Personalized number jewelry from Julian & Co add up to perfect, times infinity.
We love artists who help you project your unique self in fabulous and affordable style. And for fabulous mom keepsake jewelry (or for any woman, really) we especially heart the creative selections from Julian and Co. We have fawned over their tiny monogrammed...
10 modern growth charts to measure your kids inch by inch
I have really fond memories of my grandmother tracking the height of the grandkids on the wooden trim in her kitchen pantry, but when she sold her home, without actual growth charts, our childhood memories were left behind. So I love the new concept behind modern...
A custom photo gift for babies too young to make one themselves
We all know how much babies and toddlers love to look at photos of the people they love, and so a custom photo gift can be a wonderful baby gift. But if you are like me, those puffy, plastic photo albums aren’t your idea of great nursery decor. And framed...
A lovely keepsake Valentine’s Day necklace for moms (and it’s affordable too, hint, hint)
I’m a sucker for personalized jewelry, especially on Valentine’s Day, but not so stoked about the expensive pricetags. But when I found these affordable heart necklaces at My Tiny Star Shining, I felt like Oprah. “You get a necklace! And you get a...
Custom portrait pendants: A modern mom jewelry alternative. (Just uh, don’t wear your own portrait.)
The classic locket in which we keep our gorgeous children close to us at all times is a wonderful tradition but we always love seeing updates, from custom Instagram photo necklaces to USB necklaces with hundreds of photos of your beloved brood. There’s also the...
The coolest jewelry, handbags and accessories: Editors’ Best of 2013
As much as we love picking gear, goodies, and gifts for kids, we just can’t help ourselves when it comes to picking pretties for ourselves, especially from indie brands and small artists. From cool jewelry and handbags to gorgeous accessories to bring our...
Tiny personalized nameplate rings from Julian & Co: proving good things really do come in small packages
For all the complaining I may do about tough days with my kids –the temper tantrums, the homework, the incessant snack preparation, and on and on– there’s not a gift that makes me smile bigger than anything personalized with their lovely names....
A free printable to get your kids excited about back to school. (Also: cheaper than a new outfit.)
With my kids starting a new school in a new city this year, I’m doing everything I can to take the edge off what could be a pretty nerve-wracking experience. That’s why I’m loving these adorable free printables that are sure to make the first day of...
Forget the baby book: 6 creative ways to document baby’s first year in photos.
Baby books and photo albums are great, though we love how so many people are getting super creative in documenting their baby’s first year using photography. Still, “super creative” doesn’t have to mean “super hard” as you can tell...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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