Guest Picks: Retro Ahoy!
— Mari from Small For Big
These are such beautiful sheets to rest your head on. You'll be gently rocked to sleep by beautifully rolling waves.
I'd give this to my favorite little one, and then help her frame it and hang it above her bed!
Somehow I see this Octopus becoming the perfect friend to help keep away the bad guys after lights out.
This handmade ship mobile is a stunner. What better item to design a baby's nursery around?
The simplicity of this wooden rattle lets it be both the perfect shape for a baby's hands and a simple fish at the same time.
This friendly Jolly Roger would take pride of place at the head of any child's bed.
Take this mermaid pillow home with you — she'd happily chear up your sofa just as well as a child's bedroom.
I think every parent can agree with this lovely sentiment writ large for your nursery decor.
Some wall graphics feel a little been-there-done-that, but this reusable pirate ship and fanciful waves decal looks fresh and whimsical.
I'd like to think every night we have dreams as fanciful as seeing an ocean full of whales and ships floating through the sky! Help your kiddos to have that dream, too.
Bring the sea to your crafting time with this sweet stamp set and gorgeous storage box!
For a real test of your eyesight, read this hilarious chart with your eyepatch on. Then switch eyes and repeat!
Charlotte Jane is a girl who needs her "oomph" and this story — which I read regularly at bedtime — is a lovely chance to speak like a pirate. It reminds kids why sleep is so important too. I love it!
What a beautiful handmade pirate dress-up set — just add your best pirate accent and it's swashbuckling you'll go!
These whales are part pillow, part stuffed animal and all about their big happy grins.
This is such a lovely handmade mermaid — sweet, well-made and with lovely long locks to play with.
I love that this owl doesn't follow the standard colors of pirate lore — she'd fit in with even the most modern, muted decor.
I love Anorak. It's a quirky UK kids' magazine with a lot of stories and inspiration. Each issue has a theme and is timeless — like this pirates and vikings edition!Next: 19 Ideas for Nautical-Themed Kids' Rooms
These toys feel so good in your hands thanks to super-thick printed fabrics. But it's the girl pirate (and there are boys and a parrot, too) that has me smitten.
Q