design

My favorite perfume is almost impossible to find. It’s Chanel Gardenia, and you can’t get it at most department store beauty counters. For some reason, it’s not the brand’s most favored fragrance. And that’s fine by me—I like to have my own unique, signature scent. Of course, I ...read more

Do you have a guest room that’s neglected? I admit it, we need some guest room TLC and I wanted to create a cozy guest room. It’s a work in progress, but here’s where we are on the project. As a busy working mom, I admit to many failings. One is that I like to think big when ...read more

How many times have you seen a beautiful room on television, or in a magazine and thought, wow, I wish I could get my space to look like that! Having a gorgeous room in your home evokes a feeling of comfort, and peace and when it is filled with beautiful prints like the ones ...read more

“It is your editorial duty to write about strollers responsibly.” I may be paraphrasing slightly, but this notion, spoken by Momtrends’ founder Nicole Feliciano, really stuck with me. We have a responsibility to do our research and share the facts—especially when it comes to ...read more

Trendy children's rooms are all about form and function. Custom-designed kids furniture works in NYC. Every inch counts in our crowded city. Designers like Roberto Gil (the genius behind Casa Kids) can help you and your family make the most of your space. A pal recently hired ...read more

DIY laptop case crafted by me! Rarely do I make time for this type of creative pursuit, but when the Minted team puts together a #MintedMakers event, heed my advice--accept the invitation! Crafting took hold of Tribeca, NY this week as Minted gathered a group of dextrous ...read more

You home can be really made your own with a few small changes. But who really has the time to do it yourself and it can be a big and expensive project that many of us can't tackle right now. To help us out, we have been loving the new series on the The Design Network, an online ...read more

Bunk beds don't have to be synonymous with bulky wooden beasts. Whether you need your brood to bunk together or just like the idea of them sharing a room, we love these sleek, modern takes on these space-saving beds. Nurseryworks Duet Bunk Beds in Dark Catalpa- I love the sleek ...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

During a recent preview we had the chance to check out the coolest new items for any kids' room. One of favorite pieces was the functional and versatile mobile wardrobe units from Ace Baby Furniture. Great for kids room, these mobile closets come in a variety of shapes ...read more

While we love covering the latest fashion trends for moms, we also love to stay connected to the latest decor ideas for the home and discovered some great new pieces to give your home and your kids' room a makeover all its own. Otto Lounger: Offi, a company known for its ...read more

This week my girls' room is featured on Project Nursery! I just found out that the fabulous ladies over there included my images and it's so exciting to share the room with their community. Click the image to see the full gallery of images over at Project Nursery. I hope you ...read more

Umbra, a company that specializes in "original, modern, casual, affordable design for the home" recently teamed up with Pratt Institute in NYC for the 8th annual Umbra/Pratt Design Competition. This unique contest provides an invaluable educational experience for industrial ...read more

When designing a nursery or a kids' space lighting is one of the many decor options that gets overlooked. But what we recently learned that great light can enhance and set the tone of your kids' room. To spruce up your old lamp (or enhance a new one), we recently discovered ...read more

Winning Scarf by Janette Crawford. Image via Fashion Loves People Members of the Alt Community recently participated in a fashionable scarf design contest where more than 60 designs were submitted. In collaboration with FashionAble and Alt Design, ONEorganized this cool contest ...read more

sofa.com, a British-born retailer offering exceptionally well-made, comfy and stylish sofas and armchairs at affordable prices recently announced the official opening of its first-ever U.S. Showroom, located in the heart of Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. sofa.com arrives ...read more

When siblings share a bedroom, space can be an issue. How do you get the most use out of close quarters while still defining a separate area for each child? Organizational Ideas for Sharing a Bedroom 1. Shelves: For my family, the answer to this dilemma has been elfa. elfa ...read more

Shared Bedrooms for Kids: My daughters share a bedroom and they love being together. (Most of the time!) I recently bought my older daughter a big girl bed and before making that very exciting purchase, I scoured the internet for the best bunk beds and single beds and "pinned" a ...read more