A Stitch In Time ...

The handcrafted look has trickled down from high-fashion runways to the kids' clothing business, turning up in catalogs like Mini Boden ( boden.co.uk ), where appliquéd sweaters ($54) and cords ($45) have a hippie vibe. At Garnet Hill ( garnethill.com ), T shirts and shoes get the appliqué treatment, and stitched slippers resemble animals ($36).

Stick 'Em Up!
Wall Freckles are a quick and clever way to decorate a child's room. These movable stickers are backed with low-tack adhesive and can...