200!!!

What it is: 20x200 Online Gallery (varied! This is, Piglet No. 2 by Sharon Montrose)
Who it’s for: People who want to buy limited edition art at reasonable prices!
Where to get it: 20x200
Why it's yay: They introduce at least 2 new editions every week, a photograph and a work on paper. Their name, 20x200, comes from their initial launch – they made their smallest prints as an edition of 200 and sold them for $20.
Also Yay: This is my 200th post! Yay!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Call Your Mother Pillow ($89)
Who it’s for: People who need a reminder!
Where to get it: Alexandra Ferguson on Etsy
Why it's yay: Make a Mother’s Day promise to talk to her more often!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Heads or Tails Coin Purse ($75)
Who it’s for: Moms who carry a lot of change!
Where to get it: Kate Spade
Why it's yay: She won’t have to dig in her purse anymore when someone needs a flip decision.

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Mother Apron ($44) + Daughter Apron ($34)
Who it’s for: Moms who cook with their daughters!
Where to get it: Uncommon Goods
Why it's yay: Matching + Baking = Good Times for All!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Restaurant Guide ($10.99) + Gift Certificate to a Restaurant (varied)
Who it’s for: Moms who love to eat out!
Where to get it: Mod Cloth + Your Restaurant of Choice!
Why it's yay: Make a List + Check out a New Place = Never forget your favorite spots!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Julie & Julia Movie ($22) + The Art of French Cooking ($56)
Who it’s for: Moms who love Julia Child!
Where to get it: Amazon + >Amazon
Why it's yay: Watching the Movie + Reading the Cookbook = Food Inspiration!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Chalkboard Whale ($40)
Who it’s for: Moms who like to write themselves notes!
Where to get it: Curiosity Shoppe
Why it's yay: He holds a piece of chalk in his spout!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Polar Bear Cork Board ($19.99)
Who it’s for: Moms who like to pin up reminders!
Where to get it: Mod Cloth
Why it's yay: It’s polar-bear-shaped!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Penguin Paper Clips ($7.99)
Who it’s for: Moms who are organized and fun!
Where to get it: Mod Cloth
Why it's yay: Penguins make Print-outs Perfect!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Bunny Whisk ($13)
Who it’s for: Moms who bake!
Where to get it: Mod Cloth
Why it's yay: Bunnies make Baking Better!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Beeswax Bird Candles ($10/each)
Who it’s for: Moms who taught you about the birds and the bees.
Where to get it: Twine
Why it's yay: Beeswax is “the purest of all candle waxes” and is naturally infused with a pretty honey scent.

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Bird Call Set ($160)
Who it’s for: Nature-loving Moms!
Where to get it: Curiosity Shoppe
Why it's yay: Each bird call has been “handmade in a cabin deep in a forest in France.” It includes, blackbird, nightingale, cuckoo & mallard duck.

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Ostrich Eggs ($33)
Who it’s for: Moms who like knick knacks!
Where to get it: Paxton Gate
Why it's yay: A conversation piece, for sure!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Prosperity Hens ($26)
Who it’s for: Moms who want to inspire abundance!
Where to get it: Twine
Why it's yay: A traditional talisman of prosperity in India, they invite good fortune into your home!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Mom Vase ($32)
Who it’s for: Moms who get flowers!
Where to get it: Uncommon Goods
Why it's yay: A Mother’s Day basic – flowers and a Mom vase!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Handmade Deck Chairs ($170 - $350)
Who it’s for: Moms who like to relax outside!
Where to get it: Gallant and Jones on Etsy
Why it's yay: Awesome, Happy, and Handmade!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Seaside Tote ($45)
Who it’s for: Moms who go to the beach!
Where to get it: J.Crew
Why it's yay: Beachy and Classy.

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Flour sack Dish Towel ($14)
Who it’s for: Moms who love to clean!
Where to get it: Fisk and Fern on Etsy
Why it's yay: Help her with the Mother’s Day brunch dishes!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Wishbone Necklace ($65)
Who it’s for: Wishful Moms!
Where to get it: Emily Elizabeth Jewelry
Why it's yay: She always let you break off the bigger half.

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Selmin Lace Necklace ($29)
Who it’s for: Romantic Moms!
Where to get it: White Owl on Etsy
Why it's yay: Understated statement piece.

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Modern Friendship Necklace for Mom + Modern Friendship Necklace for You ($220 for both)
Who it’s for: You and your Mom!
Where to get it: Dani M
Why it's yay: So symbolic – you could write a heck of a card.

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Blue dot dot dot earrings ($18)
Who it’s for: Colorful Moms!
Where to get it: Bold Simple on Etsy
Why it's yay: A simple, fun burst of color

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: 14K gold chain Claudia Bracelet ($110)
Who it’s for: Simple Moms!
Where to get it: Brvtvs
Why it's yay: So simple and beautiful.
Additional yay: The shop opens with the announcement:

Since 44 B.C. BRVTVS
has been associated with betrayal,
deceit, and traitorious deeds.
It’s time to take back our name.
Let’s re-write history.
Let’s be friends.

How cute is that?

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Jewelry (your choice!) + Ring Dish ($18)
Who it’s for: Offbeat Moms.
Where to get it: Anthropologie
Why it's yay: Weird and awesome.

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Jewelry (your choice!) + Jewelry Bowl ($14)
Who it’s for: Casual Moms who need a catch-all.
Where to get it: Julie’s Adorabowls on Etsy
Why it's yay: Cute and fun!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Jewelry (your choice!) + Lacquer Jewelry Box ($175)
Who it’s for: Moms who need a place to put all that cool jewelry you just bought her!
Where to get it: Neiman Marcus
Why it's yay: I love the bright color options!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Jewelry (your choice!) + Mirrored Vanity Tray ($18.99)
Who it’s for: Classic Moms.
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it's yay: Classy, beautiful, and functional!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Jewelry (your choice!) + Chamomile Jewelry Stand ($32)
Who it’s for: Proud Moms who want to display their bling.
Where to get it: Urban Outfitters
Why it's yay: Almost like buying her flowers - but better!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Jewelry (your choice!) + Jewelry Plate ($22)
Who it’s for: Cheerful Moms.
Where to get it: Julie’s Adorabowls on Etsy
Why it's yay: Happy and Homey.

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Jewelry (your choice!) + Lacquer Jewelry Box ($49-$79)
Who it’s for: Modern Moms.
Where to get it: West Elm
Why it's yay: A great alternative to fussy, girly boxes.

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Glass and Sterling Silver Petal Ring ($72)
Who it’s for: Colorful Moms!
Where to get it: Poppi Shop
Why it's yay: They come in every color of the rainbow!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Gold Plated Macaroni Necklace ($140)
Who it’s for: Proud Moms!
Where to get it: Curiosity Shoppe
Why it's yay: Much nicer than the one you made her when you were 5.

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Magpie Claw Necklace ($35)
Who it’s for: Edgy Moms!
Where to get it: Talonalia
Why it's yay: None of the other Moms will be wearing bird talons to brunch.

UPDATE: I think I might have bought the last Magpie one - whoops! Check out all the other stuff she's got - it's all pretty rad!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Twig Necklace ($ varied)
Who it’s for: Earthy Moms!
Where to get it: Twigs and Heather
Why it's yay: Everything is cast from a real found twig, hand-picked in New England - so they're all unique!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Kate Spade Necklace ($75)
Who it’s for: Happy Moms!
Where to get it: Kate Spade
Why it's yay: Hello, Sunshine!

Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Cara Leather Wrap Bracelet ($28)
Who it’s for: Funky Moms!
Where to get it: Nordstrom
Why it's yay: Trendy enough to be a good gift, still safe enough that there's still a chance she'll actually wear it.

Gifts for Moms!

I know Mother's Day isn't until May 9th but I've been thinking about it. So, look forward to a few weeks of Mom-centric giving! This week I'll focus on a staple of Mother's Day gifts - jewelry :) Who knows what next week will bring, but I'm sure your Moms will love it. As always, let me know if you have any suggestions! *B

Travel Week!

What it is: Absinthe Gumballs ($3.50)
Who it’s for: Keeping your ears from popping!
Where to get it: Archie McPhee
Why it's yay: Let the Green Fairy take your mind off the fact that you're 35,000 feet in the air, traveling at 500 miles an hour.

Travel Week!

What it is: Smith's Rosebud Salve ($5.59)
Who it’s for: People who moisturize!
Where to get it: Drugstore
Why it's yay: Multi-purpose, for dry lips and skin on long flights.

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Kindle ($259) + Kindle Cover ($34.99)
Who it’s for: People who love to read! People who are sick of packing 4+ books in their carry-on baggage!
Where to get it: Amazon + Amazon
Why it's yay: It makes packing for a trip so much easier, and it's amazing. Plus, how cute are their commercials?

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Bamboo Travel Blanket + Eyemask Set ($39.95)
Who it’s for: People who like to sleep on long flights.
Where to get it: Red Envelope
Why it's yay: Bamboo is eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, antibacterial, soft and cozy.

Travel Week!

What it is: Luxe City Guide (multiple cities to choose from) ($10)
Who it’s for: People who are going on a trip!
Where to get it: Luxe City Guide
Why it's yay: Small enough to pack, full of cool stuff, awesome looking - Trifecta of vacation gifts!

Travel Week!

What it is: Valextra Passport Cover ($295)
Who it’s for: People who are going on an exotic location! People who have passports from multiple countries and would like an expensive way to keep track of them!
Where to get it: Barneys NY
Why it's yay: They have a bunch of different designs, check them all out.

Travel Week!

What it is: Saltbox Basket Weave Travel Wallet ($48)
Who it’s for: People who like to keep all their travel papers together.
Where to get it: Endless
Why it's yay: Aw, there is a tiny tiny plane on it!

Travel Week!

What it is: Tissue Weight Cashmere Wrap ($98)
Who it’s for: Fashionable people who dress up and get cold.
Where to get it: Nordstrom
Why it's yay: It's a combination scarf/wrap/pillow/blanket and it comes in 61 colors. One of the most useful things you could possibly own!

Travel Week!

What it is: Michael by Michael Kors Metallic Leather Loafers ($98)
Who it’s for: People who have told you their shoe size. Or, for yourself. : )
Where to get it: Saks Fifth Avenue
Why it's yay: Easy to slip off at security, comfortable enough to run through an airport, soft enough to leave them on the entire flight, still nice enough that you don't look like a monster when your boyfriend picks you up in baggage claim.

Travel Week!

What it is: Vintage Travel Agency-Inspired Dopp Kit ($36)
Who it’s for: People who want an awesome bag to store their toiletries. Also, people like my boyfriend who use the word "Dopp Kit".
Where to get it: Flight 001
Why it's yay: The vintage logos are rad - I want them all!