Friday, May 6, 2011

For Mom: Surround her with Love

Print by Seb Lester
The saying is "home is where the heart is," which I always interpreted as "home is where mom is," and that's definitely still true today. Here are a few things to fill her home with all the joy and love you've shared.


A sentimental sign stenciled on rustic slatted wood by Sugarboo Designs available at Cottage


A monogrammed mug in a vibrant print from Anthropologie


The Story of a Lifetime - for capturing hers, from Sundance
For catching snacks or discarded jewelry the classic curves of the Century Sauce Boat are as attractive on a desk as they are on the dinner table, from Crate and Barrel


Oversized mats make even a little picture have a big impact, from Pottery Barn


For a green-thumb, starter panels for an incredible vertical garden, from Flora Grubb


Handmade earthenware servers, more slab than dish, perfect perching spots for cheese or chocolate, from Canvas


A beautiful, simple watercolor for the bathroom or the hall, by Amber Alexander on Etsy


A summer-weight quilt in a delicate hand-blocked Indian print, from West Elm


Finally a sign to inspire gardens, children, hearts, from William Dohman on Etsy