Cool Mom Picks - Editors' Best of 2007: Art & Decor

Sunday 23 December

Editors' Best of 2007: Art & Decor

ART

Kristen: My son's walls are decked out in Avalisa art and we both couldn't be happier. Her modern designs and custom color combos were a no-brainer.

Liz: Ida Pearle's custom alphabet prints are so charming, they're fast becoming my go-to new baby gift. (Just ask Kristen's son.) Plus, you've got 26 to choose from. Honorable mention: Robin Rosenthal's counting birds poster which brightens up any nursery.

NURSERY DECOR

Kristen: Our toys are happily stored with love in our ModMom Mid-Century toy box. Mom and designer Kiersten Hathcock knows what she is doing. Damn lucky toys.

Liz: The mix and match storage cubes from Via Toy Box are brilliant for small spaces or the organizationally-challenged. (Hello!) They stand on their own, or configure to become a play table or even a toddler bed.

Make sure to check out our archives for more fabulous art and furniture.

sales, whoo!

-It's still Mother's Day, at least at Mairzey Dotes where code "welovemom" gets you 20% off their beautiful blankets through 5/19

-Get a free Tikoli tea towel with purchases over $75 at fawn&forest when "tikoli" is entered in the comments field at checkout through May 20th.

-Save 10% on all mom products at fave shop Hazelwood Children through 5/18 with code MAMA

-Great sale at Sparkability! Take 15% off through 5/15 with code "spring08." Also, BeBe cribs, changing stations and dressers are $100 off before the code. Save lots!

-If you're in the market for an Oeuf crib, buy one between now and 06/31/08 and receive a Posh Baby crib set ($120 Value) at Modern Kid Stuff. Only while supplies last, so hurry.

Ask Cool Mom Picks

I have been searching for a photo album or scrapbook that is NOT in the classic style you see everywhere that's either pink and fluffy or traditional leather. Any ideas? -Sarah

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Googling "photo albums" can definitely lead to very bad things. We always find cool stuff at Zanisa and we like the Molly West books at Chittypulga.

But lately we really dig the handmade wooden albums from Tree by Kerri Lee [pictured] with metal hinges and the funky wooden ring and strap. And the prices are terrific.

Got a gift dilemma? A shopping conundrum? Write to CMP at info@coolmompicks.com.

Here's Something Cool

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XM Radio's XMKIDSTraveling Roadshow is live broadcasting from children's hospitals around the country starting May 12 to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Watch the videos or donate some cash here. And if you're a lucky parent in the DC area, catch their big old finale concert May 24 featuring Lisa Loeb, Meredith Brooks and CMP fave The Jimmies.

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Check out Mamazine's 2nd annual MAMA FOCUS contest. Lots of great prizes -- entries accepted through May 31.