Collection: Nursery and Fairytales

Timeless Whimsy for the Young and Young-at-Heart

Bring home the charm of childhood with our curated collection of vintage nursery and fairytale prints. These enchanting works—printed between the 1930s and 1970s—feature classic stories, gentle scenes, and whimsical characters by artists like Frank Palmieri, Renee Barnes, and Albert Hencke. Whether you're decorating a nursery or simply love nostalgic artwork, these mint-condition prints add warmth and wonder to any space.

We like to think of this collection as the beginning of your own Once Upon a Wall—a place where storybook magic and family memories meet. These prints aren’t just beautiful décor; they’re tiny windows into comfort, imagination, and tradition.

This collection is especially close to my heart. Many of these very prints hung in my room as a child, and now they’ve done the same for my own kids. One of my personal favorites is the Stardust set—Stardust IV and Stardust V—featuring dreamy cherubs resting and playing in a starry night sky. There's something magical about sharing the same comforting art across generations.