Lovely Things: Mother’s Day Edition

Hello! Here is a new installment of LOVELY THINGS and, this week, I decided to give it a loose Mother’s Day theme with a bunch of things that I think my mom friends, you, your moms, and your grannies might like to be gifted. There are lots of brick and mortar shops here if you live locally in Portland. Go shop around! And, as always, sending out hugs to everyone who has a hard time on this celebratory day — whatever the reason. Life can feel pretty loaded — you aren’t alone. Take care of yourself and take it easy. Lots of love to all my ladies who are raising the coolest kids — I’m so happy to get to see it all happen and to know your amazing babes. More LOVELY THINGS.

This beautiful linen jacket would be a super closet staple for… well, everyone? PROMO: Free Worldwide Shipping! (no code needed)

Maybe mom needs a cute new dress that works in all seasons.

Your momma probably doesn’t want to get a sunburn while strolling beaches or drinking pink wine (or gin!) on patios. PROMO: Free US shipping on orders $100+ PDX SHOP: Shop Boswell is located at 729 SE Morrison Street ♥

That mom you’re shopping for and I both want these stunning new earrings. PROMO: Free U.S. shipping!

I’ve seen these beauties in person and they are super fun and pleated totally by hand. PROMO: Get 20% off with code: MAMA now thru 5/13 & free US shipping on orders $75+!

Oh, just a super special little clover necklace that lucky dreams are made of.

YES. This linen tee is so sweet with that skirt and would be a simple sundress coverup to have in your bag. PROMO: Free Worldwide Shipping! (no code needed)

I can recommend these lovely locally made mugs because I love the ones I bought for myself. PROMO: Free tote with every purchase of $100+ PDX SHOP: Notary Ceramics is located at 8035 SE 13th Ave. ♥

It would be hard to decide from the faded rosy pink or the minty green. Beautiful! PDX SHOP: Beam & Anchor is located at 2710 N. Interstate Ave. ♥

YUM! Such a delicious collaboration between two Portland creative geniuses — Bergamot Cardamom Dark Chocolate. PDX SHOP: Olo is located at 1407 SE Belmont Street ♥

Perfect malachite and brass earrings that can be worn two ways! PROMO: Get 20% off with code: MAMA now thru 5/13 & free US shipping on orders $75+!

Always a good gift! A % of each sale of these boob rings (and necklace!) goes directly to helping women in need. PROMO: Get 20% off with THANKSMOM thru 5/14. PDX SHOP: Project Object is located at 2502 NE Sandy Blvd. ♥

Portlanders! Make sure to stop by Pam’s shop, Ink & Peat, for Mother’s Day goodies. PROMO: There will even be a 20% off sale at the shop this Friday, May 11, from 5PM to 8PM. Ink & Peat is located at 3808 N. Williams Avenue. There will be snacks and drinks, too! ♥

Say it with big ol’ hoops and other statement jewels. PDX SHOP: Betsy & Iya is located at 2403 NW Thurman Street ♥

… or maybe swinging brass petals? PROMO: Free U.S. shipping on orders $250+! PDX STUDIO: The Seaworthy studio is located 3322 NE Wasco St (you can arrange to pick up locally and follow them for open studio days!) ♥

Each one of these blush glass vases is sweet on its own or clustered with other vases. PROMO: Free U.S. shipping on orders $250+! PDX SHOP: Woonwinkel is located at 935 SW Washington Street ♥

Does your momma need a chill pill, some brain tonic, or a cup of fireside chai? PROMO: Free US Shipping now thru 5/10! PDX SHOP: Wild Poppy Goods is located at 5713 NE Fremont Street ♥

Maybe mom needs a dreamy suede jacket that makes her feel like a French pop chanteuse?

Get yourself (I mean, your mom!) a beautiful leather handbag that comes with a shoulder strap and a cross-body strap.

Does your momma sew? A very affordable subscription to this magazine comes with so many amazing sewing pattern freebies, a ton of useful info, and a sewing community forum.

An intriguing fragrance can be an incredibly sweet gesture and may find your loved one with a new signature scent. I wear Cedar & Rose pretty much constantly all summer. PDX SHOP: Olo is located at 1407 SE Belmont Street ♥

These necklaces look so good together — the Cloud Peak and the small Hyalite Diamond pendant.

Moms, and non-moms alike, love gauzy block print scarves, like these versatile cotton voile honeys. PROMO: Get 20% off with code: MOMLOVE 5/10 thru 5/13 + free U.S. shipping on orders $100+! PDX SHOP: Tilde is located at 7919 SE 13th Ave. ♥

I’m partial to this jean jacket with hand patched antique bandanas, but all these jean jackets look great. PDX SHOP: Madewell is located at 30 NW 12th Ave. ♥

Maybe mom would like a dreamy KC poppy pillow to rest her pretty face on? PROMO: Free U.S. ground shipping on orders $75+

How about a comfy block print robe or an amazing scarf?

I love this linen bag. I have the pink linen version that is my favorite for farmers market shopping and for beach times. PDX SHOP: Alder & Co. is located at 616 SW 12th Ave. ♥

Maybe mom’s a little woo woo and would love a game of lunar phases dominoes? PROMO: Free U.S. shopping for orders $250+ PDX SHOP: Woonwinkel is located at 935 SW Washington Street ♥

Anything from Tata Harper would likely thrill any lady. Perhaps a bottle of Hydrating Floral Essence to spritz before her face cream, the ultra healing Repairative Moisturizer, or one of the beautiful TH Face Masks would help her face feel super nourished and soft. PROMO: Free U.S. shipping for orders $50+

I love Debbie’s foggy mountain art print, the rose garden print, and really everything else she does. PROMO: Free U.S. shipping on all orders.

So many simple beautiful things in this shop. I especially love this barrette right now.

Does the mom you are shopping for have a bit of a sweet tooth? All the cookies and other sweets from Jenna and Mark are insanely delicious. They also have lots of sampler gift box options!

Sleep tight, mom. She can rest her head under a brass phases of the moon garland. PDX SHOP: Charming the Moon will be at a Portland pop up shop this Saturday, May 12, from 12PM to 7PM at The Cleaners at Ace Hotel at 403 SW 10th Ave. ♥

Lovely Things #12

YAY! Lookie! Here’s a new Lovely Things roundup. I don’t see that much of a common thread through it besides muddy rose hues, metallics, shine, and fleurs. I’m so excited about spring. Winter has felt dreadfully long this year for a lot of reasons personal, political, and also with our muddy, somber weather. Here’s to sunshine, birds tweeting, and flowers popping up. Find more LOVELY THINGS.

This lovely art print is how the season feels right now — flowers peeking around the corner.

I’m not usually really into purple, but I’m feelin’ this cute jacket.

Currie always has an amazing selection of ceramics in her shop.

I’ve been thinking about this one time we got all the things at Maurice — need to go back SOON!

I’m glad Elise restocked these lovely Matisse-inspired totes!

Oh, just some sweet pink new school wedge clogs. Love them in black, too!

Oooh la la! I adore this little pink moon wallet and its shiny zipper.

Hello there — you pretty mother of pearl modern signet ring.

This gauze-y top, in its mocha-taupe-lavender-pink hue, looks like a summer staple.

There’s something sweet and very modern Jane Birkin about this top and high-waisted jeans.

A pretty salmon softshine top that gives a big ol’ nod to vintage slips. And it comes in 5 colors!

Yeah. This sculptural dirty blush clutch is a vision with that marble fastener.

Jessica kills it every season and her new spring shoe collection is beautiful.

I’m really into this double-breasted golden metallic jacket. It would be so cute over a dress or with jeans.

A brass snake? A squiggle? Love these lightweight brass earrings!

Two shirts in one! This simple cotton wrap top can tie in back or front.

This whole new collection is beautiful. Shout out to that perfect orange-leaning red shade!

This scarf speaks for itself. Vive La Resistance!

I really want to get my nose on this fancy stromboli candle and my hands on that gorgeous ceramic jar it comes in.

I need a truckload of tulips and daffs, please. Mine are all late to the spring party.

Lovely Things #11

Hey hey, friends. For this edition of LOVELY THINGS, I’d say the clear theme is a cohesive roundup of mostly clothing that has pulled at my heartstrings lately, but… also just an overall rumpled, relaxed vibe and some cute nails. With all the triggers out in the news lately, I think a lot of us just want to be comfy and enveloped and hugged in coziness throughout the day. At least that’s where I’m at! How about you? Find more LOVELY THINGS.

Love this Charlotte Ronson look from 2013. Hair: Rafe Hardy Nails: Simcha Whitehill

I love this black linen moto jacket and this color, too.

This amazing new striped linen top and skirt that Rabia designed.

This dreamy cashmere jacket is a great staple.

Love this pointed hem oversized wool coat and those booties.

This cream raw swing denim jacket (and in black!) are super cute and crazy versatile.

So very excited about the long-sleeved linen Harper Tunic! I ordered it in navy this weekend.

This new dress would be a versatile staple and easy to throw in a suitcase.

I like these black jeans — pricey, but cute.

I’m wearing this boxy black velvet top a lot. (40% off: ITSFREE)

A beautiful dress with tiny flowers on lovely Japanese cotton.

Oh, my word. This cape coat is absolutely stunning.

This charcoal mohair sweater is so good with full skirts or skinny jeans in any color.

Everything from her new collection, please. Especially this dress.

I think I’ll want to wear this sweater cape all day every day.

HELLO. Love this slouchy grey roll-neck top with awesome split sleeves.

This plush sweater coat is everything. Maybe with this scarf?

Lovely Things #10

Hey hey. Here we go with a new LOVELY THINGS roundup of nice things that have caught my eye lately. I’m coming up short with a common thread besides compatible hues and nesting. Mostly I think this is my last soft tones hurrah before sinking into the dark, moody autumn that will be filling me up until we get into late January and February when all thoughts will turn to the deep yearning for brightness and silky spring petals. Find more LOVELY THINGS.

This iridescent coffee table brings a lot of magic to a room.

Love this amazing eye makeup by Yuui and photo by Tiffany Dawn Nicholson for DNA.

Ummm… yes. The blue version of those now iconic earrings are stunning as well.

These oatmeal wool pants look pretty cozy for the cold days coming soon.

Oooof. I would love this silk carpet ottoman for a big room remodel we’re planning.

Everything Eric Roinestad creates undoubtedly makes me weak in the knees.

I’m loving these beautiful moon tumblers.

Give me these smoky florals in these handmade marbled tumblers!

These pretty peach and gold teacups are so dreamy.

Still loving this ivory cotton silk knit dress. Love the midnight version, too!

This arch chair and arch pendant are absolutely stunning.

Love the leather baskets, the jute herringbone doormat, and the cute rain boots!

I want to wear Ilana’s work coveralls to do all my gardening and work in the garage!

This reversible sweater coat is a beautiful design — would love to see it in more colors, too!

I’ve got my eye on these granite-colored boots for rainy days around town and in the forest.

These low-top leather Converse sneakers in Sand Dollar are real cute. Copper eyelets!

…and the leather Chuck Taylors in Desert Sand are super cute as well.

I love this breezy linen road trip print batwing top.

Instant City by José Miguel de Prada Poole, 1971. More info HERE.

Lovely Things #9

Lookie here! It’s another Lovely Things post in less than one month. I almost made my Cool Summer Drink Recipes post a Lovely Things roundup, but decided I’ll keep these posts more varied for things that I feature. I think the common threads in #9 are gold, mint, and dipping a toe into fall with the heat of summer still at your back. Find more LOVELY THINGS.

I love this whole look — especially the sunglasses and the jumpsuit.

This light quartz pink denim jumpsuit is super cute. (Free US ship: USAFREE)

Love these pressed flower DIY tips. These are so beautiful hanging on the wall!

I made this golden beet turmeric hummus and it was SO GOOD.

Oh, my. Her second book looks so very lovely!

I’m feeling this 1985 Madonna shot by Andy Schwartz during Desperately Seeking Susan.

I’m totally obsessed with this new fragrance. It smells like old French church.

Ummm… cardamom toothpaste? Don’t mind if I do!

I cannot tell you how much I’d like to try this fancy rose mouthwash!

I’m so charmed by these dusty mint floral pillowcases.

I’ll take these linen pillowcases in dirty pink and all the other hues, please.

I love these handmade metallic moon leather pouches.

This beautiful linen coat has been on my mind for fall – in navy, natural, and black.

This whole look with the perfect linen vest and silk jumpsuit is amazing.

Beautiful gold foil leather GG pumps! And these.

I’m planting these dreamy washed silk-hued fleurs from seed this year.

Who can resist stars and champagne? Not moi.