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Making hard floors cozy, one little tushy at a time
Wood floors are beautiful, easy to clean...and a wee bit hard on tiny little tushies. If your littles need a good place to get cozy, we're loving these beautiful, well-made, and perfectly sized bean bags and travel playmats.
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The Novogratz family takes us to Brazil. And you're invited.
The prolific designers and TV faves Bob and Courtney Novogratz are taking their small CB2 home collection to new places. Specifically Brazil. And I want to go.
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This summer an eco deck chair is the place to be
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 stop me from making the lounging and the margaritas happen.
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A is for aperitif. Or...apple juice? Yeah, apple juice,
Our admiration for NYC photographer Joanne Dugan goes way back. From her genius ABC NYC book and then her NYC counting book, to the custom name artwork made from her photography, her work is equal parts sophisticated and child-like.
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A whole new kind of personalized gift from the kids from Hiho Batik
I've been a longtime fan of the fun, spirited kids clothing by Hiho Batik since back when we started Cool Mom Picks. (Yes, even before the Obama girls were photographed wearing their tees.)
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In season: tea towels as fresh as just-picked veggies
Cooking with the windows open, wrists slightly dirty from picking fresh veggies, knife making a crisp choppety-choppety sound--not going to lie. I live for spring and summer produce.
Literature in bloom
I'm not usually one for fake flowers around the house--I much prefer the real thing. But when they're as cool and crafty as these, I could easily make an exception.
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Inspiring words for aspiring adults
I'm not generally one for inspirational quotes around the house. But sometimes there are phrases that I just want to think about all day--and I wouldn't mind my kids spending time mulling them over either.
12 natural products we love that are now easier to find. Thanks Vine.com!
As huge fans of natural products, we know first-hand that you usually have to shop at a few different stores--sometimes more--to get the exact brands that you love. So imagine our excitement when we were introduced to Vine.com.
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Grammar Rules. Even in the kitchen.
Hi, Word Nerd here. You know, the type who cringes wildly every time I receive a pitch promising "A Great Story Idea For Mom's Everywhere." I'm also a little anal about the its/it's issues on my children's homework, so you can imagine how excited I am about this line of grammar police dishware.
Clocks with hands. Remember those?
As much as I rely on the digital clocks on my appliances and on my smart phone to keep me on schedule, there's just something about pretty analog clock to make a room seem more homey.
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Love this! Farmer's market fruit baskets as table markers, place cards, and edible ones at that.
Polka dot paper cones for candy favors
Love this multicultural baby mobile.
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