Mother's Day Cards

Mother's Day is on Sunday.  I hope you have found a special way to let your mom know how special she is to you.  My mom doesn't live nearby so Mother's Day usually means petits fours and a card.  And while I have not been the best at sending cards in the past year, my obsession with stationary continues.  Here are some Mother's Day cards that peaked my interest.  Did you send your Mom a Mother's Day Card?

Lucky Horses Press has captured the essence of so many Mom's I know the cat loving former punk rocker. 

Love this card by Fine Day Press, Because sometimes you can't afford the jewelry Mom deserves.

Lydia and Pugs makes beautiful cards for the dog loving Mom.

Gifts in Gold (HwK's Holiday Gift Guide)

By now you've probably seen at least a dozen gift guides.  If you are like me, you've missed Black Friday, and Cyber Monday and you are already anxious about the shipping windows for a timely holiday delivery.

So, why not make things easy and absurd and get all of your gifts in one color? This year, HwK going for the gold, well gold gifts that are under $100 dollars.  Because who would complain about opening something with a little sparkle?

Gold Magnetic Polaroid Frames- Perfect for the new parent that wants a little glam on the fridge or in the office.
Annie Glass Heart Bowl- Tiny but elegant
Jonathan Adler Zebra Stacking Dish- For the temptress
Monogram Throw Pillow- Good for grownups, recent college grads and babies
West Elm Tray- Available in other colors and looks good in any home
Agate Coasters- Because if you are going to gift coasters they should be gorgeous
Jonathan Adler Gold Candle- 40 dollars for a candle?? I know, but they smell and look great.
Mikasa Flutes- For the newly engaged or cohabitating couple
Growler with Gold Moose- For your  mountain friend who is into homemade brewing. (You know who you are) 

Heath Ceramics (Dining Loves)

I just discovered Heath Ceramics this summer. If you live on the West Coast you might think that I've been living under a rock.

Happy Campers (Camp Care Package Gift Guide)

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Summer is in full swing. I imagine many of you know a camper that is either having the time of her life or about to have the time of her life.  What are you planning on sending to your favorite camper? 

1. Watercolor Postcards and Watercolors- Camp is one of the last places on Earth where you actually send and receive snail mail.  These watercolor postcards are a great idea.  Your camper need not only use watercolors.  She can draw on them, decorate them with stickers, decoupage. . .  

2. Personalized Stationary- I love these cards because they have a campy feel to them.  Tinyprints can get these to your camper in less than a week. 

3. Stickers- Younger campers will trade them and older campers can put them on envelopes. 

4. Books- Kids actually read at camp because there's no television.  I am told that Jerry Spinelli's Stargirl series are popular with both pre-teens and their parents. 

5. Fake Tattoos- Because we all know that camp is the time for fake tattoos, friendship bracelets and other fun stuff.

6. A knotted bracelet screams summer.

7. Zinka- I don't know if kids these days use it, but I'm glad to see it's still around. 

8. Glow Bracelets- Things that glow in the dark are fun for campfire time and also after the lights go out.  Get this pack of 100 and your camper can share them with her bunkmates.

9. Hairbands- like socks and underwear, you can't have too many hairbands.

What would you add to your camper's care package?

Father's Day Gift Guide 2014

Shinola Watch/ Levenger Iphone and Card Holder/ Glennfiddich 15/ Merino Hoodie/
Madras Shorts/Tie/ Converse by John Varvantos/ Baseball Cap

Father's Day is coming up. It's a going to be a big day in our family. . . my husband's first father's day coincides with his birthday.   So this year I need to come up with something really special. 

I typically like to give a material gift with something a little more thoughtful and non-material. Here are some of my ideas. 

What do you plan on giving your guy for Father's Day?

Gifts for the Lady Graduate

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I'm pretty terrible at selecting gifts for guys, so I'm going to focus on the Lady Grad in your life. 

Giraffe Gifts (Thinking Outside the Sophie)

1. Aiden and Anais Dream Blanket 2. Jonathan Adler Pillow 3. Foxy Vida Wet Bag 4. Jellycat Giraffe 
5. Honest Diapers 6.  Mud Pie Paci Clip 7. Giraffe Push Toy

I'm not sure what it is about giraffes that make them so lovable and therefore the perfect animal to go on just about any baby item. Perhaps it's the spots, or maybe it's the long neck. . . who knows. And while Sophie is a cute gift, there are so many other giraffe options out there. Just take a look.

Handle with Karo's Mother's Day Gift Guide 2014

 

 

 

 

Mother's Day is two weeks from yesterday.   HwK's suggestions.

David Yurman's Aluminum Cuffs (Two Cuffs for the Price of One)

Have you seen the David Yurman anniversary aluminum cuffs? They came out in February. I love the monochrome look.  An added bonus is that since they are made out of aluminum the price point is low enough that you can buy two cuffs for the price of one of the standard silver and gold cuffs.

This would be a great graduation or Mother's Day gift.  

Bunny Gifts (Variations on a Theme)

1. Tiffany Bunny Bank 2. Bunny Walker 3. Dwell Studio Pillow 4. CozyChic Blanket Buddy 5. Dwell Studio Cotton Cannister 6. That's not my Bunny Book 7. Bunny Baby Shoes 8. Gap Pajamas
 

Do you know of any Eastertime babies? Maybe you know some of parents or babies that are particularly into bunnies? Or perhaps you are visiting a young niece or nephew this weekend?  If so, we have some gift suggestions for you.

Bookends (Decor for the Generations)

 

The End Bookend CB2/ Whale Bookend Jonathan Adler/ James the Bookend available at the Moma Store/ Menagerie Bookends by Serena and Lily/ Imm Living's Bookend

Just because you have children doesn't mean everything you buy for your home has to be baby-fied.  There are so many playful objects d'art out there that are fun and appeal to the aesthetics of both grownups and little ones alike. Take these bookends.  Some of them are designed with children in mind and others are not, but they are all playful.  Did you incorporate decor in your home that both you and your kids could enjoy?

Winter Whites

Ergo Baby/ Baby CZ Flower Hat/ Baby CZ Cardigan/ Pippa and Julie Sweater Dress/ Gerber Organic Onesie/ Gymboree boots (Sold Out but similar can be found HERE)/ Cozy Chic Mini Blanket (also available in a larger size)/ Kissy Kissy Take Me Home Footie/ Petit Bateau Bunting Bag/ JellyCat Bashful Lamb

I'm trying not to let the snow and cold get me down.  Especially since it means a certain seven-month old goes out far less than she wants to these days.  But, the snow has me thinking that white looks awfully good on babies.

Babies, look wonderful in white. They look great in everything of course, but white just makes them look all the more sweet and beautiful.  What is more precious than a baby scooting about in a little white onesie?  Not a whole lot.

Now I understand some of you think dressing up your baby in white is a dangerous proposition.  Yes, they spit up, poo, and get into all sorts of things.  But light pinks, blues, and yellows also show stains.  So, buy some Oxyclean do a double wash and let your baby wear white!

Galentine's Day Gift Guide

 

Rose Soap/ Sense and Sensibility special edition/ Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter/ Homemade Cookies/Leather Tassel/ Heart Leg Warmers/ Heart Sunglasses/ Needlepoint Love Pillow/ Heart Cutout Leather Gloves/ Pink Nail Polish/ Bonnie Belle Lip Smacker/ Bisous Change Purse/ Heart Mosaic/ Heart Tote

 

I'm not encouraging you rush out to buy gifts for Galentine's day but if you wanted to, these are some fun gifts for your special galentines. There is a mosaic and needlepoint pillow in keeping with some of Leslie Knope's previous gifts. If you want to write a 5,000-word essay about why your friend is awesome, then have at it.

Be My Little Baby (Baby Valentine's Picks)

Since I became an adult, I've pretty much been underwhelmed by Valentine's Day.  Overpriced dinners, the smell of over-fertilized flowers, the list of disappointments is too long to share here.  

At the heart of it, Valentine's Day is a great concept, especially if you are a kid.  How sweet to have a day devoted to spreading love and appreciation.  I loved making valentines out of doilies for my classmates and coming home with my construction paper mailbox filled with the ones I'd received.   I also loved making heart shaped sugar cookies topped with red icing and pink sugar crystals.  

 

This week Cricket received a number of fun Valentine's gifts from her great aunts and grandmother.  I had not thought about sending a baby a Valentine's gift but when I opened up Cricket's presents I understood what a sweet idea it was.  Here are some gift ideas for your favorite Cupid.   

Left: Peruvian pom pom hat by Baby CZ/ T-Shirt by Sweet and Soft/Ruffle Leggings by Old Navy   

Center: Heart Romper by The Gap/ Heart Stripe PJ's by The Gap 
Right: Heart Knit Hat by Fiddlestyx Studios/ Heart Rollneck sweater by Hearthside Handworks 
similar styles available at the Children's Boutique/ Cashmere Lounge Pants by Baby CZ