A Pint-Sized Gift Guide

Buying gifts for the children in your life is the absolute best. I tend to steer away from plastic and commercial and gravitate towards classic and handmade. An extra dash of whimsy is always a plus, too! I would happily purchase any of these items for my classroom or my future kid's playroom.

Nerdy Bug Print; Dancing Bears Waltz; Wooden Elephant; Classic Cars; Tea & Crumpets Apron; Honeycomb Puzzle; Rainbow Stacker; Marquant Classic Ride-On Taxi

One Day...

  ...My children will have a room just like this: a beautifully designed personal library to house their massive picture book collection. Magical, yes?

This one belongs to the young sons of design-maven, Kelly Wearstler. You can read an interview detailing how she created the snazzy space right here.

Keep This In Mind

Back to school next week. I'll keep the above words in mind as the year kicks off. Poster available here for $17. There are several others in the collection, too: Wouldn't they serve as nice "life" reminders framed in the family foyer or a classroom?

Let The Wild Rumpus Start!

I can't help but smile at this artistic print adaptation of one of the most famous lines in children's literature. I adore the rainbow lettering and simple design: it would add a colorful, whimsical element to any child-centered space. $25 from Ruka Ruka.

Elephant Hamper

I love this Rattan Elephant Hamper from Home Decorators. It would look fabulous in a nursery and could provide extra storage space in a classroom or playroom. $45.