Handcrafted leather bags as gorgeous as those from any big name designer

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

I love designer bags from big names, don’t get me wrong. But there’s also just something awesome about handcrafted bags from indie designers and smaller names, especially when they are as modern, sophisticated, and hot (did I mention hot?) as the ones at...

Get the write stuff with cool pencils for a back to school ego boost

by Stephanie Mayers | Cards + Stationery

Of course we are all guilty in today’s society of overpraising our children; everyone gets a trophy right? Yeah, not in my world. However, there is nothing wrong with a little extra parental encouragement. So, as I am starting to assemble the back to school...

Perfect, perfectly cool hostess gifts from Elizabeth Benotti

by Kate Etue | Kitchen + Dining

I find it’s always a good idea to have a few nice hostess gifts stashed away in the hall closet in case of  last-minute dinner party invitations or weekend plans. I do this with kids’ birthday presents too, and it makes life so much easier. We’ve...

PS, I Made This: Easy DIY tutorials for makers with a heart

by Kate Etue | DIY

When I was a kid, my mom put me in sewing camp for a week one summer. My style has since progressed from the neon purple and pink poufy overalls I made then, but I still craft — and I still need some inspiration from time to time. For a fashion-forward take on...

Lucky Palm Tree: Luxury organic baby clothes that make you happy to have a baby to shop for.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Kid Style

Well, here I go again. After five years of heavy spousal debate we are expecting a brand new bundle of girlie joy this winter. And YES that counts as my big announcement! We are ecstatic, but we’re finding ourselves in the position of shopping for baby clothes...

Cool handbag organization tips and accessories for the (sometimes) organizationally challenged.

by Melissa | Fashion

As organized as I may be in other aspects of my life, I consider myself a bit organizationally challenged when it comes to my handbags. No matter how big or small it is, I always manage to lose things I need in the black hole of my tote or purse, or pull out the wrong...

Handmade toddler blankets for your future hipster who will claim to have had one before they were cool

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

True story: when my daughter was born in 2006, I struggled to find a stroller blanket that wasn’t either pink butterflies or blue trains. I basically taught myself to sew just so I could make a black blanket with flame-printed fleece. So I’m jealous of...

Pop culture dolls: Ridiculously hip, surprisingly cuddly.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own David Bowie to snuggle, we’ve got good news: These pop culture dolls by French artisan My Name is Simone are just as much for you as they are for kids. Whether you’re into Ziggy Stardust, the King of Pop, or...

Custom nursery art that has us on cloud nine

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

We’re anticipating a new baby girl in our family soon (!!) and I’m having so much fun procrastinating from real life–er, balancing my bank account–by searching the Internet for pretty custom nursery art for her room. This sweet bamboo cloud...

A tooth fairy pillow where any incisor would be happy to take up temporary residence.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

When you have a kid losing a tooth, whether it’s the first or the fifteenth, you know how special it can be. Maybe that’s why I’ve always had a thing for tooth fairy pillows, and the lovely, affordable handmade ones from AppleWhite on Etsy just made...