Our Story

Hi There! We are Nikki and Brian, husband & wife and partners that have a passion for parenthood, woodworking, and quality products. We combined all three to create Blueberry and Third Studios.

It all started when we built The Climbing Arch for our daughters first birthday. She was moving all over the place and we wanted to have something that was hers to climb, but also wanted it to fit seamlessly into our co-living and play area. We had friends come over blown away that we built the Arch and that's what sparked the idea. With Brian’s 20+ years of woodworking experience, we built our own workshop to build The Climbing Arch and design other high-quality, Montessori-inspired PLAY products!

Since then, we’ve expanded beyond in-house production and now collaborate with other U.S. manufacturers to bring our vision to life—creating high-quality, long-lasting children’s products. Along the way, we’ve come to deeply appreciate the power of open-ended play and the importance of durable toys that can stand the test of time.

We often get the question of how we came up with our name, and we're not shy to say! Blueberry comes from the drink that we shared on our first date, and Third is the street where our family started and many of our first wood children's and home designs were born.

As two Montessori-Parents, we are committed to designing and crafting products that promote exploration, imagination, and hands-on learning experiences for children. With a focus on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility, we strive to be a trusted partner for educators, parents, and caregivers seeking long-lasting solutions for their children.

We're happy you made it to our shop and we can't wait to be a part of your child's PLAY!

With love from our PLAYful family to yours,

Nikki & Brian, Co-Founders