this is good!

My favorite of toothfairy pillows from my favorite of companies:

smencils.

I know a couple of little believers that would love to find these stuffed into their sock on Christmas morning! Smencils are naturally scented pencils {watermelon, cherry, grape, root beer, bubble gum and more..} made of recycled newspaper rather than the typical wood, making them equally sweet for the environment. $10 for a set of 10. "Smells like creativity."

Via Babygadget's 2007 Holiday Gift Guide: Last minute gifts and stocking stuffers.

magnetic plush.

If you haven't already, be sure to check out Dwell's website makeover, including a fantastic amount of new products and styles {bedding, bibs/burps, wall art, totes, toys...}. I have a thing for plush toys and I'm excited that Cole is finally connecting to his collection. Aren't these magnetic animals {come in a set of 3} fabulous?!

featured HANDMADE: yellow canoe.

So smart. So chic: a hand painted jewelry/key holder {yellow sunburst} by etsy's Yellow Canoe. $30.

meredith gaston.

Meredith Gaston, renowned Sydney based artist, produces lovely paintings and drawings about "happiness and the celebration of the magic of the everyday." Vanilla Faces {pictured} stands my favorite. "Instantly enchanting!"

mod mom.

You might remember this search? I was determined to make it happen and was thrilled to learn {days after that post} that Kiersten of Mod Mom Furniture had her very own and very lovely modern table design. The green? And the birch wood? And hand-craftedness? Just fantastic. In fact, I was so sure that this was what I was searching for that I quickly placed the order for my very own custom Eammon Table and Patrick chairs.



I love it. I never second guessed that the construction would be flawless and sturdy, the detail inspiring, or that Cole would take to using child-sized furniture. {His routine: running to the chair full speed just to sit all by himself and muster a 20 month old "wow"!} But what comes with purchasing Mod Mom furniture is unique: an instant follow-through, a carefulness, an enthusiasm and an easy appreciation for one talented mama working from her garage. In fact, apart from Kiersten being skillful and honest, she's friendly. And that's a nice change.

The Eamonn table is handmade from beautiful birch ply with Baltic birch (painted green) lazy Susan on the center top for easy access to crayons, markers, etc. The table easily accommodates four friends and is hand sanded for an extra soft/smooth finish.
Paint: Lazy Susan can be painted a custom color to match your decor.
Polyurethane: Low VOC, water-based, non-toxic poly

note: Although she has a store full of furniture deliverable outside of LA, the Eammon Table is currently only available to LA clients. {Think crazy shipping prices!} One more reason to live in California. Or a perfect excuse to take a road trip in a car with a very large trunk. [If you have any questions about shipping/delivery estimates, contact Kiersten directly.]

LOW.

Treat yourself. LOW always reminds me of Christmas for some reason.
{Click here to hear some samples.}