Flowers Forever

 I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day!

It was a gorgeous day here in Brooklyn, and the first in over a week where I didn't feel sick. I got food poisoning recently and it really got me down. I celebrated the day as if my mom and I were together- brunch, a long walk, and pretty flowers. We talked throughout the day and it was really nice. 

How did you guys celebrate? 

I couldn't resist these bright, beauties from Park Delicatessen, a skate & flower shop. How rad is that?It's pretty much my new favorite shop.

My momma...

Hope you all had a great Mother's Day! My mom, Cici, is the pretty much the sweetest thing ever. She loves wholeheartedly, is the kindest lady you'll ever meet, and is very creative. Every time I call her she's either sewing or gardening. I always miss being with her on days like yesterday. Being so far from my family is the worst part of loving living in NY. I always feel split in two.

Missing my mom (my dad & grandparents everyday, who all left us this past year. Holidays are hard. ) so much made me think of a good day we had together when I was home last. Her little bird, Corky, needed his wings clipped so we went to the local bird shop. My mom was so excited to share this store with me, because she knew I'd love all the little toys and bird decor. 

This baby African Grey is not Corky, but so very cute. 

What did you do for mother's day? Do any of you live far away from your family too?

Happy Mother's Day + DIY Card

Wishing all the moms out there a very happy Mother's Day.

To help you celebrate I made this pattern for you, which I shared with How About Orange. You can find the full instructions + pattern as a download here. Super sweet gesture to make a card and this one is a gift in itself. Super nice last minute DIY gift too...

Lots of Love from me, Bug, Banjo, and Bastian.

Happy Mother's Day...

Just wanted to wish all the moms, grandmothers, daughters, and families a Happy Mother's Day!! I really wish I could be with my family today in California. On my last trip home I found these images at my grandmother's house, so I could scan and print them. I'm so happy to have these lovely pictures of my grandmother Helen and my mother...









Hope your Mother's Day has been lovely...

Happy Mother's Day...

I have the sweetest, kindest, goofiest, thoughtful mom ever. Being on the opposite side on the country on mother's day puts little guilty thoughts in my head.  I just miss her so.  These pics are from our trip to DC a few years back.  I didn't realize how many great shots I got of her new boot goofin' with her new red, red hair did. She pretty much will direct a photograph or pop up perfectly between two columns... love her!

To all the mothers, grandmothers, sons and daughters out there.... Happy Mother's Day!

Isn't my mom the cutest!?