by PJ Feinstein | Fashion
We’ve been fans of jewelry designer JacQueline Sanchez’s Forever Young collection of LEGO jewelry since, well, forever ago. The artist makes rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more with LEGO bricks that are more like designer pieces than a craft...
by Christina Refford | Valentine's Day
Oh, how I would love to see bright beautiful flowers arriving at my doorstep for Valentine’s Day, especially midway through this cold winter where everything outside my window is frozen. And those of us who are planning to give or hoping to receive flowers for...
by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes
I’m evidently going through an artisanal chocolate phase–though considering it’s been a decade or so, not sure if that’s actually a phase or a way of life. Either way, I love visiting small towns or scouring the web for outstanding local...
by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts
We’re going to go with “it’s the thought that counts” here, because we understand that a last minute Mother’s Day gift doesn’t mean you love her any less. Hey, we’re so busy looking for cool gifts for moms here, sometimes we...
by Kate Etue | Mother's Day Gifts
We’re getting down to the wire on Mother’s Day gifts, and if you’re looking for last minute inspiration, we always love gifts that give back. When you buy a beautiful, artisan gift from Given Goods this Mother’s Day, like the gorgeous Shaya...
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...
by Esther Chen | Mother's Day Gifts
If you’re a procrastinator like yours truly, you just got lucky because there’s still time to order up this delicious last minute artisan gift for the foodie mom in your life in time for Mother’s Day. The champions of indie, small-batch food over at Mouth.com,...
by Kate Etue | Art + Decor
Family portraits have come a long way since mom was draped across the chaise lounge, dad stood stoically behind, and the kids and cat were perched stiffly around them. I’m not sure when this was ever a good idea, but I’m thrilled that artists these days...
by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts
If you have a mom who responds more to humor than sentiment, here are some of the absolute best (IMHO) funny Mother’s Day cards, all created by independent artists and small companies on Etsy. Warning: some are not safe for…well, for moms who don’t...
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