Shake, rattle, and drool: handcrafted heirloom baby rattles

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

Let me rattle off a few words for you to chew on: heirloom, handmade, safe, affordable.Also: pretty. These Heirloom Baby Rattles from Windfall Boutique on Etsy are everything you could possibly want in a baby toy–but at half the price you might expect to...

Forget grungy: upcycled gets downright gorgeous

by Kirsten | Art + Decor

Creating art, decor and furniture with upcycled materials is not just a fleeting design fad. It’s a way of living for many artists who want to create items that are sustainable and friendly to our earth. Fortunately, a lot of upcycled pieces are on the forefront...

Beautiful braille jewelry: understatement is always in style

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

If you knew me in person, then you’d know by the tattoo on my inner wrist that I’m a little obsessed with braille. (It’s my kids’ initials, if you’re curious). Now, I’ve seen some cool braille jewelry before, but these gorgeous,...

Ding, dong, the witch is read: nifty 3D bookmarks

by Delilah S. Dawson | Books for Kids

Book lovers, we’ve come across some major cuteness for you. We think you and your Munchkins are going to go (winged) ape for these adorable 3D bookmarks.And if you’re not into The Wizard of Oz, they come in several other shapes, including pirates, zombies,...

Ahoy! Plunder this treasure of adorable shirts for your favorite matey

by Christina Refford | Kid Style

Avast me hearties, it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day! And if you have a little landlubber who likes to plunder your desk drawers and yell arrrrrrr at all hours of the day and night, we have got the cutest little tee to add to your booty. The Pepe...

Gorgeous quilts that look great beyond the nursery

by Kirsten | Baby

One of my most favorite items is a quilt made by my great-grandmother, handed down to me by my grandmother. There is something so special and meaningful about a handmade quilt, although quilting for most people seems like a talent reserved for other people. I feel...

Sachets that smell like fall

by Liz Gumbinner | Random Coolness

While we love tracking down hostess gifts for all those summer weekend invitations, it probably doesn’t end with Labor Day. Especially with the holidays (eep!) coming up. So I love this fabulous, affordable gift that feels a little more fall than summer. The...

ABCs from a time when B was for Balloon, not Boy Band

by Roxanna | DIY

My mother-in-law is amazing at keeping childhood treasures — we have everything from my husband’s toy car collection to original copies of his favorite children’s books — and we treasure this vintage ephemera so. I love that these old toys and...

4 of the coolest superhero invitations for your little dreamer

by Roxanna | Party Ideas

I’m a big fan of superheroes, and therefore, cool superhero invitations. I’m pretty sure your kids are too.I love seeing my kids practice being good people while pretending to be courageous, powerful and strong. I mean, sure, sometimes they also pretend...

Motherhood = coffeehood

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

I am still the world’s worst Starbucks orderer. I can’t remember whether I order the size before the “iced” and I still get the name of the coffee I love wrong. So of course I’m giggling at this adorable poster that breaks down the basic...