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June 16, 2012 by 11 Comments

 

Toy Store by Paul O’Mahony

My friend Paul O’Mahony, @Omaniblog, in Ireland shared the above picture on Twitter. “Best little toy store – must put this on @listly #Joyces #princesstreet #cork_ireland #toys #games #fun #shop #toystore @macolgan”

I replied: “I want to go there. I love toy stores : ) MT @Omaniblog: Best little toy store – http://t.co/ApY1U3B9”

Paul asked: “@DianeBrogan What would make a trip to that little toy store “irresistible” to you? – I wonder”

I told him if he sent me a copy of the picture to go along with the post, I would tell him why I would like to go to that little toy store. So here is the story.

First of all, just look at it. Bright pink wood framing windows full of delightful treasures and a charming Dalmatian dog to greet visitors. I immediately knew it was a place I would like to visit. It has personality. It has promise. It is welcoming. It is a storybook place. The owners should be proud to know they have stirred so many emotions within me and I haven’t even entered the store yet.

Check out that left window. There are all sorts of doll houses waiting to be explored. Notice the white Siberian Tiger standing guard. There are lots of other stuffed animals that would be interesting to meet and maybe give a cuddle.

Look at the shelves behind the Dalmatian. I just know there are amazing things there I haven’t ever seen before in this life time. Toy stores are also full of little things, simple things, and unusual things the spark the imagination.

Check out the right hand window. Another doll house. Little people furniture. There are games, stuffed animals and a horse for riding. Did you see the giraffe. I am always attracted to giraffes. They are such fun.

Maybe this toy store created so much emotion in me because it reminds me of the toy store in Amesbury, MA. Although not as colorful, the one in Amesbury has windows full of treasures and delivers everything it promises.

Toy stores are just special. They are created by adults, but they cater to children. They are designed to spark that magic in children that make an item a must have.

Maybe I just enjoy magic. Do you like toy stores?

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  • http://raulcolon.net/ Raul Colon

    I have to agree Toy Stores do offer something magical. I remember how I use to run to the toy section in a department store but if there was a toy store we would beg our parents to take us inside. 

    I guess when you walk in there are so many things that can spark your imagination. I started visiting them more now with our daughter and can confirm that I found may neat and cute gadgets!  

    • dianebrogan

      I hope you take your daughter to every toy store you see. It is a great adventure for both parent and child :)

      • http://raulcolon.net/ Raul Colon

        @dianebrogan:disqus maybe when things improve I can make those visits! :) A big hug to you and Steve! 

  • http://www.boydjane.ca/ Jane Boyd

    I also looked at that photo and loved it. My heart tells me that you and me plus a few more SOBCon friends may just get to visit that store in this lifetime :) I can’t wait to explore the magic with you.

    • dianebrogan

      Sounds like a wonderful idea. One never knows what tomorrow or next year may bring.

  • http://twitter.com/saving4someday Sara Hawkins

    My daughter and I would go in just because of the bright pink framing that practically says there’s something exciting in there. It wasn’t until we went to Italy that she went into a small toy store. It was such a special time and we could have bought hundreds of things. There’s just something about a toy store that is lovingly filled with just the right playthings that can’t be replicated by a giant white box with floor to ceiling boxes of the what’s hot right now.

    Imagination isn’t sparked by tearing apart a well packaged toy that by time mom or dad extracts the goodies everyone is tired and has moved on to something else. It’s the gems inside these small shops that bring imagination to life. For kids of all ages!

    Adding this little shop to my list of places I’ll visit someday.

    • dianebrogan

      I like how you say “There’s just something about a toy store that is lovingly filled with just the right playthings” That is so true. And you are right, a lot of the extra packaging is missing.  I hope you and your daughter do visit this toy store and then tell us all about it.  

  • http://www.alexandalexa.com/gifts/categories/baby-preschool-toys.html Baby toys

    A very fine discussion is going on here. Well, thinking or just when we look at any toy store our mind gets exited and childish. When I was small my father takes me with her to toy store and I like it so much. These above image of toy store reminds me my childhood time at toy store.

  • http://www.nitrotek.nl/ rc helicopter

    Paul O’Mahony has been given a very fine toys shop here. It is very useful and important for children and also for parents because it will be a great enjoyment for both. 

  • http://www.nitrotek.nl/ rc helicopter

    This is one of the best article after long time I have seen here. Toys are very important part of kids life, and mostly kids like to play with toys. Paul O’Mahony, you have given very cool toys shops picture, I have seen and like it a lot.

  • http://www.just4baby.co.uk/acatalog/Maxi_Cosi.html Taylor @ Maxi Cosi Car Seat

    My kids would be really excited to go here and especially for the doll houses. I think I’ll find the best for them in there because the shop looks really great.