Dinosaurs: they're timeless, they're great for both boys and girls, and now they can liven up a child's room without ruining the walls. We're digging these three new sets of decals that can turn any kid's cave into a strange new world. O…
Need to get those coats off the floor ? The bunny can help! In fact, there's an entire menagerie ready to help keep things tidy. The source for these adorable coat hooks is Pomme, the superhip kids' outpost in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Whether yo…
One of our great honors in the years of running Cool Mom Picks was the opportunity to appear on Etsy's blog, curating some of our favorite handmade Mother's Day Gifts . So I always love peeking in to see what other designers, bloggers, a…
Back in the Crumbtaceous period, dinosaurs roamed the earth, devouring each other with glasses of milk and falling into the La Brea Chocolate Pits. Okay, kidding. But we are really excited about these 3-D dinosaur cookie cutters. Making …
featured partner As someone who dealt with bullying as a young girl, like so many of us, you can bet it's something I'm preparing to talk to my own kids about. Especially now that almost all of them are in school. So we're happy to be wo…
If you're worried about scary chemicals around the house, you're going to love the new organic cleaner so safe that you can use it to wash fruit, shine the counter, or wipe out your dog's ears. Or, yes, even lick it. And I know, because …
When we first started this site it was birds. Then owls. Then foxes. Now, neck-in-neck with the fox, the cutest animal trend to emerge is definitely hedgehogs. (Not that owls show any sign of going anywhere.) If you think the spiny mamma…
I'm kind of floored to admit that the new Active Top Smart Drinking System from SIGG absolutely refused to leak no matter how much I abused it. This new line of bottles for adults and kids has a liner that's eco-friendly, BPA-free and ph…
We're all about getting organized digitally, but there's a certain appeal to writing down your plans in a gorgeous paper book that you can stick on your desk, or drop in your tote, then refer back to forever. These three customized day p…
We love it when princesses don't need saving . But we're also big on seeing what happens when the genders are reversed in classic fairy tales, turning princesses into dames in shining armor. So if you love empowered women, we think you'l…
I suppose it's just my luck that now that my youngest has outgrown her nursery, I'm finding all sorts of cool nursery decor and accessories. But that's why I love Jonathan Adler's Junior collection so much, because it works as well for b…
I'm the first to admit that it can be easy to substitute email for proper stationary thank you cards, announcements, and invitations. But there is nothing like the feel of quality card stock and the grooves of a quality letterpress. That…
When I laugh out loud reading a new baby card, that's saying something--especially on the floor of the NY International Gift Show where there's oh, 600 million or so greeting cards. But hey, I should expect no less from CMP fave design s…
What does it take to get a jaded mother of two excited about baby mobiles? Ninjas, circus animals with mustaches, and angelic pigs, apparently. All handmade, and all so very different. Not to mention customizable. That small, squishy boo…
I've seen no shortage of brilliant ideas for showcasing kids' artwork not to mention ideas for turning kids art into gifts--which by the way are always a hit with anyone who receives them. So when I saw these adorable figurines created f…
It's been a long time since I checked in with the Paris Print Shop (formerly known as Little Brown Pen), and with Valentine's Day coming up , it reminded me to stop by their Etsy Shop and see what they're up to. I'm so glad I did. I thin…
Watch out, world. (Ha, get it? Yeah, sometimes we can't resist.) Whether you're a hip mom, a cool dude, or someone with metal allergies, we bet you'll groove on these natural wooden wristwatches, and the fact that each watch purchase fun…
Puzzles really need to pop to stand out amongst the competition these days. When you give a puzzle, it can sometimes go unnoticed in a sea of blinking lights or licensed Harry Potter allure. I am absolutely in love with this handmade Bir…
My girls have a weird obsession with pillows. While they won't seem to sleep with the proper fluffy kinds, anything that's an animal, a shape or a giant stuffed doll will do. So add these pretty ones to the list. The handmade cloud pillo…
What do you get when you combine an influx of holiday toys with a New Years resolution to declutter? A great reason to explore new toy storage solutions, that's what. Whether you're into DIY, Etsy shopping, or heirloom-quality furniture,…
As I continue to knock through my New Year's resolutions, I decided it was high time to replace the scraggly looking bins sitting on my kitchen counter. You know, the ones full of mail, and chargers, and poker chips from 2004 (Oh, just m…
Let's talk storage solutions, shall we? Or rather, my lack thereof. Bills and random paperwork end up mishmashed into the Play-Doh tub (which, of course, contains no actual Play-Doh). There's not one item of winter clothing in the winter…
The holidays might be over, but we're willing to bet you know a hostess, bride, or prize-winning baker who deserves the world's loveliest letterpress recipe cards. This starter set even comes in a handmade wooden box. Delicious, right? T…
Bold. Graphic. Modern. Who'd have guessed the humble coaster could be so fun--and protect furniture so gorgeously? Bonus: They're sturdy enough for your kids, too. The gorgeous coasters from ArtisEverything on Etsy are sturdy enough to s…