Showing posts with label mothers day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mothers day. Show all posts

Sunday, May 8, 2016

happy mothers day



all i need are those hands on my cheeks. my heart is full. 

happy mothers day to every mother out there.
no matter what path you are on, whatever your struggle may be,
no one knows how much you love, but we do.
 there is no stronger bond. respect motherhood.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

happy happy mother's day!

today was so fun! i think mother's day should be every day!


we walked over and had breakfast at our favorite spot [bang bang pie] 
linc can't get enough of the egg biscuit.

then took the train downtown. someone took a little snooze after breakfast..

we were not planning on coming to the [crown fountain] but walked by and couldn't resist.
lincoln found his new favorite spot. he loved watching the kids running and screaming. 
he wanted to drink the water and splash. the water was pretty cold but he didn't mind.

being in downtown chicago, surrounded by skyscrapers, 
playing in the water and sunshine with this happy guy...
such a fun stop on the way to the art institute. 

we saw the new exhibition at the art institute [christopher wool] and took the train back home.

i seriously loved today. i felt really special and enjoyed 
seeing other mom's out with their children. 
its such a great feeling. lots and lots of love today to all the mamas!! 
i'm so happy these guys are my family. i couldn't love them more.


Wednesday, May 7, 2014

diy / modern flower pot

modern mother's day DIY


this is a really simple DIY and it's really fun to make.

material list:
- square flower pot
- mod podge
- brush
- letter stickers (outdoor works best)
- photo of your little one / someone you love.

first you want to crop your image, using scissors, and a ruler. 

second you want to mod podge your image onto the flower pot. to do this simply paint a thin layer of mod podge on the image, place the image down as straight as possible. let it dry for a min or two, then paint a layer on top. you might want to wait until it all dries and do two coats. 

third you can decorate with stickers. i found these at a craft store, and i went to the area with mailbox stickers. you can spell out "happy mothers day" or "i love you" ... i used the triangles in the "A" to make a sun. ours reads "we love GAMMY" (which is lincoln's grandma)

lastly, if your mother/ grandmother lives close, you can put a plant with soil. good choices are chrysanthemum (especially, great for "mums" day) or spider plants (which actually "make babies). 

if your like us, and your grandma lives far away, ship it with an air plant inside! other fun ideas are a gift certificate to a local nursery or garden store, or a few bags of seeds. those ship pretty well. 

this flower pot is for lincoln's gammy. 
what better way to celebrate her as a new grandmother?
she loves gardening and her grandson.

we purchased this square pot from a local garden store [sprout home]

Saturday, May 3, 2014

small shopper / mother's day shopping

(wicker park / bucktown, chicago)
shop small saturady: next week is mother's day!
 whether she's a brand new mama, mom-to-be, mother of one, two, or three,
 or even a grandmother; celebrate all the moms you know. 
this week's post features three unique stores. home, women's fashion, baby
a curious collection of fine craft
2034 n damen ave, chicago

truly love shopping here. owned by a quirky, fun mama, who supports shop small saturday with so much enthusiasm. she is a community leader in the buck town neighborhood and will make you feel at home in her store.
her collection of fine craft is really eclectic. to name a few; humorous cards, insect ceramics, handmade engagement rings (cough, nick, cough)..
gifts for young moms and gifts for grandmas.