10 Christmas Ornaments That Your Kids Can't Break.

Our son's birthday is October 27th, so last year was really our first Christmas with him mobile and able to do things to the tree. This year he's two and three feet tall, so we'll probably have to keep most of the glass ornaments put away since he thinks anything that's shaped like a circle is a ball. Here are ten ornaments that he'll be able to put on the tree.

 

 

$8 | Anthropologie

 

$9.95 | Crate & Barrel

I got these last year when Mark was one and we had a nice afternoon of him pulling them out of the box and stacking them and me threading them with red ribbon. They're sturdy and at $10 for 24 you can use them as sort of a base ornament to replace the glass ones for a few years.

$44 | Velocity Art & Design

 

 

$4 each | West Elm

$27.95 | Crate & Barrel

My son loves dogs so much, and these were the most indestructible (and cute) looking ones I could find.

 

 

 

$8 | West Elm

 

 

$14 | Etsy

There are a ton of these on Etsy, just look for wool acorns ornaments. Picked these out because I like the colors and the twine.

 

 

$20 | Anthropologie

 

 

$16 | Anthropologie

Old Vinyl, New Clocks.

These are gorgeous. Saw them on Design Sponge today and had to post them up.

 

£37 | Pavel Sidorenko Design

Yellow Owl Workshop

Yellow Owl Workshop is putting out all kinds of great stuff, but where they really shine is their sets. I'm totally in love with these stamp & stationary sets.

$30 each | Yellow Owl Workshop

 

$16.50 each | Yellow Owl Workshop

Kozyndan Tea Set

This somehow keeps slipping by me, I've been meaning to post it for weeks. Click for Art Tea Set by Kozyndan.

£39 | ClickforArt

 

Origami Flowers

I love filling up our house with flowers every week. Unfortunately it's an expensive and often controversial undertaking - both my husband and nanny have VERY active allergies and I am constantly finding out that some flower or other has totally set them off. Lilies have sadly been completely banned.

So when I came across these origami flowers on Paper Crave today I thought perfect! My husband is always asking me why I can't just buy some faux flowers (I bet you can imagine the nose crinkling response that gets). Finally I've found some that meet my standards.

 

$11-$65 | Etsy

 

PS - Fellow allergy sufferers & lover of allergy sufferers - here's my reference list of flowers that are low-allergy.

Paperwink Rubber Address Stamps

I've been lazily looking for some return address stamps off and on and came across these on Paper Crave. I like that some of them are super cute, some are almost snotty, and others are more serious. Will have to get me some of these until I eventually get around to getting our own made out of my husbands totally awesome smoking bull mascot.

$18-28 each | Paperwink

 

via Paper Crave

Cheeky Face Letterpress Cards

Oh man these are too cute.

$16 | Etsy

 

via paper crave

 

Heads For Your Mantle

For some weird reason, most people these days seem to have pretty much decided against having large taxidermy head mounts hanging out over their mantels. And the designers & artists, they have responded. Here are 10 fantastic, cruelty free, animal heads.

 

$68 | Anthropologie

Ok, so a quick disclaimer here, this guy doesn't come with the paper glasses that are pictured. But if you like them, just print out the image, make a copy at 500% & redraw the lines with a black sharpie. Cut them out, tape them  on, volia! Your very own incredibly smart giraffe.

They also come in Zebra, Rhino & Elephant and are made out of cement bags and pages from vintage french books. Fancy!

 

 

Matryoshka Doll Measuring Cups

I know what you're thinking "Wtf, MORE nesting dolls??" Ah um yeah...

YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?

 

$12.00 from Urban Outfitters

New Stuff at the Moma Store

Got my new Moma Catalog in the mail the other day, as always they have all sorts of awesome new things. These are my favorites.



$24.95 at the Moma Store.

2011 Animal Calendar
Katsumi Tamura,
This calendar kit includes six different sturdy white paper animals, each with a one-month calendar on each side. Simply pop them out, assemble them, and stand them upright—no glue or scissors necessary.

 

 

$38.00 at the Moma Store.

Choco Tape Dispenser
Toshitsugu Fujiwara, 2008
This simple, practical tape dispenser is made of rich walnut. A magnetic disc holds the tape in place and makes it easy to refill with standard-size tape. Includes one roll of patterned Japanese washi paper tape.

 

 

$150.00 at the Moma Store.

Chalk Table Set
Elizabeth Ganrude, 1980
Encourage creativity with this sturdy chalk table. A reversible top easily conceals artwork and chalky mess, and a hidden compartment is perfect for storing art supplies. It comes with two child-friendly benches. Made of birch plywood. Ages 3 to 6. Assembly required.

 

 

$35 from the Moma Store.

Mimobot® USB Flash Drives
Tokidoki, 2010
A union of art and technology, these USB flash drives transport data—music, pictures, documents—with fun and style. 4GB, USB 2.0, Windows- and Mac-compatible. Comes preloaded with removable character-related entertainment content. Made of ABS plastic.

 

 

$48 from the Moma Store.

Chalkboard House
Ulrichadolf Namislow, 2006
This handy message board is shaped like a house and has a blackboard finish. It comes with a white chalk pencil, a built-in pencil holder, and a sponge for erasing messages. Made of pressed wood.

 

 

$24 from the Moma Store.

Mix Spoon Set
Chi-Wing Lee, 2009
Perfect for dessert or coffee, these teaspoons are made of fine bone china and have a traditional handle design. The white handles are unglazed and the spoon tips are dipped in glazes of assorted colors. Dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Set of five.