1. Put a pony under the tree–if it fits in this folding stable ($99.99). Melissa & Doug, Wilton, CT; melissaanddoug.com; available at Wood ‘n Things, New Ipswich, NH; 603-924-6381 2. This sweetly chic dress ($158) in organic terry will make your budding fashionista giddy. Sarah Waldo, Providence, RI. 401-272-1003; sarahwaldo.com 3. Young shredders can hit […]
By Christie Matheson and Polly Bannister
Oct 09 2009
1. Put a pony under the tree–if it fits in this folding stable ($99.99). Melissa & Doug, Wilton, CT; melissaanddoug.com; available at Wood ‘n Things, New Ipswich, NH; 603-924-6381
2. This sweetly chic dress ($158) in organic terry will make your budding fashionista giddy. Sarah Waldo, Providence, RI. 401-272-1003; sarahwaldo.com
3. Young shredders can hit the slopes on the Chicklet snowboard ($169.95). Burton, Burlington, VT. 800-881-3138; burton.com
4. Stash collectibles in a lined hand-knit drawstring sack ($38) with stone button. Bagley Burtt Bags, Greenfield, NH. 603-547-3839; artisansonlinemall.com
5. Tiny feet stay toasty in hand-crocheted booties ($8; newborn to youth sizes $7-$20). Donna Rassier, Jaffrey, NH. 603-533-8829; ggsmittsandknits.com
6. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of a classic: Share The Mitten ($16.99) with a new reader. Jan Brett, Norwell, MA; janbrett.com
7. Creativity thrives at this eco-friendly Parker playtable with chalkboard top ($595), made in CT. Ducduc, New York, NY. 212-226-1868; ducducnyc.com
8. Any time is snuggly time in a handmade alpaca sweater ($45 kit, $55-$75 custom-knit). Kilblaan Farm, Sharon, NH. 603-924-6113; kilblaanfarm.com
9. Sweet is this fuzzy giraffe ($70). Liza Hamilton, West Newbury, MA. 978-270-8345; wooliza.com
10. Help kids keep track of favorite stories with charming book plates ($40 for 25). Felix Doolittle, West Newton, MA. 617-969-8883; felixdoolittle.com
11. Simple handmade blocks are vintage-inspired ($55 set of 6). Big, Little Girl, Ipswich, MA. 978-412-5636; biglittlegirl.biz