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. "…
Browsing through Fab today (we can't stay away), we found out you've still got until tomorrow to snatch up eco-conscious, high-end baby furniture and stylish crib bedding from Argington during this flash sale. And even if you're not in t…
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…
When we received a homemade ice pop kit for my daughter's birthday I was so thrilled--it's one of those things I had been meaning to get for ages anyway. As it turns out, this one is even better than I could have imagined. If you're cool…
I have always loved the beautiful lines of DucDuc nursery furniture which gives parents so many more modern options for their babies. And as a little local Brooklyn company, I'm really thrilled to see their exclusive new collection at La…
Always on the lookout for cool personalized gifts, I'm really taken with this one which would be so perfect as a hostess gift after an extended stay. The personalized coffee mugs are rendered with an architectural drawing of your own hom…
A couple of weeks ago, I moved from Atlanta to Philadelphia and discovered that my new lovely rental home did not have a linen closet. I was about to just stuff my family's towels and sheets in my own closet when I had the opportunity to…
Your baby shower might be your last chance to party without a teddy bear under your arm and a spit-up cloth over your shoulder. If you're not down with the pastels and fuzzy-wuzzies, here's a cool and clever baby shower invite from one o…
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…
One of our favorite things about running Cool Mom Picks is watching the little labels make it big. And that's just how we felt when we saw that Aden + Anais, the swaddlers we fell in love with way back in 2007 at their launch, have been …
Last year, we got a set of Martha Stewart ice cream bowls that have become favorites with my kids, whether they're holding ice cream, peanut butter for dipping carrot sticks, or maple syrup in the morning. So I'm excited to see now she's…
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 …
Yes, I've become That Mom, the uncool one sacking out under the big beach umbrella while everyone else on the beach bears the heat for that lovely glowing tan. What can I say--I'm a delicate flower. And I definitely want my kids to have …
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 you've ever wondered how to get your children to practice good manners at the dinner table, perhaps these adorable plates can help do it for you? After all, it's hard to refuse polite advice from a princess in pearls or a fancy-lookin…
It's a clever storage container, a cozy chair, a toy, an ottoman...and it looks just like a giant French cookie. What's not to love? The Storage Bean Bag from Mimish Designs combines almost everything we look for in furniture: hip design…
Sweet little bundle of joy? Yeah, right. Anyone who's already a parent knows exactly what's swaddled in that cozy blanket. I salute our pals at Hello Lucky for telling the truth about that adorable new baby with this stylish card : she's…
For years now, Oeuf has been known for its beautiful, modern nursery furniture that's meant to last. I'm personally a huge fan of their Perch Bunk Bed (visit us sometime and see it in action) still could use the Oeuf Toy Store to wrangle…
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…