Mommy's little helper.
I have given many nursery pillows for "welcoming baby" gifts, but none as cute as these from Elle and Evans. Each pillow is made with fine dupioni silk, filled with down feathers, and can be monogrammed for $58. These fabulous pillows are appropriate for both boys and girls and can go along with modern and shabby chic themed rooms. We know that infants aren't supposed to sleep with pillows, but Read more
If you're design-minded, you probably already know and love Lulu DK, the textile line from designer Lulu de Kwiatkowski. The designer — she counts Courteney Cox and Diane von Furstenberg among her fans — is known for her use of bold colors and hand-printed geometric designs, so it's not surprising that her most recent line is aimed at a clientele known for loving both: kids. The Lulu DK Read more
Does your kid's room need a lil decorative update? Try a cool pillow, perfect to jazz up that glider, perk up a bed, or just to make your lil lady or guy smile with its whimsy. Modern, kid-friendly throw pillows from fave children's stores like Land of Nod and Serena and Lily — and from smaller labels sold on Etsy — are a small way to make a big style impact . . . and give your babe a sweet Read more
There's no doubt that I love a monogram. But personalized gifts for babes can often look — how shall I say? — less than luxe. That's why I'm flipping for Butterscotch Blankees, a line favored by celebs including Sarah Jessica Parker and Kourtney Kardashian. The company was started by Jodie Roth, a mom who came up empty while looking for cute, but sophisticated accent pieces for her son's Read more
Your lil one's car seat may have passed a crash test, but would it pass a chemical test? A new study reported in the Environmental Science and Technology journal has found "potentially toxic" flame retardants in more than 80 of the 101 common baby products tested, including car seats, nursing pillows, and highchairs. By now, most moms and mamas-to-be are well aware of the dangers that lurk in Read more
After reading Nate Berkus's resources for color inspiration, CasaSugar Community member cubamarsh wrote, "I have five-year-old boy/girl twins. They have to sleep in the same bedroom for the time being. Any suggestions how to decorate/PAINT especially for both?" I made some of my own suggestions with 10 ideas for gender neutral children's rooms, but I thought I'll poll all of you for your thoughts Read more
Reese Witherspoon spent Easter with her family — Celebrity Baby Scoop Teen mom fakes pregnancy to teach classmates a lesson — The Stir Toni Collete had a Good Friday baby boy — Celebrity Baby Blog You'll be calling your son Mr. Cool with these fedoras — Cool Mom Picks 4 ways to stop slacking off on your diet — Health More reasons to keep your crib free of pillows and blankets — Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Blueleafboutique from the Su Casa group: As a mom, I love when I find cute things that also teach my kids something. That is what I had in mind when I designed my alphabet nursery pillow cover. This has catapulted me into a whole line of nursery decor that I want to design for my Etsy shop. For this piece I kept it gender neutral with a soft blue Read more
Turn back the hands of time with a room decorated with retro robots! The tin toys that were standard playthings for dad and grandpa are making a comeback in nurseries and children's bedrooms. Popularized by the 1960's hit show Lost in Space, the windup toys are becoming popular prints on pillows, wallpaper, and bedding. Check out my picks! Read more
It's a return to the forest this season! To celebrate the anniversary release of Walt Disney's Bambi (June 14, 1942) we're creating a cute deer-themed nursery. "Willow" by Kids Line, "Enchanted Forest" by Lambs and Ivy, and "Nursery Woods" by Amenity are a few collections that feature everything from deer-decorated bedding, rugs, paintings, and diaper stackers. Kids Line and Amenity have the Read more
