About

Our Story
Made by a dad,
for little ones.
Designed in Australia · Built with love
The beginning
Some of the best things start with a little chaos, a lot of love, and a glass of champagne.
My name is Tony, and I became a dad in the most unexpected way - welcoming my two children as a single father through surrogacy. From the moment they arrived, everything changed. I left behind my professional career without looking back, because I knew exactly where I needed to be: home with them.
"I didn't want to go back. So I started figuring out how to build something of my own - something that made sense for the life I was living."
But staying home didn't mean standing still. I started looking for quality Australian toys - things that felt meaningful, beautifully made, and actually reflected the world my kids were growing up in. I couldn't find what I was looking for.
So I made it myself.
Where the name came from
One evening, sitting around with a good friend — a few glasses of champagne deep - we started trying to mash my children's names together. Estelle and Donavan. After enough attempts and enough bubbles, Stellavan emerged. And me? I'm Papa. That was that.
Every puzzle I design starts with the same question I asked myself at the beginning: what would I actually want for my own kids? Something beautiful enough to display, safe enough not to worry about, educational enough to feel good about, and fun enough that they'd actually play with it.
The 3-in-1 wooden puzzle was my answer - a puzzle, a set of building blocks, and a piece of home decor, all in one. Made from FSC-certified timber, painted with non-toxic colours, and independently safety tested. Because when you're a parent, you don't compromise on that stuff.
Nurturing and encouraging my children's imaginations was - and remains - my priority. I am continuously dreaming up engaging, dynamic, and beautifully designed pieces that not only use high-quality materials, but encourage the children in your life and mine to do what they do best: dream big.
I didn't set out to build a toy company. I set out to be present for my kids - and somewhere along the way, that became everything.— Tony, founder & Papa
What we stand for
Built on things that matter.
FSC Certified
Timber
Responsibly sourced wood, kind to the planet.
Non-Toxic
Paints
Safe for little hands, mouths, and curious minds.
Safety
Tested
Independently tested so parents feel at ease.
Giving
Back
A portion of every purchase supports wildlife conservation.
Designed in
Australia
Celebrating the animals and spirit of home.
I'm still at home with my kids. Still dreaming up new designs. Still doing exactly what I set out to do - making something beautiful for the little ones who make it all worthwhile.
Take a moment to browse my puzzles, made to encourage tomorrow's learning, today.
— Tony (Papa)Shop the Collection
