Mothers Day Gift Guide - Perfect Pairings

Moms are pretty special people and really deserve more than a day to be reminded just how wonderfully appreciated they are. So in honor of these women who do it all for their families I thought I would put together a fun gift guide but with a twist. Gifts with the perfect pairings. Check out all the details below. 

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Make your moms desk pretty with a monogrammed note cards and some pretty pens in a shiny mint julep holder. You can even write her a personal note on the stationary to let her know just how much she means to you so each time she uses it she is reminded that she is appreciated. 

Who says tea parties have to stop when you are all grown up??? I personally love a high tea, especially when bubbly is involved and what is more special then making a sophisticated tea party for you and your mama, especially when she can keep the set!

Macarons // Tea Set // Bubbly // Tea // Napkins

Plan a Provence themed picnic equipped with all the luxurious necessities to make mom feel lost in the blissful French lifestyle. 

Picnic Basket // Cheese Selection // Sancerre // Marquis De Calon // Chevron Blanket

I don't know a woman out there who doesn't appreciate some new jewelry for any occasion. I love the idea of giving the jewelry along with a stylish holder to have your gift stand out amongst the others. 

mama diamond ring // mama always said bracelet // elephant bowl // heart & key earrings // mom necklace

Go halfsies with your gift giving and pick out a little something like a fabulous clutch filled with moms favorite beauty products and a personalized compact and a gift card to her favorite store so she can go shopping!

gift card // clutch // compact // cosmetics 

Perfume is always a favorite standby for any woman. Instead of buying the pre-packaged sets with little style or thought create your own little package of moms favorites. 

bellini scented candle // bellini scented perfume // custom matches // personalized tray

Is your mama the ultimate hostess??? If so why not give her all the fixings to create a great cocktail. Afterall summer is around the corner and margaritas are the perfect drink to toast to mom & the warmer weather!

patron // margarita mixes // lime margarita salt // ice cube trays // acrylic glasses // tray 

Happy Gift Giving!

Easter For Two

Easter is one of those holidays that if you live away from your family it's a bit hard to travel for. A long drive home after a full day of events can be exhausting. If you have to sacrifice time with the family it doesn't mean you have to miss out on putting together an intimate Easter for you and your special someone. Whether you are hosting a party of two or four, below is some inspiration to get your table decorated with ease and of course lots of style! 

Fresh flowers brighten every home, I chose to arrange my own centerpiece of  yellow tulips, yellow rannunculus, white hydrangea and aster. I chose a solid white round vase for displaying. 

I chose a classic Bellini for the cocktail of the day. Its super easy & always delicious. 

Easter is always a blast when you have little ones to watch hunting for eggs and opening their baskets. So we wouldn't want to forget treats for them. I created little to go candy bags along with a "Bellini mock-tail" {lemon lime soda & peach puree} for their sipping.  

A cheese platter is always a crowd pleaser for snacking. We adorned ours with fresh figs drizzled in honey, cranberry hazelnut crisps, Maytag blue cheese, french brie and a six month old manchego. 

Other snacks included deviled eggs, one filled with shrimp and the other was the traditional recipe. Quinoa stuffed tomatoes for a healthy appetizer and of course Carrot Cake for dessert. 

A hand painted monogrammed hard boiled egg lets your guests know their spot to sit at the table.

Williams-Sonoma Nest Chargers // Williams-Sonoma Bunny Napkins {available in store} // Black Ink Bellini Glasses // Water Glasses - Homegoods // White Vase -  AC Moore // Easter Stickers // West Elm Gold Flatware // West Elm Mercury Glass Votives // Custom Happy Easter banner - Etsy - Ninj & Ninj // Williams-Sonoma French Stoneware Dishes // Egg Dish // Anthroplogie Farmers Market Basket // Anthropologie Aqua Egg Crate // Glassine Bags // Slate Cheese Board // Cheese Knifes 

**all styling by Dooley Noted Style**

A BIG Thank You to my friend & photo-shoot photographer Kristin!