Does the holiday season always seem to sneak up on us? After a busy and fun year of nursery and kids’ designs, it’s the perfect time to slow down, soak up cozy moments, and lean in to the simple joy of giving and being together. We’re excited to share our annual holiday gift guide featuring some of our favorite finds for babies, toddlers, and little kids. We love discovering toys and keepsakes that are both beautiful and meaningful. Each piece in this year’s guide is designed to spark imagination, grow with your child, and feel right at home in your nursery or play space.
From timeless toys to small-shop treasures, we hope this guide brings a little inspiration and a touch of holiday magic to your season!
1. Play Shopping Cart: This adorable little shopping cart comes with a seat for a doll and is perfect for imaginative play. We love the neutral color, quality materials, and soft wheels that make it fun and safe for little hands.
2. Handcrafted Stuffed Owl: Hazel Village makes our list again this year with their sweetest collection of forest animals and heirloom-quality dolls. When your child is ready for more imaginative play, they also offer adorable knit clothes and little trinkets that provide hours of make-believe fun.
3. Basket Ball Hoop: A new addition from Gathre, this basketball hoop brings fun and style to any playroom. We love the soft sage green, which adds a subtle pop of color, and it’s also available in neutral and black to fit a variety of spaces. It’s a playful way to encourage active, indoor play.
Picture Book: Picture books are always a favorite gift idea. We love how they can double as decor on book ledges, turning a collection of stories into a little gallery of art. If you’re looking for more beautiful books with great stories and pretty covers, you can find them in our post about beautiful books for the nursery.
5. Gem Table Lamp: While not a toy, this lamp is a magical piece of decor that will captivate kids of all ages. Its iridescent finish gives off a soft, reflective glow, adding a little extra magic to storytime or bedtime.
9. Wood Toy Tea Kettle: This wooden toy tea kettle is a classic favorite. We always look for toys made with non-toxic paint and high-quality materials, and this one is both beautifully crafted and safe for little hands. Wooden toys are durable and great for siblings too.
7. Velvet Star & Moon Play Cape: For that fantasy-loving child in your life, this charming dress-up cape, made from soft velvet and sprinkled with gold stars and moons, is a magical invitation to play and imagine. This comes in a deep blue as well!
8. Banwood Skateboard: We love how this beautiful skateboard looks displayed as decor while your child grows into it. Banwood’s signature retro design makes it a standout piece, and while it comes in several colors, we especially love the contrast of the black deck against the natural wood.
9 . Swoop Kids Chair: This is such a cozy chair for kids that’s cute enough for your living room! We love the playful round feet and the charm it adds to any space. This version comes in soft chai shearling, and it’s also available in deep green or cream boucle, making it a perfect addition to a playroom or reading nook.
11. Magnetic Tiles: Magnetic tiles are a favorite for good reason. This pastel set is perfect for open-ended creative play that grows with your child. They’re a great way to explore colors, shapes, and geometry while encouraging imagination and hands-on learning — and they look beautiful on display, too.
10. Playsilk in Stone: Play silks are a timeless open-ended toy. They take up hardly any space and can be used for everything from fort building and dress-up to doll blankets and imaginative play. We especially love the their seek and find collections full of whimsical designs that are perfect for a quiet moment of play.
12. Rattan Doll Bed: This rattan doll bed is the sweetest addition to any play space. It comes in both large and small sizes, and Bebe Bask also offers a lovely selection of bins and baskets to help keep new toys tidy and organized.
As the year comes to a close, we’re feeling so grateful for all the families and projects we’ve been part of, and we’re already excited for all the design projects coming up in the new year. Whether you’re celebrating your baby’s first holiday season or looking for gifts that will be loved for years, we hope this guide brings a little inspiration and helps keep the festive season stress-free.
Happy shopping and happy holidays!
