A new baby card with seriously awesome sass

by Delilah S. Dawson | Cards + Stationery

Sweet little bundle of joy? Yeah, right. Anyone who’s already a parent knows exactly what’s swaddled in that cozy blanket. I salute our pals at Hello Lucky for telling the truth about that adorable new baby with this stylish card: she’s a tiny little...

It’s fun, it’s a wonderful toy.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

I am absolutely fascinated with these posters, which bring classic toys to life in new…or old ways really, by use of vintage patent drawings. The Slinky Poster from art collective Oliver Gal might be my favorite, with it’s 40’s-era textbook style...

Gorgeous Danish kids’ furniture that we can covet, if not afford.

by Kirsten | Uncategorized

Great design doesn’t need to end in the living room. It can continue into the kids’ room, much to our surprise. When I designed my kids’ bedroom, my whole goal was to mix great design with childlike moments. These chairs would be perfect for their...

A celebration of motherhood firsts: tips for traveling with baby on the first vacation

by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! The first time you travel with baby doesn’t have to be horrible at all. (Or…as horrible as you think it will be.)...

The walls are alive with the sound of music

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

This collection of prints in bright colors will make you as happy as a nun on an Austrian hillside. But if you’re not a Sound of Music fan (cretin!) there’s so many other wonderful prints in this super Etsy shop we found. These lively, vibrant prints from...

Personalized puzzles that make perfect birthday gifts. Maybe not just for kids.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

I just finished spring cleaning my kids’ bedrooms and, while I was able to part with many things, I held onto almost anything that had been personalized with their names. If you too find that personalized gifts hold a special place in your heart, then you...

Baby gift sets, and how to make them more personal

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

We’re happy to offer up these baby shower gift ideas on behalf of our sponsor, Munchkin. And don’t miss a huge giveaway below! We admit it: We all want to be the ones at the shower who hand over a gift and get the biggest “awwww…” from...

Making hard floors cozy, one little tushy at a time

by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized

Wood floors are beautiful, easy to clean…and a wee bit hard on tiny little tushies. If your littles need a good place to get cozy, we’re loving these beautiful, well-made, and perfectly sized bean bags and travel playmats. BlaBla Kids (one of our favorite...

Toy boxes made better than most toys these days. Also? On sale.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

From the day we discovered Kirsten Hathcock’s beautifully handmade storage pieces at Mod Mom Furniture, we fell in love. A Mod Mom toy box looks as beautiful as any other furniture in the house, even if it is made to hide decapitated Barbies and wayward LEGO...

Super Scandinavian modern design for kids. Without the plane ticket to Scandinavia.

by Stephanie Mayers | Uncategorized

Oh, Internet, how I love thee. Chic NYC boutiques await me on my laptop, 24/7 even when I’m nowhere near. And my latest online thrill is a children’s shop stocked to brimming with gorgeous Scandinavian style. Ja, takk! (Yes, please!) {Don’t miss an...