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 …
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 boo…
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…
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 …
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 whe…
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 ha…
Light switches are boring. Mostly. But thanks to our clever friends at Graphic Spaces, we've now got these fun switchplate covers in shapes like owls, octopi, and a rocket ship. So it's a little more fun to turn off the lights for bed. "…
We were so happy to see the winner of Remodelista's Best Professional Children's Space in their Considered Design Awards. Especially because it gives us so many ideas for our own kids' spaces. Click over to Remodelista and see the wonder…
When I found Help Ink I was happy. Tees, prints, stationery and notebooks all designed by artists, all affordable, and all to help one of several great causes . So many of the prints feature positive quotes and imagery perfect for childr…
I've always liked the idea of an alphabet or first initial print for a baby's room, but a lot of them are so easily outgrown. Not so with these gorgeous modern letter prints on sale at Fab this week, but found at the artist's shop when t…
Israel, London, Venice, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Trinidad, Hawaii--I absolutely loved traveling in my younger years. Though I wouldn't trade being a mom for anything, let's face it: world travel is not simple (or cheap) when parenthood en…
If you love both Star Wars and the beautiful design elements of China, we've got excellent news for you. And a discount code, too. {A discount code for Cool Mom Picks readers awaits after the jump!} We fell for the cool movie prints in t…
Of all my parenting achievements, I'm particularly proud that I've passed on a love for The Muppets to my own three kids. And now that they carry their own torch for Kermit, Beaker, and Fozzie Bear, I think they'll love decorating their …
Our Bastille Day celebration continues with these stunning French animal prints that are perfect for a kids' room, although I think I'd like them anywhere in my home. The Blackboard Animal French Prints at Etsy's Eviva Prints are so stri…
There comes a time in every parent's life when the cat knocks over the cheapo 10-year-old lamp in the nursery and it's time to make a tough decision. You want something sophisticated, but still soft. You could pick something like the las…
If your family is anything like mine, all their famous recipes are tucked away in over-stuffed folders and recipe boxes...and only the chef knows for sure where they are. How wonderful would it be to start serving some of Grandma's famou…
I am absolutely fascinated with these posters, which bring classic toys to life in new...or old ways really, by use of vintage patent drawings. The Slinky Poster from art collective Oliver Gal might be my favorite, with it's 40's-era tex…
I love prints that play with typography. Clever, modern design has a way of turning what could be a cheesy inspirational quote into a piece of art I could live with. That's why I love the work by New York graphic artist Evan Roberts on E…
Of course today isn't just about barbecues, sparklers, and if you're lucky, a big fireworks display that kicks off a four-day weekend. It's about those awesome forefathers (and foremothers, ahem) of ours who transformed the original 13 c…
This collection of prints in bright colors will make you as happy as a nun on an Austrian hillside. But if you're not a Sound of Music fan (cretin!) there's so many other wonderful prints in this super Etsy shop we found. These lively, v…
Lately, we've been loving this trend of personalized embroidery hoops for babies. And now, we love this troop of adorable animals that will be a major hit for unique kids' room decor . These Personalized Embroidery Hoops from Otak on Ets…
Personalized nursery art is one of our favorite baby shower gift ideas , especially when it's as sweet and affordable as this custom print. I love this simple little personalized airplane art print which can feature a letter or name on t…
A while back, I was introduced to the beautiful felted wool art from artist Maryanne Quinn, which was mainly made to order. But now there's a sale on her work and if you've got a nursery to furnish or a kid's room with a wall calling for…
I'm not usually one for fake flowers around the house--I much prefer the real thing. But when they're as cool and crafty as these, I could easily make an exception. Julie Romero's Handmade Paper Flowers are all made to order with 50 bloo…