Danrie's Diary

Behind Livy Lou Collection: April Kusewicz on Family, Creativity, and Timeless Style

Meet April Kusewicz, founder of Livy Lou Collection, a children’s accessories brand known for timeless bows, heirloom details, and meaningful childhood style. In this Danrie’s Diary feature, she shares the story behind the brand, her creative inspiration, and how motherhood continues to shape her designs.

Behind Flöss: Sisse Laigaard on Childhood, Creativity & Scandinavian Style

Meet Sisse Laigaard, founder and creative director of Flöss, the Danish childrenswear brand loved for its nostalgic prints, playful details, and effortless Scandinavian style.

Finding the Small Wonders with Jen Shoop

Founder of Magpie and author Jen Shoop shares the inspiration behind her new book Small Wonders, a reflection on the quiet joys and everyday moments that shape a meaningful life.

Inside The New Society: A Conversation with Estefanía Grandío

In this heartfelt interview, Estefanía Grandío — founder of The New Society — shares the story behind her brand, how motherhood shapes her creative vision, and the beauty of building something meaningful. A must-read for anyone who loves thoughtful design and purpose-driven fashion.

Behind Broken Tart: Motherhood, Pastry & Real-Life Balance

Go behind the scenes with Katie and Krissy Mack, the sister duo behind Chicago’s beloved bakery, Broken Tart, as they talk motherhood, pastries, and finding balance in the chaos.

Modern Motherhood with Lauren Sharkey: Style, Travel & More

Stylist Lauren Sharkey shares her take on postpartum fashion, baby travel tips, and curating a closet that works for every stage of motherhood—plus a peek inside her day-to-day life with baby Griffin. It's honest, stylish, and full of practical advice for moms in motion.

A Family Affair: The Story Behind TRVL Design

We caught up with Irene Herold, the founder of TRVL Design, to learn more about the journey of building her brand. Irene shares the inspirations that led her to establish TRVL Design, and the unique qualities that set her products apart.

Exploring the Hamptons: Uncovering Hidden Gems and Favorite Spots

As summer approaches I wanted to share some of my favorite spots in the Hamptons! As much as I love life in the city, spending time out East is my happy place!

Meet Virginia Hart

We caught up with Virginia Lucas Hart, a professional artist based in Charlottesville, Virginia, who works with individual clients and brands from around the globe.

A Peek into Jessica Quarello's Extra Lucky Life

Jess Quarello, a key force behind Extra Lucky Moms (ELM) and a mom of two, walks us through her journey into and through motherhood, and the origin story of Extra Lucky Moms.

The Colorful World of Balloons by Caro

Carolina Flores, the creative mind behind Balloons by Caro, tells us about her creative journey, her inspirations, and the rewards and challenges of running her own business.

A Spooktacular Halloween with Kids in New York City

Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better place to celebrate this spooky holiday with your kids than New York City! The city offers a plethora of family-friendly Halloween activities that will leave your kids bewitched with delight.

Your Definitive Back-to-School Shopping Guide

There are few things more bittersweet than back-to-school season. With the end of summer comes the end of beach days, ice cream cones, and breezy adventures, but also the excitement of a fresh new year, and, of course, fresh new back-to-school supplies. Here are our picks!

A Chat With Bodega Baby Author Hannah Shatzen

We were lucky enough to chat with Hannah Shatzen, author of one of our absolute favorite books, Bodega Baby, and self-proclaimed “professional aunt,” about her origins as a writer, her top NYC spots, and her foolproof children’s gifts ideas

A Chat With Anne Niebuhr of Danish Heritage Brand Fixoni

We chatted with Fixoni’s Design Manager Anne Niebuhr about the brand’s approach to design, its storied history, and its shift towards sustainability.

Behind Livy Lou Collection: April Kusewicz on Family, Creativity, and Timeless Style

Finding the Small Wonders with Jen Shoop

Behind Broken Tart: Motherhood, Pastry & Real-Life Balance

Your Definitive Back-to-School Shopping Guide

A Chat With Bodega Baby Author Hannah Shatzen

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Travel Guides

Best Toys for Travel

Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, the goal is toys and activities that are packed with big fun, small enough to fit in a backpack, and quiet enough not to disturb the next row. So we’ve rounded up some of our favorite travel-friendly picks for keeping the little ones’ hands and minds busy and content, even through intercontinental travel.

There's No Such Thing as "Kids' Food": Anicia Ngozi on Breaking the Picky Eater Myth

We got to speak with Anicia Ngozi, founder of Kid's Table, about picky eaters, the magical power of sauces and dips, and why kids "hate" veggies. Kid's Table has a chef-designed “hero” menu of 10 globally-inspired flavor- and nutrient-packed dishes. Kid’s Table offers a meal-delivery service, catering, birthday parties, and cooking classes.

Meet Cloudy Donut Co. of Brooklyn Heights and the woman at the helm, Zewiditu Jewel

Here at Danrie, we love hunting for the best of the best. You can say it’s kind of our thing. The good news is that we love sharing as much as we love the journey. One great recent find we (and our #DanrieKids) can’t seem to stop talking about is the (totally vegan, totally delicious, totally unique) donuts at Cloudy Donut Co.

“Spa Day” Bedtime Routine for Kids

Here’s a guide for helping your child get cozy and relaxed at the end of a long day (and, fingers crossed, help bedtime go all the more smoothly so you can get some self-care time too).

By the Slice: Danrie's Favorites Around NYC

In honor of National Pizza Day, the Danrie team got together to the answer the age-old question: what's your go-to slice order?

Brand Feature

Top Five Tips for Teaching Kids to Ride a Bike from the Experts at Banwood

Banwood scooters, balance bikes, bicycles, helmets, and accessories just launched on ShopDanrie.com! If you’re ready to roll, but unsure of where one even starts when it comes to teaching a child to ride a bike, you’re in luck: The experts at Banwood are here to spill their secrets for first time bicyclists and the grownups who love them.

Five Easy and Meaningful Ways to Honor Black History Month with Kids

While we encourage digging as deep as you can, we've compiled five easy and meaningful ways you can honor Black History Month with kids, along with some of our favorite links and resources for each.

Brand Feature

Behind The Brand: Collégien

Collégien was founded in Briatexte, a small village in the southwest of France, in 1947. Six decades later, the same village saw the relaunch of the brand thanks to the backbone of its company: a dedicated family. Collégien, then and now, prides itself on their collection of socks, slippers, and tights.