Hot. Dog.

Hot. Dog.

I’m what you would call a dog person. How could I not be when it comes to these adorable plush sausage dogs over at British etsy shop alice apple? These amazing stuffed animals, with their funky, retro fabrics, will stand out amongst any kid’s menagerie of...
Take note

Take note

I don’t care how many emoticons you use or how pithy an email you write, nothing will ever take the place of a thoughtful hand-written note. I still get a thrill when I receive an envelope in the mail from a friend, which is why I think the Signature Card series...
It’s a bird! It’s an origami!

It’s a bird! It’s an origami!

I love the idea of decorating your baby’s nursery like it’s a real room and not a clearinghouse for fluffy lambs and bright colored safari animals. Not that I don’t love baby decor, but in this economy, when you’re trying to get the most of the...
Tea parties on the other side of childhood

Tea parties on the other side of childhood

You know what is a sign that a mom has it all together? Perfect hair. And freshly vacuumed floors. Thank-you notes sent in a timely manner. I have none of those.I do, however, have children who seem to like me and charming linen tea towels like the ones from...
Iron on patches just went from hobo to hip

Iron on patches just went from hobo to hip

Maybe my children have exceptionally pointy knees (entirely possible), but I’m forever pulling holey jeans out of the laundry and setting them aside for mending. But then I remember that 1) I have no time, 2) I don’t sew. Oops.Thank goodness for the...
Cloud shelf, silver lining included

Cloud shelf, silver lining included

What do I see when I look at this cloud? I see a floor free from clutter. The metal Cloud Shelf is the perfect place to stash toys, books and even my son’s prized Spongebob baseball hat. It’s deep enough to actually put stuff on at 6 inches, the lip keeps...