sheets or in packs of 24 and are available in gold or silver.

Ships 'slightly rolled'.

Each strip is 65 x 10 cm.

Made in Germany.

The double-sided coloured cardstock has a beautiful sheen and is perfect for making folding stars.  The strips come in individual sheets or in packs of 24 and are available in gold or silver.

Ships 'slightly rolled'.

Each strip is 65 x 10 cm.

Made in Germany.

This gold Chromolux cardboard is cut into strips.  Because it bends easily it is perfect for making crowns.

Ships 'slightly rolled'.

Each strip is 63 cm long x 10 cm wide.

Made in the Netherlands.

Sarah's Silks capes are a staple of dress-up and dramatic play.  They are silky soft yet durably made from heavyweight silk.

An elastic neckband and shell button make our Capes easy to put on and take off and elegantly simple for children!

Elegantly simple for children and adults.

• 32" long
• fits most children between ages 3 and 8