Flowers: Swap Fresh for Forever
Every mom loves flowers, but fresh flowers can be a lot of work and they don’t last… so this year swap for florals and greenery that will last forever! When it comes to artificial arrangements, we turn to Balsam Hill. They have the most stunning florals that are so lifelike ranging from orchids to ranunculus, magnolias to hydrangeas… plus they have amazing foliage, garlands, and wreaths that can be placed in your home or used as outdoor decor too!
We placed the Coral Garden Floral Arrangement in the family room our coffee table and it brightens the room, adding the perfect touch of color. The Spring Magnolia Arrangement is stunning. We found the perfect spot in our entry hall, it has to be the first florals guests see when they come to the home. The vase on the Southern Charm Floral Arrangement paired with the white bouquet matched our mixing bowls so the kitchen made the most sense as we are prepping baking plans to indulge mom’s sweet tooth.
Taking it outdoors, the two Boxwood Topiary plants make for a great accent to the front door. The look so real and we love the pre-lit feature on these. We can set a timer to correspond with our outdoor lights so our whole walkway is illuminated in the evening. Such a great glow for the impending summer nights! Plus, Brunch for mom or backyard decor, we love the French Market Foliage collection too.
Keep in mind, from Mother’s Day to graduations, anniversaries or maybe you are one of the roughly 2.5 million weddings taking place this year… with a fresh flower shortage due to the global pandemic, labor and other factors, faux flowers and greenery from Balsam Hill is your best bet for those special occasions. Check out their entire Balsam Hill Spring Catalog for inspiration!
Favorite Places: Travel & Memories
From your hometown to your honeymoon, favorite vacation spot or a bucket list location, Cat Studio has the most amazing (and extensive) collection of geography and travel decor that will keep mom reminiscing or daydreaming about the future.
Each pillow is hand-embroidered (yes, embroidered by hand) and takes about a week to make just one. The signature of each artist is included on the tag. We love that they are a one-of-a-kind, piece of art – an heirloom that can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Each design is HAND-DRAWN and created with an insiders perspective, taking even the smallest details to heart. Cat Studio has worked with residents, mayors, friends, business owners, customers, family, people to create a design that locals can proudly display in their home or office, and visitors will take with them as a tangible keepsake. We love the Chicago pillow because it reminds us of where we grew up!
We loved that they had cities that were meaningful to us like Coronado, where we got married and New York where we got engaged. They also have a special line just for Mother’s day featuring Mom, Grandma and Love One Another. In addition to the pillows they also have beautiful keepsakes like tea towels, glasses, prints and more. They feature the original art designs. Cat Studio has so many great Mother’s Day gift options for that personal gift that mom will treasure.
Smart Bags: Baby, Beach & Beyond
What isn’t in mom’s bag?! She carries everything, but now she can do it smarter and more stylish whether it’s a diaper bag, beach bag or night on the town tote… JujuBe Collections have mom covered with the right amount of pockets, compartments and more.
Famous for their incredible, and functional, diaper bags like the B.F.F. and Be Right Back styles, we love that the brand launched JujuBe Beyond Collection that can take us from those early baby years and beyond. From their Million Pockets Backpack to their Crossbody, and 24-7 Tote, the Vegan leather, metal hardware and stylish colors and prints are perfect to take mom from day to night!
Plus, it’s vacation time with JujuBe Vitamin D Collection We love the Be Beachy tote, similar to the SuperBe but designed for the beach, park or pool. It’s lightweight yet roomy with tons of pockets, and a quick unzip allows sand and dirt to easily escape through the mesh bottom. The tote is machine washable so it holds everything you need and gets rid of what you don’t need. Plus the collection has Be Ground play mat and Be Relaxed beach chairs all in the super fun Endless Palm print.
Mommy & Me: Twinning Time
Matching with your mini is especially fun for Mother’s Day! Celebrating mom while wearing fashions of the same print or style make a day together more meaningful and fun. We love matching with our mini mes. Roma Label has some cute options for those twinning moments. For mom they have midi dresses, maxi dresses and even duster robes to match your daughter. For girls the dresses start in size 2 and go through 9. From being prints to boho chic, Roma Label has so many different prints to chose from. You can even mix and match to coordinate with your family even if you don’t want to look too matchy. In addition to their site, Roma Label is also available at Maisonette.
Handmade: Cards to Coupon Books
Keep it simple with the kids and have them color a card or write out coupons for a book — you know the good-for-one breakfast in bed, or vacuuming the house kind of coupons. Art inspired by mom’s favorite things, or make your own frame for a favorite family photo. When it’s handmade, mom will cherish it!
