Visit most any home with both kids and a Christmas tree during the holidays and you’re likely to see a hierarchy of ornaments, literally. All of the lovely German blown glass Santas and snowmen congregate around the star and away from curious little hands, while any ornaments knit, crocheted, sewn or ‘made at school with a paper plate, glitter and macaroni’ cover the lower three feet.

Always on the lookout for Junior-friendly, non-breakable holiday decor I’m loving the stockings and ornaments at Lucuma Designs. A member of the Fair Trade Federation since ‘99 this design team works with over 250 talented, self-taught artists in 15 different groups, co-operatives and family workshops in Peru. Many of the items are crafted using a beautiful style of 3-D fabric applique known as arpillera including the amazing fruit and veggie wreaths I think would look great in the kitchen window. Free shipping on orders of $50. or more.