From the barn
Notes on wood, play, and making things that last.
Why wooden toys outlast every plastic fad
We looked at 20 years of customer repairs. Here's what we learned about the toys that actually survive childhood.
The quiet case for open-ended play
A shape sorter has one answer. A set of blocks has a thousand. We explain why that difference matters more than you'd think.
What FSC-certified actually means (and what it doesn't)
Certified wood is better than uncertified wood. But the label hides a lot of nuance worth understanding.
How to re-oil a wooden toy at home
A tin of beeswax oil and ten minutes is all it takes. Here's our step-by-step guide for keeping toys looking their best.
Our age guides are starting points, not rules
Children develop at wildly different paces. We explain how we choose age ranges and why you should feel free to ignore them.
Come and see how it's made — barn open days 2026
Every first Saturday of the month, we open the workshop. This year we added a making corner for kids. Here's what to expect.