Your quest for timeless nursery decor has you seeing stars (and dots and stripes).

Seek refuge from repeating shapes at Snider Plaza’s recently opened children’s furniture and accessories boutique, Night & Day.

The serene space is filled with hand-painted cribs and beds, custom high chairs, frilly linens, and antique-chic accessories handpicked by owner Jennifer Howell, whose classic taste is known to long-time customers who covet the smocked apparel and impeccable monograms at sister store, Hip Hip Hooray.

You’re sure to notice a common thread between the two shops.

In other words, there’s a pattern.

Night & Day, 6816 Snider Plaza (214-369-6816).

SEE
Disney on Ice
What: Celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday with Alice, the Mad Hatter, Disney princesses, and more.
Why: Get the royal treatment.
When: Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 11:30 a.m., 3:30 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 & 5:30 p.m.
Where: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. (214-221-8326). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

LEARN
A-Zoo Preschool Safari
What: Little monkeys (ages 4-5) visit the children’s zoo and get the scoop on being a zookeeper.
Why: A clean act to follow.
When: Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (214-670-5656). Registration (required) at publicprograms@dallaszooed.com or 214-670-7501.

SPIN
Whirled on a String
What: Valerie Oliver rocks yo-yos, spin tops, and the diablo before kids give the toys a try.
Why: Roll with it.
When: Sat., 2 p.m.
Where: Bookmarks at NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expwy. (214-671-1381).

Photo: Courtesy of Art for Kids