Cowgirl Curio

quirky lovely green handmade things I like

vintage valentines labels February 6, 2008

Filed under: Fun for boys and girls, Lover, Come Over, Stationary, Under 10 bucks — winnow & sift @ 1:23 pm

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Sweet vintage valentines labels to stick to wherever you choose.

Isn’t it great how all things super-sticky-sweet, that might be borderline saccharine or cloying in other circumstances just work in vintage?

Set your inner mush-ball free!

9 bucks from magic cabin

 

chalkboard tree December 10, 2007

Filed under: Fun for boys and girls, Home — winnow & sift @ 12:40 pm

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You don’t have to be able to paint a mural to re-do a kid’s room. 

Peel-and-stick this chalkboard tree in your playroom for instant fun.  In fact, peel-and-stick in any room, and watch it become your playroom, instantly.

Not only is this re-usable, it comes with an assortment of birds! 

55 bucks from delight

 

not a white elephant December 7, 2007

Filed under: Fun for boys and girls — winnow & sift @ 12:56 pm

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Simplicity + Details = Posh Plush

Handmade with an exquisite attention to detail: an embroidered saddle, natural wool stuffing with a pinch of organic lavender.

Yet simple enough to leave a great canvas for the imagination: is she a circus elephant or a wild elephant? is he gleeful or grumpy?

In short, delightful.

35 bucks from adorkable crafts

 

jackrabbit nightlight December 3, 2007

Filed under: Artist Direct!, Christmas, Fun for boys and girls, Home, Stuff for Guys — winnow & sift @ 6:53 am

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When I was a little kid, afraid of the dark, I knew a stuffed rabbit named Jack who would come to the rescue.

I am still afraid of things: a habit I thought was a passing phase but I find is still with me. the drowning polar bears. the strange noises the furnace makes when I am at home alone . . .

wait a minute . . .

Am I still afraid of the dark?

Well, here is Jack the rabbit, back to comfort.

Lovingly hand crafted, this fused glass nightlight will bring reassurance to the darkest nights of the year.

45 bucks from happy owl glassworks

 

block and tackle November 28, 2007

Filed under: Fun for boys and girls — winnow & sift @ 6:55 am

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Wow!  What a toy!

A block and tackle is fun and physics, construction and recreation, all in one. 

In these heady days of gift-giving, this is the kind of present that can transform you into a hero. 

That’s right, you heard me, a hero.

55 bucks from romp

 

log rocker November 23, 2007

Filed under: Fun for boys and girls — winnow & sift @ 2:58 pm

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With clean, modern lines, this toy is glorious. Sturdy and big enough for two kids to play on, it is great for active play through the hemmed-in days of winter.

All that, and cheaper than a real pony.

215 bucks from 2modern

 

recycled dollhouse November 19, 2007

Filed under: Eco-Hip, Fun for boys and girls — winnow & sift @ 7:44 am

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Bright and portable this is not your typical frilly dollhouse. Blue on the outside, red on the inside, with spyholes, doorways, and plenty of rooms to inspire imaginary play.

Made of recycled cardboard, it folds flat — making it a perfect big gift for holiday travel.

35 bucks from ReForm School

 

dado cubes November 16, 2007

Filed under: Fun for boys and girls — winnow & sift @ 12:02 pm

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Mod blocks that fit together to make astonishing architectural structures that will actually look pretty nice with your Eames chair.

25 bucks from fat brain toys

 

memory game November 13, 2007

Filed under: Fun for boys and girls — winnow & sift @ 10:54 am

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Remember to be modern with this stylized and stylish update on the classic game of memory. Tiles of lemon yellow, licorice black and lavender feature crisp and charming little graphics.

44 bucks from tiny mcsmall

 

wooden horses November 2, 2007

Filed under: Fun for boys and girls — winnow & sift @ 7:10 am

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Timeless and beautiful toy made of glossy wood. The horses are posable, too.

10 bucks for the small, 15 for the large, from hearthsong