Start with a job or a place, not a shopping basket. Name the task the object will perform, and decide where it will live. A shape that makes you smile is a good reason to look closer, but it does not remove the need for usable dimensions or storage. Save candidates to a private board and revisit them after the first excitement has passed.
Nine miniature buildable plants in terracotta-coloured pots, from LEGO’s adult-oriented botanical range. The set turns display-making into an activity. It contains small parts and is presented by the maker for adults, not as a toddler gift.
A broccoli-shaped mini jigsaw from Areaware’s food-inspired puzzle series. Shape, rather than a rectangular border, becomes part of the challenge. The linked source is a wholesale catalogue; check retail availability and the exact edition separately.
