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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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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

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

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

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

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

Life is messy and one room that I feel like I am constantly cleaning up is the bathroom. To make life (a little easier) we've rounded up some of our favorite ways to keep this room clean and organized. DIY Ideas: We also love the DIY concept for the bathroom by using mason ...read more

Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner and for most of us game day will be spent in front of the big screen with friends. Between the cheering fans, eating chili and having children running around, a secured flat panel TV should be top of mind pre game.  The growing rate of ...read more

Have you heard of FLOR tiles? It's a chic brand with hundreds of options of floor coverings. They are easy to install and a dream for high-traffic areas. Check out why we picked FLOR and how to install it into your home. This was part of our recent renovation. This video points ...read more

Image Via http://www.kidsclutter.ca To help us learn how to de-clutter, we enlisted the help of Tisha Moore and her new book, Mind, Body, Home: Transform Your Life One Room at a Time. Check out her tips to have a clutter-free 2014. Are you using your children as an excuse for ...read more

We love trimming the tree with the kids - adding in a mix of odd and new ornaments. Here is a recap of some of our new favorites that is sure to add some merriment to your tree. Etsy: We are big fans of the handmade and vintage site, Etsy and for the holidays we love their ...read more

Sometimes adding in a piece or two is all that you need to enhance your home. From beautifully designed pillows to innovative rocking chairs, here are a few of our favorites: 1. Crate and Barrel: A simple way to add a new look to any room without breaking the bank is by adding ...read more

Fall decorating does not have to come at a high cost. You can easily implement some essential fall trends into your home without overspending. Here are three favorite trends we are absolutely loving this season that won't break the bank.  Related: Fall mantle decor ideas Add ...read more

Is your sweetie ready for a space that's sophisticated, yet whimsical at the same time? Get ready to LOVE the Emily & Merritt for PB Teen collaboration! Style experts Emily Current and Merritt Elliott have joined forces with PBTeen to create a sublimely magical line. The Emily & ...read more

Do you have a summer home, or a place you can escape to over the summer? We love getting away from the city and visiting family at the beach. While the setting is gorgeous, I also always amazed by the relaxed decor that generally includes elements of nature and lighter colors. ...read more

I can'??t think of a better keepsake than a beautiful painting of your child'??s favorite toy. Thanks to Your Toy Portrait, you can have a custom painting created of your daughter'??s snuggly or your son'??s prized truck. It'??s like a snapshot from a particular time in the ...read more

Glassybaby, the Seattle based company, reflects love, light, color, and magic. I recently visited the charming NYC West Village store where I was overwhelmed with emotion (I am talking goosebumps galore) by the story and the natural beauty of these glasses. It began with a ...read more

Ever since my contractor said the ominous words, "Are you sure you want a wood floor in your kitchen? You'll have to keep it dry." I've been a little obsessed with kitchen rugs. I've tried many and learned a few things about what makes them work.  Related: Mom Life doormats that ...read more

How are we going to create the next generation of art lovers? Sorry Pottery Barn, it's not by hanging the safe pictures that "work with the decor" and don't distract from the custom-made bedding. To inspire tots to dream big give them two things: plenty of hands on materials ...read more