mother’s day gifts – PINEAPPLES AND SWEET TEA

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is such a special day to celebrate moms and the women that have made a difference and impact on our lives. Honestly, Mother’s Day should be celebrated every day. It’s hard work. It is nice to treat mom to a day and something special just for her. We always spend part of Mother’s Day with our moms and then usually have dinner out. Bob always goes to the nursery and picks out a plant for me and both our moms. He has done it for years and it’s really sweet. I rounded up a few of my favorites for Mother’s Day guaranteed to warm mom’s heart.

Natural and clean scent

Spring-scented candles are always a favorite. Secret Garden from Aembr is a fragrance that I love for the season. Aembr candles are luxury, clean-burning candles formulated by Kristina Braly in her own home. She left her job as a doctor to pursue her dream of owning her own company creating luxury candles that are not full of toxins. The vessels and packaging are beautiful too, she has thought of every detail. I love that story and supporting a woman-owned business. These sell out so quickly each release because they are made in small batches.

My go-to journal

A beautiful journal makes a wonderful gift. There are so many beautiful options out there. Pair a journal with a pretty pen tied with a bow for a lovely gift. I enjoy writing in my journal daily. It is something that I started during the pandemic and have kept up with it ever since. This is a favorite of mine, a few minutes spent writing in it each morning and evening.

Gardening gifts

I told you that Bob always picks out plants for our moms and they both really enjoy spending time in the garden. Beautiful garden gloves, a gardening set, or another favorite of mine, a gardening journal are perfect for the garden lover. A trug to carry flowers and produce in makes a lovely gift. Plant a little herb garden for mom to keep by her door and she can pick herbs for cooking anytime.

Gorgeous and practical

Mother’s Day with Longaberger is always full of beautiful, sentimental, and special gifts that any mother would love. The round storage basket is brand new for Mother’s Day and this soft green is my favorite color yet. Gorgeous. The Mother’s Day Gift Shop has everything you need to let mom know how special she is. Does she love to garden? A trug or utility shears make gardening easy. Does she love jewelry? A Longaberger watch, ring, charm, or leather bracelet is a sophisticated choice. Does she love perfume? Longaberger perfumes are unique and divine. Is mom a fahionista? The woven handbag is a beautiful, functional, and stylish gift.

A sweet treat for mom

Treat mom to a little luxury from FarmHouse Fresh. This is my go-to skincare and body care line. This gist set is a favorite and I purchased it for myself. This basketful of Sweet Tea favorites is scented with a favorite southern drink of peach, ginger, and white tea. It includes hand cream and triple-milled bar soap. The sweet tea scent is light and fresh and I love the little basket it comes in.

Mom & I on an adventure

But, my favorite gift of all to give mom, is time spent together. I have started doing this too with my mom. I will pick out something for us to do together. We have enjoyed paint night, creating a fairy garden, exploring new places in our area, and so much more. Really, isn’t that the best gift of all?

I hope you enjoyed this blog and maybe picked up an idea or two for your mom. My hope is that you get to enjoy the day with those that you love.

Until next week,

Carrie

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Favorite Mother’s Day Gifts From Initial Outfitters

Mother’s Day will soon be here, in twenty days to be exact. It’s going to be so nice this year to be able to celebrate with our families again. I’m lucky, my mom lives close by and we do so many things together. Luckily, I have been able to treat her to trips out to my home in Arizona. We have really enjoyed those trips. We have enjoyed visiting the Desert Botanical Gardens, Afternoon Tea, shopping, and so much more. I always enjoy finding the perfect special gift for mom. These are a few of my favorites this year from Initial Outfitters.

The Journey Necklace is always tops on gifts for mom. I actually have one for myself with motivational words on each side. Each side is engravable with the word or date of your choice. Add names, special dates, or special words for a gift mom will treasure forever.

Journey Necklace

This is such a fun one, and a new product to our collection, a puzzle. How fun would it be to get the kids and grandkids together and do a puzzle? I think this is a great idea. Mom or grandma will be so surprised when it is finished. Take it to be framed after it is put together for a great keepsake.

Personalized Puzzle

These camp mugs are fun and practical. The farmhouse style is so popular, and these make a great gift. Fill the cup with mom’s favorite coffee, tea, chocolates, or biscuits. I have a large collection of mugs, and I think you can never have enough.

Camp Mug

Pearls. Pearls are timeless and classic. A beautiful pearl necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings is the perfect accessory to any outfit. I love pearls and have them in different lengths and styles. A bib necklace is modern while a plain strand is classic. Something for every taste and style.

Pearl Bead Bracelet

Pearl Bead Necklace

A tote bag. Honestly, can we ever have enough totes? I have one in my car with supplies, in my office full of work projects, and always by my back door to grab if needed. As you can see, I love a good tote.

Monogrammed Tote

Monogrammed Grandma Tote

I hope this gives you a few ideas for the perfect gift for mom. Honestly, the best gift we can give to our mom is spending the day together enjoying each other’s company. I know that is what I plan on doing. Happy Mother’s Day.

Carrie

Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Senior Outfitter with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.