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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...