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Definitely a splurge, but so gorgeous -- we are loving the iconic Nelson Bubble Lamp now available in colors. This is definitely a piece that will work in your child's room throughout the years from nursery to 'tween to teen and beyond.

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Some would argue, "Why fix it, if it ain't baroque?" (Sorry!) We think the Baroque Bookshelf is a fabulous incarnation of the hanging bookshelf and just the fix for any room needing a bit of oomph.

When you're a child it's always exciting and fun to travel but you still want a bit of home comfort with you wherever you go -- even if it's just down the block to your babysitter's home. We think this terrific pillow by maya*made certainly fits the bill.

Craigton Berman calls his coil lamp a, "...Working-class extension cord with upper-class aspirations" but we just call it cool. Picture this clever lamp in your tween or teen's room...

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Smart storage options for a tiny bedroom are a must. We just found the colorful String Pocket Shelving that gives you a place to put things, without taking up a lot of space.

Apparently, this is one popular Socktopus because he has a ton of adorable friends. We are loving the line of handmade sock monkeys, octopi and owls created by Friends of Socktopus.

So you can't figure out what your child should be for Halloween, eh? And you feel as though you're running out of options. Allow us to throw a simple solution your way -- keep it in the back of your mind for a last minute costume fix.