Testimonials

Read the very nice things that have been said about us in the press here

Read the very nice things our customers have said about little-smiles and our Dobbin and Drum products:

"I got this teepee for my kids years ago... and I must say that it is one of the best gifts I've given them. They play with/in it all the time - I think kids just love having a little nook to hide away in, whether they're reading books, playing games or creating an imaginative scene far, far away from the reality of their bedroom."

To see our Waratah teepee after three years use - click here

Courtney, Mother, London [bought a Waratah teepee in November 2008 - comments received in November 2011]


"This wigwam is one of the best gifts I have ever bought the boys. It is almost permanently up either in the garden or house and especially when friends come to play. It's a brilliant little den and the bell is a lovely feature! It's in the same beautiful condition it arrived in (only with a little cat fur) and I have no doubt it will last many many years and bring as much happiness to our new little arrival too!"

Elizabeth, Mother, London [bought an Orion teepee in June 2009 - comments received November 2011]


See our Au Natural featured in a shop floor display in Selfridges, Manchester.  To see the teepee click here.

"Thanks again for the teepee."

Katy, VM Manager Selfridges

"We (all) love it - my 18month old little boy and I sat in there this evening 'feeding' his wheel along wooden horse and watching TV. Thank you."

Jo, Mother, Surrey


"The teepee went down VERY well at Christmas at a family gathering and is now living in Devon with its two small girl owners. I believe they play in it endlessly and often have tea inside it either in their playroom or in the garden on fine days. Delivery was painless and we - the grandparents - managed to fit it in our car from Essex to Christmas in Dorset, after which its new owners transported it home to Devon."

Anthea, Grandmother, Essex


"We're all enjoying the tipi. I have not taken it down since the day it was put up in our living room for our 2 years old and her baby brother. These tipis are very tasteful in colours and materials of pure raw canvas with no gimmicky paint designs, etc. Something a parent would not mind in having up in the home. We especially love the little bell!"

To see our Au Natural teepee cick here

Dawn, Mother, London


See our Orion teepee and our Primary teepee featured in window and shop floor displays in Selfridges, London, to support the launch of Pixie Lott's new fashion line and American Apparel.  To see the teepees click here.

"Thanks so much for getting it all sorted for me!  They look great!"

Katherine, VM Manager Selfridges


"I'm sending a photo of our lovely teepee. It wasn't supposed to be here permanently but we actually think it looks pretty good next to our Eames chair.
Our children sometimes forget about the teepee for a while, but then if we do pack it away, they want us to put it up again!"

To see our Aurora teepee with the Eames chair click here

Annette, Mother, London


"The teepeee is really beautiful and greatly appreciated by my two small boys. It is also just the right size as it can stay up permanently in the play room without taking up the whole room."

Jane, Mother, Saffron Walden


" Just to let you know that we received our teepee yesterday, as you had informed me, and it looks fantastic! As we are moving house in two week's time, we are keeping it wrapped up in the plastic for Santa's visit....Thank you very much for your great customer service."

Annette, Mother, London


"I thought you’d like to know that the Orion teepee was a great hit with my grandson for his 2nd birthday last week! It’s a great product and I’m thrilled with it Thanks again for such prompt service."

Jeannie, Grandmother, Surrey


"We love the teepee ! Already had a cowboys and indians day which was fab."

Hilary, Mother, Surrey


"My son got the Au Natural teepee for his 3rd birthday. He loves it. He hides all his cuddly toys inside."

Mary-Sue, Mother, London


"Just a quick thank you for getting the Implaccably Pink teepee with me before my daughters birthday. She loves it though it hasn't been outside yet - just in the house!!!"

Libby, Mother, Derbyshire


"The teepee was a fantastic purchase! I bought the teepee for my son's second birthday as it was becoming a bit tiresome making a den every day when he requested that we do so. The teepee was an instant success and meant that we now had a permanent den to play in! It lives in his bedroom and is the base when we play hide and seek; he counts to 10 in it and we hide, we have lots of tea parties in it, several teddies live in it, once inside it can become many different things, the latest being a rocket, and we use it for story time. My son is very proud of his teepee and whenever friends come over to play they gravitate towards the teepee and love closing the door and ringing the bell to enter - we change the password every week! Since his baby sister has been born she too likes the teepee and is often invited in by her big brother ! A real resounding success, grown ups and children alike seem to love playing in the teepee and all admire it!

Kate, Mother, Glamorgan


"Just wanted to say thanks for the tee-pee. My son is chuffed to bits."

Alison, Mother, Kent


"The teepee is gorgeous. It arrived promptly, was very easy to assemble and our daughters love playing in it - and so do all their friends"

Ann, Mother, London


"Thanks for the teepee, it went down an absolute treat on Christmas Day, never have I seen so much joy on two little faces. It now has pride of place in the kid's playroom."

Graeme, Father, London


"We set up the tee-pee in our new house and my boys LOVE, love, love it!!!! So cute! We are thrilled with it. Thanks for getting it to us so quickly."

Courtney, Mother, London


"The dragons and elephants arrived this morning as you advised. I am absolutely over the moon with them. Thank you so much for all of your help in getting these to me, it has been a pleasure from start to finish. "

Lisa, Mother, Wiltshire


"On a whim I bought an Orion teepee for my grandson. What a success! It has been in daily use and has become his own special ‘space’ . As the weather became too cold for little Indians to be in the garden, the teepee has been easily and quickly moved indoors There was an initial problem because his younger sister wanted to share his space but a quick email to Melissa at little-smiles and an Implacably Pink teepee was delivered on the designated day and perfectly packed. Problem solved! Melissa’s personal attention to both my orders has been nothing less than perfect and much appreciated."

Shirley, Grandmother, London


"The teepee arrived safe and sound yesterday and we put it up this morning for a test run, it went up very easily and smoothly. We took it down to Sussex this afternoon for our grandson's third birthday tea party and it was an immediate success, he insisted on eating his birthday cake inside it! My daughter is most impressed with its classic good looks and feels that it will be in use for years in the family! Thank you very much for arranging the delivery in time and for your helpful information when I telephoned."

Penny, Grandmother, Surrey