Cool Mom Picks - Announcements, Invites and Cards

Friday 13 November

elum designs holiday cards take me far from the maddening crowds

elum designs pom-pom hat holiday card I know I'm not alone in looking for more tasteful and restrained displays of holiday cheer after being assaulted by Christmas carols, gaudy lights and huge inflatable snowmen in stores the day after Halloween. ... [More]

Wednesday 29 April

Personalized stationery where you'd least expect it.

custom notepads and stationery from Shutterfly Personalized stationery is one of those things I never think to buy for myself, but when I get it as a gift I tear through it. So when I was looking to maybe be a little proactive and refill the stash, I was shocked to find what it cost - or at least the stuff I like. I guess I have expensive taste like that. ... [More]

Tuesday 28 April

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's super [your kid's name here]!

There are lots of cute birthday invites out there--heck, we feature tons of them right her--but we have not seen anything quite like the custom comic book invitations from Egba Originals. ... [More]

Monday 20 April

This will be the year you don't procrastinate and get your Mother's Day cards done early. Right? Right?

mother's day card from fox and winston I would say that now is a good time to start tracking down Mother's Day cards so you're not freaking out on May 9, and emailing us all Wah! You have to save me! Who makes e-cards that don't suck? ... [More]

Sunday 29 March

Sending out an S.O.S.

There's nothing quite like those halcyon days with the new baby; the staying awake for hours on end, the endless crying, and--my personal favorite--the occasional complaint from a (usually childless) friend that you've fallen off the planet. ... [More]

Friday 27 March

Take note

I don't care how many emoticons you use or how pithy an email you write, nothing will ever take the place of a thoughtful hand-written note. I still get a thrill when I receive an envelope in the mail from a friend, which is why I think the Signature Card series of eco-friendly custom notecards from Haute Note is so cool. ... [More]

Wednesday 25 March

Let's shower, baby

Pretty Printing baby shower invitations I realize that baby showers are about celebrating the impending arrival, but it's also about giving the expectant mom some props as well, right? That's why I'm loving the Sweet Dreams Boy baby shower invitations from mom-owned Pretty Printing which strike the perfect mix between cute and classy. ... [More]

Sunday 15 March

Anything but utilitarian

utility home mints The name is something of a misnomer, because everything at designer Susan Fisher's utility:home is a bright, shiny reminder that even the ordinary can look extraordinary. ... [More]

Friday 27 February

Raven and Lily - Cards for a cause

Raven and Lily Cards While I love to send a card and a little something to our friends and family on special occasions, that "little something" can definitely add up. So if you're looking for a way to send just a card and not look like el cheapo, you'll want to visit Raven and Lily. ... [More]

Thursday 19 February

Outsourcing the birth announcements with Red Stamp

I love the idea of birth announcement as a means of sharing pure joy. But the logistics of actually getting them in the mail was too daunting for me on top of the rest of my post baby to-do list. No matter how joyous the occasion or how beautiful the announcements may be, stuffing and addressing envelopes is a tedious chore. ... [More]

Tuesday 17 February

Thank you cards from your baby. Literally.

We've had a little discussion among the editors here at Cool Mom Picks about baby thank you cards. Written by the mom "from the baby" - yes or no? The consensus was a resounding "no," but as it turns out, we'd definitely make an exception with the baby thank you cards from Canopy Cards. ... [More]