Off to BlogHer

Today, we’re off to Chicago for the annual BlogHer conference, and by we, we mean Kristen, Liz, and darn near all of our contributors. (Julie and Carrie and Betsy will be sorely missed.)  If you’re headed there yourself, please make sure you say hi....
It’s a mod mod mod mod alphabet

It’s a mod mod mod mod alphabet

Just when I thought nothing else could be done with the alphabet, I discover the swanky alphabet prints from Paperfingers and my mind is instantly changed.Each print features a letter and corresponding word along with a fantastic graphic representation, making for a...
Tooth fairy pillows get a sweet update

Tooth fairy pillows get a sweet update

Since turning five and seeing all her similarly aged friends losing teeth, my daughter has become obsessed with the tooth fairy. And while I love all the fantastic tooth fairy pillows we’ve found here at Cool Mom Picks, I don’t think I can bring myself to...
Silhouette portraits more 2009 than 1909

Silhouette portraits more 2009 than 1909

 My refrigerator is a time capsule of my son’s life to date, covered with school pictures that show how much he’s changed over the years. Especially the awkward ones. Unfortunately, each one is pretty much a glorified mug shot, only with a soft-focus...
Toy storage, cubed

Toy storage, cubed

We recently finished our basement, and having a spiffy designated playroom for the kids has done amazing things for my sanity. Now it’s time to find storage for all the toys we so eagerly transferred there.In my search for the perfect playroom storage solution,...
Bugs on a wall

Bugs on a wall

When it comes to kid’s room decor, I never considered bugs and small crawly critters as a theme, mostly because aside from a few cute ladybugs, I’ve yet to see too many designers do something wall worthy with beetles, grasshoppers, or frogs.That is until I...
Baby quilts approved by those of us who know baby quilts

Baby quilts approved by those of us who know baby quilts

I’m from small-town Iowa, so when my daughter was born, the Quilting Ladies (as they are known) whipped up something custom, no problem. I didn’t even have to ask. But fear not, Quilting Lady-less mamas, for Etsy has delivered once again.Baby Jayne’s...