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We love our dads. They are our comedians, our support systems, our chauffeurs, our lifelines... And we want that oh so special fella in our life to relish in the attention we shower him with this year on Father's Day. To make him feel extra special, first we want to set the mood ...read more

Living in New York City, space is limited. Every little inch we get is utilized to its full capacity and if you have a corner of space outside, you capitalize on it. Now that the weather is getting nicer, the desire to be outside is growing stronger. Because I'm one of the lucky ...read more

Every year, I feel like I'm at a loss at how to celebrate friends' birthdays. Treating them to dinner is always fine, but I want them to feel loved and really know that I put thought into their special day. If you have the same struggles, here's a party idea that will help get ...read more

Happy Valentine's Day from Momtrends! This year we have teamed up with Minted and Under the Paper Lantern to bring you gorgeous party ideas for the holiday of love. We created two separate "scenes" to give you options for how to style your own soiree. Using Paper Laterns for ...read more

Check out A Rustic Christmas by nicole feliciano at Mode Disclosure: We were compensated for this post. ...read more

Coming up with original and adorable ideas can make one feel anxious. Sure Pinterest helps, but you never want to find yourself with ammo for the Fail Boards. Luckily for all of us, Oriental Trading Company has come to the rescue with kits and a la carte decorations. Related: ...read more

Halloween can be tough, especially for parents who are proactive about what their children eat. (With gluten allergies and diabetes on the rise, this time of year can be especially disheartening for little ones) But even for the parents who don't mind a piece or two, the ...read more

If you've seen our YouTube channel, you know I am DIY obsessed. And anything involving "crafting" of any kind, you can count me in. So, when I visited with the designers of the newest line from WallPops! called Nuwallpaper, I knew I was headed down the path of sprucing up my ...read more

I’m much more constructive when I work in a clean, organized, and bright environment. It’s not all that surprising, but I’ve found that there’s a definite correlation between a room’s aesthetic and my level of productivity. Clutter and mess hinder my creative process and ...read more

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A fun way to enhance a room is to mix it up with a new style. One of our favorite ways to do so is with the fun collection Chandelier by Nicole Ketchum. With a company mantra that focuses on "chic decor made easy," we love how these pieces can enhance a room in a modern and ...read more

The holiday cooking season has officially struck our house. While I love to cook, during this time of year the cooking gets a lot more sweet with baking cookies on the top of our list. One of our other favorite sweet traditions is to make a gingerbread house. Normally I opt ...read more

Are you entertaining this holiday season? To help us with some clever and beautiful entertaining ideas we enlistedIreneLovett, an LA-based interior designer and party planner, who shared some incredible ways to have a stylish home this holiday season. designstiles' holiday tips ...read more

What's new for baby's nursery? We are always on the hunt for the best ways to nurture and care for our children. Check out some of the latest in baby trends that you'll want to stock up on for your baby's nursery. Aden+Anais: Fresh, and clean without the harmful chemicals is why ...read more

It's safe to say that a circus has tons of fun things for kiddos - between the animals, cotton candy and games, a circus is a kid's dream! Using adorable apparel, fun snacks and an easy to make circus cake, we've created the perfect Circus Themed First Birthday Party! Saddle up ...read more

Looking for an easy way to enhance your bathroom? Well, we discovered a comfortable and chic way to do so with the new TruSoft rugs by Stainmaster. Made with Stainmaster fiber technology, these high-quality rugs feature incredible benefits that not only enhance the way a ...read more

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, we recently designed a gender neutral nursery for our baby. As the kids' old play room, we had to clear out this room for the baby and re-do their room so that it wouldn't be as cramped and offer enough space for reading, play and living for the ...read more

PBteen, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, recently announced the launch of its second collection designed in collaboration with designers and fashion stylists Emily Current and Meritt Elliott. This exclusive collection of home furnishings and accessories ...read more

Looking to update your home? We recently discovered the perfect new piece with the new leather line from the UK-based, Loaf. A first range of luxurious leather sofas, love seats, armchairs and ottomans, the line is also an ode to their attention to detail as they have spent ...read more

Over the summer we will be re-designing two rooms: one for baby and the other for the girls where they will be getting bunk beds. To refresh up the rooms, a major purge is in the works as well as adding in subtle and fun designs. One easy decor element that we are adding is ...read more

We're big fans of Minted for their holiday cards and personalized gift ideas for holidays like Father's Day, but we recently discovered their adorable wall art for children. Check out some of our favorite limited edition prints for the nursery or children's rooms and a selection ...read more

We are always looking for new and interesting decor ideas. One of our favorite sites to find new ideas is Joss & Main and their recent collaboration with Molly Mesnick. Momtrends had the chance to chat with Molly about her entertaining style, decorating style and life with a ...read more

We are always looking for new decor ideas to spruce up the home. One of the easiest ways for us to discover new home trends is through online shopping. Here are a few of our favorite new home retailers. One new company that has caught our eye is Nine Space, an online retailer, ...read more

We are big fans of learning new ways to enhance our homes through home design. One online website that is making it easier is Decorist, online destination that makes interior design personal, affordable and easy for the everyday consumer. This includes a free, interactive ...read more

This spring, not only my garden is growing - it seems like my kids have shot up over the winter too! Growing up, one side of a doorframe in our back porch was covered with lines and dates, marking the passage of time and height of me and my brother, but modern childhood has come ...read more

It is amazing how fast you can go from looking up essentials for your nursery to transitioning to a 'big kid' room. We are doing just that for my older daughter who will be getting her own room in September. A super exciting time for her, I have been pinning away and ...read more

A few days ago I had the change to preview the fantastic new home collection from Birch Lane. As a parent I am always looking for simple and affordable ways to update our home, and I found just the solution with the online home decor website, Birch Lane. A division of ...read more

Little things can ruin the entire look of your home. I know you. You've spent hours and hours pinning nursery images from pinterest to design the dream room for your baby. You shopped and shopped for the just-right stroller that reflects your "look" you refused to wear schlumpy ...read more

Did you know that 2014 is the Year of the Horse? If your kids are fans of these four-legged beauties, we've gathered up some great ideas to deck out their bedrooms with equine decor. Is it possible to have too much horse decor? To that, we say neeeeigh. (Couldn't resist!) There ...read more

We are so excited to share the news about MacKenzie-Childs and their new collection that is made especially for children. This adorable collection includes cute cozy appliquéd quilt and companion pieces are just the beginning for this collection. One of our favorite pieces ...read more

As my due date is finally within reach, my nesting has really kicked in. By the end of this month, the final construction touches to the nursery will be done and we can decorate and set up for baby's arrival. Although, baby needs very basic things, we had so much fun choosing ...read more

I love updating my home, and one way to do so without committing to paint or complicated design ideas is with art. I have a lot of wall space so I am always on the hunt to discover new, cool and classic pieces of art to bring into my home. I recently discovered Art.com, an ...read more

A few days ago Momtrends had the chance to preview the Dwell Studio's new collection of furniture, fabric and accessories. One of our favorite parts of the preview as seeing the incredible decor accessories that ranged from glasses to vases to lighting that can enhance any ...read more

{PHOTO CREDIT} During the summer, we look forward to gathering with good friends and family, sipping on summer cocktails or lounging by the pool. If you plan on having house guests over this summer, it can quickly become expensive. If you are looking to entertain on a small ...read more