Kids are enthusiastic painters and drawers. This can often lead to a room quickly become overwhelmed with painting equipment and art materials. Traditional easels can help focus the child’s attention to one spot but they don’t usually feature an all-in-one storage and desktop space parents would ideally like to see, nor do they come with a stool. This Step2 Art Master Activity Desk comes with them all and will be a comfortable, exciting and visually stimulating place on which to play and create.

The deep molded-in storage compartments are easily accessible and shelving allows for your little Monet or Picasso to reach his pens or paints without any bother. The compact size of the desk means it can be situated in just about any room in the home depending on where your child(ren) like to be. Such interior possibilities include the kid’s bedroom, a playroom, the kitchen or even in the rear part of the main living room, which incidentally is where my art easel was placed when I was a budding Interior Designer, just out of diapers. The desk is easy to wipe clean and is very sturdy so will take a lot of enthusiastic battering that kids tend to wreak upon their play furniture.

You can buy it from here: Step2 Art Master Activity Desk.

It’s proved highly popular with kids as previous buyer’s reviews can confirm.

The wildly popular Finnish designed game, for those of you who don’t know, involves players using a slingshot to launch birds at pigs stationed on or within various structures, with the intent of destroying all the pigs on the playing field. There are multiple levels to complete and star ratings to achieve. Since its release in late 2009, Angry Birds has broken numerous records and become one of the most iconic games for hand-held electronic devices. It has been described as “the largest mobile app success the world has seen so far”.

This set of Angry Bird wall stickers can be attached to surfaces of various including walls, windows, doors, ceramic tiles, refrigerators and screens. Each decal comes with a self-adhesive which is water and steam resistant as well as easily removable. Anyone who plays the game will be familiar with the characters in the set as well as some of the structures included. You’ll notice the famous birds, plus the slingshot, towers, pigs, hammocks and eggs. These can be affixed to a wall in a kid’s bedroom, playroom or indeed even in the family kitchen or bathroom.

You can buy the set from here: Angry Birds Removable Wall Decals/Stickers.

Made from PVC environmental materials.

Each plate design provides a backdrop on which peas, carrots, corn, pasta, beans, and other food items can be manoeuvred into different positions and groupings. The creative mind behind the plates is Polish designer Boguslaw Sliwinski from Kajetany, Poland. He states: “Every parent knows what a nightmare it is getting children to eat their food. … Most mums tell their children not to play with their dinner but I think kids are more likely to eat it if they are allowed to play with it too.”

The white ceramic plates allow a child to engage with their imagination whilst at the same time helping parents to focus their child’s attention on food and the enjoyment potentials of meal time. As the little one pushes his or her peas around the plate, loading and then unloading train carriages or truck trailers, they will, the makers hope, associate vegetables and other troublesome foods that kids frequently shy away from with fun and play. Whether this makes children more likely to eat their greens remains a question yet to be answered.

You can order them online direct from the designer: Boguslaw Sliwinski Design.

The Time Out Timer Stool from Wisteria is based on the iconic sand timer which was a primary tool used to track the passage of time before mechanical clocks and watches. It is thought they were first seen in Europe around the 8th Century AD but from where they originated before that is unknown. The hourglasses, also known as sand timers, became popular instruments on-board ships where they became indispensable for determining distances and even lines of longitude. They were also seen in churches, factories, work places, and domestic homes where they were used to measure sermons, cooking time, and time spent on breaks from labor.

This children’s time-out stool is made from sturdy mango wood and contained fine white sand within the pair of hourglass bulbs. They are available in white or navy blue and are attractive in form and definitely highly functional as an aid in teaching your kids right from wrong. After the 5 minute time frame has elapsed, your child can return to playing or homework whilst the hourglass stool is placed back in the corner of the bedroom or playroom where it will complement existing décor and even become a stool used during non-punishment periods.

You can buy one from here: Time Out Timer Stool.

Via: Freshome.

Much of this clock’s decorative theme is based around that of playing cards which are central to the story of Alice and her adventures in a fantasy world filled with all sorts of anthropomorphic creatures. One of the most well-known characters Alice comes across is the Queen of Hearts who is a decidedly foul-tempered monarch and is the wife of the King of Hearts. In the story, playing cards are seen marching in procession in the Queen’s croquet ground and are themes seen elsewhere in the story.

This beautiful alarm features a classic artistic representation of Alice as seen in the original books. Surrounding the adventurous little girl are a series of rotating playing cards of all varieties which fly over the clock’s numerals. These add a dynamic twist to the clock and bring a touch of magic to the scene. The alarm clock has a snooze alarm which can make waking up a little less dramatic … or for many of us sleepyheads, less traumatic. A light makes it easy to see in the dark. The decorative nature of the clock makes it ideal for a child’s bedside table or alternatively as a nostalgic time piece for adults who were brought up on the story of Alice and her adventures when children themselves.

You can buy it from here: Rotating Alice In Wonderland Alarm Clock.

Measures 4″ in diameter with 2.25″ face. Stands 2.5″ tall.

The LifeStyle Dream Kitchen features all the devices, appliances and fittings you would expect to see in a real kitchen interior. There’s an oven, a microwave, a refrigerator, sink, cupboards, overhead light and phone. A 37 piece accessory set which includes bowls, cups and cutlery are also present and together with the steel, wood and granite décor effects, the kid’s play kitchen is a highly realistic toy for your little child. However, that’s not all, for what distinguishes this play set from others are the cool sound effects.

When a toy pan or pot is placed on one of the stove burners, a sound effect is heard, imitating the sound of either boiling water or that of a frying pan, depending on which burner it is placed. The microwave and phone also have distinct sounds which will delight children and make the overall kitchen very realistic and familiar. An overhead light switches on and off whilst various knobs and taps can be turned and pulled.

The play kitchen is extremely sturdy and faces up to rigorous play. It is large enough to keep a child entertained but small enough to be placed in just about any interior environment without become a burden. This means it can be situated in a living room, bedroom or playroom depending where the child’s activities are most often enjoyed. The product has received many positive reviews and these can be seen together with previous buyer’s pictures via the link below.

See more here: Step 2 LifeStyle Dream Kitchen.

Measures approximately 35.5″ x 15.25″ x 44.75″.

A table and chair set is a valuable furniture piece to have in a kid’s playroom or bedroom. It allows a child the freedom to explore their creativity in drawing, reading, writing and playing whilst sitting at a comfortable height and in a way suited to their smaller dimensions. This table and two accompanying chairs can be situated in a variety of rooms including even, a kitchen or dining room where it can be used for meal times. Made from strong pine wood, each item in the set has been given a non-toxic paint finish which means, as well as keeping the wood safe, it’s also extremely easy to simply wipe clean after any spills.

Whether your children are painting, piecing together jigsaws, reading from a book or eating lunch, they will find great pleasure from being seated at such a vibrantly designed table. Friendly-looking jungle animals can be seen smiling against the backdrop of green flora and fauna. There is, as is often the case with children’s designs, a little artistic licence to be had with the addition of a few animals nor normally associated with such a habitat but this doesn’t in any way detract from the exciting theme. Kids are naturally attracted to faces and so these fun animals will trigger their imaginations and allow them to enter into the world of jungle playtime.

You can buy this set from here: Jungle Kids Wooden Square Table and Chairs Set

Recommended age-group: 36 months – 8 years.

It’s a highly attractive kid’s furniture piece that will make an excellent addition to any type of bedroom interior. The bunk bed is made from natural and organic Engineered Wood which is very strong and resistant to wear and tear. A variety of finishes provide a myriad of decorative possibilities that can help make this furniture piece fit into the bedroom’s existing design scheme and ambiance. The abundance of storage drawers means buying other storage furniture pieces becomes pointless and this can have great benefits for bedrooms that are lacking in size and space.

The Berg Sierra bunk bed is ideal for toddlers and up. Little boys and girls adore the stairs and the many little hiding places as well as the storage drawers for their toys and belongings. There are a variety of places where their dolls and action figures can be displayed as well as plenty of surface spaces on which to attach their drawings and paintings. The beautifully designed desk at the end of the bed structure provides an inspiring place to complete homework assignments and/or to engage in creative pursuits. An in-built light fixture is also included.

A selection of drawer knobs provides nice finishing touches to complete the overall look. As well as being highly functional, the space-saving bunk bed for kids is very attractive and will have a warming effect on the look of your children’s bedroom. It’s perfect for twin toddlers who will certainly be able to make use of the two bunks and desk for many years to come.

You can buy it from here: Berg Sierra Twin Bunk Bed for Kids.

Made in the USA.

Included in the 8-piece set are items that all Jewish families will be familiar with in relation to Rosh HaShanah. They are as follows: 2 candles, a wine goblet, a platter, 2 Challas (round loaves which are symbolic of the cycle of the year), an apple and a honey jar (apple slices dipped in honey represent hope for a sweet new year), and a shofar. The latter item, the shofar, is a very important symbol of Rosh Hashanah and is a widely recognised image of Judaism as well. The ram’s horn and is blown one hundred times during each of the two days of Rosh HaShanah and is to remind people of the importance of reflection during this important holiday.

For children, it is wise to introduce customs and traditions in a fun and memorable way. Kids react best to colourful items and pictures rather than black and white text. This colourful Rosh Hashanah set made from wood allows a child to take part in the New Year events in their own special and unique way as they learn more and more about the Yamim Nora’im. The set is made to be played with but also looks attractive in a decorative way. This means it can be presented on a table or shelf when not in use and act as a visual reminder to the rest of the family of the importance of this time of year.

Shana Tova Umetukah!

Kid’s Rosh Hashanah Set Judaica, Children’s Gifts – $38.00
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You can also plant the seeds of learning in your child’s mind with this fun and aesthetically beautiful bedding set. Included in the set is a twin duvet cover, fitted sheet and a pillow case. There are optional extras in regards to the type of pillowcase you desire. On the top of the duvet cover there is represented a blue sea with the major continents of the world included. On each continent are a few images portraying the famous landmarks, animals and geographical features that are well-known to that particular part of the world.

For example, a panda sits in China; the Eiffel Tower stands tall over Western Europe; and what looks like a cityscape can be seen covering North America.

On the reverse is a complimenting print of waves boats and fish design which matches with the pillowcases. The bedding set is wonderfully charming and visually relaxing as well as being a great first step in your child’s interest in the wider world. It will be particularly suitable for a geography themed kid’s bedroom and will compliment bedside globe lamps, map wallpaper, flag décor and images of animals and places from different continents. I know for sure that I would have loved this map of the world bedding set as a child.

You can buy it from here: Around the World Kid’s Bedding Set.

Designed by the London-based design team ‘Designers Guild’.