At Every Little Something, we believe kids should have just as much fun discovering beautiful stationery and creative supplies as adults do.
And when it comes to knowing what kids actually want, we have a pretty good expert right in our own family.
Meet Millie. She's nine years old, in fourth grade, and has some very strong opinions about colorful pens, glitter, crafts, and anything shaped like an animal.
We've given her a collection of her very own.
Introducing Millie’s Picks, a collection of fun stationery, art supplies, creative activities, and little gifts chosen by Millie herself.
It's a look at what a nine-year-old really loves, and a great place to find something special for the kids in your life.
Colorful Pens, Glitter & All Things OOLY
If there's one thing Millie loves, it's colorful stationery.
That means plenty of OOLY, one of our favorite brands for creative kids. From fruit-scented gel pens and glittery ink to pastel highlighters and colorful crayons, Millie gravitates toward anything that makes writing and drawing a little more exciting.
Some of her favorites include OOLY Tutti Frutti scented gel pens, Yummy Yummy glitter pens, and the adorable Cat Parade gel crayons.
They're the kinds of school supplies that make a homework assignment, birthday card, or afternoon of drawing feel a lot more fun.
And while the kids love them, we've noticed that plenty of adults do too.
Creative Activities for Curious Kids
Millie's Picks isn't just about pens and pencils.
You'll also find art supplies, sketchbooks, markers, and hands-on creative activities that encourage kids to put down their screens and make something with their hands.
We especially love products that leave room for imagination. A blank sketchbook, colorful brush markers, or a new set of crayons can keep a child entertained long after the packaging is gone.
The OOLY Sketch and Show sketchbook is a favorite, with pages that can be displayed when the artwork is finished. Washable brush markers and watercolor-style gel crayons make it easy to experiment with different techniques.
These are simple, creative activities that kids can enjoy at home, on a trip, or during a rainy afternoon.
Little Gifts Kids Actually Want
Finding a thoughtful gift for a child isn't always easy, especially when you're looking for something beyond another toy.
That's one reason we created Millie's Picks.
The collection includes fun desk accessories, animal-shaped sticky notes, colorful writing tools, pencil cases, and plenty of little surprises.
They're great options for birthday gifts, stocking stuffers, Easter baskets, back-to-school treats, party favors, or a little reward for a job well done.
And because Millie is choosing from the same products we carry in our shops, these are genuinely the things that catch her attention.
No guessing what a nine-year-old might like. We're asking one.
A Collection That Grows with Millie
One of the things we love most about our independent shops is discovering new products and sharing them with our customers.
Millie gets to be part of that process.
As new stationery, art supplies, craft kits, and creative gifts arrive, she'll continue choosing her favorites. Some will stay in the collection, while others will make way for her newest discoveries.
Her tastes will undoubtedly change as she gets older, and that's part of the fun.
You can shop Millie's Picks online from anywhere or visit The Shop by Every Little Something in historic downtown Leesburg and Middleburg, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC.
Whether you're shopping for your own kids, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or the next birthday party, we hope this collection makes finding something fun and thoughtful a little easier.
Shop Millie’s Picks and discover her favorite kids' stationery, art supplies, crafts, and creative gifts.
Handpicked by a nine-year-old, for kids who love to create.
