The evolution of toys.

Sometimes our leaps in technology just sort of mesmerize me.

1970s:


Today:



Mattel See 'n Say vintage toy photo by j_pidgeon.

Speak, Piggy! app by A Modern Eden.

"Where Did I Come From?"

Such a fun "School House Rock" kind of illustration for this 70s children's book. It made me laugh.


Where Did I Come From?
written by Peter Mayle
Illustrated by Arthur Robins
Designed by Paul Walter
Lyle Stuart, 1973

Books My Kid Loves:"Where Did I Come From"

(via this isn't happiness)

Timo Handmade toys.

Kids have it so good these days.



Timo Handmade by timor on Etsy

6 Essentials to Pack in your Child's School Lunch Box.

HOW much do I want someone to pack lunches like this for me? Thousands, that's how much. Damn.




6 Essentials to Pack in your Child's School Lunch Box | Inhabitots

Chalkboard table.

If I had a little kid, I'd be all over this. Unfortunately, I don't think my cats would do much with it except lick the chalk.


Instructables: Chalkboard Table

piggy.

A lovely concept well executed.


Piggy is a set of two savings banks that nest together. The larger “momma” bank is for a child’s personal savings, and the smaller bank is for the child's charitable savings.

shop piggy.

(via the always-fab Design Milk)

Ninjabreadmen!

These are coooool.


NINJABREAD MEN COOKIE CUTTERS

Hygge & West wallpaper.

These new kiddie wallpapers at Design Public are gorgeous.




Design Public: Hygge & West

Kitteh coloring book.

This would pretty much fall smack dab in the middle of my cute/kitten Venn diagram, if I had one.


"What Kitties Feel" Coloring & Activity Book from KittyBabyLove | moderncat

Mila's Daydreams.

Lovely and funny and gorgeous.

This blog is my maternity leave hobby. While my baby is taking her nap, I create a scene around her and take quick snap photos.




I use only few minutes per picture, including creating idea, implementation and editing, 'cause I don't want to disturb her sleeping and most of my time is for my family. My camera is small and inexpensive Canon IXUS 750.

Mila's Daydreams

(Thanks to my new pal, Mary, for the tip!)

These Golden Books are not for children.

A few days late to the game on this one. But I love them.


These Golden Books Are Not For Children :: Kotaku

(Thanks, Anne & Timmy!)

Print on Wood: Camera Girl

Sweet, afffordable and available for Christmas.


Print on Wood: Camera Girl : Branch: Sustainable Design for Living

Indie Rock Coloring Book.

This made me laugh. An awesome stocking stuffer for the music nerd on your list.




Yellow Bird Project : Indie Rock Coloring Book

Twinkle Twinkle print.

Twinkle Twinkle - Glitter | Keep Calm Gallery

Educational prints.

Fun vintage prints at Three Potato Four.






These children's elementary educational charts from the 1950s provide simple and wonderfully illustrated explanations of basic science principles. Each chart is in good to very good vintage condition showing only minor surface wear and the occasional mild yellowing (please see photos). Prints measure 12.75" by 16" and are sold individually.

Three Potato Four - Educational Prints

"Exit Strategy" by Jesse LeDoux.

These would be absolutely perfect for a kid's room. Kids should look at sunny, happy things and try to figure them out. That's what I think anyway. (It's a shame they're only 5x7. These would be fantastic as a large-scale mural.)

"With Exit Strategy, Jesse LeDoux continues to explore themes of escapism and balance. This new work playfully creates obtuse diagrams of the negative energies in daily life and the possible escape routes to finding happiness."

Tiny Showcase is proud to present 18 signed archival prints from Jesse LeDoux's Exit Strategy. Each print is available in an edition of 15 pieces.

Prints are available individually or as a boxed set. Purchasing the box set containing all 18 signed and editioned prints entitles you to an original work of art by Jesse LeDoux. When you order the entire collection, your signed archival prints will come boxed with an original ink and gouache piece by the artist.

Tiny Showcase: "Exit Strategy" by Jesse LeDoux

I am the Lorax.

Sweet tree-huggy, Dr. Seuss-inspired print.



buyolympia.com: Mt Pleasant Press - Lorax

Cloud mobiles.

These are so cute.





MOBILE by leptitpapillon on Etsy

LIFE Photo Gallery: 30 Dumb Inventions.

Sometimes "dumb" actually means "terrifying."


Baby Cage, 1937

A nanny supervising a baby suspended in a wire cage attached to the outside of a high tenement block window. The cages were distributed to members of the Chelsea Baby Club in London who have no gardens, or qualms about putting a child in a box dangling over a busy street.

Photo: Reg Speller/Getty Images
Jun 23, 1937

30 Dumb Inventions - Photo Gallery, 30 Pictures - LIFE

(via our ol' chum, Tim)

Build Your Own Tinysaur.

I think I need a Tinysaur.


Build Your Own Tinysaur by kfarrell on Etsy