Comments on: Blocks & Spools http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/ A design blog about living a stylish life and transforming the so-so. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:34:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: lauren http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9841 lauren Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:59:36 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9841 this looks great - I love it! this looks great – I love it!

]]> By: Fiona http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9794 Fiona Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:27:29 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9794 It's very cute, but it's lacking...something. I think the idea of background paper is a good one. It’s very cute, but it’s lacking…something. I think the idea of background paper is a good one.

]]> By: joanna goddard http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9793 joanna goddard Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:44:06 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9793 LOVE THIS!!! :) LOVE THIS!!! :)

]]> By: daisy mae http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9792 daisy mae Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:56:47 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9792 I love the way the blocks and spools look! I stumbled upon these blocks as well. Perfect for an inquisitive little boy like my son will be soon. http://www.xylocopa.com/category/section/gallery I love the way the blocks and spools look! I stumbled upon these blocks as well. Perfect for an inquisitive little boy like my son will be soon. http://www.xylocopa.com/category/section/gallery

]]> By: Elissa http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9791 Elissa Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:20:55 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9791 These are adorable! I love the simplicity of it. Besides, I think the simple, old fashioned kids toys inspire more creativity than the ones today where the toy does everything for them. These are adorable! I love the simplicity of it. Besides, I think the simple, old fashioned kids toys inspire more creativity than the ones today where the toy does everything for them.

]]> By: katiedid http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9787 katiedid Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:50:02 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9787 First of all CONGRATULATIONS! I am a little late to the party, but wishings you all the best. The blocks are adorable. (Make sure you don't get any made in China....I know, but seriously.) I have had fun going back through your posts. Love the garden reference page, and the pink patio chairs, AND your staitonary suitcases....perhaps a couple for my girls this Xmas. Best wishes- Katie First of all CONGRATULATIONS! I am a little late to the party, but wishings you all the best. The blocks are adorable. (Make sure you don’t get any made in China….I know, but seriously.) I have had fun going back through your posts. Love the garden reference page, and the pink patio chairs, AND your staitonary suitcases….perhaps a couple for my girls this Xmas.

Best wishes-
Katie

]]> By: Jerry http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9781 Jerry Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:07:14 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9781 The spools are awesome & the old letter blocks are delightfully old-school... it just goes to show that the best toys don't require dumping a lot of money into whatever Toys-R-Us is selling - rather, they require imagination and ingenuity. When my daughter was about a year old, her favorite thing to play with was a set of old measuring cups! No need to cash out the retirement annuity for a Barbie Dual-Action Swingset Chateau Princess Cookie Baker Deluxe (or whatever) when there are SPOOLS on the shelf!!! Jerry The spools are awesome & the old letter blocks are delightfully old-school… it just goes to show that the best toys don’t require dumping a lot of money into whatever Toys-R-Us is selling – rather, they require imagination and ingenuity. When my daughter was about a year old, her favorite thing to play with was a set of old measuring cups! No need to cash out the retirement annuity for a Barbie Dual-Action Swingset Chateau Princess Cookie Baker Deluxe (or whatever) when there are SPOOLS on the shelf!!!
Jerry

]]> By: Monica A. http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9780 Monica A. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:34:21 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9780 The blocks look so cute mixed with the spools! The blocks look so cute mixed with the spools!

]]> By: Christina http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9772 Christina Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:46:41 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9772 I love the idea, but wanna see more shapes. Mayeb a cute vintage doll or something? It's getting there though... lovely. (btw, I ADORE the mad scientist blocks.) Also, i like the frigality of these as well; do not spend a fortune on baby toys. My 5 yr old son does not remember anything he used to have or play with as a baby! I remember buying this really expensive activity playmat.... nothing! GREAT JOB Christina I love the idea, but wanna see more shapes. Mayeb a cute vintage doll or something? It’s getting there though… lovely.

(btw, I ADORE the mad scientist blocks.)

Also, i like the frigality of these as well; do not spend a fortune on baby toys. My 5 yr old son does not remember anything he used to have or play with as a baby! I remember buying this really expensive activity playmat…. nothing!

GREAT JOB
Christina

]]> By: The City Sage http://makingitlovely.com/2008/11/12/blocks-spools/comment-page-1/#comment-9771 The City Sage Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:39:06 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=988#comment-9771 This is an absolutely charming arrangement. Kudos for making it happen using reclaimed materials! I just adore the worn, pre-loved look of the blocks, especially in contrast to the glossy white of your shelves. Terrific job! This is an absolutely charming arrangement. Kudos for making it happen using reclaimed materials! I just adore the worn, pre-loved look of the blocks, especially in contrast to the glossy white of your shelves. Terrific job!

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