Aroma Shower Steamers

Indulgent bath products are terrific for those with time for a long bath!  But if that’s not realistic, consider Verikira Naturals Aroma Shower Steamers.  These steamers are used in the shower, yet offer the relaxation and rejuvenation of a bath. (Aroma Shower Steamers, three scents available, $22/set of 5)

Yellow Box Beauty

For any woman that loves the latest and greatest beauty products, this is the perfect gift!  Yellow Box Beauty is a makeup/beauty product of the month club that features a selection of products from a new and exciting brand each month, delivered right to the recipient’s door in a signature yellow box. (Yellow Box Beauty, $29.95/month for a 12 month subscription)

Do you have a beauty product  or gift you love?  Please share!

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There’s probably no person more deserving of our love and appreciation than the mothers in our lives!  Treat the special women in your life to a gift that is just perfect for them!

For A Mom Who….

Loves to Garden:  Beautiful Floral Gardening Tools!

From Wild & Wolf, this pretty and useful set of aluminum gardening tools includes a hand trowel and matching cultivating fork in gorgeous floral prints that were inspired by prints from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum!

Hates to Get Up:  A Civilized Butler Awakening Device!

This beautiful, black, lacquer clock wakes you first with the sound of a gentle birdsong, then a discreet cough and comforting words, “Good Morning Madam,” followed by a charming and amusing message, a different one for six months before repeating, delivered in a perfect British accent.  One message: “I’m so sorry to disturb you but it appears to be morning.  Very inconvenient, I agree.” (Civilized Butler, retails for $89.95)

Enjoys Baking and Flowers:  A Cake Pan of Blooms!

I love flower arrangements that have a unique presentation and this one is amazing!  Jane Carroll’s design features a bouquet of fresh orange roses, green hypericum, yellow crespedia, raspberry tea roses and arrives bursting from a reusable stainless steel spring form cake pan!  This is a fabulous combination of blooms and originality! (Blooming Cake Pan, retails for $79)

Is Super Busy at Home:  Custom Business Cards!

Who says that stay at home moms aren’t allowed to have a calling card?  Design a custom card for your mom at Iomoi, a site which offers dozens of stylish choices with chic patterns or logos, brightly colored fonts and many monogramming options.  There are so many appealing selections that it might be hard to choose a favorite, but I loved the Green Artichoke Finial, the Blue Ginger Jar and the Yellow Bamboo!

Follows Fashion Trends:  A Bright and Sparkly Watch!

This fun watch features a rubber watch band with matching watch face in nine hot colors like orange, yellow and pink, along with a polished round silver tone case enhanced with clear crystals.  Perk up your mom’s summer wardrobe with this trendy accessory! (Curations Crystal Bezel “Sporty” Strap Watch, retails for $49.90)

Plays Tennis:  A Tennis Tote from Toss Designs!

This attractive tennis bag is a terrific gift for any tennis buff!  It features a clever design with a separate compartment for storing tennis shoes separately from tennis whites and is available in white with either pink or green trim!  This is a great gift especially for those who play their game on Har-Tru tennis courts! (Toss Designs Club Tote, retails for $125.99)

Lives the Preppy Life:  Lilly Pulitzer Fragrances!

This year Lilly Pulitzer introduced her first line of perfumes and each scent is ideal for spring and summer.  Wink, in a pink bottle, is a feminine floral mix; Squeeze, in a yellow bottle, has a juicy, citrus scent and Beachy, in a blue bottle, is reminiscent of a tropical vacation! (retails for $48 to $76.33)

Is Seriously Sentimental:  Nesting Necklaces!

These Oxidized Sterling Silver Necklaces, handmade in North Carolina by artist Rhonda Wyman, are adorned with the silhouette of a mother bird perched on a branch, facing her darling baby birds.  You can select the number of baby birds, ranging from one to four, to reflect the number of the little ones in your special mother’s “nest!”  This is a fresh and wonderful variation on the usual versions of mother jewelry! (Nestling Birds Necklaces, retail for $80)

Works 9 to 5 (and beyond!):  The CEO Bag!

The CEO Bag is a chic and functional alternative to a traditional briefcase for the “on the go” working mother!  When the bag unzips, it lays completely flat, creating an instant workspace.  On the left it is a fully equipped tool station with pens, pen loops, highlighters, scissors, stapler, tape measure, a three ring punch, a calculator and Post-its!  There’s also a large accordion style pocket, binders and spots to store business cards, CDs/DVDs and lap top. Best of all is how terrific this bag looks – it’s sold in black croc, orange, pink, and black with white trim!  (The CEO Bag, retails for $229)

Feels a Bit Bohemian:  Beaded Hoop Earrings!

The beaded hoop earrings designed by Viv & Ingrid are a fabulous accessory for any woman and offer a special finishing touch to any outfit!  All of their signature semi- precious beaded wrap hoops are lovely, but for Mother’s Day, consider the birthstone collection which will allow you to select the stone and month for your mom! (Beaded Hoop Earrings, retail for $72 – $132)

And no matter what you choose to buy, cook, craft or create to honor the mothers in your life, know that every gesture means the world to loving, hard working women!  Happy Mother’s Day!

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Those gumball, trinket and candy machines that line the exit of your local supermarket are endlessly fascinating to kids and I do (more often than I should!) relent to my youngest child’s request for spare change to see what “treasure” emerges after a turn of the knob.  Now picture an adult equivalent, dispensing not plastic nonsense, but tiny, original works of art and you’ve got Art-o-mat!

Since 1997, Art-o-mat has been turning old cigarette machines into vending machines for original art!  Currently, over 400 artists contribute various forms of art ranging from photography to miniature paintings to jewelry and more, to be sold from over 80 machines around the country.  The artwork is packaged in small boxes which, of course, are about the size of a cigarette pack. This grown up, innovative take on a child’s bubble gum machine, can be found in museums, galleries, libraries and even a few grocery stores!

The works of art retail for $5 to $7 and locations can be found on the Art-o-mat website.  (Artomat)  If one of these fabulous vending machines isn’t in your neighborhood, you can order an “art-o-carton” which brings a carton of ten pieces of art right to your door.  A ten question questionnaire will guide the clever people at Art-o-mat as to which ten items will comprise the carton!  (Art-o-Carton) Whether for yourself or as a gift, the art-o-carton is a unique and wonderful way to foster a love of art or add to an existing collection.

I can’t wait for one of these transformed vending machines to cross my path!  If you’ve seen one, I’d love to hear!

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Prismera Design – Botanical Jewelry

From Prismera Designs, these are beautiful, organic pieces cut from recycled sheet metal and then cast into metals like gold and bronze.  Bracelets, necklaces and earrings are inspired by flowers, fauna and ancient artifacts and all are exquisite in their simplicity. (Prismera Designs, $66 – 76)

One Pearl

This lovely jewelry was created by a mother going through a difficult time.  She focused on the beauty of a pearl which is formed by an irritant but emerges as a gem!  Each piece of jewelry features either one black or white pearl meant to symbolize “one life changed.”  The designs range from traditional to modern, using pearls, semi precious stones and more.  There are so many choices, but look first at the Black Five Strand Signature Necklace, featuring black rice pearls and one beautiful white cultured pearl.  Even better, 50% of all profits are donated to children’s charities. (One Pearl, $85)

Waves of Gratitude

These pendants are perfect for anyone seeking a “one of a kind” piece of jewelry every time they wear it.  These sterling silver necklaces are composed of six different wave shaped pendants that depict the different movements of an ocean wave.  There are endless configurations and looks! (Waves of Gratitude, $135)

Hotcakes

Inspired by vintage Bakelite, this California based company creates adorable jewelry that remains modern!  The bracelets are my personal favorite – each features nine beads that are molded from resin and topped with clear acrylic.  But what’s under the acrylic is what’s special!  Each bracelet has its own theme – maps, French words, vintage shoes, NYC signs, Rome and so many more! (Hot Cakes)

Do you have a favorite jewelry gift for women?  Please share!

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Treat Mom Like a Queen!

Of course we all hope to treat the mothers in our lives like queens on Mother’s Day, but this fantastic array of “regal” gifts will remind her of her lofty status on a daily basis! Take a look at these unique items that are both thoughtful and on trend:

Gold Crown Logo Dinner Ware

Modern and yet traditional, these simple white china dishes are punched up with graphic gold crowns! The pattern is available in dessert plates and mugs, tea pot and serving tray, dinner dishes and bowls! (grandinroad.com, $29 or $39 reflects a terrific sale price!)

Pewter Crown Ring Holder

This adorable gift will hold rings on mom’s vanity or next to the kitchen sink in queenly style! Designed and hand finished by a San Francisco sculptor, the five points of this little crown are the perfect place for keeping rings safe and accessible! (pictured at top of page, oneatatime.com, $68)

Crown Votive Holders

These ivory, crown shaped votive candle holders are a distinctive addition to any home! There are two each of three different styles, each of pierced ceramic to let the candle light shine through! (wisteria.com, set of six, $16)

Decorative Iron Crowns

Also from Wisteria, these quirkily oversized crowns are made of iron and open on the inside – just waiting to be filled with whatever you like! From books to plants, any old thing will look majestic when placed inside one of these rustic crowns! (wisteria.com, three designs available, $39 each)

Any one of these gifts will remind the mothers in your life that they are always “royalty” in your eyes! Happy Mother’s Day!

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