{Mother's Day Gift Guide}...Spa Day at Home

Mom's work so hard, especially mine! I'm amazed at everything she does, and I know she could use a day just to pamper herself. But instead of shipping her off to some salon, why not turn her house into a beautiful oasis? She could even have it be like a girls' day with some of her friends. To get things all serene, you'll want to have some essentials:

The softest, feather-light robe to lounging. 

A great sea sponge for soaking in the tub or for pedicures.

Insane moisturizing cream that has anti-aging components. Not that she needs it!

Eye cream to relax and look refreshed.

Hand and body lotion that will give her radiantly soft skin.

Nail polish in pretty spring hues to brighten even most dull tasks, like washing dishes. 

Staying true to the spa theme, serve lotus blossom tea. (If she begs for coffee, she can have it. It's her day, after all!)

A lavender candle from Aveda. They donate money to a wonderful charity with this!

Luxurious pajamas, so she feels like a fabulous queen. 

{Mother's Day Gift Guide}...The Colorful Hostess

Do you have a mom that loves to throw parties? My family has a tendency to throw impromptu parties for no reason at all. (We're having a "welcome home/summer" party in a few weeks, even though Abby & I live only an hour and a half away and visit often!) My mom has a bright personality, and our parties reflect it, too! For the "hostess with the mostest", here are some summer-fun essentials!

Three section water color serving platter.

Every hostess needs some classy bling.

Perky green nails for everyone to admire while she serves up the ice cream.

Champagne box for easy transport from party to party.

A colorful handbag for when the party moves from home to out on the town.

Beautiful serving bowls for her homemade dip and chex mix.

Spunky pillows funky seating.

Orange lips for those party pics you never forget.

{The 2012 Christmas Gift Guide}...For Your Mom Who's Like Your Sister

Triangular Necklace that is chic and goes with everything.

Michael Kors Wristlet to hold all her odds and ends when migrating from purse to purse.

Bodum French Coffee Press for the days she feels decadent and demands french pressed cafe.

Nail Polish: a neutral for feeling refined, a shimmery crimson for parties.

Fossil Metallic Leather Travler Satchel that will fabulously carry all her belongings whether for work, day trips, or mega shopping sprees.

iPhone back up battery so she can text you, call you, and Facetime you for days. :)

Wake Me at Noon Eyemask letting everyone know she seriously deserves her sleeping in weekends.

The New York Times 36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe for her to read about fantastic travels on a relaxing weekend. 

NARS Lipstick Fire Down Below because you just know she'd look amazing with it, but she'll never buy it for herself.

Dyptique Gardenia Candle making the house smell like fresh flowers even in the dead of Midwest winter.

Three Little Pigs: her favorite animal; your favorite childhood rhyme. 

Made With Love Cheese Board because those midnight snacks she serves you are really made with love.

{The 2012 Christmas Gift Guide}...For Your Designer Twin Sister

Now not all of you have an identical twin sister, but I'm pretty sure these gifts are universally pleasing to that special spunky sister in your life!

Metallic Tassel Key Ring: because even her keys need to be fabulous!

Red Tape Dispenser: for the desk that explodes with color.

Yellow Watch: to stay cheerfully happy even in hours of studios!

Nail Polish Trio: that will keep her busy hands gorgeous!

The Journal of Awesome: because she's totally awesome!

Hello iPhone Case: to greet everyone she's not texting.

Dot Socks: to keep the crazy hidden.

Yellow Washi Tape: to add sunshine to her apartments white walls in winter.

Dainty Necklace: because she's always a lady.

Pink/Orange Clutch: for the girl that will always love orange!

Little Giraffe Bookends: because it's not practical to build a huge giraffe barn/habitat in MN.

{The 2012 Christmas Gift Guide}...For Your Dad Who's More Indie Than You Thought

Do you find it difficult to shop for dads? I do! I can never figure out what he really wants and needs. I stay far away from clothing (he's much too picky), but I definitely don't fret when it comes to little touches. . . What are you getting your dad? Here are some ideas that I like. 

S'mores Caramel Corn: Because his sweet tooth will never go away.

Carhart Cap: Basic necessity is sometimes best when it comes to dads.

Ernest Hemingway, The Nick Adams Stories: Short, snappy, manly.

Cheeky Sock Monkey Beer Cozy: For those days when he needs to be silly again.

Herschel Travel Duffle: No frills, just navy and leather. Carry ons have never been cooler.

iPod Acoustic Dock: Technology just went old school. 

Burt's Bees: He'll never admit it, but he like to keep scraps, windburns, etc. protected from the cold too.

Tweed Tie: For the "Neat Guy"

Set of 12 Beer Glasses: Because dudes don't like accidentally sipping from each other's glasses. 

{The 2012 Christmas Gift Guide}...For Your Animal Loving, Practical Roommate

One of my roommates is the most practical, level headed person I've ever met. I've known McKenna since sixth grade, and she still surprises me. Drama plays no role in her life, and everything can be explained or perceived logically when it comes to her. Despite her cool, collected self, she melts about animals. Pre-vet, she definitely is in her element. Kittens and Corgis make her heart swoon, and her love of cooking and baking means the apartment always smells mouthwateringly delicious. 

Cooking Twine / Kitten Measuring Cups / The Smitten Kitchen / Baggu / Plaid Scarf / Fox Ring / Cord Keeper Drops / Universe This is London / Dachshund Bookends