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modern kids' rooms

Mid-century classics for the munchkin set

LivingBetsy

Mid-century classics for the munchkin set

We're all major fans of Knoll studio, which is synonymous with elegant, modern furniture design. So we're especially happy that they've rolled out Knoll Kids , featuring scaled down versions of some of their most famous pieces. Your chil…

The joy of bins

KidsCool Mom Team

The joy of bins

With three kids running circles around me, I've made some concessions when it comes to cleaning up. And one of them is that I'm not going to be doing all of it. My philosophy has always been that if my kids can make a mess, then they can…

J'aime l'alphabet

LivingCool Mom Team

J'aime l'alphabet

I am utterly taken with the limited edition French alphabet print from Barcelona-born artist Silvia Portella, just introduced at L'Affiche Moderne. And not just because it's refreshing to see a bee under A instead of B, but because the 2…

Swaddling blankets for summer

KidsCool Mom Team

Swaddling blankets for summer

With a baby born in almost every season, I'd have to say that I had the hardest time swaddling my oldest, a July in Mississippi baby, mostly because the last thing you really want to do is wrap a hot little baby up tightly in a blanket. …

Hooked on robots

LivingCool Mom Team

Hooked on robots

I've got a little secret weapon that helps ensure my kids do not leave their clothes and coats lying around: Hooks. Of course, the key is to find ones that actually make some sort of design statement, so you can freely place them around …

Nursery decor, Asian style

LivingCool Mom Team

Nursery decor, Asian style

As someone with Asian heritage, I was immediately drawn to the lovely Asian nursery art by artist and mom Grace Hester. The prints feature original animal artwork, along with the English word and then simplified Chinese translation. What…

Baby blankets with a softer side

BabyCool Mom Team

Baby blankets with a softer side

I know, it's summer and you're not thinking warm, fuzzy blanket, but really, for those pregnant friends due in fall or winter or those of us with the air conditioning pumping all night, the handmade blankets from Big Fat Hen are a pretty…

Spring showers that won't mess with your hair

LivingBetsy

Spring showers that won't mess with your hair

When it comes to mobiles, we always prefer the handmade, battery-free versions that can do double duty as beautiful wall decor. And I'm so happy to have discovered the selection from The Butter Flying --in fact my immediate response to t…

Nightlight out, k?telight in

LivingCool Mom Team

Nightlight out, k?telight in

I can't believe how far the world of nursery and kids' room decor has come even since I was first waddling through the baby mega-store, wondering if there were really that many people interested in decorating their nurseries with Winnie …

French shopping, hold the airfare

KidsCool Mom Team

French shopping, hold the airfare

I must say, despite the CPSA I still remain most confident by mass produced toys when they're made in Europe. The standards are consistently high, and the products seem made to last more than one kid. Or more than one month as the case o…

A pirate's room for me

LivingCool Mom Team

A pirate's room for me

After having a son, I quickly realized that boys tend to get that end of the stick when it comes to decor options . Basically, you're stuck with some variation of planes, trains, or dinosaurs, and that's really about it. If you're lucky,…

LivingCool Mom Team

Sales, Whoo! Ides of May Edition

Check in with us every Friday for the best deals and discounts of the week ! Get discounts up to 70% off (!!) beautiful crib bedding, blankets and more at Serena & Lily . The long-sleeved superhero outfits at Little Capers are 50% off wi…

From the landfills to your playroom

LivingMir

From the landfills to your playroom

If only there was a way to make children's furniture stylish enough for your taste , but durable enough that you can drag it outside for birthday parties and spring playdates. If only there was a way to make that furniture from recycled …

Organic baby essentials make great gifts, naturally.

KidsBetsy

Organic baby essentials make great gifts, naturally.

When my son was born there weren't really tons of organic or eco-friendly baby products like there are today. Honestly I thought I was being environmentally responsible by making sure there was no lead paint on his crib. Who knew a scant…

Time to go bananas

LivingMir

Time to go bananas

I'll grant you that -- my son's nickname being Monkey, after all -- my fondness for all things primate-related may be a bit beyond that of the average person. Still, if you don't think this little monkey clock by Tree by Kerri Lee is awe…

An alphabet with attitude, dude

LivingMir

An alphabet with attitude, dude

Frankly, I'm not certain I'm actually cool enough for this Alphabet Learning Poster , but let's just say I desperately want to be. What's not to like about an alphabet where L is for Love, X is for Malcolm, and Z is for Zeitgeist? Oh, an…

Take me out to the ball game

LivingCool Mom Team

Take me out to the ball game

Even since having my son a couple of years ago, I've noticed the boys' room decor options are getting way better. Even if you like the more traditional themes, like sports, you're not stuck with some uninspired wall border of soccer ball…