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A perfect companion for nature notes, foraging finds, and quiet sketches outdoors.
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GRAND OPENING 10.11
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Where Little Hands Discover Big Imaginations
Handpicked toys, crafts, and books that nurture creativity, imagination, and a love for the natural world
The Nestling shop is open!
Experience the warmth of these wonderful toys in person! We renovated an old milk room on our 1880 homestead into the most whimsical toy store in Maine. We'd love to see you!
New from Grapat
Welcome to Maine
We’re delighted to bring the beloved German toy maker Nanchen Natur to Maine!
For over 40 years, Nanchen has been creating hand-crafted dolls and rattles from organic cotton and pure new wool. Each piece is lovingly made by hand, making every doll truly unique.
Safe, natural, and timeless - Nanchen toys are treasures to be cherished for generations.
New for fall
Charming, cozy, and just the right size - our new mini puzzles are little stories in a box. Perfect for autumn afternoons and tender moments.
We now carry
I’d buy another coat for each of my kids in a heartbeat. I get compliments on the coats every time my boys wear them. Anyone who’s on the fence about buying one, they’re worth it. Heirloom quality.
I had my eye on this for several months and finally decided to pull the trigger. Should have done it earlier, she loves it just as much as I thought she would!
I ordered the gathering baskets to use as Easter baskets for years to come, as I don’t like buying single use items. I asked Mae to incorporate some small stitch that could distinguish my twins baskets apart, and she so kindly stitched their initial in the bottom of each basket!! Thank you for your amazing work! I will definitely be back.
I’ve bought several things from The Nestling Co and love everything. We have now two baskets and the acorn is by far my favorite. It’s the perfect size and I asked for one with a whole for yarn to put projects in! It’s perfect. I couldn’t be happier!
My daughters love that they can carry their treasures hands-free and they don't get crushed like they would in another sytle bag and I love that I don't have to carry all their acorns, pine cones, lichen, and pretty rocks home.
I ordered these baskets, with the adjustable straps, for my husband and I to pick our high bush blueberries. The baskets are perfect for this task, and save us from trying to attach buckets to our waists, or bending over and filling a bucket on the ground. It’s evident Mae put a lot of thought and care into the design of these baskets, from dying the rope the perfect blue to adding the little green leaves. And the craftsmanship is top notch - the baskets are so sturdy and well made. Beyond happy with my purchase and being able to support a small local Maine made business!
Thanks for the free pattern. This is a simple pattern to make basic clothes for the handling doll. This pattern could easily be adjusted and expanded to make additional clothing items plus it would take embellishment well.
Its just too cute! My daughter loves it, and everything we got! I actually ordered more already!
The quality of these baskets is amazing. My sister bought two for my girls so I had to get one for their cousin, who they spend a lot of outdoor time with. My girls use these all the time and they hold up so well. They are perfect for outdoor adventures or carrying their things around the house. I would recommend these to anyone!
My two-year-old daughter absolutely loves her new bucket! She can carry all the treasures she finds when we go on walks around the neighborhood or to the zoo, all by herself! This bucket is of wonderful quality, and I know it’ll last us through many adventures!
OUTDOOR PLAY
NATURAL MATERIALS
OPEN-ENDED
IMAGINATION
HEIRLOOM QUALITY
SLOW CHILDHOOD