A new way to wear cashmere: around your neck.
Mmmm, cashmere. I mostly appreciate this indulgent glorious material from afar, because my lifestyle can’t really support a cashmere habit (although I might make an exception for these Ivory Row cashmere sweaters.) So here’s a fabulous–and...
10 of the most awesome alphabet posters for nurseries of any style
It’s no secret that we love alphabet posters around here, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorites from the past few years. Whether you like it when X stands for X-ray, X-wing, or Malcolm X, we’ve got an ABC poster you’ll love. 1. The...
Modern nursery decor to welcome babies, without a princess crown or a train in sight.
It’s been a while since I found handmade modern nursery decor and crib bedding that made me yearn (almost) for an opportunity to redecorate a nursery, and I’ve definitely found it with the Ivie Baby Etsy Shop. You can choose from tons of modern designs. I...
Beat the January blues and get the kids organized with 9 bright, colorful toy storage options
We are always on the lookout for great toy storage options that will help tidy the mess in the most stylish way possible. And these frigid, colorless days — combined with the dozens of new toys strewn everywhere — have me eyeing some colorful, modern storage options...
Fine art photos of vintage children’s toys that transport you to Coney Island, without the temptation of Nathan’s fries
I’ve always liked the idea of decorating with vintage children’s toys (I now own that there very toy typewriter), but there’s another way to achieve that feeling, should you not have the shelf space or the inclination to go thrifting every weekend....
Clever, creative storage solutions for 10 tricky storage problems from LEGOs to jewelry.
Now that my house is overflowing with too many toys (thanks to very generous grandparents), it’s time for some serious storage solutions. I’m desperate for some organization for all those Rainbow Loom bands, LEGO pieces and American Girl doll clothes,...
It’s a humidifier and a work of art. Consider our minds blown.
We’ve all been there: You have a kid breathing like an angry bull gargling pond sludge, and you pick the silliest humidifier so they can get more than two hours of sleep. And then that frog stares at you until you find the mold and toss it. Yeah, I’m not...
Quick pick! Custom pillow portraits, available for a limited time only
We love it when Olliegraphic does thank you cards, chore charts, and growth charts. And now look what’s back until October 18: the chance to snuggle with your kid’s personalized portrait pillow. Pretty sweet! The mod sweetness of Olliegraphic is hard...
J Crew Baby clothes are here! Yes, please.
As if they didn’t already fit the bill for most everything, J Crew has gone baby. It’s almost hard to believe that this is a new line, but yes, now J Crew Baby is here, meaning your tiniest members of the family can be groomed from day one to start craving...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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