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Posts tagged “toys - kids”

Surprise Balls by Gina Namkung

“From as far back as I can remember, be it a ring from a gumball vending machine, a Cracker Jack prize, the thrill of a piñata, Christmas stocking treats, I have always been drawn to small things."...

New Today! Plush Hobo Shawnimals Sandwich

We have a soft spot for sad things. Sad people, sad dogs and especially sad sandwiches. I mean just look how sad he is. Plush superstar Shawnimals released 100 pieces of this lunch to go that inc...

Cardboard Playhouse from Anthropologie

We spotted this little playhouse in the latest Anthropologie catalog. It's similar to the Color Me House we blogged about in the past, but includes the modern motif of tree branches and a few critter...

Jack's "Suzy Homemaker" Play Kitchen

We thought "Suzy Homemaker" was just a fun expression, but Angela scored a vintage stove by this name at an antique shop and created a little play kitchen for her son Jack to go along with it....

Tschutschu by Dominik Lutz

We have a soft spot for multipurpose kids' furniture, and this piece has crawled right into that soft spot and built itself a cozy little nest. From one angle, it's a nifty train table. From another, ...

EverEarth Playhouse from Garnet Hill

If first dollhouse is on your list, this one comes complete with a couple of trees, a welcome sign, and a white picket fence!...

Early Rider Balance Bikes

It seems like every preschooler we know has some version of the balance bike, and for good reason. These pedal-less bikes are a safe way for kids to teach themselves to balance and self-correct at the...

Get Started: Build a Play Kitchen Before the Holidays

Would your kids love a play kitchen for Christmas? Would you like to make it yourself? We know, you're thinking, "It's already November and I don't know how to build anything anyway." Let Jane gu...

The Little Blue House

Are you wondering how to keep your kids entertained on cold, wintery days when outside time is limited? So was LiEr so she made this amazing fabric playhouse for her daughter Jenna's birthday (to s...

Wooden Toy Breakfast

Breakfast, even though we skip it often, is our favorite meal of the day. That's why we love this breakfast set by Sasaki Kogei....

Prettydreamer: Wood and Waldorf-Inspired Toys

We're always on the lookout for simple, quality toys and even better if we can avoid big brands and support the little guys (and gals). Etsian Prettydream's shop is stocked with lovely wood toys an...

Friends of Socktopus

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. ...

Handmade Doll Clothes

Sewing clothes for my Barbie doll was one of my first craft projects. A few outfits provided hours and hours of fun....

Found: Inexpensive Play Money

Back in the day, we spent our 9-5 hours behind the counter at our local bank. One of our favorite things to peruse while taking lunch was the banking supply catalogs (we didn't get out much ok?). ...

Fugle Swing

Depending on where you live, it may be a bit late in the year for swinging, but it's never too early to get a jump on the next swing season, right? To get you started, industrial designer Christina Fe...

Collages by Djeco

When we were little we used to love making collages and playing with different papers and materials. We're so glad that there are companies still keeping the tradition alive....

Moustachio Madness!

Moustache's are HUGE right now. Everywhere you turn there's a stick, hat, glove, sock or whatever with a mustache on it. Believe you me, we're loving it and these new mustaches are great additions...

Dyson Toy Vacuum

If you're not up for spending the money for your own Dyson, maybe you can splurge for the kids. This one actually suctions up small pieces of debris, (not sure if that means they'll be helping with t...

PlayShapes by MillerGoodman

Kids can use their imaginations to make lots of things from basic shapes, but try as we might we haven't been able to make a passable mustache from our son's block collection. ...

Legos: Do You Buy The Play Sets?

As stores start stocking toys for the upcoming holidays, we can't help but notice the increase in crazy Lego play sets. You can buy all of Hogwarts Castle and the entire Star Wars Death Star, but it...

Home on the Go Portable Dollhouse

For the mini designer in your life, check out this Home on the Go portable dollhouse. It's a little dollhouse that is easy to clean-up and portable....

Etsy Find: Branch Building Blocks

Oh, my. We love blocks of all varieties, but we may have an extra-special nook in our hearts for these little beauties. Made from salvaged maple and mulberry branches, these blocks have a fabulous tac...

Sew Sew by Audrey Perrott

Being novice seamstresses, we're always so envious and impressed by those who can sew and then some. We happened upon Sew Sew by Audrey Perrott and saw so many whimsical, sewn goodies, Audrey has ins...

Chigo Playthings

These are some toys we really wouldn't mind having around the house. But something tells us a wooden cell phone, pretty as it is, just would not cut it for our little one......

5 Fine Swings

Maxwell's handmade indoor swing for Ursula was such an inspiring way to bring the outdoors in during cold months. Since his DIY we've seen other examples, great for yards, playrooms, or even as a su...