Guest Picks: Wooden Whimsy
19 wood toys that are as good looking as they are fun to play with
Don't you just love when beautiful design and play intersect? I'm constantly on the lookout for gorgeous toys and kids room decor that both look amazing and spark creativity. These wooden, whimsical wonders fit the bill. — Heather from Cool Progeny
Enchanted Tree
Enchanted Trees from Cocoon Couture are the epitome of whimsical. And they're downright gorgeous. My favorite feature is the silk-screened leaves.
Woodland Memory Game
My little Bug is really into memory games right now, and this Woodland Memory Game from DwellStudio would be a sure hit.
Hippo Clock
Eco-friendly bamboo makes this whimsical clock perfect for nurseries and toddlers' rooms. I just love it!
Tree Bookshelf
The only word for this is "tree-mendous." It's sculptural art right in your kids' bedroom — and it's functional too. Shawn Soh did a beautiful job designing this.
Playable Art Ball
Is it DNA or art? The Playable Art Ball designed by Bernd Liebert is simply fun-tastic. I think this might be a fab idea for a toy to bring in the car too — no mess!
Tree Lamp
Does your little princess have a "fairy garden" bedroom like mine does? This would be adorable on the wall.
Troll Doll Stroller
Toys inevitably end up as fixtures in my family room, so I love ones that are beautifully designed and durable. This little stroller is gorgeous and destined to last.
PlayShapes 74 Wooden Blocks
Playshapes are too fun! This is the kind of toy you don't mind having out on your shelf. Heck, you may even pick this one up and play.
Fishing Play Set
Go fish! Soopsori toys have made it easy for mini-sized fingers to fish wherever you are. I think the rounded corners make this perfect for gifting too.
Dinosaur Story Box by Arks and Animals
What looks like a wooden dinosaur toy is really a storage box that is full of figurines to create a habitat. Inspiration for fun stored in a gorgeous container? I'm in.
Wishbone Flip Ride-on Rocking Toy
I have a small house, so multipurpose toys score high in my book. The Wishbone Flip Bike is a rocker and a ride-on — not to mention made from 100 percent reforested birch plywood. That's triple bonus points, right?
Leading Villa
Liliane brings the dollhouse to the next level, literally. This gem is designed for 30-centimeter dolls (or dolls that are roughly 1 foot long). It's such a fun idea, and I'm especially fond of all the open space. It's perfect for play.
Coloraturo
This simple idea has tons of style. I love these blocks designed by Karen Hewitt and produced by the Learning Materials Workshop. From the colors to the two- and three-dimensional possibilities, I'm intrigued because this set won't take up a ton of space and would look great on the shelf.
Buskas Klatretre
No, your eyes aren't deceiving you; it really is a climbing tree. Art meets toddler/preschool fun-ctionality. It brings a whole new meaning to "climbing the walls."
Leaf Swing Carved in Solid Wood
Do you think I could put this in my family room? I've fallen in serious like with this wooden leaf swing made from Cerejeira wood. Created by EnEssentia, this nature-inspired piece is structured for play but designed for stylish adults.
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