I bought a few felted wool bowls a long time ago and while they seemed a bit of a frivolous purchase at the time, they turned out to be really useful. They sat on my dresser to catch all my rings, dainty bracelets, and tiny necklaces jus…
This is the day, my friends. Tax Day. Which is more than simply the day that you cringe as you drop that massive check into the mailbox or break open the bubbly to celebrate a refund. At least for me, it's always the day I vow to get my …
I have the hardest time getting my night owl daughter up for school in the mornings. She likes to come visit us most nights around 2 AM, so when morning comes around she's too tired to get up and dressed for kindergarten. The trick that'…
Repurposing our old furniture and accessories into our new house just doesn't always work. That rug that was perfect in my old bedroom just doesn't cut it in the new one, it turns out. And while I love interior design sites like nousDeco…
When we heard that one of our favorite design bloggers, Joy Cho, was launching the Oh Joy for Land of Nod baby collection, we seriously couldn't wait to get a look at it. All of her design collaborations have been terrific and we figured…
My daughter's baby mobile came with the crib and featured four demented and hungry-looking rabbits, so I don't know why I'm surprised she had sleep issues. Maybe a cozy handmade modern baby mobile like the new from our pals at Blue Witho…
I'm not one to hang inspirational quotes on my wall, but if they make me laugh out loud, I'm all for it. We've seen so many funny quote art prints cropping up lately that wanted to share some of our all-time favorites. From the vaguely i…
I have really fond memories of my grandmother tracking the height of the grandkids on the wooden trim in her kitchen pantry, but when she sold her home, without actual growth charts, our childhood memories were left behind. So I love the…
If you too are among the ranks of caffeine junkies, get in line for a nice cuppa. Right behind me, that is, because Mama always needs to wake up. These gorgeous typography posters by Noodlehug on Etsy are just the cool coffee artwork to …
We've had babies on the brain around here lately for some reason. Maybe it has a little something to do with spring coming--and how soon we'll be seeing more of those cute little baby toes peeking out from their stroller blankets. So we …
I was lucky enough to receive a Tree by Kerri Lee baby gift from my co-publisher Liz when I had my fourth daughter and it's one of my favorite pieces. Her work has appeared many times in our baby shower gift guide , and while I'm in love…
I recently discovered the Australian shop Castle and Things and fell in love with their handmade wall art. The graphics and text-oriented artwork is so up my alley. Inspirational quote posters have been a trend lately, and personally, I …
If your kids are anything like mine (and good luck with that), they want to change the theme of their room weekly. My son has gone from "make it all green" to "make it all Minecraft" to "MOTORCYCLES!" this week alone. It's times like the…
The history of Black Americans is filled with stories of inspiration and strength, so in honor of Black History Month, I was so happy to find artwork inspired by one of my favorite poets, Maya Angelou. Each piece features quotes that hav…
I adore simple graphic art for kids' rooms that isn't necessarily too babyish--I've witnessed firsthand how fast children's tastes can change. And the graphical Big Red Balloon Print spotted at Brika is a great find. Designed by Becky Hu…
Sure, we like pink and girly decorations for our daughters' room--unless they're too much like visual cotton candy. That's why I love these personalized wooden hangers from the Etsy shop RedHandGang ; sweet, but not saccharine and dare I…
Yeah, I know the WC Fields line was about Philadelphia but with all due respect to my partner Kristen and other cool Philly mamas, I'd rather hit the Champs Elysee these days. That's why these vintage style Paris wall clocks need a place…
I stumbled across these bold, modern, graphic animal throw pillows for children's rooms online at Ferm Living tonight and am instantly smitten. They are a playful but not childish way to decorate a couch or armchair in your kids' playroo…
Hello I don’t suppose you know the brand of the inspirational artwork for kids rooms you feature on an old post about Gilt Group personalized sales ? I love them but can’t find them. Many thanks, Jill. Jill, you have great taste--we love…
Yes, we all hope our love will be as everlasting as engraving our initials into a tree . But let's lay off the trees and opt for a more modern approach, shall we? Check out this sweet little monogrammed ring dish from the oh-so endearing…
Gray skies, dirty snow, and drippy slush of winter? I reject you. Give me color and shine! Especially if it arrives in the form of these vibrant, mod, ceramic dishes by Ceramica Botanica . Handcrafted in Texas by Susan Rodriguez, each ce…
If you've ever tried to refinish old picture frames you know the look is so gorgeous. As for me, I am such a fan of the distressed frames from O'Brien Schridde , whose frames I now own quite a few of, and more recently, the stunning arra…
Whether your heart is in San Francisco, Madrid, or some little town on the outskirts of Quebec, a piece of custom map artwork for your beloved would make a most heartfelt gift for Valentine's Day. Created by Bombus -- that neat London-ba…
It's no secret that we love alphabet posters around here, so we've rounded up some of our favorites from the past few years. Whether you like it when X stands for X-ray, X-wing, or Malcolm X, we've got an ABC poster you'll love. 1. The C…