I'm a real sucker for a feel good, motivational quote, so I love the idea of giving an inspirational art print as a gift to a recent grad . They can hang it on a wall or prop it up on a desk, and it'll be a daily reminder to go out there…
All moms are fierce, no doubt about that. But if a mom in your life is a loud and proud fighter for equality, we've found some really fantastic feminist Mother's Day gifts that will mean a whole lot to her. (Hey, as moms, we love when th…
On the outside chance you have been hiding out in a yurt without access to technology for all of 2017, you know there's been a massive revival of women protests this year and it's pretty incredible to witness. Women and girls from all wa…
here are a few things we've been reading around the web this week. Hope you like them too. For Women's History Month, love all the amazing artwork honoring women heroes in film, art, science, and history from Etsy artist The Film Artist.…
Looking for a good book to read this winter? This classic novels scratch-off poster chart at Pop Chart Lab has your next 100 book recommendations for you, with the most satisfying check-off list ever. This framed art poster has 100 class…
We all have talented spawn, which means we all have an old box stuffed full of artwork or a tower of papers threatening to flood the closet. And, we've been (and still are!) big fans of services that allow you to take photos of doodles a…
We've seen tons of amazing portrait artists we've absolutely loved (and hired) over the years, but the collaboration between photographer Anna Angenend and illustrator Amy Snyder may just be my favorite yet. These artists create custom p…
Our friend Marisa Cummings, the accomplished illustrator and force behind Creative Thursday , has launched an adorable box of happiness and inspiration, as she calls it. Or, more succinctly, a Box of Joy . They've been so popular that th…
I'm long past the days of decorating a baby's room (sniff), but when you find inspirational nursery prints this wonderful and beautifully designed, it's a wonder we ever used to settle for those ubiquitous licensed children's characters …
I happen to have a mother who'd be more happy with a political biography or a "smash the patriarchy" print for Mother's Day, than a salt scrub. (Not that she'd turn down a nice salt scrub.) It got me thinking, that I'm sure she's not alo…
I love the idea of Mother's Day quote prints featuring our favorite quotes about motherhood. Whether it's coming from kids who don't always know how to express their affections (I'm looking at you, teens) or just from those of us adult c…
The exciting new Target Pillowfort collection of kids' decor launches today at last, and has come along at just the right time. There's something about being cooped up inside all winter that makes me want to redecorate. Every room. I'm g…
We love the idea of romantic valentine's gifts for him that don't break the bank, which is why we scoured the web for some of the coolest ideas for the lucky man in your life that all happen to be under $50. Of course, we won't discourag…
When I first got wind of the Kickstarter for Peanut Gallery Comics , how could I not smile? The idea is so simple and smart -- commissioning one of four illustrators to create an original comic strip or frame of some funny, quirky, wonde…
There's no question that David Bowie had a huge impact on the world of music, which is partly why we can't stop talking about him . So today we are so happy to discover that the iconic 1987 David Bowie READ poster has been reissued by th…
It's amazing how many printable 2016 calendars there are online now -- although admittedly they're not all style. Now that I've finally investing in some good thick paper and become like a printable maniac, I spent a ton of time looking …
Since Star Wars is back this year in full force (ha, get it?) we bet a whole lot of you will be thrilled to see your families done up as your favorite characters in these custom Star Wars family portraits. ( Update : The shop is sadly no…
If you had told me, way back when, that one of my favorite tracks off Licensed to Ill would end up being the anthem of new parenthood -- and not of rockin' this party eight days a week -- I'd never have believed you. And yet there I was …
We started Cool Mom Picks shortly after Etsy launched, and we've been big fans ever since, discovering and happily sharing some of the coolest indie artisans and their handmade goods here on our site for nearly ten years now. So as huge …
Let's be honest, when you're a parent, pretty much every day is National Coffee Day. But because we have a heart for silly food-related holidays , we're all for celebrating. So here are just a few of our favorite fun gifts for coffee lov…
If you're the type who hears news about kids needing to get outdoors more and wonder just who the heck they're talking about, have we got an awesome pick for you. My Outdoor Alphabet is a series of beautifully designed posters, baby ones…
I'd like to preface this post by saying that I know inspiration quote art prints aren't everybody's jam. Kristen, for example, prefers funny inspirational quotes for her walls. Her picks are hysterical, but I admit that when I'm in the m…
Hi, my name is Liz and I'm obsessed with Game of Thrones. So I'm cheering that the show has earned 24 well-deserved Emmy nominations -- though oddly, no nods for comedy after that really bizarre Sandsnake fight scene in Dorne. In any cas…
We all know, of course, that the amount of money you spend on a Father's Day gift has no correlation with love whatsoever. Not that there's anything wrong with splurges. But if you're on a tight budget, if you're not a spendy gift kind o…