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Upgrade Your Tailgate Game With Draper James X Coterie
We love a good partnership here at Momtrends--two brands teaming up to create an amazing product. And that's why we're so excited about the first-ever partnership between Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s fashion and lifestyle brand, and party supply brand Coterie! Because, two ...read more
FLOWER Kids by Drew Barrymore at Walmart
I'm excited to announce that FLOWER Kids by Drew Barrymore is finally here and now available at Walmart. I had to keep the collection under wraps for awhile, I saw the collection earlier this summer and was FLOORED! It's a whimsical, bright group of home decor that's budget ...read more
13 DIY Home-Improvement Projects You Can Do in a Weekend
Rainy weekend? The idea of giving parts of your home a spruce up is a good one. But who wants to live with endless construction? There are plenty of projects you can undertake yourself to improve your living space, making it more functional and appealing to the eye. And you can ...read more
DIY Perfume-Bottle Vase
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
Create a Cozy Guest Room
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
Inside the Pillowfort Launch Party
It's not often that I break routine—especially when it comes to bedtime. I like to stick to a plan for my three year old and that usually involves dinner, wind-down time, PJs, reading, and then some quiet mommy-and-me chitchat before... zzzz (well, hopefully). But last night, I ...read more
Sleep Safe: 6 Tips for Crib Safety
September is Baby Safety Month and today we are looking at how to choose a safe crib and set it up safely in your nursery. We've partnering with baby safety guru Kimberlee Mitchell and Joyce Davis of www.KeepingBabiesSafe.org to share some key tips for choosing a crib and ...read more
Transform Your Home With Art.com & a $250 Giveaway
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
Take a #StokkeStroll With Momtrends
“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
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
NEW! Minted Launches Fabric by the Yard
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
Tips To Create a Sleeker and Smarter Home
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
New "Live, Play, Love" Curated Collection on Joss & Main
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
Interview with Tracy Hutson of The Design Network's Momtourage
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
Design Reigns at Hatch Jewelry
We recently came across Hatch Jewelry and fell in love with the products and the concept that is actually so much more than a jewelry collection. Hatch lets anyone submit jewelry designs in their on-going Design Challenges which are then voted on by jewelry lovers and design ...read more
Gear Girl: Modern Bunk Beds
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
Installing Flor Tiles in Your Home
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
Fun Mobile Wardrobes for Kids
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
Modern Design for Family Living
We love chic and practical designs for the home, and The New York based Scandinavian boutique brand house, Modernmini has been an incredible source of inspiration. Importing Scandinavian kids design to families looking for functional design, Modernmini focuses on modern design ...read more
Latest Design Trends
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
Rooms and Parties We Love this Week
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
Petit Home Collection
Play, exploration, and simply being silly are all a part of children and the world around them. One of our favorite brands that has an incredible design aesthetic while also focusing on the whimsy of children is Blabla and their new Petit Home Collection. Created by designer, ...read more
Design Duo Robert & Cortney Novogratz New Collaboration
Design duo and parents of 7 Robert and Cortney Novogratz are back with a new collection since launching with CB2 in May (check out our report of the event at CB2). Known for their lifestyle, design aesthetic, and TV programs including 9 by Design and Home by Novogratz, the team ...read more
Umbra/Pratt Design Competition
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