Modern baby quilts that don’t look like they came from your grandma’s attic
I’ve said before that a quilt is the perfect baby gift. That said, all families are different and all blankets are not created equal. That sweet pastel quilt you fell hard for might not work for your funkier friends–you know, the ones who actually dare to...
Gorgeous organic baby blankets that are more cool than crunchy
Never underestimate the investment in a good blankie. I am a grown woman who still sleeps with one every night, even though I have to endure from my husband’s endless teasing. And the organic baby blankets from the aptly named Organic Quilt Company can get new...
Gender neutral crib bedding ideas? Reader Q + A
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!...
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...
Sweet dreams are made of these: handmade summer quilts
Oh, hello there, Summer! Long time no see. The weather is warmer, the kids are sweatier, and it’s time to pull out the summertime linens. Or, um, it might be that time if I were the kind of person who’s organized enough to have summer linens. And if I...
A new baby blanket with a vintage feel
My sister-in-law is about to give birth to my new niece or nephew in just a couple of weeks. Here’s the problem: she’s a new mom and an event planner. So I’m glad to find her one baby gift that I know she doesn’t already have–and will...
Handmade quilts for some very lucky babies
Nothing finishes off a nursery like a beautiful handmade quilt. A mix of modern and handmade can create a stunning element of decor, especially in a child’s space, but there’s no reason artfully crafted baby quilts can’t be put to use as real...
Gorgeous quilts that look great beyond the nursery
One of my most favorite items is a quilt made by my great-grandmother, handed down to me by my grandmother. There is something so special and meaningful about a handmade quilt, although quilting for most people seems like a talent reserved for other people. I feel...
Quilts go cosmopolitan
Ever look down from an airplane at the panorama below and consider how very much the ground looks like a crazy quilt? Us, too.That’s just one reason we’re smitten with how these stylish quilts that gorgeous capture the cities and places we love. Haptic...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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