When traveling, I find myself falling in love with places I go. I usually try and find something to take home with me that will always remind me of it, which is probably why I love when artists create that same feeling with their artwork…
Merely a place mat for children? Perish the thought. It can be a hat, a brooch, or a pterodactyl. Or just a handy color-your-own disguise kit for a messy kid who needs a mustache. The Paper Disguises Place Mat at My Sweet Muffin is a fan…
You know how sometimes, when you're walking down the sidewalk, you can smell someone's laundry in the dryer? I'll admit it--I love that smell. And I've missed having it at my own home , since I gave up the high-chemical detergents and st…
I make it no secret that I have a huge crush on the Canadian Ryans: Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Gosling. But since I'm not 15 anymore, I'm pretty sure the glossy posters on my ceiling or calendars on my wall are out of the question. But a tea…
My favorite pastime is visiting flea markets and discovering items that will bring character to my child's space and my own space. And finding great deals adds to the excitement. But now there's an adorable shop online that's giving me t…
One of my children's very favorite thing about Grandma's house is the the swing in the backyard. We are city-dwellers after all, and swings are generally something you have to wait in line for. This one started as a little baby swing han…
Adding to the growing list of things I know now, that I didn't when I had my first kid: I would have skipped the cheap stuff, and invested in a solid kids' table and set of chairs . We've gone through far too many to count. If you're a m…
Some of my most favorite baby gifts to give and receive are personalized, but they can often be a little tough on the budget. That's why I'm so thrilled that one of our favorite Etsy artisans has started making personalized baby name gif…
When I find myself with a little square of wall space to fill, I've found that ornaments can add nice texture and dimension, instead of another poster or print. And this Etsy shop makes ones that are so cute, I might just clear some spac…
Let's not limit it to moose and squirrel shall we? We've also got racooons and badger and that popular fox, plus skunk and one very smug wolf. What can we say? We're smitten with the critters in this whimsical woodland creature print tha…
Last year, owls were the hot animal motif of the season. While they're not going anywhere, I do think that the cool cute animal du jour is now the fox. Which is replacing the dragonfly, butterfly, and octopus trends I've noticed over the…
I've always been a sucker for the Pantone licensed products, which let you show your allegiance to lavender or mimosa through desktop goodies. Now, they're available in folding chairs which are pretty darn great for outdoor lounging seas…
The realization that it's already July is being made much easier knowing that it's also the start of Magic Beans' 31 Days of Giveaways. If you're not familiar with this wonderful mom + pop owned shop, this is the perfect opportunity to m…
We admit it: we're blockheads. We love blocks. Old fashioned blocks. Presidential blocks. Chemistry blocks. Alternative blocks. So when we find beautiful blocks that look like a designer's dream and can teach over 100 words in Korean? Ou…
If you love animals, alphabets, good deals, and clean tables, we have the deal for you. But you have to hurry. These adorable silicone ABC Placemats from Brinware are on sale at Fab.com through Wednesday only (or until they run out) and …
Every summer for the past few years, my entire family makes a pilgrimage to the Jersey shore for a week of pure old fashioned beach and boardwalk fun. I spend the other 51 weeks of the year making solo trips to the beach... in my head. B…
One of my favorite pieces to the puzzle of decorating a child's space is art. It not only brings in personality and color, but great art can also can be used to stimulate your child's imagination. That is why I love these illustrations t…
When my kids have their friends over, they end up taking rule over my entire house. Every room becomes their room and every chair becomes their chair. Not that I mind but I can see why decorating experts recommend having a designated are…
Raise your hand if you've ever struggled with a baby and sleep. Okay, so 99% of you. (The rest of you...don't rub it in.) Then, just when we think we have mastered techniques to help our babies sleep longer and more peacefully, new issue…
Love fairy tales and classic family movies but not interested in the commercial studio posters for your kids' rooms? We've found just the answer. These gorgeously atmospheric and evocative posters from artist Christian Jackson are a beau…
When I was a young girl, my favorite pastime was playing with paper dolls. I loved dressing them up and creating stories with each of them. I think it's great that they have made such a comeback into toys and decor because my own daughte…
If there is a stage called "Booster Seat Battles," none of the parenting books have mentioned it--but that's exactly what my family is currently dealing with. The 2-year-old has refused to sit in a booster, preferring instead to reach up…
The sippy cup. Ah, how I wish we were past this stage of life. For now I accept my fate that is the avalanche of cups and lids falling on my head every time I open the cabinet. My disdain however only makes me more appreciative of those …
Keep it simple is my personal motto. So l get an extra kick when I see simple meet clever. And a little bit of cute doesn't hurt either. Canadian "picturemaker" Terry Irwin achieves all of the above with his funky retro vibed prints and …