The other night we were re-watching Despicable Me for the hundredth time, laughing and having a cuteness overload, when the scene where Agnes spots the giant Unicorn at the fair, “he’s so fluffy, I’m gonna die”. That movie came out July, 2010 and unicorns have only continued to grow in popularity since. Some may say it had something also to do with Miley Cyrus, and other musicians using unicorns, or unicorn heads in their videos etc. but I choose the pure, untainted love of the Agnes train.
Unicorns are great because they represent so many wonderful things. Like what? Well, like being unique, hard to get, magical, mystical, and colourful. Generally a symbol to our generation of just being yourself. All things we loved when we were young and try to continue being in our adulthood. When I was young, we had the movie the last unicorn, and I have been sold on them ever since. Now, I am not a major collector of ceramic figurines or anything, but I have to say there is some pretty fantastic unicorn swag out on the markets these days. We have put together our short list of fav unicorn finds of 2017, all made and sourced in North America. Enjoy, and if you like them, please use our links to buy them, it helps support the site and keep things running.
Our best Unicorn finds of 2017
Unicorn Stuffed Animal Head Plaque
Unicorns are beyond trending right now, and we love that every Unicorn Stuffed Animal Head is unique, as a magical unicorn should be. We also love that they are handmade in Toronto by a family owned business, using reclaimed wool and recycled materials. Perfect for any child’s room.
Unicorn Puke 9oz Soy Candle
Unicorn puke – Smells just like cotton candy, of course! Everyone knows unicorns are made of rainbows and sunshine and sugar.Each candle is in a 9oz amber glass jar with a black metal lid. They have a 70+ hour burn time and are made from all natural US soy beans. They are hand poured in Austin, Texas in small batches to ensure quality.
Solid Maple Unicorn Teether
Get your little one started on their own unicorn journey with a handmade solid maple wood unicorn teething toy. Handcrafted by a couple in Beaumont, Alberta Canada, the cute maple baby unicorn teething toy is a perfect gift for unicorn loving new moms, and all parents concerned with plastic, silicone and rubber. Solid maple teething toys are eco-friendly, all natural and are a great alternative to man-made, petroleum based products.
Unicorn Lined Notebook with Real Wood Covers
This hand-crafted journal is made in the USA from sustain-ably-harvested birch Wood and 100% post-consumer recycled paper. The Wood veneer covers are thin enough to be flexible, yet tough enough to be durable, perfect for toting around in a purse or bag. Contains approximately 70 sheets (140 pages), lined on front and back. Spiral bound on side and packaged in a clear sleeve. 100% biodegradable and recyclable with paper goods.
Unicorn Gold Toilet Spray, Tropical Dropsicle
One of the most amazing viral advertising campaigns ever created featuring a unicorn pooping rainbow soft-served ice cream swept the world. Now to accompany your squatty potty stool, the geniuses have created Unicorn Gold. A scent blocking spray made with real gold, for the toilet to keep the air fresh after you have your own rainbow soft-serve situation.
5 Unique Scents: Citrus Squeeze, Mystic Forest, Tropical Dropsicle, Fruity Booty & Pinch of Vanilla
Baby Unicorn Enamel Pin
This Baby Unicorn has been featured on social media and news stories, due to a trend of copy cats trying to profit off of its adorable design. The maker of Sparkle Collective turned her baby unicorn into an enamel pin, suitable for all of your pinning needs! Roughly 1.25″ in length, they come packaged with a black rubber pin back, and may or may not give you magical unicorn powers.
Beware, there are a lot of imitation Baby Unicorns out there. See this article from the Globe & Mail.
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