Vintage lockets on Etsy that hold more than secret photos, they hold a secret message.

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Gifts for Grads

Clearly we’re having a thing for hidden message keepsake jewelry this week, because first we found the awesome necklaces from Beth Macri, and now I’m crushing on this secret message locket spotted on Etsy. Dearest Mine finds vintage 1960s ball...

Say it with clay: 7 gorgeous handmade gifts for mom from easy to wow

by Christina Refford | DIY

My favorite Mother’s Day gifts from the kids are homemade gifts they make with their own two hands, whether it is a sweet card, a homemade breakfast, or an item they crafted especially for me. And it’s especially wonderful if that item is as gorgeous as...

Orange Is the New Black lockets, now coming to a neck near you.

by Julie | Fashion

I’m a huge fan of the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, and I’m also partial to gorgeous jewelry that supports a great cause. So I was pretty excited to discover this lovely limited edition Orange is the New Black locket from KiraKira,...

Unique personalized jewelry for moms: Say I love you in Morse code.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

I’ve seen my fair share of personalized jewelry for moms, and I tend to lean towards more unique pieces that don’t have me wearing my kids’ engraved names, birth dates, and shoe sizes around my neck. (Well, maybe one, but not all three together.)...

Pretty, handmade jewelry for mom at prices that leave room for flowers too.

by Kate Etue | Fashion

There’s nothing like jewelry hand crafted by an artist who’s passionate about her art, but the prices can often be really—well, splurgey. So in time for Mother’s Day,  I’m so happy to find Freshie and Zero handmade jewelry that’s perfect...

Custom jewelry from kids’ artwork: The Mother’s Day gift that makes everyone cry.

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

One of my favorite Mother’s Day gifts–or Father’s Day gifts or holiday gifts, for that matter–is taking my kids’ artwork and having it turned into something custom and special, whether it’s jewelry or a key chain. I’ve now...

Personalized silhouette gifts that make a mom get out the tissues

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

As modern as my tastes tend to be, I have a thing for personalized silhouette gifts for Mother’s Day, especially when they can be customized with your own family members’ profiles. For years, we’ve included the indie shop Le Papier Studio on the site...

Custom jewelry for mom: Shop now for Mother’s Day gifts to remember

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

While I’m happy with flowers or a hand-scribbled card, custom jewelry for mom has always been a great go-to gift on Mother’s Day. One of our favorite jewelry shops, Charm & Chain, has some great modern custom jewelry options, but there’s one...

Trend Alert: Leather Wrap Bracelets – 8 of the coolest styles for spring

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Leather wrap bracelets are so hot right now and I’m hoping the trend doesn’t go anywhere soon. It’s the right balance of casual, fun, and a little edgy, and you can pull it off whatever your style. Especially since multi-layered bracelets are really...

A lovely keepsake Valentine’s Day necklace for moms (and it’s affordable too, hint, hint)

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

I’m a sucker for personalized jewelry, especially on Valentine’s Day, but not so stoked about the expensive pricetags. But when I found these affordable heart necklaces at My Tiny Star Shining, I felt like Oprah. “You get a necklace! And you get a...