The exciting new Target Pillowfort collection of kids' decor launches today at last, and has come along at just the right time. There's something about being cooped up inside all winter that makes me want to redecorate. Every room. I'm g…
We're so excited to wrap up our year by featuring our very top picks in all sorts of categories, starting with our very favorite cool baby gifts and gears that were new or new to us in 2015. This is a tough category to be sure, so we wen…
Avast, me hearties, it's Talk Like a Pirate Day . And since this esteemed annual holiday falls on a Saturday this year, our kids can plunder the living room and giggle about the "poop deck" all day long without getting in trouble in the …
Decorating the nursery ain't what it used to be; the lace and bows and safari animals of nursery decor past have made way for emerging indie artists who are creating vibrant, fun, original designs for stylish parents who want more select…
Star Wars fans everywhere (and pretty much the rest of us) know that today is #ForceFriday --the day a whole bunch of new Star Wars gifts and toys goes on sale to help build excitement for the December release of Episode VII The Force Aw…
How cool is this world map muslin baby blanket from Modern Burlap? I saw it and was instantly taken with this shop, that features some truly lovely baby gifts . Some nearly as cool as the map. (Ha. No, really lots of them are cool. It re…
I have a four-year-old. And in spite of putting him to sleep in his own bed each night, I wake up to his sweet little face beside me in my bed almost every single morning. I'm okay with that, but I am ready for whatever magical solution …
My 7-year-old daughter cannot wait for a little sister to join our family . . . and her bedroom, which I have to admit, it’s been tricky trying to find furniture that will mix a big kid look with the needs of an infant, but not any more.…
We've been longtime fans of aden + anais and all their lovely textiles for our babies, plus the modern nursery furniture and stroller designs from Stokke are some of our favorites. So when we heard the two of them were partnering to brin…
We recently discovered the loveliness that is Designed by Artists , an emporium full of whimsical, wonderful, handmade baby and toddler blankets, all created by local Houston artists. And I'm not sure how I missed their signature design,…
What's black and white and chic all over? Your baby's future nursery, of course! If you're looking for something other than the traditional blues, pinks and yellows, we've got you covered. I'm a huge fan of this gender-neutral nursery tr…
Changing your child's room from an infant's nursery to a kid's functional bedroom doesn't have to be a long (and expensive) project for modern style-and-design conscious parents. In fact, Cool Mom Picks' favorite P'kolino's new Little Mo…
We've loved the cool indie designs at Society6 on everything from art prints to gadget cases for a long time. So we were pretty stoked to discover that those gorgeous designs are now king-sized. As duvet covers , that is. And yes, queen …
True story: when my daughter was born in 2006, I struggled to find a stroller blanket that wasn't either pink butterflies or blue trains. I basically taught myself to sew just so I could make a black blanket with flame-printed fleece. So…
My kids are rollers. I can't count how many times I've gone to check on them while they sleep, only to find them on the floor. I've considered getting a bed rail but they think they're so babyish. And when you're a big four-year-old, is …
Never underestimate the investment in a good blankie. I am a grown woman who still sleeps with one every night, even though I have to endure from my husband's endless teasing. And the organic baby blankets from the aptly named Organic Qu…
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…
I've been a devotee of swaddle blankets for babies from day one, and five months in with Baby #3, we are still using our aden + anais muslin swaddle blanket for every daytime and nighttime snooze. And now that aden + anais has partnered …
Hi Cool Mom Picks! I'm looking for some cute gender neutral crib bedding ideas for my surprise baby who will be here soon. I like modern design and bold patterns but I'm open to other ideas. Can you help? Thanks, Julie First of all, cong…
It's been a while since I found handmade modern nursery decor and crib bedding that made me yearn (almost) for an opportunity to redecorate a nursery, and I've definitely found it with the Ivie Baby Etsy Shop . You can choose from tons o…
The coolest kids' furniture and decor of 2013 is next up in our series of Editors' Picks of the Year . We love daydreaming about all the ways to make our nurseries and kids' rooms even cooler--or to rewind time and start over from scratc…
Feel free to skip all the snowman Christmas sheets and red and green duvet covers because I have found the best Christmas pillowcase ever. Oh the fun I plan on having with the reindeer antlers pillowcase . Talk about awesome photo opps. …
I have always loved the beautiful lines of DucDuc nursery furniture which gives parents so many more modern options for their babies. And as a little local Brooklyn company, I'm really thrilled to see their exclusive new collection at La…
Putting together a nursery or little kid's room can be a challenge if you're going for a certain retro-mod Scandinavian rainbow look. I mean, there is nothing out there that fits that exact description. Or wait, maybe there is. The relau…