2009 June | Inhabitots

Kitty Egg Upcycled Molded Crayons

by Jennifer Chait, 06/30/09

These adorable little kitty egg molded crayons are sure to bring a smile to your tot’s face. Each chunky kitty crayon is individually custom-molded from non-toxic wax crayons. Their sweet faces are then hand-carved into their egg shaped bodies, which are ergonomically designed for the grasp of little hands. Each kitty stands up on his own, just waiting to be beckoned to an easel. Kitty crayons come in a set of six, snuggled into an egg carton, wrapped in paper, and tied with a raffia bow. You can request a general color palette such as “pastel colors,” or allow the Kitty Baby Love store to surprise you with a multihued combination. Purrfect for art project fun!

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Anka Mini Furniture by Svan

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 06/30/09

Serve up a hearty dose of Scandinavian style at your toddler’s next tea party with Svan’s Anka Mini Furniture Set. The sleek table for four even includes a stool for grownup guests. But the multipurpose furniture, which has been crafted from sustainable birch, is good for more than make-believe munchies—it can just as easily host a finger-painting marathon or Lego-building contest. Designed to be handed down from generation to generation, the entire ensemble is available unstained or in espresso (above) or honey hues.

+ Anka Mini Furniture $199.95-$249.95

+ Svan U.S.A.

‘Landscape Apertura’ Treehouse Offers Picturesque Views of Nature

by Olivia Chen, 06/30/09

Perched above the ground, treehouse visitors are given an elevated perspective of the world we inhabit everyday. The ‘Landscape Apertura’ treehouse, located in Powell Gardens near Kansas City, MO, was designed by Robert McLaughlin, to be a whimsical, yet purposeful structure, with an aim to direct one’s attention to the beautiful outdoors through framed views of nature, gazed upon via six strategically located, bold green window frames.

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Sail into Summer with Organic Cotton & Wooden Sailboats

by Beth Shea, 06/29/09

Summertime abounds with splashy water adventures for kids: beach excursions, lake escapes, swimming pool parties. Designer Willow Baus’ handmade wooden sailboats with organic cotton sails are a kid’s quintessential sidekick when hitting the waves. A stylish, eco alternative to plastic beach toys, each wooden vessel is hand cut and finished with natural beeswax, coconut oil and orange oil. The wind is put into the organic cotton sails with Willow’s own handprinted designs, inspired by ancient Greek art with a modern twist. When summer gives way to chilly autumn, these sailboats may be anchored atop a bookshelf and fondly admired as sunny memorabilia, or enjoyed in the bathtub year round!

+ Organic Cotton Wooden Sailboat $17

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Kent and London Sustainable Alphabet Drawers

“F” is for flower barrettes, “S” is for organic socks, “T” is for little tees; the Alphabet Drawers have your child’s collection of gear organized from A to Z. Inspired by vintage printing blocks, this chest of lettered drawers is not only beautiful, it will help a child learn his ABC’s simply by residing in the same room! The 26 drawers are perfect for storing all of your little one’s clothing and accessories, and it may graduate to home office use, as a fabulous filing cabinet – no labeled ABC dividers necessary!