decorating

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

Planning a nursery for your new one to-be? Or have a baby who's ready for a "big kid" room? You'll love these new children's room collections from two of our fav retailers - Target and Pottery Barn Kids. If you're planning a nursery for your new arrival, you'll want to check ...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. First, we hung a bunch of ...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. To step ...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

Summer is here and the time is right for getting into the holiday spirit with some red, white, and blue! We put together this patriotic party for adults and kids using the traditional colors with a twist. Let's talk table settings. I'm not one for big centerpieces at parties ...read more

We've always been huge fans of Stokke here at Momtrends and our love for the brand has grown even more with the launch of their new Modular Furniture Collection. This Scandinavian-inspired, multi-functioning collection features pieces, specifically the HomeCrib, HomeCradle, Home ...read more

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If there is one city that has my heart, apart from my own home town, it's definitely New York. There is something so invigorating about being in that beautiful, vibrant city...It really is a place where dreams come true. And as lucky as I feel that I get to visit it so often, I ...read more

Start the party off right with a cute invitation like this one from Polka Dot Design! The holidays are such a special time, but let's face it, they can be really hectic. Between gift wrapping, hiding the Elf and holiday baking, the holidays are a lot of work for busy moms! ...read more

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

The holiday season is a such a special time for the kids where thoughts of Santa Claus and presents are marveling in their heads. This is also one of the busiest and most hectic times of year where I try to slow down (as much as possible) and focus on family traditions and ...read more

We love the holiday season for the fun parties and get-togethers. Decor makes up such a huge element for the holidays where we love to showcase festive and fun looks with flowers. During our recent Momtrends Holiday Event, we learned how to showcase the ultimate in holiday ...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

Looking for a way to turn an ordinary space into something unique, and meaningful all while adding a rustic pop of style? Simply French Market creates handcrafted decorative pillows and decor that are personalized to add a one-of-a-kind touch to any room. I fell in love with ...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

Are you looking to update your home? We recently learned some tips from home design expert, Genevieve Gorder about to how to create a cool and sleek home. Check out her simple steps to transform your home this summer. 1. BLUETOOTH HOME AUDIO: This is one of my favorite ...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

The Land Of Nod preview was so spectacular, I wanted to move me and my family into their set-up space. The theme for their latest collection debuting this fall was all about travel. Throughout the collection Land Of Nod's travels through France, North California, Southern ...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

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

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