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My mom had some antique cookie molds when I was growing up. I don't remember her ever actually using them but they were so pretty, I used them when I played with Play-Doh.

Ugh, your steaks always taste like sawdust.

My, what big eyes you have, Babushka.

Horse, don't look so forlorn. You're going to look so good on my bedside table! Most fashionable horse in my whole house!

It's important to have a designated place to put your precious rings when you take them off. Why not make that place handmade and adorable?

Your collection of fairy tales and stories about talking woodland creatures will be right at home on this adorable shelf.

Crepes are appropriate to eat any time of day, never forget that.

This sweet baby bear is so helpful, telling you what time it is! And such a pretty coat, such lovely grain.

Available at: Animi Causa http://www.animicausa.com/shop/vmchk/Home-Accessories/Jungle-Clock/tpflypage.tpl.html ($89) Via: Gizmodiva http://www.gizmodiva.com/homeimprovement/woodensafariclockcollectionforthewildand_adventurous.php

The roughness really adds to the charm.

Though I don't quite understand what one needs with so many pencils, I'm glad there's a job out there for Mr. Whaley since he retired from teaching schools of fish.

Available at: Sophie Hill Artist http://www.etsy.com/listing/61197252/that-vintage-magnolia-ring-tasmanian ($19 each)

A whole zoo full of animals doesn't have to take up much space. Here's a sleek little pocket zoo for when you're on the move.