{"id":2382718,"date":"2026-04-21T11:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2382718"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:38:17","slug":"nate-berkus-recalls-moment-with-daughter-poppy-that-made-him-burst-into-tears-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/nate-berkus-recalls-moment-with-daughter-poppy-that-made-him-burst-into-tears-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Nate Berkus Recalls Moment with Daughter Poppy That Made Him \u2018Burst Into Tears\u2019 (Exclusive)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nate Berkus opened up to PEOPLE about how his daughter Poppy recently moved him and his husband Jeremiah Brent to tears<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Berkus also highlighted his kids\u2019 creativity, with Poppy drawn to design and fashion and Oskar focused on building projects<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The designer\u2019s new partnership with Pepperidge Farm celebrates family rituals with the debut of a limited-edition Chessmen Cookie Board<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/nate-berkus\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nate Berkus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Nate Berkus&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Nate Berkus<\/a> is recalling a sweet moment with his and husband <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/jeremiah-brent\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jeremiah Brent;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jeremiah Brent&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Jeremiah Brent<\/a>\u2019s daughter Poppy that brought the couple to tears.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The interior designer, 54, opened up about how his kids\u2019 creative sides have developed as they&#8217;ve gotten older in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE about his new partnership with Pepperidge Farm. Along with Poppy, 11, the couple share 8-year-old son Oskar, both of whom are \u201cincredibly creative, very visual\u201d kids, says Berkus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While reflecting on both of his children\u2019s personalities, Berkus recalled a recent memory with Poppy that made him and his <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/celebrity\/nate-berkus-wedding-plans-photos\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:husband of 12 years;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;husband of 12 years&quot;}\" class=\"link \">husband of 12 years<\/a> quite emotional.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cOur daughter is incredibly artistic, poetic and deeply thoughtful,\u201d he says. \u201cShe did this talk about what it means to be a girl at school this past week. And it was like, Jeremiah and I just stared at each other and burst into tears.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Berkus with daughter Poppy when she was younger<br \/>Credit: nateberkus\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIt was like, \u2018Well you should be smart, but not too smart,'&#8221; Berkus shared of Poppy&#8217;s wise words on how the world thinks a girl should be. &#8220;We were like, \u2018Oh my God, okay, all of that&#8217;s in there. You are a young lady.\u2019&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Referring to both of their kids, he notes, \u201cTheir creativity comes out in lots of different ways,\u201d adding that Poppy leans more into beauty, fashion and design.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cOskar could care less about clothes, but he spends hours building stuff. So he definitely has that side to him as well,\u201d says Berkus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As his and Brent&#8217;s kids get older, Berkus says it\u2019s important for their family to be together and present as much as possible. One way for them to do this is to keep up with small rituals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe are very ritualistic as a family,\u201d he tells PEOPLE. \u201cWe set the table for every meal \u2014 even if it&#8217;s a sandwich that we had delivered to the house \u2014 it&#8217;s on a place mat, on a proper plate with a proper napkin.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He then explains why this practice is so important, especially when it comes to his kids setting the table in the morning for their own breakfast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI think what all of that does is, it just gets you to slow down long enough to appreciate the moment,\u201d he shares. \u201cThe idea that your eight-year-old kid is reaching for a linen napkin while he&#8217;s having his breakfast burrito. It&#8217;s just that he set that table before he sat down and he&#8217;s getting his backpack and brushing his teeth, but that&#8217;s his job.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jeremiah Brent and Nate Berkus with their childrenCredit: Jeremiah Brent\/Instagram\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"865\" height=\"960\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/vOXqoVjeU4jmPO4I4KfecA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwNjU7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/e576c32177a4cd70bb2500d68fe73554\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Jeremiah Brent and Nate Berkus with their children<br \/>Credit: Jeremiah Brent\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Berkus continues, \u201cThat just slows life down enough \u2014 these small ceremonies, these small rituals to feel truly comfortable \u2014 to stop the clock for just that moment and enjoy what&#8217;s actually happening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As for his new partnership with Pepperidge Farm, Berkus says his kids are \u201cso excited\u201d about their dad\u2019s latest collaboration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAnything that relates to a cookie in our house is absolutely thrilling, from Jeremiah baking cookies on the weekends, which is a huge thing in our house,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Berkus is teaming up with the cookie brand to debut the new <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pepperidgefarm.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chessmen Cookie Board;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Chessmen Cookie Board&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Chessmen Cookie Board<\/a>, which is being released in two limited drops on April 22 and April 29 at 10 a.m. ET. The $60 accent piece, which reflects a chessboard-inspired design, represents Berkus\u2019 appreciation of simple rituals that can be elevated with an \u201ceffortless everyday display,\u201d per a press release.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Pepperidge Farm x Nate BerkusCredit: Pepperidge Farm\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/44h_.1i2KT_R6g16UE1VXg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/6754063e4b248851ba9040364b383e5b\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Pepperidge Farm x Nate Berkus<br \/>Credit: Pepperidge Farm<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;PEOPLE'&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong> PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThis partnership with Pepperidge Farm is really sweet. It&#8217;s like this blend of nostalgia marrying modern design,\u201d Berkus tells PEOPLE of the collab. \u201cAnd as a kid growing up in Minnesota, I remember those were the cookies that my mom saved. We were allowed to eat whatever cookie we wanted, but those, especially if they weren&#8217;t opened, we asked.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors \u2014 Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan \u2014 the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that\u2019s perfect for storing cookies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/nate-berkus-recalls-sweet-moment-with-daughter-poppy-that-made-him-burst-into-tears-exclusive-11954104\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;People&quot;}\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Nate Berkus opened up to PEOPLE about how his daughter Poppy recently moved him and his husband Jeremiah Brent to tears Berkus also highlighted his kids\u2019 creativity, with Poppy drawn to design and fashion and Oskar focused on building projects The designer\u2019s new partnership with Pepperidge Farm celebrates family rituals with the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2382719,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25177],"tags":[464194,310484,464193,464195,358317],"class_list":["post-2382718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrities","tag-jeremiah-brent","tag-kids","tag-nate-berkus","tag-pepperidge-farm","tag-poppy"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nate-Berkus-Recalls-Moment-with-Daughter-Poppy-That-Made-Him.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2382718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2382718"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2382718\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2382720,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2382718\/revisions\/2382720"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2382719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2382718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2382718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2382718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}