Wardrobe | Home

Mother's Day is next week! It's time to make sure you have everything you need to honor the mothers in your life, however she may belong to you. I, for one, have many "mothers" who have stepped in over the years since I lost my own mother in my teens. There are mothers in my life who I ask housekeeping questions like, "do you use chargers when you entertain, and should I?" or "what's your favorite silver polish?" or "what's an easy meal to serve for dinner tonight?". These mothers pray for me and cry with me. And laugh with me, too! I am so blessed that my own dear mother knew and loved these women who now love me in her stead. Take this day to honor the mothers in your life. Here are some ways you can show her your thoughtfulness.

Mother's Day Gifts

Our Early Access Complete Members have already been shopping this post. Join our free trial today and you’ll have early access to posts like this, plus all our new Guides, for members only! 

 

14K Yellow Gold Cross Bracelet (on major sale!)

Something she can wear every day and think of you every time it catches her eye or someone compliments it on her wrist. Delicate enough to layer with a watch (silver or gold) and strong enough not to have worry about it.

Classic Stripe Nylon Kate Spade Briley Makeup Bag/Purse Organizer

Kate Spade pioneered the nylon bag, and you've got to get this updated makeup bag / purse organizer. Easy to clean, easy to find what you need inside rather than digging through a drawer or the hidden corners of your handbag. You can see it holds pretty much anything you need it for! Purchase here.

 

Small Malachite Box (on major sale!)

Whether her home is mostly in whites, like mine (no surprise), or full of pops of color and pattern, this little malachite box will be right at home. I have one and every time someone comes into my home they remark on it because it is like the perfect little accent. Like a piece of jewelry. I have mine on a stack of decorating books. It would be lovely with little bitty shells in it, or other mementos. Malachite is a rare and beautiful stone to layer your home with...Purchase here. 

Gucci Bloom Acqua Di Fiori 50ml eau de toilette

I don't even care what it smells like, and neither will she. The bottle is worth the admission price.

Gifts Under $50

Mint Julep Cups (on sale thru 5/6/18!)

Start a young mother on her own collection of Mint Julep cups. And add to it each year (go ahead and buy a set of 8 now so that you have a matching set to give her over the years - you'll regret it if you don't when you can't find these exact ones next year). They're not just for mint juleps, either! We used them growing up for water, and I use them in the bathroom with makeup brushes in them or filled with flowers.

Packable Roll-Up Hat With SPF50

A truly packable beach hat! With built-in SPF! I just bought one of these and am so excited I can hardly stand it. It's such a good design, and I am devoted to protecting my face from the sun, and looking cute at the same time. Now she can take her beach hat anywhere she travels to, and wear it at home, too. Purchase here. Comes in darker colorway here.

OneBook (on sale thru 5/15/18!)

I am finding I like more and more the practice of writing things down in a planner rather than typing them into a device. And hey, Science shows that we are more likely to remember something when we write it down. I like to hold a book in my hands, to write with a pretty pen, and sketch something out next to my notes in a meeting. But does such a planner exist? Yes. The OneBook is a genius product that's an all-in-one Planner/Notebook/Journal THAT WORKS. How many planners have you tried over the years? None of them seem truly customizable or instinctive to my needs. The size of this one feels so good in the hands, and fits perfectly in my handbag (not a clutch), and the pages won't fall out. It features a morning gratitude section, which is great for setting a positive focus on the day ahead. The agenda section allows you to take notes right there in a meeting. And you can cap the day off with reflections and notes for the next day. Get rid of all your sticky notes and to-do lists. Your thoughts will be organized here, all in one place, next to the day's corresponding events. Brilliant. Aaaaand you get special pre-order pricing, $27.00 (regularly $37.00). Purchase here.

Here's an example of the inside:

 

Pretty Writing Pens

For a truly beautiful presentation, purchase the OneBook, these lovely pens, and place them inside one of the mint julep cups!

    

 Monogrammed Zebra Hand Towels/Buffet Napkins (on sale!)

I hoard great napkins. And Caspari makes really, really good ones. In fact, these look awfully close to a very famous print by the firm that rhymes with Fralamandre.

Thank you for visiting. Happy Mother's Day to all of you who are a mother to many, including the ones you don't even realize you have mothered. We think you are MotherAngels.

Best,

Tina

 

 

This post may contain affiliate links, including Amazon Services, LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program, and if you click a link or purchase something we have recommended, we may receive a thank you commission from the website. Clicking these links won't cost you any extra money, but does help us keep our site ad free. All the clothes I wear are mine, and are not given to me for any promotional purpose. I buy what I love and wear what I love!