Showing posts with label mothers day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mothers day. Show all posts

Monday, May 11, 2015

Sunshine and Mother's Day


Happy Monday after Mother's Day!

Mother's Day comes around once a year and a new tradition started several years ago that mom and I will spend one day playing in the garden and the next day celebrating all of her wonderful-ness with family.  This year was no exception, so the fact that we had such nice weather in our area was a bonus to our regularly scheduled plant shopping trip!

Last week on Facebook, I posted a pin of the week of my new obsession for outdoor spaces...the succulent variety of plants.


https://www.pinterest.com/pin/131730357827484971/?fb_ref=131730495259018468%3A33db15ad50e04ce582bb
Pin of the week from Real Simple
This pin caught my eye because I have a bird bath that no longer holds water AND it's in a pretty dry spot so flowers that need constant moisture will not work - believe me I've tried!


Before
So during our plant gathering outing, I picked up several varieties and this is what I created....

after
I'm looking forward to seeing how these grow and fill in the blank spots.  These are all great for in this very warm, full sun spot.  I also found one that is perfect for use on our covered porch that works in shady to partial sunny spots giving a little life to our outdoor room!

I know... this is suppose to be a blog about Interior Design, but let's face it, we want our exterior spaces to be special for us this time of year too!  What are your plans for creating a beautiful exterior living space for this summer?

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Mother's Day Favorite Things


Mother's Day is this Sunday and if you haven't found the perfect gift for your mom, let me share with you my top 3 favorite things....

Making the list again this year is Glassy Baby ... they come in so many beautiful colors (I'm showing my mom's favorite color here) and with each one being so unique it's a perfect gift!



If your mom is like mine, she might just like some flowers for her garden and one of my favorite places to find wonderful plants is a local store called Molbak's - its a fun place to visit, shop and have a cup of coffee too!

Petunia


Next on the list is one of my favorites (and would be a hit if I was a mom!) is from Swarovski.... a flower that sparkles and will not go out of season!


Renee Necklace

However you decide to honor your mom this Mothers Day, take time to enjoy the day with her!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Are you ready for Mother's Day?

Mothers day is coming in just a little over the week, have you found the perfect gift yet?  I'm not spilling the beans on what I got my mom (yes mom, I think you will LOVE it!), but I will share with you 5 things that make me wish I was a mom!



"Big Apple" Handblown Glass Candleholder from glassybaby $40

Beautiful Necklace from Nordstrom.com $46


Suede Ballet Slippers from Garnet Hill $78

GarnetHill.com 

Bee Hive Beverage Jar from Sur La Table $49.95



A gift of flowers with a gift certificate in any amount you wish!


How will you be honoring your mom a week from Sunday?