When it comes to Mom’s we all know it is the thought that counts. Try to plan a perfect gift around her interests or plan an experience that the two of you can do together.

Below are some clever last minute gift ideas, and please if nothing else, make mom a card to make her happy!

Sweeten her day by baking a pie or buy one, and place in this pine Pie Box, which she can use to transport her future homemade pies.

Hand paint a tote and fill it with Mom’s favorite foods or goodies. This one comes from FS Screen printing etsy.

Pamper her with a new makeup pouch, fresh shade of nail color, and the best mascara.Throw in a gift certificate to get her hair done and you may get a big ole kiss.

Rennes pouch, Tom Ford Nailpolish, Givenchy mascara

Dress up a mason jar with glitter and make your mom a bouquet she won’t forget. Mix neutral shades of different varietals, grab wild flowers from the garden or buy a monochromatic fuller flower like lilac, peonies, ranunculus.

Mason Jar concept by Project Nursery

On the hunt for unique holiday gifts? Check out your local craft and artist fairs this holiday season…

reusable fabric gift wrap, chewing the cud

The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, New York City
where: btw 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues
when: now through January
time: Mon-Fri 11am – 8pm, Sat 10am – 9pm, Sun 10am – 6pm
cost: free!

Brooklyn Flea, Brooklyn
where: Skylight One Hanson, 1 Hanson Place
when: every weekend
time: Saturday & Sunday 10am – 6pm
Special Gifted Holiday Market Dec 22/23 10am – 6pm
cost: free!

Pop Up Flea, New York City
where: Drive-In Studios, 443 West 18th Street, btw 9th and 10th avenue
when: Friday November 30 –  Sunday, December 2
time: Fri 3pm – 9pm, Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 11am – 6pm
cost: free!

Etsy Handmade Cavalcade, Williamsburg
where: ”The Space” at 50 N.3rd Street
when: Saturday & Sunday, December 1 + 2
time: 11am – 6pm
cost: free!

Renegade Craft, Chicago
where: Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk Street
when: Saturday & Sunday, December 1 + 2
time: 11am – 6pm
cost: free!

Renegade Craft, Los Angeles
where: State Historic Park
when: Saturday & Sunday, December 8 + 9
time: 10am – 5pm
cost: free!

Sowa Holiday Market, Boston
where: Benjamin Franklin Institute, 41 Berkeley Street
when: Saturday & Sunday, December 8 + 9
time: Sat 11am – 6pm, Sun 11am – 5pm
cost: $5.00 for adults, Children under 12 free

The Degenerate Craft Fair, Brooklyn
where: The Dumbo Loft, 155 Water Street
when: Saturday & Sunday, December 15 + 16
time: Sat 12pm – 9pm, Opening night reception from 6-9pm featuring music and free Brooklyn Brewery beer, Sun 12pm – 6pm, Sun first 50 guests get goodie bags
cost: free

Renegade Craft, San Francisco
where: Concourse Exhibition Center
when: Saturday & Sunday, December 15 + 16
time: 11am – 6pm
cost: free!

Whether you are hosting or attending a 4th of July soiree, if you bake take into consideration making this cake your go-to treat!  Instead of ombre on the inside, layer with strawberries, blueberries and cream and then cover the cake with red, white and blue sprinkles!  Presto a dessert no guest can or will forget!

spotted on pinterest

Or mix up a festive Sangria and serve with fun striped straws, recipe below.

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Red, White, and Blue Sangria, recipe courtesy of punchbowl.com

Ingredients:

• Strawberries, sliced
• Blueberries
• Pineapple, cut into star shapes
• 2 bottles dry white wine
• 1 cup Triple Sec
• 1/2 Cup berry-flavored vodka
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup simple syrup

Directions: Combine the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir. Chill in the refridgerator for at least four hours.

See more 4th of July fun here.

For every Dad, Pop, Papa, and Godfather find the greeting that fits, here are a few of this year’s favs…Paper Source

Sam Ossie, etsy.com

Monkey Mind Design, etsy.com

Rifle Paper Co.

Decoupage old stamps on blown-out eggshells or on wooden eggs,  each one will tell a story and be unique. Happy Easter all!

idea and photo via marthastewart.com

Illustrations by Shannon Stockbridge

To everyone… may not just today but your every day be filled with love!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Loving these holiday window decals by  Attik 72, spotted on pinterest via Design Sponge. Great for a shop window or bay window. Love the mix of font and motif, just the right amount of festive!

$50-$190,  attik72