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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2011

Host Bee — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:15:40 +0000

Ten Marvelous Mother’s Day Gifts!

It’s that time of year again and memorable, thoughtful gifts for the mothers in your life are just a click away!

Sentimental?

Uncommon Goods has a wonderful necklace that features a dome cover that opens to reveal a warm copper “nest” that can be filled with your choice of one, two or three Peruvian opal “eggs!” (Uncommon Goods*, Nest Egg Necklace, $68)

Yoga Buff?

Yoga fans will love this personalized yoga mat! From a wide array of choices, you can select the mat color, monogram style and monogram thread to suit your mom’s taste! (My Custom Yoga Mat, Embroidered Yoga Mat, $35

“Green?”

Lilly Pulitzer’s market totes are not only crafted from recycled materials, but will reduce the paper used in each day’s shopping and marketing! There are three great patterns to choose from! (Swoozies, The Lilly Pulitzer Market Tote, $9.95)

Chic?

Don’t miss this fun little book entitled Parisian Chic: A Style Guide! Written by Ines de la Fressange, this book promises to reveal the secrets of Parisian women’s “effortless glamour and timeless allure!” (Amazon*, Parisian Chic: A Style Guide, $17.97)

Fashion Forward?

Jewelry designer Emma Stine offers fabulous designs at amazing prices! Many necklaces are sold with matching earrings included and the Golden Dahlia necklace set is one example of what is available! (Emma Stine, Golden Dalia Necklace Set, $58)

A Chef?

Meal preparation will be a happier event when wearing an adorable, hand-sewn apron from Susan and Veronica! Stylish and practical is a great combination! (Susan and Veronica, Honey Kiss Waist Aprons, $36.95)

iPad Reliant?

Luxury iPad carrying cases from Kwahd are made of European leather and will protect an iPad with an attractive and functional look! (Kwahd, The Clutch, $238 – $274)

On the Road?

Taking a page from the guys, this dopp style travel kit channels a tropical vibe and a bright clean look! Choose from five different patterns! (Hammocks and High Tea, Essentials Dopp Kit, $49.50)

Deserves a One of a Kind Splurge?

Leave it to Kate Spade to come up with the New York bicycle in her favorite shade of bright green with a classic English leather seat and headlight! Who wouldn’t love this bike?! (Kate Spade, ABICI Bicycle, $1,100)

Loves Pictures of her Children?

Le Papier Studio is an Etsy shop that creates unique, elegant silhouette works of art! Using your own photographs, the artist will design any number of items, including prints, pillows, stationery, dishes and jewelry! The work is charming and very special! (Le Papier Studio, Silhouette Art, prices vary)

Very best wishes to all of the mothers who touch our lives every day! Enjoy this annual day of celebration of you!

*Busy Bee Lifestyle is an affiliate of Uncommon Goods and Amazon.

Five Fabulous Gifts for Mother’s Day

Host Bee — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:13:45 +0000

Five Fabulous Gifts for Mother’s Day!

This year Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 9th, and if you’re stumped for a gift to give or a gift to request for yourself, here are five new suggestions that might just be perfect! In fact, I love each of these five gifts so much that I don’t know which to pick for my own gift giving and receiving!

Magnolia Jewelry Tray

From Red Envelope, this ceramic jewelry tray has been sculpted to reflect a magnolia with softly curved petals. The tray is feminine, tasteful and the flower symbolizes beauty, nobility, perseverance and a love of nature! (Red Envelope, Magnolia Jewelry Tray, $24.95)

Personalized Interconnecting Rings

Hand crafted and stamped by Nelle & Lizzy, these sterling silver rings make a unique and sentimental gift for any mom! The rings are available in single, double and triple interconnecting bands and await your choice of personalization! You can add names, dates or any special words for a truly one of a kind piece of jewelry! (Nelle & Lizzy, Personalized Sterling Silver Rings, $98)

Gorgeous Nightgown and Robe from P.J. Harlow

This is a beautiful lavender robe and nightgown set that manages to look incredibly comfortable, but also attractive! Not always an easy combination to find! The pieces are made of a super soft cotton/modal/spandex blend and are trimmed with satin details! (Cambria Cove, Satin Trimmed Robe and Nightgown, $90 – $100)

Garden Garland Necklace

This colorful, floral bib style necklace is totally on trend this spring and is a terrific way to add spring style to any outfit! The look is a stand out and the price is amazing! (JC Penney, Mixit Multiflower Statement Necklace, $24.99)

Monogrammed Lucite Serving Tray

I’ve been coveting this tray ever since I saw it last year in a shop in Nantucket! This rectangular Lucite tray has an endless array of uses and best of all, almost that many ways to personalize it!

Dabney Lee At Home, allows you to customize the tray with one of 48 different background swatches (every one is fabulous!) and then to choose a monogram from 30 attractive font styles and finally, select a color as the monogram background! It may sound tricky, but this site makes the selection process a breeze! This is a stylish and sophisticated gift that will be appreciated for years to come! (Dabney Lee At Home, Lucite Tray, $130)

I hope that you enjoy these gift ideas as much as I did and find the best gift for the special women in your life and yourself, as well! Happy Mother’s Day!

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Perfect Gifts for Gardeners – Gardening Gift Ideas

Host Bee — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:27:56 +0000

Fabulous Gifts for Gardeners!

As my children have grown, my interest in gardening has grown as well! With a bit more free time and a bit of knowledge gained from my garden club, I’m excited about what’s available in the world of gardening products. Here are some of the most interesting and useful gifts for gardeners that I’ve seen lately!

Garden Bon Bons

Disguised as a box of candy, this box is actually filled with patent pending seed balls in your choice of Italian herbs or Herbal Teas. (Uncommon Goods, Garden Bon Bon Sets, $14.95)

Super Slim Hose

Coming in at half of the weight of a regular watering hose, this version is light and super easy to move around the garden! (Gardener’s Supply Company, Super Slim Hose, $44.95 to $89.95)

Classic Boots by Bogs

These terrific boots are very different from the usual wellies. Bogs’ boots are 100% waterproof with four way stretch and a non-marking and self cleaning outer sole. Bogs’ slip-on perfect fit doesn’t need breaking in and the tread of the non-slip sole is designed to kick away dirt so that you always have excellent traction. Add to this a selection of fabulous colors and patterns and this may be the most perfect boot ever! (BOGS, Classic Hi Ambrosia, $95)

Gardener’s Soap by Saipua

Saipua is a shop with a gorgeous website offering fabulous products and stunning flower arrangements! Its Brooklyn location makes it even more appealing to this New Jersey based writer! Among its products is a gardener’s soap with rosemary and mint, along with cornmeal that’s tough on dirt and Shea butter for moisturizing. (Saipua, Gardener’s Soap, $8)

Straw Sun Hat

I didn’t realize that you could achieve a UPF of 50+ while wearing a straw hat, but this braided raffia hat does just that! With a five-inch brim and packability, this is a great choice for your stylish gardener! (Terrain, Braided Raffia Hat, $48)

Heirloom Seeds

With these seeds, gardeners can discover the tastes of the past! Hart’s Seeds, a family owned business since 1892, offers dozens of varieties as well as those from 1940’s era Victory Gardens. (Hart’s Seeds, Heirloom Seeds)

Garden “Kneeler”

Gardeners do tend to spend a lot of time on their knees – a hazard of the hobby – but this lovely kneepad will provide comfort and protect clothing at the same time! (Celia Birtwell, Dandy Garden Kneeler)

Both spring and Mother’s Day are right around the corner! Each one of these items would make a well appreciated gift for the women with green thumbs in your life!

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Busy Bee Lifestyle Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2010!

Host Bee — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:00:01 +0000

Top 10 Gifts for Mother’s Day 2010!

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 Celia Birtwell, this pretty and useful set of aluminum gardening tools includes a hand trowel and matching cultivating fork in gorgeous floral prints. The one piece aluminum tools are lightweight and strong, have an ergonomic grip and come packaged in an attractive gift box! (Give Simple, Celia Birtwell Pretty Woman Garden Tools, $36)

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.” (Signals, Civilized Butler, retails for $99.95)

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! (Jane on Main, 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 ceramic appearing plastic watch band with a matching watch face in six fun colors including pink, purple, white, turquoise, and yellow. Perk up your mom’s summer wardrobe with this trendy accessory! (Toy Watch USA, Mini Plasteramic Watch, $195)

Play Tennis: A Terrific Tennis Tote from Ame and Lulu

This stylish tennis tote features five separate compartments for storing all of mom’s gear and is offered in nine gorgeous patterns. A monogram would be the perfect finishing touch! (Ame & Lulu, Tennis Tote, $98)

Lives the Preppy Life: Lilly Pulitzer Fragrances!

Lilly Pulitzer‘s line of perfumes offers three scents 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 at Amazon*)

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! (Uncommon Goods*, 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! (C & G, 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! (Viv and Ingrid, 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!

* Busy Bee Lifestyle is an Affiliate of Uncommon Goods and Amazon.

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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift!

Host Bee — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:12:04 +0000

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift!

If you neglected to follow my advice weeks ago, advising the early ordering of Mother’s Day gifts, don’t despair! There is a great online resource that will fit the bill for any mother! PajamaGram* offers adorable pajamas in dozens of styles and patterns. The pajamas are packaged in organza hat boxes with lavender sachets, Do Not Disturb signs and gift cards – all for no additional charge!

Pajamas for Every Mom

At this site, you’ll find cotton poplin nightgowns, cotton T-Shirt pants and shorts, silky negligees, and more. Special nightgowns are offered for new moms or moms to be! I know that you will find something to suit every mom’s taste! I loved the crisp blue and white Ming Floral Patterned Pjs and the Sweet Pea pajamas!

Get going right now and pamper the moms that mean the most to you – send her a PajamaGram!

*Busy Bee Lifestyle is an affiliate of Pajama Gram.

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