Hansa Plush Toys for kids

Now that I'm a mother, I keep my eyes open for interesting baby toys. 

One toy company I love is Hansa.  It was originally created for exclusive European collectors & each Hansa plush animal is handcrafted from portraits of real animals. What I love about the Hansa animals is how realistic they looks. I know many interior designers who use these wonderful plush toys to create one-of-a-kind spaces for kids! From the VERY large ones to the smallest.  My little Noah is about to get his own space soon, right before his birthday in mid February.

I love the idea of adding a Hansa toy to his collection! As if you couldn't tell, the face & body of each animal/toy is carefully sculpted & sewn inside-out to create its unique features, minimizing visible seams.Making each animal unique, just like in real life!  Every Hansa animal comes with a "Toys that Teach" tag describing each animal's lifestyle, habitat,  gestation period, care of their young & eating habits. The company uses this to try & educate children about these beautiful creatures, & appreciate the importance of our co-existence with all animals!   

Pretty cool - huh? If I had to choose, My favorites are the little zebra & the baby giraffe.  How about you? Any Hansa Faves?

 

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Hair Hide Rugs...(Via Made By Girl)

Hide rugs are such a BIG deal in decor....some people like them & some don't. But this post ISN'T about how you feel about them, it's about where to find these rugs for the best prices. I like them & recently purchased one for my own home from a vendor on Ebay. (I think total price came to $210)
 
Are there any hide rugs in your home? Where did you purchase yours?? Trust me, there are GOOD deals out there, but you really have to make sure you shop around!

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Below are a couple of companies that offer hides at reasonable price. You can also find some good deals on Ebay!


Sunland Home Decor 
CowHides International
Nilma Rugs 

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