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Introducing Ceci x Little Goodall: Meet Ceci Johnson

     I can't remember the exact point at which I became aware of the creative force that is Ceci Johnson, but it was definitely...

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Art to Try: Create a Collage like Eric Carle

One of the things often overlooked about Eric Carle's enduring art are the simple techniques that he uses to create it. In a world where...

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Our Story

In 2010 I was the stay-at-home mother of a rosy cheeked toddler. Our only child, he was happiest when he was outside - walking, running,...

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Eight Questions with Willa Heart

Willa Heart artwork - one of each please!        There are some light-bulb moments when you see a piece of artwork and it makes...

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Beloved Books & Bunny Coats to Warm Your Heart this Spring

Bunny Season is a celebration here at Little Goodall, it's our favorite time of year! When we introduced our first bunny coat style in March...

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Celebrating 50 Years of The Very Hungry Caterpillar™

  “In the light of the moon, a little egg lay on a leaf.”      Few opening lines conjure such instant memories of childhood...

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Mother's Day and Mary Cassatt

Mother Berthe Holding her Baby, 1900 Mother's Day is a bit of a loaded holiday, and certainly an emotional one. From the joy (and exhaustion)...

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Sweet and Simple Tulip Headband Tutorial

As the school year comes to a close, my fingers are just itching to begin a summer craft project! I've been dreaming about these headbands...

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A Holiday Retreat: The Precious Gift of a Cozy Place to Read

Beautiful vintage illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith The holidays are upon us, and with them come a lot of moving parts—cooking, cleaning, hosting, feeding, buying,...

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A Thanksgiving Tradition: Connect with Little Ones through Poetry

Thanksgiving card by Papyrus featuring a Little Goodall Fox Coat. Original image by Bellini Portraits. More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving is a day we...

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Sketchbook inspired Capelets for Wintry Wanderings

Vintage book illustration of a cape-clad Frog Princess I love a good cape. One of my earliest memories of a garment are of a brilliant...

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Pumpkin Fairy Houses

The Goodall Family Pumpkin House for 2015 - with bark steps leading to a lookout tower on top! On cool fall days, the carved faces...

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Red Riding Hood and Lucy Owl

Are you familiar with Hazel Village? It's a line of the most charming and creative woodland animal toys, designed by Jane Van Cleef. I am...

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A Storybook Sundress: Completely Awwww Inspiring!

I always strive to include playful elements in my designs, and this Limited Edition Cat and Mouse Dress is one of my all time favorites....

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It's Simplicity!

Happy 2014 friends! The last half of 2013 was an absolute whirlwind for me at the studio, with many exciting (and unexpected) projects which I'll...

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Union Jacks for the Lad

I recently indulged in a little Mommy DIY to help cope with a growing boy's need for a more grown-up room. My husband was demo-ing...

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Handcraft Crowns to Celebrate Childhood and Everyday Life

As you might imagine, we have a lot of wool felt around here. So last year, when my son asked me to make him a...

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When you're feeling a little foxy...

As opposed to a whole coat foxy, of course. Recently I have been working on some toddler hats, inspired by our coats. This is my...

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Swingy Spring Skirts Made From Old Cotton Shirts

Curved shirt tail hems are having a fashion moment this spring, so I thought it would be fun to upcycle some actual shirts into skirts...

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