Sweet William Ltd. is one of those typical very cool boutiques in Brooklyn that you keep to yourself, lest your friends find out where your child gets all those eccentric little bits and bobsof fabulosity.

These little organic creatures, called “comfies” are a great example.

They don’t seem to be anything definitive – but don’t you just want one?

These dolls, that remind me of 1950′s housewives on mommys little helpers, are also made of recycled and organic materials.

Maybe they even look like Eastern European babushkas.

And little bags of felt creatures…farm animals….

ocean beasties…

and vehicles, should be a nice, light, easy to pack, bag of distractions.

Sweet William has lovely things.

Just don’t tell anyone.

Rocking horses and brightly coloured floor pillows aren’t for everyone.  For an organic nursery that doesn’t feel juvenile, these felt rocks  are a superb substitute for anything “cute” or “sweet”.  Handmade in South Africa of merino wool (inside & out), children and adults will love these errant castle stones.

Rock on.

…sadly, she is me.  And if I were to live in a shoe – these would be it!  These darling things were not by mortal hands made – but spun by cobbler elves, of that I am sure.

Satch & Sol, (the employer of said elves), has a wonderful commitment to the environment, that will make you love these slippers even more – if that’s possible.

Okay.  Admittedly, the “Falstaff” shoes may a bit much (aren’t these the same children who wear capes or wings to school?), but I LURVE them!  Can you have enough polka dots?

And these “puppy” slippers are pure magic.  I think I’d curl up to sleep with them (if I didn’t leave all shoes by the door, that is). 

I’m sorry, but Crocs and sneakers that light up just don’t have the charm or inspire the delight that these do. 

Clap your hands if you believe in fairies….

I thought so….

My new fave store is called “Romp” (sounds more like a place your hubby gets you Valentines Day gifts, no?)…where I found these tres adorable favor wrappers.  You could decorate them to go with any theme, or leave them just as they are in their luscious, edible colours.

(They remind me of one of my fave things on Earth: Christmas Crackers - which I promise to cover in late November, in time for you to order some!)

These wrappers are re-usable – and slightly more whimsical than bags.

Happy Party Planning!