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Fairy's House
Inspired by Theory,
Backed by Research
Fairy's House is intentionally designed for a toddler audience. We are rooted in early childhood education theory, child development research, and media research.
Read on to discover the research that inspires our team and influences Fairy's House.
Fairy's House
Our sets are designed to evoke the peaceful but magical natural beauty of Maine. Pictured here is the exterior of the titular Fairy's...
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Cuckoo Clock
The Cuckoo Clock is an integral part of the daily routine inside Fairy's House. It helps Fairy and her friends with transitions...
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Interiors
The interiors of Fairy's House are inspired by Steiner classrooms--the soft neutrals and natural elements create a calm learning...
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Fairy's Final Design
Erika's final design for Fairy's gown incorporates our favorite elements from her initial sketches. The balloon sleeves, high neck, and...
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Fairy's Accessories
Every fairy needs wings and a wand! Erika's initial inspiration for Fairy's accessories ties together whimsy and wonder.
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Fairy's Gown
Erika's initial sketches for Fairy's gown incorporate flowing shapes and nature-inspired floral elements.
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Fabric Samples
Some fabric samples that Erika sourced for Fairy's gown. We love the multidimensional look of layering gauze over the iridescent crushed...
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Munk
Here is a mock-up of our fiery Munk! We decided on a cream belly against Munk's brown fur; little eyes love contrast (almost as much as...
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The Process
Each mock-up puppet has its parts secured with pins, to make it easier to switch out and compare different designs. Once the final design...
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Chickadee and Bunny
Say cheese! Pictured here is Chickadee, with yellow feathers, and Bunny, with fluffy white fur. We wanted each character to have a...
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