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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...

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?...

7 cool playroom ideas for kids that let you reclaim your living room

by PJ Feinstein | Art + Decor, Tips + Tricks

I’ve definitely been looking for cool playroom ideas lately for my own son. Because between the art supplies in the kitchen, the Play-Doh in the dining room, and the pretend workbench and kitchen in the basement, my preschooler is quickly laying claim to our...

Ever wished you could build a life-sized LEGO world? Meet EverBlock.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Kids' Furniture

If you have a kid (or kid at heart) who’s wild for LEGO, you have to check out EverBlock. As in, right now. Because if you’ve ever thought about what it would be like to be a Minifig in one of those cool creations, this is pretty much your chance....

The Design Mom book: How to live with kids and still love your home. Wow, I need this.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Books for Adults

When I first learned that long-time friend, mom of (how many now?) six amazing kids, and blogger extraordinaire Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom was coming out with a book, my first thought was, finally! I imagined it would be as beautifully produced, thoughtful, and...

Paint inspiration for 4 cool DIY home decor projects. Color nerds, we have you covered.

by PJ Feinstein | DIY

Where do you go for design inspiration now that the Pinterest feed changes have totally screwed up your experience? If you’re looking for paint inspiration to freshen up your home decor, you need to visit the blog of Colorhouse Paint, a brand that’s a...

The perfect kids’ chandelier, no lights required

by PJ Feinstein | Art + Decor

Hanging a chandelier in your dining room or foyer can be gorgeous, of course. But hanging one in your kid’s bedroom or play room? Gorgeous–and totally unexpected. Especially when it’s a brightly colored acrylic kids’ chandelier from Nicole...

5 of our favorite Pinterest pins of the week

by Cool Mom Staff | Uncategorized

Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! It’s fun. Plus you’ll find cool pins like these, daily 1. Adorable DIY wall art idea. 2. Fun ways to keep your kids looking stylish this fall. 3. Ingenious kids’ room design for small spaces. 4. Great...

The fun 3D shelf that’s coming right at you

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

No matter how cool technology gets, there’s something to be said for a good old-fashioned 3D movie in which a shark tries to bite off your head. If I remember correctly, my first 3D movie was JAWS, which actually explains a lot. For my kids, it was Brave. And...

Cool umbrella stands: From modern to traditional, glam to just doing my job, ma’am.

by Stacie Billis | Storage + Organization

I remember getting that last big piece of furniture for my house–years after moving in, of course–and thinking, “Finally, this is it!” It took no time to realize that a house truly comes together in the small, pretty details–at least the...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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