JFTP Handmade Teepee’s
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Please Note: JFTP ceased trading in 2015
We have been avid watchers of BBC 1’s Dragons Den for a while now and since having Mia, we are always more interested in the innovative children’s products that come along (and food products of course!!) so when we spotted Effie Moss and her beautiful handmade Teepee’s winning investment from none other than Dragon Deborah Meaden, we knew we wanted to find out more about her Teepee’s! Just For Tiny People (JFTP) was founded by Effie Moss who, with the help of a wonderful team of people, hand makes beautifully designed Teepee’s especially for children.
I have followed Effie’s journey from Dragons Den and watched her business become the amazing success it is today so when Effie contacted me directly to see if I would like to review one of her products, I was more than excited! In fact I couldn’t quite believe it at first! I had presumed that I would be reviewing the new wooden toys that had just been launched so I was even more excited when I was told I should expect a Teepee to arrive within the next week! So what exactly is a JFTP Handmade Teepee?
When, 4 days later, our Teepee arrived I was far more excited than even Mia was! The Teepee itself comes boxed ‘ready-to-go’ which is great as there’s no working out where bits go and no annoying instructions to read! The poles are all pre-tied so all you need to do is pull them away from each other and stand the Teepee up! The Teepee we were sent is a beautiful pink and lace design with a spotty pink heart on the front. The lace is tied with pink ribbon and can be undone to ‘close’ the front up. I must admit it is bigger than I had imagined it would be so I have had to move Mia’s room around a couple of times to find the perfect spot, however she will not be growing out of it anytime soon and it means she will have years of play in there! Also, the Teepee’ can be stored away really easily if you don’t want it up all of the time which is really useful.
I’m really impressed with the Teepee itself; it really is very pretty and very girly which suits Mia (and me!) perfectly! It is also really well-made and you can see and feel the quality of the fabrics used. It took me a couple of goes at getting it right in terms of how it sits, partly because I’m a bit of a perfectionist and partly as Mia kept trying to move it as she was getting used to it being in her bedroom but she has left it alone recently so it stays exactly where I placed it!
All Teepee’s are handmade and so take a bit of time to make, as you would expect from any quality product. Expected delivery dates are stated on the website when you purchase a Teepee but if you need a specific date then all you have to do is let them know and they will do their best to fulfil it as best they can. There are also ‘ready to go’ Teepee’s available and these are clearly stated as such on the website. All Teepee’s and accessories are handmade in the UK and they are all unique. No two are the same which means that you end up with an amazing Teepee for your child that no one else will have, which I think is a definite plus! The Teepee’s themselves range from £99-£185 with 2 sizes (Magical and Midi), and a ridiculous choice of fabrics available. You would be hard pushed to not find a design you liked put it that way!
There are numerous matching accessories available such as; floor mats, plumfy cushions and scatter cushions, which just add to the beautiful Teepee’s themselves. Delivery is by courier for a Teepee (costs applied at checkout) and royal mail for everything else on the website. Our Teepee retails currently at £125 but with sales on stock regularly, a great deal to combine a midi Teepee, 2 scatter cushions and floor mat, and not to mention the fact that there are payment plans (limited availability) for special occasions, there really is no excuse not to place an order!
As well as Teepee’s and their matching accessories, JFTP do beautiful wooden toys, twinkly lights (perfect for Teepee’s!), and they have just launched a new range of princess dresses! There really is something for every child and you know that it is going to be amazing quality! Mia absolutely adores her Teepee and when she’s not downstairs playing, she can be found upstairs sat in it with her soft toys, chatting away to them. She still asks me now after almost 3 weeks if she can sleep in it! Mia’s teepee is just missing some accessories and we currently have our eyes on a matching floor mat, as it’s just missing a beautiful, handmade base mat to it now!
Please Note: JFTP ceased trading in 2015
20 Comments
Sarah -Arthurwears
This is gorgeous!!! i’d love a grey/cream one for Arthur!! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
mummydaddymia
Thank you! The print is beautiful and they do so many different prints cushions to match! 🙂
Someone's Mum (Danielle)
I have seen so many gorgeous teepees about and this one does look lovely! Gorgeous lace and I love the pics of them in it! #KCACOLS
mummydaddymia
Thank you! It really is pretty and there are so many prints to choose from 🙂
Sarah @teammomlife
This is so incredibly cute. I’ve always thought that the tee pee’s like this were cute. Been thinking about getting one. These look practical and easy to put together. #KCACOLS
mummydaddymia
Yes they are up in seconds as they come pre-tied for you, they are beautifully made 🙂
Bridie By The Sea
Oh I love this and just know my little girl would adore it. It’s so pretty, the perfect hiding spot for all her cuddlies. Thanks for linking up to #KCACOLS hope you come back again next Sunday! x
mummydaddymia
Yes, they are perfect for little hide-aways! 🙂
OddHogg
It looks fab! I quite like the idea of a teepee for Piglet when he’s older – there’s plenty space in his bedroom for one and it would make a great den. Do you think its acceptable to order the same pink and lace one as you’ve got for him?! It looks so pretty #KCACOLS
mummydaddymia
Absolutely! 🙂 He wont mind! #excusetobuyforyourself
Geraldine
So beautiful. I imagine these will end up being family heirlooms because they are so well crafter #KCACOLS
mummydaddymia
They are really pretty and so many prints to choose from! 🙂
Tori @ The Mama Nurse
I bet my daughter would love one of those! I love the adorable pic of your daughter lying down in one. I bet it’s hard to get her out of there for meals and bedtime, lol!
#KCACOLS
Tori @ The Mama Nurse
mummydaddymia
Aww thank you! She absolutely loves it and the novelty has not worn off! Mia still asks to sleep in there most nights! 🙂
Madeline (This Glorious Life)
Oh that’s beautiful! And I love the fact that they’re all one of a kind, makes them even more special! x #KCACOLS
mummydaddymia
They really are beautifully made and there are so many fabric choices too 🙂
Kate Fever
I remember seeing these on the TV and thinking how wonderful they looked. I love the fact they have ready made available as well as bespoke orders. Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
mummydaddymia
Yeah they really are special! Made beautifully too, Mia loves her teepee! 🙂
Annette, 3 Little Buttons
The JFTP teepee’s are so gorgeous! I love how there are so many designs to choose from and they quality is outstanding. Mia looks like she’s having a lovely time. #TriedTested
mummydaddymia
They are so cute! I love so many designs, it would be hard to pick my favourite! Mia plays quite a lot in there and makes up some lovely games inside it 🙂