We’ve previously explored baby names inspired by European cities and names drawn from nature, and today we’re turning our attention to baby names inspired by film — filmmakers, actors and unforgettable characters. Our baby name series celebrates creative, meaningful options, and this installment highlights choices that pay homage to cinema while remaining distinctive and wearable. … Read more

I’m excited to share another curated list of artists I love. This round highlights three-dimensional work—textiles, ceramics, and playful pieces perfect for children’s rooms. Each artist brings a distinct voice and approach, with items available at a range of price points to suit different budgets and tastes. Carolyn Gavin Carolyn Gavin’s floral paintings are a … Read more

When I visited This Little Street and saw Audrey’s photos from her daughter Madeline’s second birthday, I couldn’t resist sharing them. Audrey, who organized the memorable 24 Days of Giveaways and who I met at Alt this year, clearly poured a lot of heart into this celebration. The party is pure childhood joy—bright colors, simple … Read more

This playful toaster pastry costume is an easy, stylish idea for anyone who prefers a fun dress over a bulky costume. It’s essentially a simple tan dress dressed up with pink “frosting” and sprinkles—cute, wearable, and quick to put together. The look works great for Halloween, themed parties, or any time you want a whimsical … Read more

I have a short, sweet, and colorful DIY project to share. With May and my niece Quinn’s ninth birthday arriving, I volunteered to make the cake—or as her younger sister cheerfully called it, a “giant donut.” Since her birthday falls on May Day, I wanted to include her name and a subtle nod to a … Read more

We’re in the home stretch of a long renovation journey: the guest bathroom — which I’m calling the kids’ bathroom because kids’ spaces are just more playful — is the final major project in the main part of our home. After almost two years of renovations, I can finally say that with huge relief and … Read more

Travel is this month’s Real Talk with Real Moms topic, and I couldn’t be more excited to share our experience flying with babies and toddlers. We’ve done a lot of family travel recently, and the question I get most often is how to survive plane trips with little ones. This guide compiles our best tips, … Read more

It’s National Coffee Day! To celebrate, I’ve created a fun way to dress up your morning cup: pastry-print coffee sleeves. Those plain cardboard sleeves are fine, but a festive printed sleeve makes your coffee—and your donuts—feel special. Kendra at Bouffants & Broken Hearts helped design this pattern, and it’s ready for you to download and … Read more

I’ll be honest: it’s been tough that Arlo isn’t walking yet. I know people say “you’ll miss this when he’s walking,” but right now he’s an active kid who hates being held and dislikes strollers or carriers. That makes outings more challenging and has kept us from doing many of the summer activities we had … Read more

When Mary and I planned our portrait shoot, we kept returning to the spectacular paper installations by Pom Pom Factory. We hadn’t planned to use poms at first, but the bold colors and dramatic scale were impossible to ignore. Lately it seems the trend is “go giant,” turning what used to be small accents into … Read more