Etsy Mother's Day Gifts

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This year we may only be celebrating our Mothers from afar. I was thinking of not even waiting until Mothers Day and sending a gift right now. Mail has become so important at this crazy moment.

We have our finger on the pulse when it comes to shopping for the latest and greatest so… we wanted to get your creative wheels turnin’ on the Mother’s Day front.

Here are some great gift ideas for you!!

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To Inspire You.

This is the go-to for door beauty.

These cotton blankets are the bomb! Sitting in a basket outside to extend your time outdoors. Yes Please!

Cottonwood

How about an ever-so-chic bird feeder?

Art Bird Feeder

Amy Waltz Designs

This is probably the only time I wish I had 6 kids.

My girls know how much I love a pretty mug so I know there are Mom’s everywhere who agree!

Velvet Crown Design

And…if we have not inspired you enough with these fab gifts then we invite you to see Etsy’s Editor Picks here.

MOM’S ROCK!

City Garden

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I am pulling you out of the warehouse and away from our staged homes to take a walk through my garden.  Bring your cup of Jo and follow me...it is so small-it will only takes a minute!

Ever wonder why the fragrance of some flowers seems stronger at night? ** My lilies are now just opening and are incredibly fragrant. We like to bundle up late in the evening to take in the intoxicating scent. This small garden is full of surprises that add to its wonder. The containers of succulents were inspired by the Farm and Frills Junker Market where we found unusual vessels to plant in.  My pear tree yield's only 2-3 pears. I watch their progress daily as if they were my children. I can tell you which plants were shared with me from my Mother's garden, which plants came from friends and which were acquired at the coveted annual NW Flower and Garden Show. I constantly analyze the progress of this small space making mental notes of things I want to change, divide, dig out and remove forever. That's what gardening is all about. 

TIPS:

*When cutting lilies in your garden choose those with buds that are about to open.

*The orange pollen of lilies stain so snip off the stamens in the flower center. (I do this on those I cut to bring inside and any that are near a path or walkway).

FUN FACT

** The fragrance of flowers is enhanced at night in order to attract nocturnal pollinators such as moths and bats. Sometimes when watering in the morning, a flurry of moths will spring from the flowers.

 Okay, now get back to work and thank you for taking a moment to visit!

 

Salt Spring Island-Part 2

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Gardens and Views
 Gathering greens and edible flowers for our meals










 This beautifully designed gate, fence, rose support gave me an idea for my small city garden.







 This is a result of our day working outside. We cleaned and organized the potting area, J painted the potting bench while Hillary and I tended to planting pots and repairing the outdoor table.










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Christmas Decorating at Home

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You would be hard pressed to find any red and green in my home come holiday time. It is all about the icy blues, frosty whites and soft pinks. Here are a few snaps of my Christmas decor.




 The reindeer came a few years ago from Home Depot-I just sprayed him white to fit in with everything else.

 Sister Ex gave me the sweet Santa. She knows my Santa would be dressed in blue.
 I rearranged my mantle when my deer arrived. The mirror is gone and now he reigns supreme.
 My friend J and I made him a pretty wreath collar and  "foraged" our neighbor's yards the city streets for flora and fauna for our arrangements.





 My entry has the only dark piece of furniture in the house. I have been tempted to paint it but I think it anchors and contrasts the other nearby pieces. And yes, I love its worn beat up vibe. Sister Ex, once again, came through with the jewel boxes and the mirror came from auction and belongs with a vanity. Again, I had it sprayed high gloss white to fit with my interior.