welcome (and a giveaway!)

Hello, friends! I’m so, so thrilled to release my newest project, Design for MiniKind! Since I announced my pregnancy, I’m finding it harder and harder to stay mum about the adorable and unique baby/kid finds that are coming across my desk each day. Motherhood is going to be a huge adjustment, and for me, finding a way to celebrate the positive moments will be the key to maintaining my sanity in a sleep-deprived world.

So, dear friends, this is my way of celebrating the beauty of babies, kids and parenthood alike. Whether I find beauty in a well-designed humidifier or a quirky industrial designer’s answer to maternity style, I’m so excited to collect this pint-sized inspiration for me, you and everyone else in need of a bright spot in their day.

Huge thanks to Rob Bredow for his amazing programming talents, Susy Jack for her endless design wisdom, and my husband for his mad Photoshop skills (and for providing me with endless bowls of Skittles). And today’s biggest star? The Land of Nod, who is a proud sponsor of Design for MiniKind’s launch. In honor of our celebration, The Land of Nod is offering $100 in store credit to a lucky reader! Simply comment below to enter, and I’ll choose a random winner on Friday, April 27th. (Psst: You’ll be seeing more of The Land of Nod when I share photos of the nursery I’m currently designing for our wee one – can’t wait to show you!)

And, of course, a huge thanks to all of you. I feel so lucky to share this time with you and can’t thank you for the support, advice and kind words you’ve shared thus far. Three cheers for this beautiful circle of life, yes?

And with that, I officially welcome you to Design for MiniKind! Feel free to subscribe via RSS, follow me on Twitter, friend Design for MiniKind on Facebook and peruse my teeny inspirations on Pinterest. I can’t wait to embark on this journey with you all!

UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed; thank you to all who entered and welcomed Design for MiniKind! Our winner is Alex Evjen!