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World's Smallest Postal Service

i can't get over how creative the world's smallest letter by leafcutter designs is. this is the best gift for the person on your list who has absolutely everything. how will i use my six sentences? maybe it will be a little note from santa to my son, or a letter from the cat to my husband. such a cute stocking stuffer that everyone will be talking about! [update, just noticed that they have notes from the tooth fairy available too, great idea]

pongo baby diaper bags

as someone who has proclaimed much disdain for all of the diaper bags currently on the market, i am so happy to see by these messenger style beauties from etsy seller pongobaby. the designs are simple, yet they pay amazing attention to detail [no metal rings, zippers, magnets and 9 pockets for organizing]. i love the cool modern fabrics she chooses--these bags are definitely cool enough for both mom and dad. they would make a such a stunning and much appreciated gift for the parents-to-be.

i'm back!

about a month ago i got a very unexpected phone call from television host deborah duncan of khou out of houston, texas asking me to appear on her morning show to talk about the importance of buying american-made toys and about my toy store. To say that i have a fear of public speaking is an understatement so the preparations for appearing on the show took a lot longer than it would for the average person. thanks to the help and advice of many people i got on the plane to texas (heading towards a hurricane no less) and successfully filmed the segment. i plan on posting a video here soon, and will be back with lots of great new gift ideas!
{image via flikr}

recycled cotton wastebaskets

wow. these recycled cotton wastebaskets are such a great find. normally i wouldn't advocate giving a trash can as a gift, but these special bins are handcrafted in india from recycled cotton rags leftover from the apparel industry, so i think you should get a pass on these ;) very cool gift!

avis bird tray

this beautiful tray from jayson home & garden makes for a stunning gift, don't you think? i really can't think of a room in the house that it wouldn't work in, or a person on my list who wouldn't love to own it. it has a great price tag too!

wii belong together

i love love love this print from artist and etsy seller elise towle snow. this cheeky print will make for a really fun and silly gift for the wii-obsessed guy in your life.