January 18th is Winnie the Pooh Day, created in honor of author A.A. Milne’s birth back in 1882. Milne’s inspiration for this beloved character, as well as many of Pooh’s friends, came from his son’s teddy bear and other toys- his son’s name, by the way, is Christopher Robin Milne. Here are some local Etsy finds to help you celebrate this day.
For the Kiddos
- Ultrasound photo block with Pooh quote – “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart” (Handmade by Krysten, Tacoma).
- Flannel baby blanket – This Pooh Bear blanket would make a great gender-neutral baby shower gift (Coast 2 Coast Crafts, Seattle).
- Kids kitchen apron – Get your children to finally help you with dinner (Sew What Designs Home, Edmonds).
- Hooded towel and washcloth – Helps to make bath time fun (Tolley Creations, Spokane).
For the Home
- Growth chart – This classic Pooh Bear growth chart would be a great way to document how quickly your child is growing up (MightyMadge Creations, Silverdale).
- Dresser drawer knobs – Personalize your child’s dresser with these wooden knobs decorated with beautiful images of classic Winnie the Pooh (Whimzicality, Seattle).
- Inspirational artwork – “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” (Simply Hue, Seattle).
- Conversation block – “Some people care too much. I think it’s called LOVE”- perfect for your Valentine’s Day décor (Conversation Piece LB, Seattle).
- Birdhouse – Add a little touch of Winnie the Pooh outdoors as well (Denise’s Designs, Kalama).
For You
- Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Bee necklace – This shop offers several options for the adult who loves Pooh Bear; also see this one featuring a quote (PrincessbyDesign, Enumclaw).
- Charm bracelet – Wear it on your wrist with this fun charm bracelet (Rockshanks, Graham).
- Tote bag – This is a handy-sized bag for running to the library, your piano lesson, or other quick errands (A JoJo Creation, WA).
Vintage Finds
- 1965 three Golden Book favorites – This book includes Winnie the Pooh – A Tight Squeeze, Winnie the Pooh & Eeyore’s Birthday, and Winnie the Pooh Meets Tigger (Nummynaze, Vancouver).
- Winnie the Pooh & Piglet clock – This 1980s Disney/Fantasma clock looks great and is in working condition (Quirky Shop, Seattle).
- 1967 vinyl record – If you still have a record player, grab Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day on LP and listen to a childhood favorite (Just Cool Records, Vancouver).
- 1973 Talking View-Master reel – Find a Talking View-Master and enjoy Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree in 3D (Hey Junkman, Colfax).
Visit this treasury to see all of these items at once- then curl up on the couch, fire up your Xbox and rent Winnie the Pooh from the Zune Marketplace to really enjoy this special day.
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