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mother's day: don't screw it up

if there is one holiday you remember this year, make it mother's day. trust us on this one. we don't always take the time to tell dear ol' mom just how much we love and appreciate her, so mark your calendars to do so on sunday, may 11th. here's our guide to achieving favorite child status!

step 1: find the perfect card

if you are already the favorite you need this card from farewell paperie!

moglea had us at lettpress (and super duper thick paper)! 

this sweet card from the social type is simply stated and simply gorgeous.

if your mom has a great sense of humor, may we suggest this mcbitterson's gem?

 

step 2: find a thoughtful gift, you are probably at an age where macaroni art is not acceptable.

rifle paper co. recipe tins look beautiful in any kitchen and mom can keep track of family recipes to pass down from generation to genertaion. 

another rifle paper co. item we are loving for mom, monogramed stationery! 

sydney hale candles are not your average candle! these long lasting candles are beautiful and fill a home with scents like fir and blue sage, bergamot and black tea, and bourbon and brown sugar. bonus points: the company donates a portion of their sales to animal rescue efforts. 

frame a special picture in a stylish frame from kate spade! choose black and white, hot pink or hot orange.

step 3: make it look nice!

rifle paper co.'s graphite lace wrapping paper is stunning is soft black and white. 

whatever you do, mom deserves to be treated like a queen this mother's day!

not your momma's easter basket

easter is just around the corner and that means easter baskets!  and who doesn't love a kickass easter basket? easter baskets and their contents have come a long way since the days of the plain plastic basket with plastic grass filler (bet your mom was finding that for weeks). we have put together some suggestions for the little ones and adults, too. so go ahead, make sure the kids have those iconic chocolate bunnies, peeps, and cadbury eggs (#sugarcoma) then move on to the good stuff! 

tops malibu is offering a special edition carrot surprise just for easter! let the little ones unwrap yards of crepe ribbon to discover 6 prizes. items include sweets, a riddle or joke, vintage style toy, fortune, and an easter tattoo!

wish paper, also from tops malibu, is sure to be a hit. simply make a wish while lighting the wish paper, magically the paper will rise high to the ceiling. 

 

and how fun are these midori paper clips? 

jonathan adler's giant erasers are the perfect size for little hands!

on to the adults! lets start with the mason shaker, which is quite possibly the best cocktail shaker ever. the boys at w&p design are sticking to their southern roots while making these beauties in brooklyn, ny.

 

we love the local food scene here in charlottesville and we love the commons book created by the lovely girls from beyond the flavor. this is a must for the foodie in your life.

speaking of local things we love, lindsey mears just stocked us up on her gorgeous journals and notebooks. all text pages are 100% recyled paper and classic covers are from books saved from a future in a landfill.

who says your easter basket has to be a basket? these nesting boxes from kate spade would do double duty as the basket and a gift! 

no basket is complete without the perfect easter card! these rifle paper co. cards are too to pass up and we cannot guarantee they will stick around for very long! 

looking for something a little different? pick up one of these die-cut bunnies from waste not paper to slip in your basket or create that craft project you've been eying on pinterest.