Elbows up to PM Carney!

Re: hygge. Danish word, not directly translatable meaning a feeling of contentment and coziness.
I think about sitting in a cozy chair with a hot chocolate, reading a good book, with a crackling fire in the fireplace, and the snow falls gently out the window.
For me, that encompasses hygge.

Too little too late.

“Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning.”
-Diane Ackerman

Happy Thursday!

I love Ambrosia Maple.

Rainbow play.
You really should try it.

Let the sun shine in , . . and through!
Window Gem Blocks are back in stock!

Because operating a small business isn’t difficult enough, Canada Post is on strike . . . at the time of year we hope will make the previous 11 months worth it.
I’m all for unions fighting for wages and good working conditions, but there should be some thought for exactly who will be hurt.

Spinners!
I’ve been busy making Spinners in Red Oak and White Maple!

Spinners!
I’ve made lots in both Red Oak and White Maple!
Which do you prefer?

NEW 1-2-3 Sets in solid Maple.
Number recognition, quantity recognition, quantity comparison, correlation counting, measurement, patterns and more!
Each set also has colour names on backs.
18 pc. Sets.

Spinners!
Made of solid Maple.
One of my most popular items.

Meet Murphy, my shop manager and trusted assistant.
Murph’s main duty is letting me know when it’s time for a break and does so by gently dropping his ball on my foot over and over while I’m working.

Tree Nuggets can be found at The Barntique in Simcoe, Ontario.
The Barntique is an amazing shopping experience featuring products from over 100 Canadian artists and artisans!
Well worth a road trip!
1223 Turkey Point Rd., Simcoe.
Open Thursdays through Mondays.

Child involved in open ended exploration with solid maple gem blocks, maple hexagon bee blocks and a large wooden gemmed rainbow made from ambrosia maple.

Child stacking maple hexagon blocks. 16 blocks are in the stack.

Child deep in thought behind a creation made on gem blocks, Tree Nugget blocks, along with princess and mermaid figurines.

Child engaged in play with maple hexagon blocks, shape blocks and gem blocks which the child has lines up in a long row. The child is pointing at a block and may be counting or identifying the colour or perhaps choosing a favourite colour.

Welcome to Tree Nuggets!
I’m Wendy, a Registered Early Childhood Educator in Ontario, Canada, who turned to my woodworking hobby during the pandemic. Using my education and experience, I create open-ended hardwood toys that encourage imaginative exploration and creativity while expanding learning.