25+ Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Will Dazzle & Delight

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Happy Friday, loves! Before we go off into the sunset that is Cinco de Mayo weekend, why not go ahead and get Mom’s gift taken care of for next weekend? One more item off the checklist equals one more grapefruit margarita for you! I think we can all drink to that. Now let’s get started, shall we? Behold, 25+ great Mother’s Day gift ideas for your out-of-this-world Mom.

1. Kate Spade All In A Day’s Work iPhone 4 Case - Encourage Mom to take a break.

2. Kate Spade Pool Party Clutch- Nothing says “Dive into summer, Mom” like this clever clutch.

3. Kate Spade Match Point Racquet Pendant - Because you love love her.

4. Savon de Marseille Hand Soap – Your Mom’s not ordinary. Why should her hand soap be?

5. iomoi Pen Set – Pep up Mom’s desk with these patterned pens.

6. Jonathan Adler Vespa Pouch – Mom will love having a pretty spot to house her essentials.

7. Pastel Sorbet Cups – Because she likes the sweeter things in life.

8. Mineral Magnet Set – Because Mom has the most magnetic personality of anyone you know.

9. See Jane Work Pencil Cup – See #5.

10. See Jane Work Letter Sorter - Mom loves to stay organized. Help her do it style.

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1. Marimekko Umbrella – So she’ll always have sunshine on a cloudy day.

2. Burst Wall Pods – Glam up her space with a burst of gold.

3. C.Wonder Deco Stud Earrings - Dazzle and delight her lobes.

4. Karen Walker Soul Club Glasses - Her future’s so bright…

5. Mar Y Sol Guadalupe Flower Tote – Bold, beautiful and bright, just like Mom. (Also available here, along with a cute clutch version.)

6. Pink Botanical Paperweight – A cheery addition to her desk.

8. Tripod Planter – A modern nod to her green thumb.

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1. Trina Turk Caprice Ice Bucket - Because Mom’s the hostess with the most…style!

2. Bringing Up Bebe- Required reading for new mamas.

3. Jonathan Adler Dolls – A cheeky spot to pop her happy pills.

4. Batik Tray & Spreader Set – Glam up her love of fromage with this globally-inspired set.

5. Kelly Wearstler Feline Scarf - Like a hug for her neck (that you can’t wait to borrow!).

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1. Tayrona Hammock - Relax, Mom, relax.

2. Collector’s Charms - Sometimes you have to spell it out for her.

3. Blossom Teapot – A spritely way to get her daily cuppa.

Which one of these would you want to give? How about to keep for yourself?

p.s. 8 more cute Mother’s Day gift ideas.

p.p.s. Happy Birthday, Audrey, daahling! We miss you xx.

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A Sweet Valentine’s DIY: Love Bucket

Darlings, I wanted to share one of my favorite DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas with you, in case you are racking your brain trying to think of a way to show your Valentine how you feel (like I am!). I call this a Love Jar or Love Bucket and you simply fill a handsome jar with tiny heart-shaped love notes.

Here are the steps:

1. Find a jar and/or bucket in which to put your love notes. (I used a vintage decanter {similar} and silver bucket {similar} from my fave store in San Francisco, Past Perfect, but you can use whatever vessel strikes your fancy. I chose both a jar to put the love-note hearts in and a silver bucket so that my valentine, Fred Baby, had a place to put the notes he had read.)

2. Pick up a sheet or two of pretty paper. (I used Paris map wrapping paper from Paper Source. Papyrus and Kate’s Paperie also have great options. Be sure one side is blank so you can write on it!)

3. Cut out tiny hearts! (Or, use a heart-shaped punch, which is probably much easier. The number is up to you. I used our anniversary, 2/18, and cut out 218 hearts, which admittedly is a lot, but you could do whatever number means something to you and yours. Or, add a twist: Start with 14 for Valentine’s Day and then add a new one each day – that would be such a fun tradition!)

4. Use a pretty pen to jot down your favorite memories. Ideas of what to include: things you love about your Valentine, special dates, adventures, nicknames, inside jokes, or whatever you want to express (our Love Jar is filled with a lot of food references and travel adventures – big surprise!). It’s amazing how writing something as simple as “ancho fudge pie” or “San Marino snow” can bring back a flood of memories.

5. Deliver your Love Bucket to your love bucket! While it’s technically a gift for your valentine, it’s really such a gift to yourself, too, as you get to travel down memory lane with your favorite travel partner.

Do you have any favorite Valentine’s Day or anniversary gifts that you’ve given or received? Do tell, lovelies xx!

[Photos by BussBuss; art print by Shelby Healey]

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My 10 Favorite Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

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There’s so much to love about Valentine’s Day — candy hearts, chocolate galore, the prettiest red-white-and-pink palette. But Valentine’s Day can be a total stressfest, too. What to give your Valentine to show just how much you love him (or her)? Here, a few of my favorite ideas…

A vintage typewriter for writing love notes to tell your Valentine why (s)he is just your type.

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The most darling postcards for sending handwritten love notes. (Try sending one a day until Valentine’s Day — or spell out a secret message for your Valentine to put together at the end of the week!)

5 year diary

A 5 Year Diary for keeping track of your adventures together (one of the best gifts I’ve ever given and received; Fred Baby and I each have one and write in them every night).

His and hers boxers for lazy weekend lounging and cuddling.

White bedding that makes your bedroom feel like a glamorous hotel for luxurious spooning at home. (My secret source for high-thread-count white cotton sateen sheets and duvet covers at the best prices).

The Audrey Hepburn Collection which includes the most charming and romantic movies ever: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, and Sabrina. (What could be better than a romantic movie marathon cuddled up on the couch with your favorite someone?)

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Chic, vintage-inspired luggage for your adventures abroad or just a few hours down the road. (I find ideas for fun, romantic getaways for a steal here and here).

Speaking of, this print is a good reminder to get away… (Where would you go?)

A honey bear vase for your sweet bear.

An impromtu picnic for two. Because the best gift is spending the day together doing nothing.

Do you have any favorite Valentine’s Day gifts you’ve given or received (or secretly wish for)?

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The Write Gift: Out of Print

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What to give your writer friend when a vintage typewriter or first edition is not in the cards? A cool new T or sweatshirt from Out of Print Clothing. Featuring the world’s great stories through fashion, Out of Print shirts feature iconic and often out of print book covers from The Great Gatsby to Catcher in the Rye. Even better, for each shirt sold, one book is donated to a community in need through Out of Print’s partner Books For Africa. There’s still time to get orders in time for Christmas for many parts of the country and for those out of reach, give a gift certificate so that your gift recipient can choose which book cover and size he or she wants. The perfect gift for anyone who loves a good book, great design or digs a purpose behind his/her present. How to give Fitzgerald through fashion?

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8 Cool Gifts for Guys

[1. J.Crew Secret Wash Chapman Tartan Shirt -- because he'd never buy it for himself but would look great in it $65+; 2. Phonekerchief -- because sometimes a cheeky nudge is appreciated $15; 3. Whiskey Aftershave -- for the man who likes to smell like his favorite beverage $12; 4. J.Crew Rugged Twill Weekender -- so you can tell him to get outta town and mean it and he can do it with style, not a backpack $168]

[1. Royal VKB & GIJS Bakker's Self-Balancing Tray -- because he always wanted to be Mr. Belvedere $72; 2. The Green Apple Tee -- because he's the apple of your eye and it matches the Enzo Mari La Mela print you got him when you first fell in love, which btdubs, has tripled in price you art genius you (let's just ignore the fact that the frame he had to buy for it cost five times the print) 29 Euro 3. Canned Unicorn Meat -- for the guy who has everything, including a wicked sense of humor $12; 4. Cloak Bag Discreet Shoot-Through SLR/DSLR Camera Bag -- so he doesn't get mugged for looking like a tourist just for having the eye of Henri Cartier-Bresson $49]