Turning nooks and crannies into secret play spaces for your kids


"I was wondering if you would be able to tell me what products were featured on page 37 of the September 2008 issue and where to find them. It looks like a Ganesha nesting doll and other Indian-inspired things." -Jenica Vaid, Paramus, New Jersey

We agree these toys are gorgeous. Our health and beauty director has great taste. (That's her house and her adorable son!) The Ganesha piggy bank and orange canister on the mantel were brought back from trips to Russia and Hong Kong. The little bird on the mantel is from MoMA, and the little bowl up there is from Global Table.

By the way, the idea behind this photograph was turning nooks and crannies (unused fireplaces, a cabinet shelf, a nook under the stairs) into secret play spaces for your kids. For more playtime inspiration, check out these tours of kids' creative rooms and our DIY dollhouse.

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