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Friday, April 22, 2016

Friday Favorites: Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Happy Friday! Mother's Day is right around the corner and I wanted to share with you some of my favorite gift ideas including a gracious discount with a wonderful artist who does custom portraits (see below).

While the sentiment behind Mother's Day is what makes it truly special; I don't know a Mom out there who doesn't deserve a token of appreciation. Candles, jewelry and flowers may not be outside of the box, but I think these picks are the cream of the crop:

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1) Custom Family or Child Portrait: A sentimental and personal gift like a custom portrait is something every mother would love. I adore the work of Lachlan and Lenny ; the whimsical interpretations and colors are beautiful! And she is kindly offering my readers a discount for Mother's Day! Use the code PINKTOGREEN15 for 15% off your order!

2) Beauty products: This hand cream from Aesop is useful but far from pedestrian. Their products make everything feel luxurious.

3) Coffee table books: I'm anxiously awaiting the publication of Mark D. Sike's book, All-American Decorating . It would be such a nice addition to a coffee table or bookshelf.

4) Jewelry: The cuff's from Margaret Elizabeth are perfectly stackable and come in such a variety of pretty hues.

5) Candles: Spoil her with the holy grail of candles, Diptyque.

6) Pretty Water Bottle: The one's from S'well have been on my radar for a while. They keep things hot or cold, come in the best colors and patterns and their slim fit would be an easy addition to a diaper bag or purse.

7) Cute flats: What Mom doesn't love shoes? These classic spring kicks from Superga are at the top of my list!

8) Perfume: While this is personal to many women, I recently smelled this one while at Duty Free and was huffing the sample card the entire flight home. It's light, springy and seems universally flattering.

9) Sleepware: Spring and summer are the perfect time for wearing men's inspired sleep shirts. This one from JCrew is supposed to be very comfy and monogram-able!

10) Flowers: Mat never fails to be amazed at the power of flowers. Call me simple, but white roses are my love language. What are yours?

Friday, December 11, 2015

Gift Guide: For the Girls

1) When I saw the new collection by Little Ghost, this clutch jumped to the top of my wish list. The size is perfect for a diaper bag keep-all but equally suited for a night on the town. My dear friend, Amber, is the brains behind the brand; she has the whole I'm-a-mom-but-still-unbelievably-cool-thing down, so I take notes.

2) What girl isn't a tab bit obsessed with Instagram? This mini instagram projector will perfectly highlight the past year's favorite memories. It's a keepsake that she'll enjoy as much the kids.

3) Earrings that play double-duty work just as hard as she does-- whether or not that's in an office, these are the perfect pair.

4) It may seem pedestrian, but I assure you this hair towel changes the way she'll get ready.

5) Because regardless of where you live (ah 'em, Canada) it's always a good idea to have Southern cuisine at your finger tips. And even if you can't get all the ingredients in this cookbook, the stories by the folks of Garden and Gun will make it a must-read.

6) Making everyday a bit more decadent is a French art form. Case in point, this French ceramic butter dish that will keep your butter soft and spreadable. Novice to experienced foodies can appreciate that.

7) Guide her to greener pastures- this Aura multi-use color stick in the color spark is said to be the green beauty dup for the cult classic Nars multiple in orgasm. Universally flattering and non-toxic.

8) If I could plaster my walls with Lulie Wallace's art work, I would. But I think most girls would settle for wearing her prints instead. The upbeat and cheerful nature of her work suits this scarf perfectly.

9) Honest beauty's Magic Balm claims to hide a myriad of minor tragedies while doubling as a subtle highlighter. Sounds to me like a girls best friend.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Mother's Day Ideas

What better way to get back to blogging than sharing some ideas for Mother's day? With a new appreciation for the holiday, I gathered some items for the Mommas in your life.

1) A subscription to birchbox is a fun monthy way for Mom to be pampered
2) David Austin roses to plant and enjoy year after year
3) A keepsake necklace made with a child's fingerprint
4) Some inspiration for the kitchen
5) Pretty silver frames to display pictures of loved ones
6) A panama hat is perfect for summer and those days that a hair wash didn't make it on the to-do list
7) A comfy robe for relaxing

Monday, December 12, 2011

Healthful Holiday Gift Guide

From yoga class to the farmers market, this gift guide is for the recipient who glows from the inside-out. Bringing some bliss to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season; here is a round-up of my favorite holistic items for that health-nut on your shopping list.

1) Salt Crystal lamps emit healthy ions and clean the air, this version plugs into a computerUSB port- it's the perfect desktop zen.

2) Auric Blends Egyptian Godess Roll-on perfume is wildly popular scent for a reason, it evokes an inner calm. I roll this stuff on before every yoga class and Om my way through practice.

3) Gorgeous and green are adjectives that can apply to the gift as well as the recipient when giving air plants, the ones from Airplant Supply Co. are my favorite.

4) Trinkets that remind the wearer to live with purpose bring a sense of shavasana to all wardrobes. Satya's heavens necklaces are a pretty way to do just that.

5) Detoxifying and energy-boosting, a natural bristle brush with a removable head is perfect for dry brushing away holiday stress.

6) Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi elevates vegetables to a whole new level. It is this year's crown jewel of vegetarian tomes.

7) For instant skin hydration with naturally skin-healthy ingredients, Ahava's Dry Oil Body Mist is incredible. It is also paraben-free, and produced without the use of petroleum or harsh synthetics.

8) A subscription to Whole Living magazine will keep them inspired all year long.

9)Modern, colorful and BPA-free, bkr bottles are portable friend for any filtered H2O fiend.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Pink to Green Gift Guide: For Your Foodie Friends

For the people on your list who pine for perfect produce, cook their way through volumes of Gourmet and consider the kitchen solace at the end of the day. These goodies are perfect for the foodies you hope will be inviting you to dinner.

1) Hand dipped, fluer de sel topped, organic caramels that hail from Brooklyn may seem like complicated candy, but let me assure you the taste is simply incredible. Order them in cute, environmentally responsible packaging from Organica Deluxe. We put these in our out-of-town guest bags and received hordes of compliments, you will too!

2) For the perpetual recipe collector, a gift certificate to create their own TasteBook is the perfect way to commemorate their efforts.

3) A membership to a local CSA would score you major points. Check out this website for participating farms in the their area. For all the produce they will have coming their way, a beautiful and unique way to display it is the ultimate foodie art. This fruit stack is perfect.

4) Encourage experimentation in the kitchen with a new gadget; a tangine will be a perfect addition to their repertoire because a meal with a pretty presentation and easy clean-up is sure to charm.

5) With all natural flavors like aged balsamic, lime fresco and vanilla bean; Fusion gourmet salts are the ultimate gourmet accessory.

6) The secret to perfectly carbonated water and tonic in minutes (sans disposable bottles), Soda Stream is a favorite in our house. Every foodie will love the ease to impress while also appreciating a smaller carbon footprint.

7) Specialty liquor such as TRU organic lemon flavored vodka would surely entice a cocktail hour to immediately ensue. A tree is planted for every bottle you purchase!

8) A modern looking, reclaimed wood spice block is a perfect compliment to their burgeoning salt collection.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Pink to Green Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As the holiday shopping season officially jump starts today, here are my picks for stuffing a stocking this season:

1) Organic cotton Hanky Panky Boyshorts are a fun stocking addition; the lace detail has a lot of charm.

2) Josie Moran organic moisture balm is a cure-all for winter skin from one of prettiest green makeup lines around.

3) A Smathers and Branson coin purse is the perfect trinket to tuck in a stocking, I love the kitschy needlepoint choices.

4) A practical and purposeful gadget case becomes coveted in this recycled wool design.

5) Pure merino wool from New Zealand will envelope your winter toes with luxury, Ice Breakers is a favorite Kiwi brand. These crew socks will be worn immediately!

6) A lavender essential oil kit is the perfect way to unwind and this travel kit will ensure that you sleep well even through your holiday escapades. I've written about my love for this essential oil routine before and Aura Cacia is one of my favorite brands.

7) The stocking stuffer kit from Priti offers a great combination of environmentally friendly, seasonal nail colors. It's always nice to add a little sparkle.

8) A family tradition that I can't pass up is packing the stocking with nuts; healthy and festive, a handful of these always tumble out of our stockings.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Pink to Green Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts

Since the holiday season is right around the corner, today I'm kicking off Pink to Green's gift guides! For a calendar chock-full of festive engagements, nothing helps beat stress like stocking up on hostess gifts that will show your appreciation as well as your august taste.

1) Savannah Bee Company's Honey is delectable and collectable. My favorite all natural flavor is sourwood. Its complex palate ads depth to any dish; slather on bacon and let marinade for a bit before baking and you've got the best breakfast side-dish in town.

2) Gianna Rose Atelier soaps dubiously evoke natural curiosities with couture flair. Vegetable based, triple milled soaps with letterpress gift boxes these are serious powder room pleasers.

3) Unique, organic, hand dyed tea towels are a thoughtful gift for any hostess; I'm tempted to order multiples from Flowie.

4,5) Tapers are a holiday staple and these honeycomb-patterned candles from Bees Wax Candle Works will add natural beauty to any table. A decorative set of matches are the perfect compliment for this gift; you'll have a hard time choosing from my favorites at Areo.

6) Cookbooks are a wonderful and personal hostess gift; I've got my eye on Katie Lee's new one for my friends with flare.

7) Peppermint's from North Carolina's iconic confectioner, Peidmont Candy Co. come dressed festively and bring holiday flavor to any gathering, I love that they are from a our area. What local specialties could you gift?

8) An aromatic herb growing kit from World Market is the perfect accessory for Holiday dishes; this gift will keep giving long after the party is over.