thank you, mothers.

I already shared this on Facebook yesterday, but I’m so, so thrilled to have joined Babble Voices as a columnist documenting my pregnancy and [slow but steady!] entry into motherhood. And my first post is for you, mothers. Because although you might not realize it, you’re mothering more than your children. By sharing your stories,

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a patterned coat hanger.

Whoa – rad alert. Every closet needs these amazing patterned hangers made from traditional textile belts in Ukraine. In fact, everyone needs 30. LINK: BERNHARD / BURKHARD

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good read: hippopposites.

Hippopposites(which is nearly impossible to spell, I might note), is the international debut book from French graphic designer Janik Coat. Adorably modern, Hippopposites introduces opposites and vocabulary in a design-driven fashion (and in the most charming way!). I’m adding this one to my favorite baby books list asap! Purchase Hippopposites for $15 at Amazon.

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patrick nadeau.

Have you guys seen the amazing plant creations from Patrick Nadeau? I think he can safely win title of the Plant Whisperer from today until forever. I should add that I’ve never really been into plants necessarily, but I’m totally changing my tune after seeing Patrick’s awesomeness. LINK: PATRICK NADEAU

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me + nate berkus.

Back in January, Ken and I welcomed Nate Berkus’ lovely audience into our home for a quickie house tour and a few before/after shots of our (still in-progress!) renovation. Thought you’d like to see how it turned out!: Thanks for having us, Nate! For insider details on the entire renovation, see where it all began

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the biodegradable kids’ chair.

Kids grow fast. Why spend a ton of cash on a plastic chair they’ll outgrow in a year? Stockholm firm Claesson Koivisto Rune agreed, designing Parupu: a 100% biodegradable chair created from paper pulp and non-oil based bioplastic made from cornstarch…

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animal cups.

Anna Olivia’s animal cups make breakfast way funner than it should be. Who doesn’t want to mix, match and re-assemble random farm animals – all before 9am? LINK: ANNA OLIVIA

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creature piggy banks.

Budget-loving mothers, take note. Danish designers Meyer-Lavigne (Kristine Meyer and Sabine Lavigne) recently designed the “think twice” piggy bank, which has just one opening to fill with coins. Thus, to access your savings, you have to break the bank – literally…

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