I've loved Shokay since I first discovered their gorgeous baby clothes and gifts, all made from a yak hair cashmere that's unbelievably soft and gorgeous, and all made sustainably to support Tibetan artisans. Now they've redone the site …
I'm a big fan of the FEED mission, which sells products to directly feed schoolchildren both at home through Feeding America and abroad via the UN's World Food Program. Whenever I carry my FEED bag, I'm reminded of the good it did. So I'…
Last year, we got a set of Martha Stewart ice cream bowls that have become favorites with my kids, whether they're holding ice cream, peanut butter for dipping carrot sticks, or maple syrup in the morning. So I'm excited to see now she's…
There comes a time in every parent's life when the cat knocks over the cheapo 10-year-old lamp in the nursery and it's time to make a tough decision. You want something sophisticated, but still soft. You could pick something like the las…
Of course today isn't just about barbecues, sparklers, and if you're lucky, a big fireworks display that kicks off a four-day weekend. It's about those awesome forefathers (and foremothers, ahem) of ours who transformed the original 13 c…
My love for the Scandinavian design of Marimekko goes back to when I slept on their sheets as a kid myself. (My parents had great taste, lucky me!) So when I see the whole shop is on sale up to 50% off , I'm all over it. Visit the Marime…
Should you be lucky enough to score a Fourth of July party invite somewhere in the vicinity of fireworks--or better yet, a whole weekend at a beach house (can you tell I'm dreaming of this?)--we've got a host of star-themed hostess gifts…
Sometimes a great bottle of wine or a handmade candle makes the perfect hostess gift. But when you need something extra special, I think I've found a winner. This custom personalized wooden serving tray is simply gorgeous. A fabulous hos…
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them! 1. Seriously awesome news if you're an Amazon Prime member . Whoo! 2. A completely unique way to turn your photos into amazing gifts . 3. The coolest Fath…
With patio season finally here, my thoughts turn to warm summer days lounging in the backyard, sipping margaritas while the kids play cooperatively in the sandbox. Sure, the last part is but an impossible dream, but there's nothing to st…
If you've got spring cleaning your desk or home office on the brain, I'm so happy to have this fabulous new website that's all about desk organization with colors and styles that will just make you happy. Poppin feels like the IKEA of of…
With all the talk about getting rid of cursive handwriting in schools, this writer is a little panicky. Fortunately my kids are showing the inclination anyway. Which is in part why I'm loving these awesome personalized placemats to help …
I have a total thing for sachets. It's easy to find scary-looking ones (hello, airport giftshops!), but when I find pretty ones that smell wonderful, I tend to stock up. Gardenmis on Etsy is like awesome sachet central. I really love the…
The second I saw this desk accessory--instant swoon. The Indice Bookends are available online from the MoMA store, which is pretty much where I'd expect to find something so functional and funky. The bright colors are calling my name, bu…
I tend to gravitate towards white kitchenware and serving pieces, but once in a while you just need something with more impact to liven up all that neutral. The new kitchenware from Isak , a longtime favorite design company of ours (love…
I have a small house. Which seems like an irrelevant thing to mention when I'm about to tell you about a beautiful nightlight. But a small house equals much shared space. And when you share space and want to light it for your kids in the…
In case you missed them, here are five of our most popular tech picks from this week. 1. It's the mother lode of organizational gadgets for your home office. Awesome! 2. A stroller that charges your iPhone, tracks your mileage, and close…
I love using colorful matching dish sets for my kids' snacks and meals. Not to mention, I swear it makes my kids eat better. And now, there's a new line of children's dinnerware from Marimekko--yes, the design house responsible for the i…
Need to get those coats off the floor ? The bunny can help! In fact, there's an entire menagerie ready to help keep things tidy. The source for these adorable coat hooks is Pomme, the superhip kids' outpost in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Whether yo…
Here, just a few of our favorite tech picks of the last week on Cool Mom Tech , just in case you missed them. 1. With cold season here, here's how to de-germ your tech, safely. It's easier (and cheaper) than you think. 2. Awesome, afford…
I'm not usually someone who posts inspirational messages or quotes on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest for that matter, let alone on the walls of my home; but when I saw this lovely print, I decided to make an exception. Especially becaus…
My girls have a weird obsession with pillows. While they won't seem to sleep with the proper fluffy kinds, anything that's an animal, a shape or a giant stuffed doll will do. So add these pretty ones to the list. The handmade cloud pillo…
As I continue to knock through my New Year's resolutions, I decided it was high time to replace the scraggly looking bins sitting on my kitchen counter. You know, the ones full of mail, and chargers, and poker chips from 2004 (Oh, just m…
Let's talk storage solutions, shall we? Or rather, my lack thereof. Bills and random paperwork end up mishmashed into the Play-Doh tub (which, of course, contains no actual Play-Doh). There's not one item of winter clothing in the winter…