About Us
From our little family to yours — welcome to Feather and Leaf Co.
We’re a family of four from the beautiful North East of Adelaide, along with our sweet Border Collie, a mischievous cat with plenty of attitude, and four much-loved chickens. Life for me is happiest outdoors — wandering walking trails our son lovingly calls the “jungle forest,” camping under the stars, digging in the garden, or simply embracing messy play in nature.
At Feather and Leaf Co., our dream is to bring that same connection to nature into your home through play. We believe childhood should feel earthy, magical, sensory, and real — filled with textures, treasures, and toys inspired by the beauty of the natural world. By stocking play pieces from the Earth’s beautiful resources, we hope to inspire children to slow down, imagine, explore, and connect.
My love for timber began years ago while working in the furniture industry, surrounded by beautiful handcrafted pieces and learning to appreciate the character of different woods. I used to wonder why people were so drawn to wooden furniture — now I understand completely. Wooden toys don’t just feel different… they hold warmth, nostalgia, and a sense of timelessness that plastic never can.
I wanted to stock toys that become part of childhood memories — pieces that can be treasured, displayed, passed down between siblings, cousins, and friends, and loved for years to come. Toys that feel as though a little piece of nature has found its way into your home. Creating thoughtfully and treading gently on this beautiful Earth is something deeply important to us, and we are always aspiring to leave the smallest footprint possible.
The name Feather and Leaf was inspired by our two children.
Our son is the “Leaf.” He has always been deeply connected to nature — the trees, the plants, the veggie garden, the endless adventure waiting outside. One of his favourite places is the Adelaide Botanic Garden, where he happily spends hours discovering hidden paths and secret corners without a single complaint. His curiosity and love for exploring inspired the “Leaf” in our name.
Our daughter is the “Feather.” She has the gentlest soul when it comes to animals. While she is bright, spirited, and wonderfully loud in everyday life, around animals she becomes calm, nurturing, and endlessly caring. She can often be found chatting away to our dog and cat, sneaking in cuddles, or asking if the dog can come inside “just for a little bit.” Her soft-hearted love for animals inspired the “Feather.”
We truly hope our store brings joy, imagination, and a little more nature-filled magic into your days. Nothing makes us happier than seeing the wonderful worlds your children create through play.
Please feel free to email, message, or tag us with #featherandleafco so we can share your beautiful creations and inspire other families too.
Thank you so much for supporting our small family business — it means the world to us.
Connecting Play with Nature.