Stack-a-Cake

For a delicious twist on the traditional ring stacker, "feast" your eyes on this one by Alex Jr. The soft rings are shaped like layers of a birthday cake around a lit candle. Very age-appropriate for a child turning one! 6½" wide x 8½" high. $14.40 from Amazon.
Alex Jr. Stack A Cake Toy

MoMA Modern Playhouse

I absolutely love things that come in boxes or kits. So when I first spotted this dollhouse in a box, I knew I had to mention it. Basically it's a cardboard set of six nesting boxes that can be configured any which way to create a hip abode. It also comes with eight pieces of punch-out furniture, and 12 removable vinyl decals. A modern paperdoll family can also be purchased as well. Although not the most intricate of dollhouses, sheer innovation makes it a winner. $19.99 from Chronicle Books.

Confetti Jabot Collar Cord Dress

This little dress has lots of vintage charm with a ruffle jabot collar, long sleeves, and lots of button detailing down the front. Available in plum or turquoise. In sizes 2T to 10. $34.95 from Lola Et Moi.

Kid Made Modern

I absolutely love this book by legendary Designer Todd Oldham. Part-primer on mid-century modern design, part DIY guide brimming with 52 projects, you'll see how easy it is to make crafts inspired by "the greats" with everyday objects such as wooden spoons, bubble wrap, and potatoes. This is the youthful companion to his original Handmade Modern book. $15.61 from Amazon. 

Kid Made Modern

Vintage Finds: Fisher Price Roly Poly Chime Ball

Apparently there have been several reincarnations of Fisher-Price's Roly Poly Chime Ball. I remember the one with the rocking horses and blue base, which was first produced in 1967. According to This Old Toy, there was also one with sailboats with a yellow base that came out at the same time. It wasn't as popular and was discontinued after two years. The srocking-horse one remained in production until 1985, when it was replaced by a slightly modernized version (which if you ask me, lacks some of the vintage charm of the older one). That one lasted until 1990, when they no longer became "roly poly" with the addition of an easy to grip ring. Alas, these 6" balls made lovely toys, making the most beautiful sounds when shaken. I am still hard pressed to find another toy more appropriate for a newly-mobile infant. Luckily, since so many were produced, they are still easy to find on auction sites at very affordable prices.

Paint By Number Kit

Celebrate all things kitsch while exploring art and learning to follow directions with a retro paint by number kit. This one contains everything you need, including paints, four pre-printed canvases, and instructions. $19.95 from ALL-POP.

Rhino Organic Tee

Look closely! What looks like an abstract pattern is actually drawings of little blue rhinos. From the Indian fusion clothing line, Bacche, comes this ultra cool 100% organic cotton shirt dyed with eco-friendly pigments. In addition, a portion of the profits will be donated to charities empowering and educating women and children. In sizes 6 months to 5. $32.00 from Amazon.

Bacche Rhino Organic Tee