Spring just makes me want to get out. Also redecorate. Which is hard to do if I'm always out. But now there's this lovely bit of art that kind of bridges both needs for me. This "Off to See the World" embroidery hoop art from the UK's Th…
There's something to be said for small children looking adorable wearing characters on their chests, and yet having no earthly idea who they are. We're smitten with the Micielomicielo shop on Etsy, where pop culture icons are transformed…
Our inbox is jammed lately with parents asking for non-caloric Easter gift ideas. As luck would have it, we have quite a few. The latest being the adorable, affordable handmade creations from Etsy's Bossy's Feltworks--and just in time fo…
As much as I love seeing my camera savvy friends' own photos on their walls, I think this cool print from Project Type might just be the next best thing for that favorite shutterbug in your life. The colorful Oh Snap retro camera print f…
Sometimes, I want serious jewelry. But sometimes, I just want something unexpected and playful that goes well with jumping on trampolines or doing cartwheels in the yard. So this would work. This fun line of illustrated wooden necklaces …
In our family we have a tradition we like to think of as Peaster--an Easter, Passover hybrid that acknowledges all the traditions of the diverse, wonderful people in our family. The one thing that holds the whole thing together? Eggs. Wh…
When I think of quilts, modern isn't the word that jumps to mind. Cozy and comforting? Yes. Hip and fresh? Not really. So when I came across the quilts made by Etsy seller Deer and Hippo I was delighted and more than a little surprised b…
I am a terrible procrastinator when it comes to Easter basket ideas, always shopping for my kids' gifts a few days before the holiday and wishing I had planned ahead for once. But, this year, I've found a few special picks that you'll ne…
So I'm a sucker for everything handmade with a nerd-chic pop culture reference built in. It's like three of my favorite things all in one glorious, slightly weird package. And the handmade finger puppets from Abbey Christine fit the bill…
Ready to put an end to the old question about how one man can defeat 10 ninjas? Well if he's a pirate in the hands of a very good checker player, it's not only possible, it's likely. The pirates vs ninjas checkerboard from Brooklyn artis…
My kids graduated to a big-kid bed in need of a bedrail, right around the same time that they discovered the joys of sneaking book under the covers to "read" past their bedtime. I love their thirst for books but don't enjoy finding books…
Let's face it, by the time our kids are old enough to ask what the world was like when they were born, they are going to consider us tragically unhip. Luckily, this charming (and affordable!) baby gift will help recall fond memories of h…
I want to live at Downton Abbey. I want a Mrs. Patmore to cook dinner and a fleet of Annas to clean up and a closet of gorgeous, beaded dresses. Unless my husband ends up being a long-lost heir, I doubt all that's in the cards. But at le…
Thank you, internets, for sometimes making us feel less than fabulous. When your friends and family use the Facebook to share only their children's premature accomplishments, their own wildly Photoshopped portraits, and pictures of thems…
After taking the time to blow dry my mane, the last thing I want to do is pull on a claustrophobic thick wool hat and destroy all my hard work. So what? Just suffer the cold? Deal with the hat head? Etsy artist Cheryl Bryan has my answer…
My 5-year old son's now security blanket is a handmade one we featured here on Cool Mom Picks awhile back. Cool how that happens. So when I saw these beautiful baby blankets at Dandelion Baby, I imagined that they could easily become a f…
While we may not be the kind of family to have our last name on a welcome mat outside our front door, it doesn't mean we aren't super proud of our clan. So, when my anniversary came around this past year I thought, sure, a traditional ro…
My husband and I do Valentine's Day Lite, meaning that we will not be forking out $200 for a fancy meal, or buying each other expensive jewelry or electronics as a sign of our devotion. But that doesn't mean I am totally comfortable with…
My four year-old can spend an entire afternoon playing with rubber stamps. And I must admit, I never thought of using them much myself until watching her and seeing some of the results. (She's good!) So when I came across Mollie Flatley'…
My kids inherited a rocking horse that's all bells and whistles--it whinnies, neighs, clip-clops, and plays some sort of country song. I'm pretty sure it says "yeehaw," too, which doesn't really make sense. It's too much, even for them. …
Wabi sabi suki is a Japanese concept that means "tranquil beauty." It is based on the simple elegance of form, texture, and color and occurs when human hands bring out nature's beauty in a way that echoes the material's inherent nature. …
I've been pleasantly surprised by all the cool, modern updates to alphabet decor, like this recent Etsy discovery which almost makes me wish that I had another baby's room to decorate. The Now I Know My ABCs mobile from MiChiMa L.A.N.D. …
O, G. Can it B? Y, yes, I can C that a rainbow of letters is waiting for U. Seriously, though. Aren't these recycled felt letter pillows too adorable for words? The Personalized Letter Pillows from MableDear on Etsy are big, snuggly, and…
Why yes I still am in full-fledged January organization mode, thank you so much for asking! I am spending wayyy too much of my free time (when I'm not organizing, of course) searching for beautiful and functional storage solutions . Aren…