just a little something...

to say that i love my mother-in-law.

she is the hardest person i know to shop for.

and she is the very best mother-in-law 

a girl could ask for.

so, a stack of magazines, a shine bracelet and

a little love note will have to let her know.

happy mother's day to one and all next week!

gift inspiration no. 4

no. 4

simply decorated market bags

filled with fresh flowers and produce

from your local farmer's market.

or whatever goodies you think your mom would like...

(like cupcakes and wine...)

(margarita cupcakes from urban cookies...  delicious.)

and how cute does it look hanging on your coat rack...

gift inspiration no. 3

no.3

 nothing wrong with sticking to a classic

like breakfast in bed.

a few personal touches like a hand-painted tray

and a white vase with an affectionate note 

added right on

(in black chalk, no less),

will show mom you wanted to make

her day extra special.    

give her a few favorite books 

(or a stack of lovely wrapped magazines...)

and let her enjoy a relaxing morning.

what mom wouldn't love

such a sweet and thoughtful morning

in return for all her hard work?

gift inspiration no. 2

no 2.

simply creatively wrap a stack of magazines,

because who doesnt love a big stack of mag's??

and voila!

an awesome gift.

just leave mom with these in the peace and silence 

of her bedroom and i am sure she will thank you

many times over.

fancying.

mother's day gifts to fancy:

 these colorful wooden spoons by shawsisters.

they would make any kitchen happy.

donut rings.

why yes, they would make a lovely 

funny gift from the little people 

in your home.

{from studioofmae}

these fab bags by the new domestic

{found on poppytalk}

coffee and cream never looked 

as good as it would in these babies.

{from clam lab}

throw a bouquet wrapped in newspaper

and some lovely wrapped magazines

in this vintage metal dairy crate

to make for one awesome gift.

{from lacklusterco's etsy shop}

this all-together fabulous apron.

i would come up with something

to bake just to put this beauty on.

and while you are picking this up,

feel free to grab a couple of these

to go with it...

{from anthropologie}

this feed bracelet.

a charming bracelet and a good cause. 

your mom deserves both.

and it even comes in

a little burlap pouch.

perfect.

{from the willows}

this happy cookbook.

or there's this book.

or this book for the mom who loves

to laugh.

come on, who doesn't love getting a new book?

{from amazon... or the book store of your choice}

happy mother's day shopping!

gift inspiration no. 1

with mother's day coming this sunday,

we thought we might share some fun ideas

this week of gift ideas we are

both making and loving.

hope you enjoy.

no. 1

handmade potholder

filled with kitchen goods from the willows.

{or clearly any store in your particular state!}

we filled ours with wooden spoons,

delicious salts, olive oil,

and lovely stripey napkins.

who would'nt be pumped to receive such a goodie bag?

i know i would. 

now go here to make your very own oven mitt and

stop by the willows to fill it with treats.

happy monday.