Located in the French Quarter, the Idea Factory was established in 1974 by George and Peggy Bacon as a contemporary craft gallery representing some of the finest woodworkers from around the country. George Bacon’s background as a magazine art director allowed him to develop a style of lettering which we incorpor-ated into a unique method [...]
Charles and Ray Eames were fascinated by elephants. Many images of these gentle giants are found in Charles’ photographic documentations of Indian culture and the circus world. The Eames Elephant was designed as a toy for children, but also as a striking sculptural object that makes a statement in any environment with its vigorous curves [...]
Children hold the fate of our planet’s wild creatures in their hands. Today’s children will be the adults who will make the final choice to save the endangered animals of our world or let them disappear forever.
[Giraffe 64" by Hansa Toys]
Handcrafted in Grand Rapids from sustainable Michigan basswood and embossed with child-safe inks, these are simply the best alphabet blocks on the market. Children go from stacking them to building with them to spelling with them, making blocks one of the most enduring staples of childhood. Each block features a unique animal picture, a number or [...]
This classic children’s toy realized so beautifully. retro/modern illustrations make this one of our all time favorites! Mix and match toy to ake wacky critters or create the common animal icons – rooster, penguin, cat or bear. precisely swiss-made.
[Twisty Critters]
“Mom, where do we live?” This common question and more can be answered by introducing Hugg-A-Planet® Earth, an invaluable learning tool and super cuddly toy in one! Parents can effectively communicate with their child about the world they live in to help their little one find their place in this universe using Hugg-A-Planet. Improves geographic [...]
While Fliggins searches for his home land, hoping to find it before Mr. Demon does, he must land in the Lumplands to avoid a huge swarm of Flying Devils! While there, hiding from the baddies over head, he devises a plan to escape with the help his new Lump friends. Off he goes to Foodlandia, [...]
There are 2 woodpecker on top of the walker that peck back and forth when children push this toy and it creates a sound. It stimulates children to walk and develop their gross motor skill. Dimensions: 9.8″ x 13.5″ x 17.3″ Age: 1+
[2009 Holiday Gift Guide: WoodPecker Walker by Plan Toys]
Stick it to boring with this super fun plastic toy stick! What can it do? Well, what CAN’T it do, really? It won’t give you splinters and it won’t break the bank. Sometimes it’s just nice to have a stick around. Use it to inaccurately measure stuff, sing into it like a microphone, poke friends [...]
Creatively designed by wolfgang sirch and christoph bitzer for ameico in 2003, the max push car & the lorette trailer combine a playful attitude along with an appealing minimal style. Max is made out of ash wood, and measures 23 x 10″, 14″ tall. Lorette is made of birch, and measures 17 x 13″ x [...]
