Pearls for the Not-So-Into-Pearls Set

Pearls for the Not-So-Into-Pearls Set

by | Kids

I’ve never been the Grace Kelly type, although I certainly admired her style. I just couldn’t pull off a pearl choker over a cashmere twin set without looking like I was in a costume. But boy do I like pearls. So I’m very excited by what I’m...
Flights of Fancy

Flights of Fancy

by | Art + Decor

Sometimes I come across one-of-a-kind artwork that’s just so wow, I’m almost tempted not to share it here. Because if you like it before I get around to clicking "add to my cart," I lose. Impressively pedigreed fine artist Andrée...
Dream Dolls

Dream Dolls

by | Toys + Playthings

I often dream about eating sandwiches. I’m not sure what’s up with that, but no matter what else is happening, sandwiches keep showing up…kind of like Charro on The Love Boat. So if I were a designer, I would create excellent dolls that looked like...
Babies That Actually Sleep Like Babies

Babies That Actually Sleep Like Babies

by | Kids

Examining a sample of the Cozy Cocoon, I admit I was skeptical. A single piece of fabric that you just stick your baby in, like a sock? It can’t be that simple to swaddle, can it? I kept calling it the baby condom. But holy heck did this thing work–and...
Who Doesn’t Like Jimmies?

Who Doesn’t Like Jimmies?

by | Entertainment + Media

God love the Wonderpets soundtrack, but I’m just about one long car ride away from "accidentally" cracking the CD in half. So on a recent trip, I was happy to have another CD on hand to try out: The premier album from NY-based kids band, The Jimmies,...
Stuck on Stickers

Stuck on Stickers

by | Cards + Stationery

My daughter has officially reached that very important developmental milestone known as the sticker age. If it’s got an adhesive back, then to her it’s the single greatest thing since ice cream–Scotch tape included. Now how much would she totally...