Who was the evil mastermind that convinced moms they needed to schlep around gigantic, ugly quilted diaper bags in order to carry baby essentials? Personally I like bags like this Everyday Bag from Christy Studio , which is stylish enoug…
Leave it to the darn CPSIA to help us discover a ton of wonderful artisans thinking about calling it quits on February 10th thanks to the new toy testing regulations. Such is the case for Kristen Dirmeier, musician and artist, who hand c…
Today is the last day to vote at Change.org for "Save Small Businesses for CPSIA ", a proposal from the Handmade Toy Alliance that help to save handmade. If you have a minute (or a few seconds if you're a fast clicker), hop over and vote…
Maybe it's because the last thing I need is a gigunda boot at the bottom of my already huge ankles, or because it's currently 65 degrees outside in Atlanta in the middle of January, but either way, I've yet to embrace the Mukluks trend. …
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We're lucky enough to have a great-godmother (is that what they're called?) who has made a gorgeous quilt for each of our kids. But if you're not as fortunate as we are, then you can always commission one from Olive Jane Designs . Design…
A quick update on the Save Handmade from the CPSIA initiative since so many of you have been asking. If you haven't been to our Save Handmade page , click over and see how you can help preserve the kids products and businesses we love so…
Since my sweet third child will most likely be relegated to a life of shared toys and hand-me-down clothes, it's always nice when someone sends her a personalized gift that makes it 100% clear that it was meant for her and her alone. So …
I have spent a lifetime searching for the elusive perfect little black dress and thanks to Sarah Seven my search is over. This black, lined, crinkle gauze dress is everything I've ever wanted: Forgiving in the belly region, feminine with…
With the last shopping weekend before Christmas and Hanukkah, we're down to the wire. To save you from the dreaded rush shipping costs, we've asked our editors, contributors and some of our favorite savvy shoppers around the web to offer…
I've been a fan of white serving pieces ever since my mother taught me that the food should be the star of the dishes, and not the dishes themselves. (Of course that presumes that I am capable of creating star-like food to begin with. Th…
I wrestle with the idea of what to get my two-month old daughter for Christmas, because well, she's two-months and what the heck does she care about what's sitting under the tree for her, right? But then I have to wonder if it'll come ba…
Update 12/13: We've created a Save Handmade Page to keep you posted on ways to help and latest news around this important issue. Stop by any time! Update 12/14: The act was in fact not passed by the CPSC which is a regulatory agency but …
I am going nuts for the handmade LEGO(ish) soaps we just discovered from the California-based etsy shop, Washable Art . They are adorable, they're original, and hello? They are $5 a pack. No wonder she can't keep them in stock. I can't t…
It doesn't seem fair that kids can now have a nicer pretend kitchen than my real one. Then again, mine does run on more than just imagination. Our friends at Natural Pod has just debuted two heirloom quality wooden play kitchens that the…
The most thoughtful cards are ones you make yourself, I suppose, if you have any sort of artistic ability. If you want a card with a smudged scribble and some glitter on it, I could probably manage that. But when I want to send the very …