In my recent review of what’s mod-new at some of the major retailers, I didn’t forget to check the kids’ section. So I headed over to The Land of Nod (owned by the same folks that do Crate and Barrel and CB2) to see what I could find. And hey, even if you don’t have a child to buy for, the kiddie section tends to have more vibrant options — so if colorful decor is your thing, why not use these finds anywhere in the house?
1. Pokey Little Puppy Pillows, Bedding and more
Who doesn’t love the Pokey Little Puppy? It is a classic children’s book that has been a favorite for decades, and now you can decorate with bedding and pillows printed with the book’s classic illustrations. Oh, and if you are a fan of the Shy Little Kitten, Saggy Baggy Elephant, or Tawny Scrawny Lion instead, The Land of Nod has a whole collection of goodies based on Classic Little Golden Books.
This adorable, scalloped wall shelf comes in three colors — white, gold and pink — and would be a lovely platform to showcase a collection of vintage goodies in a kid’s room — or some vintage salt and pepper shakers in the kitchen or vintage head vases in a bathroom. These are powder-coated iron — 16″ wide, 6″ deep — and can hold up to 25 lbs. Very versatile, these!
We’ve written about Charley Harper extensively here on Retro Renovation — and The Land of Nod has several new children’s books showcasing his art with subjects including colors, the alphabet, counting, coloring, stickers and ‘Birds and Words.’
4. Charley Harper Stuffed Animals
This series of four stuffed animals based on Charley Harper illustrations are just so cute! Choose from a pair of Koalas, a Snake, an Armadillo and his well-known red Cardinal.
5. Chromatic Bamboo Wall Clock
This colorful clock has a starburst shape that makes it feel midcentury. The inset colors for each number are playful and fun, and this clock can be used as a learning tool to teach children numbers, colors and how to tell time. Sounds like a win-win to me! 
The Land of Nod has a great variety of cute throw pillows right now, and this sunny, round, colorful pillow reminds me of something that would have been found in a girl’s room in the 60s flower power days.
It would be impossible to frown if this happy little sun night light were smiling at you! The cute, simplistic style of this light reminds me of something Alexander Girard might have designed.
8. Wild Excursion Lion Bedding and Pillow
The simple, bright orange, lion designs on this bedding remind me of some crazy colorful funky chicken sheets designed by Scuda that I had as a kid — originally my mom’s from the 1960s. I loved those sheets, and in fact, still have them today, there’s just something about a brightly colored animal on bedding that always makes me smile.
Aww look, its a mini sputnik style light for the kiddos! How could I resist?
10. Acapulco Junior Play Chair
I already expressed my love for the adult-sized version of this chair, available via CB2, but the kid-sized version — so cute!
If you prefer rugs with brighter colors to earth tones, kids retailers have a better selection.
Agreed!
Agreed triple. I almost want the Charlie Harper bird rug for me. I’m really drawn to all the bold shapes and bright colors.
I like the selection of rugs I see here than in most other places, where they are so bland. I love that Charlie Harper bird rug, too!
“Pokey Little Puppy”! Who am I kidding, I want that bedding for me! I read a quote once stating that “no one was ever licked to death by puppies”. (smiley face imoge thingy)
Me, too. I don’t think it comes in King sized, though!
Ack!!! This stuff *almost* makes me want to have a kid, if only to decorate their room for them. For now though, my nephew is getting SPOILED!
That mini Sputnik light could work in any small space though. Can you imagine it in a bathroom? Swoon!
I didn’t even get all the way through this post before I whipped out my VISA card and ordered the Shy Little Kitten sheet and Poky Little Puppy pillowcases. Merry Really Early Christmas to ME.
The sun pillow is on back order until January 🙁
Tried to order 2 of them.
boo hoo
Oh darn, I LOVE that pillow.
The colors behind 4 & 5 on the clock are transposed.
These are some good looking items! Land of Nod also has some other wonderful looking lamps and fixtures as well that were suggested when I clicked on the sputnik. I love this floor lamp!
http://www.landofnod.com/cosmos-floor-lamp/s126064?&a=0&source=igodigital&_=1473448620874
That is a super-cool lamp!
OMG! I watched a Tiny House hunters episode and they had a mini sputnick lamp and I have been craving this! I have searched high and low and couldn’t find it.. and low and behold!!!!! THANK you!!!!!
You’re welcome!
What do you canny contributors out there think about the other mini Sputnik light on Land of Nod – the Up and Atom Chandelier 12″Wx12″Dx12″H with 12 lights? Would that work over a kitchen dining area?
I think the other full-size Sputnik light mentioned on this site some months back hangs, alas, far too low.
In the description details for that chandelier, it says it can be a hardwired pendant or “portable” pendant (which I call “swag”). Seems like it should work.
I think I need to find a PR contact at Land of Nod and see if they will sponsor a mini sputnik giveaway!
Those rugs called “Roller Rink” would look groovy in a 70’s pad!
http://www.landofnod.com/4-x-6-blue-roller-rink-rug/s345134
Fabulous!!!!