Clothes for your little baby Buddha

Clothes for your little baby Buddha

Come on, you know your little man fits the bill. Chubby cheeks, laughing eyes, and a perfectly round Buddha belly. Wouldn't he look utterly delicious in a kimono? A masculine (but snuggly) kimono?[see our giveaway after the jump!] We've always loved Noko baby clothing...

A poster that’s fabulous from A to Z

A poster that’s fabulous from A to Z

I have a thing for great alphabet posters, as you frequent Cool Mom Picks readers probably know by now. I suppose there's no greater joy to a writer than watching her child find a love for letters and words, and surrounding those babies with them early can't...

This is how to wear a monogram

This is how to wear a monogram

I'm definitely a huge fan of big, bold jewelry, but when it comes to the more sentimental pieces for myself and really, gifts for others, I tend to like the simpler designs. Like the lovely monogrammed pendant from Three Sisters Jewelry which would make the perfect...

A little slice of baby shower heaven

A little slice of baby shower heaven

Let's face it: no one's ever going to say, "Whoopee, a cello bag of Jordan almonds!" It's just not in our DNA. And yet we feel the primal call to give cutesy favors out at at baby showers.( I once painted twelve identical paintings in one night because I wanted my...

Canvas bags aren’t just for the beach

Canvas bags aren’t just for the beach

I reluctantly retired my favorite brown leather handbag for the summer and decided to give canvas a try. And let's just say, I'm going to have a hard time going back once it starts to get cold again. Indeed this adorable houndstooth bag from Quote still features a bit...