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Gift Guide 2023Issue 51 — Bedding Down

Remodelista Gift Guide 2023: Stocking Stuffers for Kids

December 18, 2023

Filling my child’s Christmas stocking is my favorite part of holiday prep. Sourcing pint-sized toys, handmade crafts, and candies from abroad is so much more fun than choosing grown-up stocking stuffers. Here are some of my favorite finds:

forget useless pretend kitchen toys; the wooden pastry set from glückskafe 17
Above: Forget useless pretend kitchen toys; the Wooden Pastry Set from Glückskafer can be used in the kitchen right alongside a parent and their kitchen implements. The set is $11 from Mama Owl in the EU or $9 at Conscious Craft in the UK.
sarah&#8\2\17;s silks is the go to source for simple play silks in a range 18
Above: Sarah’s Silks is the go-to source for simple play silks in a range of colors. Silks can be turned into forts, tents, capes, picnic blankets, and other pretend play props for children of many ages. The Sarah’s Silks Classic Play Silk in Sunshine is $18 at Bitte Shop.
the very small ferm living miniature ceramic tea set is made of unglazed stonew 19
Above: The very small Ferm Living Miniature Ceramic Tea Set is made of unglazed stoneware and designed for teddy bear tea parties and the like; $25 for the set at Ferm Living.
handmade by artisan bird call maker francois morel, based in the drôme reg 20
Above: Handmade by artisan bird call maker Francois Morel, based in the Drôme region in France, the Duo Songbird Calls Set includes a nightingale and song thrush bird call; $52 at Happy Monkey.
the vilac rubber band powered boat is made for children aged 3 and older; \$\2\ 21
Above: The Vilac Rubber Band-Powered Boat is made for children aged 3 and older; $22 on Amazon.
i&#8\2\17;ve loved all the work from canadian company ouistitine since my d 22
Above: I’ve loved all the work from Canadian company Ouistitine since my daughter’s first Christmas. Their handmade animals are made of repurposed fabric and recycled wool; the Marionnette Lapin is $33 at Ouistitine.
i recently discovered the work of danish design company tall hat tales, which s 23
Above: I recently discovered the work of Danish design company Tall Hat Tales, which specializes in paper clippings, from traditional paper dolls to little cut-outs like the Angel Choir shown above. For older children, cutting out the designs and pasting together is a great craft. The Angel Choir is $6 at Studio Mini Shop in Copenhagen. For more clippings, see Tall Hat Tales.
there is something about foreign candy that is particularly exciting and quickl 24
Above: There is something about foreign candy that is particularly exciting and quickly nostalgic. I still remember the magic of standing before a display of all new candies on a childhood trip to London. These Salted Butter Caramel Lollipops from France evoke that feeling; €1 each at Bring France Home.
for future sculptors, the stockmar natural modelling beeswax comes as three sti 25
Above: For future sculptors, the Stockmar Natural Modelling Beeswax comes as three sticks in a bag for $9.95 or 15 in a box for $40 at Blue Otter Toys.
the velvet bow party hair clip, shown in chocolate, is \$49 at caramel. 26
Above: The Velvet Bow Party Hair Clip, shown in Chocolate, is $49 at Caramel.
the eco kids paintbrush set is \$8 at bella luna toys. 27
Above: The Eco Kids Paintbrush Set is $8 at Bella Luna Toys.
it&#8\2\17;s never too early to start with a nailbrush, particularly for pl 28
Above: It’s never too early to start with a nailbrush, particularly for playful and adventurous children. The Manine Montessori Children’s Nailbrush is €7.99.
the buddy rhythmic weaver can be used to make friendship bracelets and bookmark 29
Above: The Buddy Rhythmic Weaver can be used to make friendship bracelets and bookmarks; £9.50 from Freckle Studio.
a pair of children&#8\2\17;s scissors feature safe, rounded edges and is ma 30
Above: A pair of Children’s Scissors feature safe, rounded edges and is made in Italy; $16 at Salter House.

N.B. Featured image, of the Velvet Bow Party Hair Clip and other stocking stuffers, via Caramel.

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