What does the fox say? Let me tell you the time.

by Kristen Chase | Art + Decor

I was lucky enough to receive a Tree by Kerri Lee baby gift from my co-publisher Liz when I had my fourth daughter and it’s one of my favorite pieces. Her work has appeared many times in our baby shower gift guide, and while I’m in love with everything of...

DIY Room Kits that you can DWYK (Do With Your Kids).

by Shari | Art + Decor

If your kids are anything like mine (and good luck with that), they want to change the theme of their room weekly. My son has gone from “make it all green” to “make it all Minecraft” to “MOTORCYCLES!” this week alone. It’s...

Honoring Black History Month with inspiring quotes from Maya Angelou

by Christina Refford | Art + Decor

The history of Black Americans is filled with stories of inspiration and strength, so in honor of Black History Month, I was so happy to find artwork inspired by one of my favorite poets, Maya Angelou. Each piece features quotes that have been turned into artwork and...

The best train table for kids with plenty of storage? Reader Q & A

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

There are so many train tables out there! Can you help let me know what’s the best choices? Storage is an important factor for me.   Looking more like a low coffee table than a cartoon-colored train table, I love Pottery Barn Kids’ Caroline Activity...

The red balloon

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

I adore simple graphic art for kids’ rooms that isn’t necessarily too babyish–I’ve witnessed firsthand how fast children’s tastes can change. And the graphical Big Red Balloon Print spotted at Brika is a great find. Designed by Becky Hui...

Personalized wooden hangers: Just girlie enough

by Shari | Art + Decor

Sure, we like pink and girly decorations for our daughters’ room–unless they’re too much like visual cotton candy. That’s why I love these personalized wooden hangers from the Etsy shop RedHandGang; sweet, but not saccharine and dare I say...

Gender neutral crib bedding ideas? Reader Q + A

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Hi Cool Mom Picks! I’m looking for some cute gender neutral crib bedding ideas for my surprise baby who will be here soon. I like modern design and bold patterns but I’m open to other ideas. Can you help? Thanks, Julie   First of all, congrats Julie!...

Cute animal pillows for your kids’ rooms get way more funky. And we like it.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

I stumbled across these bold, modern, graphic animal throw pillows for children’s rooms online at Ferm Living tonight and am instantly smitten. They are a playful but not childish way to decorate a couch or armchair in your kids’ playroom or in the rocker...

Inspirational artwork for children’s rooms? Reader Q+A

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

Hello I don’t suppose you know the brand of the inspirational artwork for kids rooms you feature on an old post about Gilt Group personalized sales ? I love them but can’t find them.  Many thanks, Jill.   Jill, you have great taste–we love those prints too,...

A custom photo gift for babies too young to make one themselves

by Kristin | Art + Decor

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...