Great design doesn't need to end in the living room. It can continue into the kids' room, much to our surprise. When I designed my kids' bedroom , my whole goal was to mix great design with childlike moments. These chairs would be perfec…
I am an advocate for shopping online. As a mom, I rarely have time to visit the mall or shop at my favorite local stores. So it's always a treat for me to come across new sites with an effortless style that's as fun to browse as it is to…
My daughter, like me, is addicted to dresses. Oh, occasionally I find she's dressed herself in MC Hammer pants and a sequined tee (she's a style maker, what can I say). But mostly, she adores dresses--and I adore her in them. When I find…
Nothing finishes off a nursery like a beautiful handmade quilt. A mix of modern and handmade can create a stunning element of decor, especially in a child's space , but there's no reason artfully crafted baby quilts can't be put to use a…
With the holidays over and out, the sales are all in full affect! Immediately following New Years, I'm always on the hunt for cute threads for my kids. Mostly online, because I seem to find the best deals here. One of my all time favorit…
One of my favorite pastimes with my kids has always been puzzles. I love the combination of relaxing and challenging. My son usually only lasts a quarter of the way through, but my daughter patiently works until the very last piece is pl…
What little girl doesn't love tea parties? Well, I sure did. Some of my fondest childhood memories are making my grandfather sit down for nice cup of my make-believe tea. He was always the best sport about it, which meant the world to me…
One goal that my husband and I have set for our family this holiday season is to give back as much as we possibly can . I think we're all feeling it a bit this year. That's why I love products like these holiday gift tags, which look gre…
Both of my kids are craft junkies. Like, major craft crazies. They could create arts and crafts all day, every day. I'm constantly rummaging through drawers and closets, trying to figure out what I could I use to create a "handmade" craf…
It's that time of the year: choosing the annual Christmas card. If you are late in the game, like me, you may be skipping the photo cards. However if you're also like me, you want something unique, simple and festively awesome. I am a bi…
More and more people are craving a handmade holiday season, from stockings to gifts. I understand the feeling of wanting to be surrounded by one-of-a-kind pieces that are unique and beautiful. When I was a young child, my aunt made my wh…
How many of us are currently stressing out about our Christmas cards? Do we take pictures of the family? Do we keep it simple with card stock designs? Colorful? Plain? Traditional? Modern? Ahhh! Too many decisions! Well, let me give you …
When decorating a new baby's room, most people don't think, wallpaper . Even if you do decide to entertain the thought, how many of us these days have the slightest clue how to hang it? I'm not saying that this wallpaper hangs itself, bu…
With Christmas just around the river bend (how very Pocahontas of me), the search for festive ornaments is underway. I like to hunt for ornaments, especially handmade ones, in unpredictable places, and my first visit is always Etsy . It'…
My kids have always been obsessed with arts and crafts. (I don't really know of a kid who isn't.) And as a parent, I've always tried to create fun spaces for my kids to use their imaginations to the fullest. Now this desk is at the tippy…
Holiday shopping is here. Even with Black Friday approaching , I still feel not ready. Could it be the hour-long lines and giant crowds that give me this sense of panic? Ummm, yes. Well, friends, even eBay has stepped up with an amazing …
I remember once dressing my daughter like a mini-fashionista--just for a trip to the grocery store. Yeah, I was that mom. But hey, you have far better excuses for a fabulous baby girl outfit right now, like say 6 weeks worth of holiday v…
This is the time of year that my kids become obsessed with games, puzzles and any activity that can keep their attention without them having to be outside in our freezing cold weather. Usually for Christmas I stock up on a little new inv…
With winter upon us and a chill in the air, warm, snuggly blankets, soft pillows and cuddly toys are officially a hot commodity in our house--the cuter, the better. Betcha you and yours will be smitten with this adorable, sunny-bright nu…
My first thought after seeing these handmade plush cameos and pillows was, " So cute that it hurts ." I mean, look at these faces! And shapes! I have a list of children that I want to make happy with these adorable creatures. Three Bad S…
When I started searching for furniture to fill my kids' bedrooms, I was on the lookout for pieces that were kid-friendly yet well designed. I wanted something that didn't feel predictable. And above all, I wanted something that didn't lo…
It's nothing new to us mamas that kids love blocks. But it's double the awesome when kids get to build their own. And that's where Olliblocks come in. These adorable children's blocks are assembled by you and your child. All you need to …
So I've been told I have a tea towel addiction. I prefer to think of it as a healthy obsession. Tea towels, after all, are awesome. They're there for you whether you're drying dishes, produce, or your hands. They can also be used in a pi…
We have been long time fans of Zara so it wasn't hard to get super excited about the launch of their new new e-commerce home line for the US. We've been drooling from afar by looking at their UK site, but thankfully now we can enjoy it f…
