Once a Tree

Once a Tree began in the same space it exists today, a shed in the Yarra Valley. What began as an outlet for creativity and boredom, quickly became something so many others were interested in and longing for - toys that weren't light up, plastic or flashy.

I'm Matilda, one side of Once a Tree (computer stuff, research, product development, packing, sending and mum to the cutest toy testers in town) and my dad Scott who handcrafts everything in our shop inventory. Every bit of material collected, perfectly cut, sanded, routed and finished is all done by him. He has single-handedly helped to turn my ideas/sketches (sometimes far-fetched) into reality.

Once a Tree have always been passionate about not disturbing the spaces they collect materials from; which is why they will only collect materials from dead or wind fallen trees, never cutting limbs or branches from living trees. ​