For the Kids

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh image via Vogue, January 2007

Because so many of us have little hippie luxers in our lives, I decided it was time to do a little spotlight on some of my favorite kid stuff from my newly-discovered go-to store for childrens' toys, clothing and accessories, (as well as cute cards, housewares, candles and generally adorable knick-knacks you didn't know you had to have until you found them!) - Pink Olive Boutique!

See something you like below? Just click on the photo to be escorted directly to the sale page of your desired item!

First up: These fantastical porcelain nightlights are hand-painted in soothing pastels and provide just enough light to put the kids to sleep while guarding against monsters under the bed, creatures in the closet, and any other dark-dwelling demons that may cause nightmares! Depicting fairy activities, or just a simply elegant cottage, these whimsical little creations will add a touch of imagination to any bedroom!

BONUS: When the cottage gets switched on, little white rabbits can be seen peeking out of the windows, keeping a watchful eye on any sleeping children nearby.

Speaking of fairies, nothing marks a child's ascension from infancy than the loss of their baby teeth, so why not give a gift that will help them celebrate that transition in the form of a cozy tooth pillow - complete with a little pocket in the back to make the tooth/money exchange by the Tooth Fairy go seamlessly!

Knitting isn't just for pillows and sweaters anymore, as these deliciously adorable yarn-grown snack incarnations prove. A fun and snuggly alternative to children's plastic play foods, these little treats are both ironic and aesthetically pleasing at the same time, making them a perfect gift for kids or satirically-inclined adults alike! BONUS: The little fruits are actually knit rattles and come in a vegetable version, while the cookies and savory New York City street-inspired snacks are all 100% hand-knit and come in a picnic-evoking gingham covered box (pictured) ... yum!

Last, but perhaps first in my heart, is this completely darling and eco-friendly elephant purse! Not only is this little pouch totally endearing and sweetly innocent-looking, but it's also partly made with recycled fabrics and each piece is one-of-a-kind. Perhaps I'm a little biased because I have a personal obsession with elephants, but if the strap on this little guy were a little longer and he came in leather, I would definitely already be toting my cell phone, wallet, and other daily essentials around town in one!

While we're talking about gifts, I just wanted to let you all know that I am making the conscious decision to forgo wrapping paper this year - it's simply an overindulgent use of the planet's resources, in my opinion, but I don't want to get preachy! Instead, I will be re-using bags I got when purchasing my gifts, recycling newspaper and magazine pages to act as gift-wrap, giving reusable fabric bags with presents inside, and I'm even contemplating going out and picking up a couple dozen of these:





Reusable fabric gift-wrappers - each one comes with a message: Give Wisdom, Give Love, or Give Luck (available in other colors and styles)! Don't have time to order these pretty little fabric squares before your holiday gift exchange? Try going to your local fabric store and buying a few yards of fabric, or pick up some large, inexpensive scarfs - now your gifts will be wrapped in a gift, genius!

Peace and Love,

la bohémienne