Who:Designed by teacher Michele Chiaramonte and made with a team of artisans

Where:Family-owned and operated in Bellport Village, New York

Why we love them:Before she started Little Miss Workbench, Michele was an NYC public school teacher and learned firsthand that thoughtful play is core to children’s development. So, when she was gifted a DeWalt table saw for Mother’s Day in 2012, she started hand-crafting wooden toys for her daughter to play with, and soon her friends wanted them too. We’re thrilled to carry her imaginative, open-ended creations.