At home you are surrounded by your own tastes and values, your own energy. Having catalogs on hand from companies whose philosophies are similar to your own makes it easier to make purchases that support your ideals. Back to Basics Toys, Hand in Hand, Hearth Song, Magic Cabin Dolls, and Young Explorers all offer toys that are designed for longterm interest and play value. Animal Town focuses on games that encourage cooperation rather than competition. For everything environmental, from insect puppets to soil sieves, Acorn Naturalists is a treasure trove of books and supplies.
Many museums have their own catalogs, and a portion of their proceeds support the institution.
Many of the items offered in museum catalogs are based on classic designs that can be appreciated for generations to come. Other catalogs support individual artists more directly. Isabella, for example, sprinkles artists' profiles throughout its catalog. The Ancient Echoes catalog showcases select items from its jewelry and decorative accessory gallery located in Lincoln Park. Charities can also benefit from your catalog purchases.