Fairy tales aren’t just for children. We all deserve a little fantasy and whimsy in our lives. So why not inject a little childhood magic into the everyday? —Julia Chang


This ever-so-slightly off-kilter lamp reminds us of the Mad Hatter’s tea party in Alice in Wonderland. One-Lump-Or-Two Lamp, $198 at Anthropologie; The delicately carved doors beckon us through the wardrobe into the land of Narnia. Bird-Cut Armoire, $1,898 at Anthropologie.


The Roost Sea Fan Filigree hurricane and tealight fit right in with Little Mermaid’s collection of treasures. $32–$90 at Velocity Art and Design; Pretend you’re Thumbelina, eating from dainty leaf dishes. Ivy Leaf Plates, $9.95–$12.95 at Crate and Barrel.


Take your frog prince wherever you go. Dart Frog Ring, $29.95 at Anthropologie; You’ll feel like Sleeping Beauty in the Forest Canopy Bed, $5,298–$5,598 at Anthropologie.


Display the keys to your castle with this vintage decorative set. Set of 7 Vintage Keys, $19 at Pottery Barn; Mirror, mirror on the wall … indulge your vanity with this mirror fit for the fairest in the land. Elise Frameless Mirror, $189 at Pottery Barn.