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Is that an ornament ... or a toy?
Sometimes the best gift is a bit of both. Imagine a beautiful 7-piece Russian matryoshka ... all in a row on the shelf. For the first couple of years, it's a classic ornament, but then it's a set of stacking cups for little hands. Or a little wooden train with the child's name ... that then drops onto the train tracks and is played with for years.
These gifts solve two problems at once. When you imagine the toy in use over a lifetime, it will become a treasure to the child, and something they'll keep as an adult for their own children. We choose carefully, so everything in this range will warm your heart.
This collection includes waterballs, carousels, figurines and nesting dolls. If you're choosing a musical toy ... one with a clockwork mechanism ... and you're curious about the tune, give us a call and we'll play it for you over the phone.
How should you choose?
Consider these factors before you buy home and décor gifts online in Australia.
Longevity : A great gift can last for life, so look for gifts that have timeless and traditional style, and that can remain relevant over the years. Some gifts also have different value at different times (like our matryoshka or name-trains). Only buy such a gift if you feel it can be loved and cared for so that it survives.
Style and Impact : It needs to be said … avoid imposing your design taste on others, particularly those with strong opinions themselves. Look for items that have can have a minimal impact in the room sitting on a shelf, or that don’t require lots of space.
Safety Features : Even though we’re a famous toy shop, be really mindful that some ‘gifts’ we provide are not toys! They still make great gifts, but a child’s parents will then determine what access they have while still little to ensure safety. Many ‘gift’ items are not suitable for children under 6 years to have unsupervised access.
Emotion : We often buy on emotion, and we’ve filled Geppetto’s Workshop with things we love, things that make us go ‘wow!’ So choose something you find moves you, and choose a greeting card where you can write a special message.