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5 ideas for cool coffee bar carts for your home, whatever your decorating style. Barista not included.

I’m thinking of taking my coffee obsession to the next level, with one of these cool coffee bar carts. Kind of like bar carts, only…for coffee. I’m seeing them absolutely everywhere, and I love the idea of a dedicated space for my coffee supplies...

Home decor inspiration: How to hang fabric on your walls instead of wallpaper

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, DIY

It’s that time a year that I start to get a little stir crazy at home and have this major urge to redecorate. The newest home decor trend that caught my eye: fabric walls instead of wallpaper. Okay, so it kind of hit the internets about six or seven years ago,...

Fun metallic desk supplies to help glitz up your work space

by Cool Mom Staff | Art + Decor

Take a quick peek at these fun metallic desk supplies and if you’re feeling the winter blahs like I am, you’ll know exactly why I’ve been scouring the web for them. I know that in a few short weeks we’ll have a little more daylight, but with...

The best crowdsourced ideas for making a guest room feel more welcoming

by Kate Etue | Living, Tips + Tricks

If you’re wondering just what to put in a guest room to make your guests feel more welcome, I can help! Whether you’re lucky enough to have an entire room dedicated to guests, or you’re just trying to figure out how to turn your kids’ bedroom...

Can’t find the exact bedding of your dreams? Flaneur has the (spendy) solution.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

This year, I’m determined to get some of my home decor annoyances crossed off my to-do list and that includes finding a new comforter. One problem. I’ve been looking for a comforter that’s just the right shade of navy for a while now, and I...

How to create the perfect kids’ workspace so it actually gets used.

by Cool Mom Staff | Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks

You know, we joke a lot about how hard it is to convince our kids to do their homework, because — well, it usually is. But the truth is that we understand — it’s hard to do our own work when we’re not in a workspace we love and look forward to...

Peel-and-stick wallpaper = easiest weekend project ever. Parenting win.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

My daughter’s ideas for how she wants to decorate her room change daily, sometimes by the hour, so I’m having a hard time keeping up. Does she want turquoise walls, a hand-painted mural, or are we going with that all-white walls and bright furniture look?...

Marimekko for Target! Can you hear us cheering?

by Kate Etue | Fashion

I have always loved the bright, bold patterns from the iconic Finnish design house Marimekko, and now I can refresh our summer wardrobes with some of their famously fun outfits without running up my credit card (well, too high) as Marimekko becomes Target’s...

How to create an organized craft space for kids: 7 expert tips to change your world

by Allison Micarelli-Sokoloff | DIY, Storage + Organization

If you’ve ever wanted to create an organized craft space for kids, whether it’s a whole room or just a small area where they can get their creative on, well we’ve got some fabulous tips for you. After all, I think that as parents, we’re all...

Target Pillowfort launches today, with adorable and affordable kids’ decor that parents will love too.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

The exciting new Target Pillowfort collection of kids’ decor launches today at last, and has come along at just the right time. There’s something about being cooped up inside all winter that makes me want to redecorate. Every room. I’m getting bored...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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