In honor of Father’s Day, this month’s Pinterest prize is a Petunia Pickle Bottom Scout Nomad Knapsack!

The Scout Nomad Knapsack draws inspiration from the past – bygone craftsmen, explorers, pioneers and adventurers that hailed from every corner of the Earth. The result is a strikingly modern bag that reflects the character, richness and ingenuity of the intrepid parents that blazed the trails we now travel. A knapsack for every kind of nomad, the Scout Nomad Knapsack converts in moments from messenger-style bag to backpack, and both carrying modes feature fully adjustable straps for comfort and ease-of-use.

The rules are simple: re-pin our original pin, found here, and follow us on Pinterest. At the end of the month, one lucky winner will be chosen. Congratulations to last month’s winner Jessica Lundenberg who won our Petunia Pickle Bottom Citrine Roll Shoulder Bag.

Happy Pinning and Good Luck!

Nothing brightens a space (or puts a smile on someone’s face) quite like fresh-cut flowers. Thankfully, there are also many floral finishing touches that don’t require watering and never wilt. Here are a few ways to grow a garden without a green thumb.

Pop Goes the Easel Dress

Mia Bedding Collection

Crimson Floral Pump

Blossom iPhone Case

Petunia Pickle Bottom Delightful Dahlia Wistful Weekender

Geranium Globe Pendant with Crystal Flowers in Custom Colors

Flower Hand Tools Set

Field of Flowers Rug

PoshTots is proud to present LULU DK’s new children’s fabric line as part of our custom design program!

With eight prints and six embroideries on cotton, LULU’s bold color palette mixes pastels and brights with fun overscaled motifs and whimsical designs. This lovely fabric line is joyful, sophisticated and perfectly posh.

Please contact a Design Consultant at 1-866-POSHTOT (866-767-4868) for pricing on this fabulous new fabric and wallpaper line – and for any other design services you may be seeking.

When we captured kids on camera telling us five words to describe themselves we heard things like “smart, pretty, astronaut and princess”…and then came Austin. The son of a PoshTots staffer, this little man’s unexpected response tugged at the heartstrings of everyone in the room.

What five words would you use to describe the meaning of motherhood? Friend us on Facebook and let us know for a chance to win a $500 PoshTots gift certificate. One randomly selected winner will be announced on Friday, May 11th. Help us spread this special message to a million moms before Mother’s Day by sharing the video!

Happy Mother’s Day from Austin and your pals at PoshTots!

Blooming this May!

This month’s wallpaper is inspired by all things flowers! Don’t forget to take some to your marvelous Mother on the 13th for Mother’s Day! Our Friends Forever Artwork Reproductions by Oopsy Daisy Fine Art for kidsset the tone for this charming desktop wallpaper. Please download and Enjoy!

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When CBS’ The Talk approached us to shower an audience full of expectant moms with some great gifts for Mrs. O’s Million Dollar Baby Shower, we were ready to make it rain! Our Classic Moses Basket, Lucy Lamb and PoshTots gift certificate have always been baby-shower staples. Plus, what better way to start our day than by surprising 250 pregnant women? We are all smiles and simply love seeing that they are too.

Of course, it wouldn’t really be a posh party without you. Friend us on Facebook for a chance to win the same baby booty we gifted the amazing audience.

Also, starting on Monday, mention “The Talk” when you contact a PoshTots Design Consultant at 1-866-767-4868 and receive 10% off your order of $250+.

Thanks for helping us make PoshTots The Talk of the town! It’s not just a rumor – our baby shower finds really are that fabulous. We also offer many of the other great gifts featured on the show, like the ones below:

Mix Built to Grow Crib

Cherry Blossom Birdies Canvas Reproduction

Carley here, 38 weeks pregnant (any day now!) and reporting on one of the greatest days of my life, my baby shower!
After a rainy week, the forecast called for more showers. I was a bit nervous as I did not want a literal baby “shower,” but somehow the weather stars aligned it turned out to be gorgeous, warm and sunny for my big day.
With the help of Pinterest I had some ideas of a theme for my shower. I enlisted the help of my two lovely and generous aunts, Ronda and Linda, and my best friend and fellow PoshTots co-worker, Ashley. I arrived to find that these amazing women went above and beyond their baby shower duties, and had all of the details I imagined executed to amazing detail. I cannot say how appreciative I am for their efforts in welcoming my son to the world. His first birthday party will have a lot to live up to!

I had a brunch themed shower, complete with a donut cake, cereal bar, fresh fruit, mimosa bar, and a waffle station!

I asked for color, and I got it! The shower had pops of color everywhere, from the fabric, to the vibrant fruit, to the handmade pom-poms, color flourished.

Birdies with bowties were the centerpieces of the tables, and certainly made a tweet impression!

We asked our guests to sign a postcard with a memory they look forward to making with the baby.

As we have a vintage travel themed nursery, our guest-book was a Virginia ornament with fingerprint balloons carrying our beloved state.

We had a blessingway, where our guest recieved a bracelet on thier left arm. They are to wear the bracelet until our baby is born, and think positive thoughts for a healthy and happy birth. Once the baby is born, they may cut the “cord” and send a positive wish to the mother and baby.

Beyond grateful for all the love and generosity in my life.

Photo Credit: PhotosbyDash

We were first introduced to design dynamo Lesley Warren when she won second place in a PoshTots design contest with our friends at Olioboard. From there we couldn’t help but follow our creative curiosities and interview this crafty blogger mom. Read on to learn more about her design philosophy, how her blog came to be and how to make a magnetic bird puzzle of your very own (pictured above).

When was your blog established and how did you get started?

Chaotically Creative was launched on February 14th, 2012. It’s kind of ironic how the blog started. Here’s the short story. I did not even know what a blog was about ten months ago. I thought blogs were some form of web scrapbook. In December, I figured out that they could be used to showcase design portfolios, tutorials, projects and more. After moving to a new city and to a new home, I found that blogging was a great hobby and a way to keep track of my projects. About a month after I started blogging casually, I entered the PoshTots contest on Olioboard and that’s when I started getting a lot of attention on my blog and on Olioboard as a designer. I made a deal with my husband that if I placed in the contest that I would start blogging on a more professional level. (In other words, he gave me the go ahead to buy my domain and so on!) I asked my mom if she wanted to help me blog and she thought I was insane (she too had no idea what blogging was). Needless to say, she is now the coauthor of Chaotically Creative and I couldn’t imagine doing this without her. So, that’s how it all began.

What will readers find when they visit your blog?

A little bit of everything. My style is modern and eclectic while my mom’s is more Americana and primitive. You’ll also find lots of easy DIYs, design ideas and tutorials that anyone can do – and I stress the word anyone! I feel like we give readers a realistic view of DIY by letting them in on our failures as well as our successes. We make it very clear that our lives are chaotic and we are not perfect by any means.

What is your design philosophy?

I see a space (inside or out) and have a vision of how it could be beautified, improved, organized and made more functional. The process of creating and executing that design is a true learning and growth experience. It is fascinating and rewarding to gain the skills necessary to make my vision a reality. In the end, enriching and improving the surroundings and functionality of a living space just makes it a little easier and more pleasant to move through life. An inspirational and functional space is the first step to calming the chaos within a home.

Any inspirations/influences you would like to let us in on?

I get my inspiration through so many things but mainly through artwork and fabric. My time living in Europe as an Army wife afforded me the opportunity to see amazing art and tapestries in castles such as Versailles and Neuschwanstien.

My biggest influences would be my experience in early childhood education. Through my work I have a deep understanding of the importance of organization and detailed design and how much every element of a room can impact a person’s behavior.

Do you have a favorite book?

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. This classic had me drifting off to faraway lands with mischievous Max and all of his wild things. It was scary and intriguing all at the same time. I love the line “Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!”

Favorite Websites?

Pinterest is one of my favorites lately. I get so many inspirations and find new blogs there. My other two favorites are Houzz.com and Olioboard.com. Can you tell I love interactive creative websites just a little?

On your iPod?

I am all over the place with music. You’ll find anything from Joni Mitchell, Goo Goo Dolls and Maroon 5 to Yo Gaba Gaba.

Must-see TV?

I must admit I am a reality TV junky. I think it is mainly because I don’t really pay attention to what I am watching. I like to watch The Real Housewives series, Intervention and Jeff Lewis Interior Therapy.

Favorite expression?

“Well behaved women rarely make history.” As a child I use to really hold back and not express my opinion even when I really wanted to. As I got older and felt more empowered I found my “voice” and it feels good to use it.

What are a few of your favorite items from PoshTots?

Oh my goodness, a few, I could name a thousand! The eternal princess in me would spend every moment in the La Belle Au Bois Dormant Coach – it is the most delightful piece of fantasy furniture I have ever laid my eyes on. Shelly Kennedy’s Drooz Studio for Oopsy Daisy canvases like the one featured in my hallway are bright, colorful and fun. I adore each and every one and look forward to adding more to my collection. Last but not least, because trust me I could keep going, the Caravan Dresser. The modern style and shape along with the fresh funky colors would surely add interest to any space.

Learn how to make Lesley’s posh puzzle magnets inspired by her Welcome to Our Nest Canvas from PoshTots on her blog, Chaotically Creative.