December 01, 2011
His amazing block-tower engineering.
Her pitch perfect rendition of twinkle twinkle.
It’s easy to see your kids are going places. Here, gifts for your little dears, a.k.a. the next…

Mario Andretti
Who’s ready to race? A playful-twist on a classic, these dominoes from Haba are hours of fun. Set them up in any way imaginable and watch them all fall in order. Made with multiple coats of natural, water-based, non-toxic lacquers, this is an eco-friendly game that’s sure to be a family favorite. In-store or online at Baby Earth.

Kate Hudson
Perfect for the trendy baby that constantly wants to wear her parents’ wayfarers, these sweet organic cotton hats from Paired Hearts Handmade are screen-printed on American Apparel caps right here in Austin and come in bright hues like pomegranate and dijon. She’ll be the coziest, hippest tot on the block.

Charlie Chaplin
One part pillow, one part character – the Blah Blah Kids Hold Me Tight Pillow delights with its whimsical mustache and miniature top hat and comes equipped with striped handles perfect for hugging and carrying. They’ll never want to let it go. In-store or online at Wee.

Jane Goodall
Turn your playroom into an adventure! Simple shapes and a natural finish make the Menagerie Collection of children’s furniture from Paloma’s Nest a timeless set that’s as useful as it is beautiful. A whimsical tree-trunk supports the table top, and a variety of animal chairs gather round. Hand crafted in Austin of eco-friendly birch plywood, these child-size furniture pieces can be used daily for years to come.

Leonardo da Vinci
Lets Make Some Great Art is a clever workbook jam-packed with artistic activities. Your budding painter, mixed media maven or designer will fiddle with perspective, draw thumbprint critters, master Mona Lisa’s enigmatic smile, create a signature bag, draw an upside-down Venus and more. Pick it up at Anthropologie.








