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With Summer right around the corner, we all have outdoor gatherings on our mind. Whether your having neighbors over for a cookout, girlfriends over for some wine and charcuterie, or even just enjoying a cocktail alone on your patio, summer is a time for delicious food and drinks. And we are lucky enough to have a sommelier on our team to help us out with some recommendations. 

When Jamie and Fillip Hord from Horderly reached out to us announcing the news of their first baby and wanting to use Monica + Andy marketplace items in their nursery, you can imagine how excited we were. We totally geek out about a well decorated and well organized nursery (it's fun to enjoy it while it lasts 😅). With the big launch of our cribs, nursery decor, changing tables, and nursing chairs, we agreed to help them turn their guest bedroom into their dream nursery.  We sat down with Jamie Hord,...

When it comes to creating an Insta-worthy charcuterie spread, it's not as challenging as it may look. Charcuterie is a very popular summer appetizer, so we had our social media manager / expert charcuterie maker, Taylor, share a few tips on how you can DIY your own board for all your summer hosting.  With Monica + Andy's brand new Charcuterie + Wine Night prints that debuted, it was the perfect time to understand how to turn that print into a reality. Taylor said, "There are four main rules I like...

Mama to be, Polly, chose our Navy Elephant Hospital Cuddle Box to bring her first baby home. She was kind enough to share the gorgeous photography from her hospital shoot by Heather Hackney, and they were so cute, we needed to get all the deets of what her first ever delivery was like... Q: What was the best baby-related advice you received before your baby was born?A: In the beginning to expect the routine to be messed up, sleep deprivation is a real thing! But eventually things will slowly go...

So… you're expecting. Congratulations! A baby on the way leaves you feeling so much love, excitement and joy. It also leaves you with a million questions and maybe even some worry. Not to fear: You aren't the only one. It's totally normal to wonder what the delivery room is going to be like. Especially if you're a first-timer!

Time to bring a lot of FUN to your little one's Easter experience this year. We took some major inspo from our Easter prints this year to come up with a few easy and fun ideas to get your little ones into the holiday spirit (minimum supplies needed!). DIY Easter Bunny Garland Supplies needed: Fun printed scrapbook paper, pom poms, yarn, fork, craft glue, and scissors. Directions: Cut out bunny shapes for your kiddos with different prints and colors of scrapbook paper. Help them glue on little pom pom tails to each...

A day truly fit for a princess! With the launch of our newest, limited edition, Disney Princess collection, it was a no-brainer that we needed to throw a princess tea party to celebrate. 

Help your little fall in love with February 14th by trying out a few of these thoughtful Valentine's Day activities. Cereal Box Heart Collage This is a bonding activity you can do with your little for years to come. All you need is Acrylic Paint and some old cereal boxes! Help your kiddos cut out a mix of squares and hearts. Paint the squares and hearts in a rainbow of colors and tape them together! Compile all of them for a pretty piece of artwork for their rooms! DIY Your...

Are you planning a baby shower? We have creative and helpful tips on planning the perfect baby shower.

Expecting a little princess in the family? Celebrate your pregnancy with these six exciting baby girl shower ideas.