Happy Spaces

Today marks a special beginning for our family as our oldest daughter will be starting preschool today.  She will be going three days a week for just a few hours each day.  Its a big deal in our family (especially for dad and me)  because we have never had to leave either of our children in the hands of strangers.  In fact, we’ve never had a babysitter outside my mom and brother so the idea of just dropping her off somewhere is making me a little nervous.  I understand that this is just the first in a long series of “letting go” that I will be experiencing as a parent but nevertheless it still feels like a mixed bag of emotions.

With that said, I wanted to share a fantastic and wonderful UK shop that specializes in children’s art called Happy Spaces (doesn’t the name just put a smile on your face).  The company was started by lifelong friends, Mia Papania and Leanne Franse.  Here is a small taste of what they offer…

Images:  Happy Spaces