When it comes to organization, I’ve gone through phases of wire baskets, galvanized tins, flower buckets … and now, I’m loving vintage soda crates.

Pottery Barn’s PB Found Soda Crate

Since my husband works for Pepsi, I noticed these right away in our Pottery Barn store a few months ago. I love those rare finds that in addition to being cute, have some sort of personal meaning.

These crates are part of Pottery Barn’s new “found” line that includes unique products from all over the world – some actually vintage and others just made to look like they are, which – btw – is 100% fine by me!

Of course, in my house these crates would not have ice cold Coke bottles sitting on them. THE HORROR!! These crates can be purchased for $19.99 right now at PotteryBarn.com.

Three Potato Four’s Hoffman Soda Crate

Now – if you’re looking for the real deal, the Hoffman Soda Crate from one of my favorite online stores Three Potato Four, is made from thick wood, re-enforced metal edging and according to the description on the site, one of the graphics is “very worn.” I imagine by some dude named Earl or Charlie who hauled this thing around filled with gorgeous glass bottles of brightly colored soda you couldn’t open by twisting.

The Hoffman Soda Crate for $35 at ThreePotatoFour.com. But keep in mind, this ain’t Pottery Barn … there’s only one of these puppies. Who’s going to get it first?

If you live in Philly, you can visit the Three Potato four store location or subscribe to their email newsletter so you know when they’re having their next big Barn Sale. You owe it to the rest of us who don’t live there!

Have you seen other soda crates?? DO TELL!

I know what you’re thinking. No posts in how many months? She’s abandoned ship!

Nope! Not even close. In fact, the Pursuit of Cute is in the process of getting a fancy new face and if all goes well, a couple of partners in crime. (cross your fingers!)

In the meantime, I’m sharing my picks, reviewing products and playing Santa Claus on my employer’s newly re-launched blog, BabyCenter’s Momformation.com.

In addition to sharing the ups and downs of parenting and some good celeb mom gossip, “Momfo” just added some amazing new bloggers to talk about all of the other stuff we love as moms…kid-friendly food, activities, crafts, home design, organization, fashion and everything in between. Bloggers like John and Sherry from design blog Young House Love, Catherine McCord from food blog Weelicious, Alicia and Sarah from organization blog Get Buttoned Up and of course, and fun picks from Elina Furman at Mamaista and Liz and Kristen from Cool Mom Picks.

There’s a lot to see. You’ll love it. I promise.

See you there!

I ordered the larger bibs in cocoa tree and blue vine and the soft bibs in green birds and green circles. Happy to say they were every bit as good in person as they are here in the photos.  The fabric is think and seems durable, especially for the price – which is only like $5-$6 each.

You can also buy matching burp cloths and muslin blankets or mix-and-match with the other prints in your color scheme.

The only problem I can find with these bibs is that the kids will wear them and mess them up. Darn kids.

You can purchase the JJcole bibs, burps, blankets, towels and a ton more at their web site – JJColeCollections.com.

I first professed my love for these over here on MightyNest a few months ago, but I just keep finding new designs that I can’t pass up, so figured I’d take you guys down with me.

Feeling Mod?
etsy seller: katiepcolvin – $4

Or maybe a little more girly?
etsy seller: sspillman ~ $8

You can never go wrong with a sock monkey…
etsy seller: FriedOkra – $12

Too much cute? Can’t decide? Try reversible!
etsy seller: TheDoeAndTheMouse - $10

There are zillions to choose from on etsy.com. Just type in coffee sleeve and you’re off to the races. Have fun!