by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor
If you’re looking for a unique nursery decor idea, sometimes the best inspiration can be found right in your grandparents’ attic–if you’re lucky. I love the look of vintage toys framed as cool artwork for a baby’s room, or placed on...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor
Thoughtful quotes from amazing writers rank high on my list of favorite things. And a favorite literary quote deserves only the loveliest of typography. Fortunately, this collection of hand-lettered designs fits the bill, with beautiful words and beautiful art. These...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor
Fun fact: scurvy can make your teeth fall out, which means that many pirates had the same problems as our gap-toothed elementary school kids. So what a perfect little way we’ve discovered to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! This ceramic Tooth Fairy...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Cards + Stationery
Anybody can send a regular card, but I think you should get extra points for proclaiming your love and good wishes with these fancy letterpress-printed badges. The chic letterpress badge cards from Hammerpress are designed and hand-printed in Kansas City, and can make...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor
Back when we started this site in 2006 (and we have the archives to prove it), messages for kids were all about irony, irreverence and sass. Over the years, it’s been thrilling to see the trend turn towards positivity, encouragement and smarts. And not even in a...
by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery
This week on Brika, I was so happy to discover the beautiful work of stationer Kristen Ley of Thimblepress. There’s so much to love in her shop, but what really caught my eye was this great DIY kit for your next baby shower. The DIY It’s...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Storage + Organization
We have a saying in our family: sticky is icky. It applies to gooey hands and chunks of granola bar in the car, but it also applies to labels. I hate scraping sticky sticker residue off anything. Ever. Which is why these labels are so cool. When you’re done with...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Storage + Organization
See ya, summer chaos. It’s time to get organized–with some fun style too. The modern Twiggy Hooks from StudioLiscious on Etsy are a pretty twist on your basic wall hook. Each one is made by hand in Ontario using only birch plywood and tung oil. (Not to be...
by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery
Egg Press has been a favorite stationery and card shop of ours for a while, and their new baby announcements just keep them on top of the list in our minds. These scallop-edged baby announcements from Egg Press are just delicious. They’re...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
Picking a nursery theme doesn’t have to be hard–but it doesn’t have to be boring, either. We always say, skip the easily outgrown cartoon characters and go for something you won’t have to change so fast. We know it’s hard to imagine when...
by Liz Gumbinner | Kitchen + Dining
Browsing around Etsy as I am apt to do…oh, every hour or so, I discovered the wonderful Swear To Mod shop, featuring so much of the mid-century, 60’s, and 70’s housewares and art that I love. Only this experience was a little different than most....
by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor
The coast is clear. We checked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the curtains. The only monsters we found are these utterly adorable ones framed on the wall. And they look friendly. Well, except maybe for the chupacabra. If you have kids who dig monsters or...