Jenny and I have this long standing tradition of getting each other jewelry with our current catch phrases engraved into it. One birthday, I even got Jenny a necklace made with the color hex-code for this website. Anyway, point being: we use Etsy a lot for each other, and this year is no exception. I scoured Etsy for my favorite sister gifts, but these could also apply to your best friend/mom/mother-in-law and any lucky lady in your life!

You're My Person Bracelet, $16
Vintage fork cheese markers, $24

Big gold arrow earrings, $24
Pride and Prejudice iPhone Docking Station, $54
Wooden dino necklace, $37
Not all who wonder are lost letterpress necklace, $46
A Horoscope Necklace (more if you click through!), $26
The Shield Clutch in Red, $65
Amanda Catherine Designs' Pencils, $12
Grecian Gold Metal Headband (because, why not?), $55
Tiny Silver Diamond Stud Earrings, $30
Yarn Bowl, $36
Personalized Secret Message in Tree Necklace, $29


It's that time of year again: gift guide time! I adore making gift guides, and I always give myself a challenge and new topic to figure out. This year, we're trying something new: I am going to be doing a gift guide for all my favorite online shops. However, each of the 9 products featured will be under $20. Furthermore, in my family, we've started doing gift baskets for each other, full of smaller gifts; I love the idea of mixing and matching these smaller gifts to create one nice and thoughtful holiday present. 


  1. Woodland Fox Mugs, $9.58
  2. Silver Oval Drop Earrings, $4.99
  3. Retro Bike Notecards, $7.99
  4. Mauve Drop Earrings, $4.99
  5. Woodland Birds Reusable Tote Bag, $3.99
  6. Coral Chevron Scarf, $8.98
  7. Ivory and Teal Prayer Shawl, $9.99
  8. Green Leaf Bracelet, $9.99
  9. Monogram Mug, $5.99


Sometimes when this "parent-holiday season" comes around, we lose track of time and find ourselves rushing around last minute to get a gift. I put together this list of gifts which are really easy to find...I used stores which we have at our local mall, and only "shopped" from those stores for this list. I also tried to chose gifts which have some meaning, especially to us new moms!
  1. A new spring bag: I love these totes from Gap (brown leather, and coral) and Banana Republic (striped), as they are a perfect switch out from your winter bag, to a Spring-Summer bag that could easily hold all of your items, as well as baby/kid items. Both the Gap totes come in a variety of Summery colors; and I love that those totes have long and short handles. 
  2. A wonderfully fun beach hat: if she's anything like me, than the mom you're buying for enjoys long boardwalk strolls, reading in the garden, and playing at the beach with her kids. She deserves a classic, gorgeous hat to protect her beauteous skin! (Both Gap, Border Stripe and Navy Stripe)
  3. What mom doesn't need a watch? I love these three designs because they are FUN. I love the pastel colors and hello, chevron! (peach, black, and aqua)
  4. Of course, you cannot go wrong with a monogram necklace or bracelet--but the real question is: your child's initial or hers (I would want a W!)? (top bracelet, orange cuff, chain bracelet, monogram necklace, block monogram necklace)
What are some quick gifts you could pick up for the mom in your life?