Parkette started with a simple question: What do we want our kids to grow up valuing?
I opened the shop after becoming a parent myself, thinking about the things that shaped me—books, art, good design, meaningful conversations, and a home filled with objects that carried stories. Parkette is my way of sharing that with other families. A place where books, clothes, toys, and small treasures come together to bring joy and connection for kids and grownups alike.
We see kids as people—curious, capable, and worth taking seriously. The things they interact with every day matter: the stories they return to, the clothes they choose, the games they play, the objects they tote around for years. Everything we bring into the shop is chosen with that in mind. Well-made, practical, and long-lasting, but also fun, expressive, and rooted in culture and creativity.
Parkette is about raising kids who grow up valuing art, culture, beauty, community, and human connection. It’s about giving families things that feel good to use, good to look at, and good to live with. Fun isn’t a distraction—it’s how kids learn who they are, and honestly, how adults stay open to the world, too.
That’s the heart of it.
Forever fun.
—Maria, founder, and the Parkette team
