Bootie-ful

Bootie-ful

I remember feeling pretty annoyed with everyone telling me how difficult it was to have a winter baby – more blankets, big coats, being stuck in the house all day. The list goes on. But what they all failed to mention was the adorableness of winter baby wear,...
Pick a pair of Pampers

Pick a pair of Pampers

A diaper caddy isn’t exactly the most essential piece in your nursery, but when you think about it, it’s pretty important. You use it several times a day, for three or four years–not even my crib got that much use. So when I saw a Toronto designer...
Holiday ornaments that aren’t just for the tree

Holiday ornaments that aren’t just for the tree

Every year I try to find a creative way to decorate my holiday gift packages with something other than the typical curly ribbon and shiny bow. This year, I’m going with small ornaments, and I love this cute felt Reindeer ornament from Lowell & Son.These...
…and warm woolen mittens.

…and warm woolen mittens.

I love being a mom of boys, but I envy my mom-of-girls friends one wee thing: Barrettes. Especially when I see ones as cute as the felt barettes from Redhaven.Redhaven’s no-slip barrettes are handmade of 100% wool felt; each set of three includes two hearts and...
Eco Christmas stockings – Surely Santa would approve

Eco Christmas stockings – Surely Santa would approve

In our family, Christmas stockings have always been a really important aspect of our family tradition. Even on years we skip the tree for whatever reason, those stockings just make the house feel festive and fun. So I really love seeking out terrific Christmas...
They’ve Got Mail

They’ve Got Mail

It’s no secret that mail is cool. I’ll bet I’m not the only person who still gets a little flutter of excitement when I come home to see envelopes poking out the top of my mailbox. In fact, I know I’m not the only person because my daughter...
I’ve never felt this way about felt before

I’ve never felt this way about felt before

Honestly, I think of felt and often I think “meh.” But I’ve just seen the light, because the light, apparently, comes in the form of felt cushion wall hangings featuring bunnies and Matryoshka dolls that would brighten up any nursery in the world.If...
Cool felt play food – CMP does etsy

Cool felt play food – CMP does etsy

When I was young, I loved playing house. Tea parties and market shopping were two of my favorite things. I had no idea I was practicing chores I would have to do the rest of my life. Aaaaanyway, felt food is always such a fantastic children’s toy, and the...