Posted by Caren – November 14, 2007 2:00 PM
Tags: gift guide, kids

(2 of 7 holiday home decor gift guides my fellow decorating editor, Chelsey, and I have put together according to design style)

Guest Blogger: Chelsey Bowen, decorating editor, HGTV.com

Kids always ask for the best gifts. Their Christmas lists aren't full of practical gifts, like electric shavers (my husband) or boring, white sheets (you know who you are). Instead, they're dreaming of gifts full of imagination and whimsy.

While a whimsical design style may be better suited for the kids in your life, there are sure to be some adults who'll rejoice at the sight of superhero plates and colorful night lights found on our gift guide. So, stop daydreaming and get shopping!

Silly Soft Seating
Do you have a mini Vern Yip or Constance Ramos on your hands? Then get them this modern seating that's as fun to rearrange as it is to play with.
Buy: Uncommon Goods, $58

Leather Animal Bookends
These animal bookends are my absolute favorite, especially the elephant ones! Created by leathercraft artist Sandy Vohr, they weigh about 10 lbs. and are filled with fiberfill to hold up books or act as a door stopper.
Buy: Briar Patch Heirlooms, $74 for one

Play Tents
It may be too cold to be outside, but kids will transform the playroom into an outdoor getaway with these cool tents. Choose from striped, floral or even damask prints.
Buy: Lucy and Michael, $325

Monster and Superhero Melamine Plates
As you know, Caren and I are loving melamine plates right now. They don't chip (unlike all the sad bowls in my cabinet) and they're cheap, but most of all what kid will deny his peas when they're placed upon a superhero plate?
Buy Superhero: Mini Jake, $28 for set of 4
Buy Monster: Mini Jake, $28 for set of 4

Animal Cushions
Available in some of Dwell's best prints, these stuffed animal cushions are perfect for babies and kids to play and sleep with.
Buy: dwellbaby, $110 for set of 3

Pet Lamps
Not only will these lamps scare away the monsters under the bed, but they're also a creative outlet for you and your kids. Each comes with washable markers to bring out a kid's inner Picasso.
Buy: All Modern Baby, $59

Growing Tree Growth Chart
A growth chart is an absolute necessity for any home with kids. With tons of whimsical squirrels and acorn to mark growth, it’s the perfect gift for an expanding family.
Buy: Modern Mommy, $80

See all the 2007 gift guides for the home:

Shabby Chic
Modern Style
Old World, Traditional Style
Eco-Chic Style
Graphic Design Style
Ethnic Style, Around the World Gifts
Stocking Stuffers Gift Guide
Wrapping Paper Guide

Shop for more whimsical gifts at HGTV.com's MarketPlace.