A MotherSister Minute: Tree Delfin
Besides her distinctive name, Tree Delfin also stands out for being one of those seemingly rare creatures in New York City these days: a young mom. Originally from North Carolina, Tree barely had her film degree in hand before marrying her freelance photographer husband Mike and having her first child, a beautiful 11-month-old named Ruby. The 24-year-old has also started her own business, inspired to create toys when she couldn’t find what she wanted for her daughter. “I decided that perhaps there is a need for more toy companies that make handmade toys in the U.S. with non-toxic materials!” said Tree. (With all the recent toy recalls, her timing couldn’t be better.) She has started with pacifier clips, and they’re selling well enough (including in far-flung places such as Australia) that she plans to expand to rattles, blocks, puzzles, and other infant toys and to eventually produce felt items as well. She’s lovely and talented and an ideal subject for a MotherSister Minute.
LIVING HERE SINCE: 3-1/2 years ago.
WHY FORT GREENE/CLINTON HILL: I came here to go to Pratt and never left.
FAVORITE PLACE IN THE AREA: Underwood Playground.
MIKE’S COFFEE SHOP OR PRATT COFFEE SHOP: Mike’s!
TIPS OR SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD: We are lucky enough to have BAM in our neighborhood, as well as the Mark Morris Dance Company….I love BAM Cinema and they even host Sundance screenings in the summer. Mark Morris offers all types of dance classes for kids and adults.
Sugarsnap Toys can be found at Corduroy Kid in Prospect Heights, Acorn in Boerum Hill, and Gumbo on Atlantic Avenue.