7- Fabulous Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYhyphenhyphenpPPVqLn4iUI9B92AVnLfAMXspycQZCh3ggIQzWCrvdfR_vwyLb9ukDNF7WWxCEabzHcf8Dl8DTuyrf9bMPZjcP0C0w7NWQ8xL7RA6vwhJ35fZA0o4YY6EuiU4BVBrKziXrF3fs/s1600/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="last minute mother's day gift ideas" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYhyphenhyphenpPPVqLn4iUI9B92AVnLfAMXspycQZCh3ggIQzWCrvdfR_vwyLb9ukDNF7WWxCEabzHcf8Dl8DTuyrf9bMPZjcP0C0w7NWQ8xL7RA6vwhJ35fZA0o4YY6EuiU4BVBrKziXrF3fs/s1600/1.png" title="last minute mother's day gift ideas" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Try as we might to be amongst the early birds, some of us still always succumb to the last minute woes. But fear not! You still have time to get your Mom something special...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Books:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have three on my list this year because personally, I love all three, but you can choose a fave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Justina Blakeney's <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Bohemians-Collected-Homes/dp/1617691518" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Bohemian</a></b> book is total bliss. Seriously.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gabrielle Blair's <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Design-Mom-Room-Room-Guide/dp/1579655718" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Mom: How to Live with Kids</a> </b>is simply perfect. I love her perspective on living with children and the great tips she includes in her book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our own Kristy Harvey of Design Chic(1'm so proud of her!) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dear-Carolina-Kristy-Woodson-Harvey/dp/0425279987" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dear Carolina</b> </a>book tells a beautiful and heartwarming story! Perfect read during Mom's "me time."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Flowers:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A special delivery from The Bouqs is sure to put a smile on Mom's face. They are beautiful! Orders must be placed by 2:00PM EST to arrive Next Day. Free Delivery Tues-Fri.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Chocolate:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mom deserves only the finest and <b><a href="http://prestat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prestat Chocolate</a></b> delivers on that. They will melt in Mom's mouth and are a great way to make Mom know how sweet she is!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Compliment Jar:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one will probably cost you $0! Many of us have beautiful mason jars and paper around our home. Cut out some strips from paper, and write compliments to Mom on them. So fun, right!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Candles:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.mrsmeyers.com/product/Geranium-Scented-Soy-Candle-Large/155692.uts?cid=SEM_G__off-us-spr14&kpid=G2252541&gclid=COTeroiGsMUCFWRp7Aod0B0AwQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs. Meyers</a></b> offer some affordable scented soy versions that I like. Happy shopping! xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

7- Fabulous Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas.

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Tips for An Inexpensive and Lovely Outdoor Mother's Day Brunch.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivusMsVi4TUzqIn6AftwxOT4uZSqDByNWLafhyY5DqQv2YEdC-vgKl7fuKQsZqaseIo7wdsEL_2nGJwRcaZ88IpJO-NP-BVzmp1BIVM4UyvstrypGYTyED0dSf5SPtOHelxvQ9uxp4/s1600/tentfun5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivusMsVi4TUzqIn6AftwxOT4uZSqDByNWLafhyY5DqQv2YEdC-vgKl7fuKQsZqaseIo7wdsEL_2nGJwRcaZ88IpJO-NP-BVzmp1BIVM4UyvstrypGYTyED0dSf5SPtOHelxvQ9uxp4/s1600/tentfun5.jpg" /></a></div>How are you celebrating Mother's Day? I will undoubtedly be spending time with the boys and since the weather has been so splendid, it will probably be spent outdoors. Here is a wonderful and inexpensive way to have a light brunch and some outdoor fun with things you might already have in your home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MGkOPiw2n7NPrjKEfnstctHM2b9kt1t7DnUnheigU9yaD8V_yGuKBo8Ta3eqfhH_7I4k-nF3sFefxiF1wsIEC-Kp_xDOL2SPpWaI6shyphenhyphenS4C_fTewFwmm3hbwhOJQgwWS1fpQobIv/s1600/tentfun8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MGkOPiw2n7NPrjKEfnstctHM2b9kt1t7DnUnheigU9yaD8V_yGuKBo8Ta3eqfhH_7I4k-nF3sFefxiF1wsIEC-Kp_xDOL2SPpWaI6shyphenhyphenS4C_fTewFwmm3hbwhOJQgwWS1fpQobIv/s1600/tentfun8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this picnic brunch, I grabbed a few of their favorite books, toys, beverage, apples,  blankets, pillows, lanterns, and made our little tent like creation using curtains and a sheet. These are all items I already owned. The blankets were thrift store finds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiQRFAYwABBM164w2mKwxswU1GXlUPLMIpfcEDEJegdxVZOpYKrYgfA6Yb6RxOtos2LMstYJ1uHCM155tUwdySjNZYFs-jvv5Jytu_pLJh09RNJgmwfnzUmCD6ondoTbNW6qiCiba/s1600/tentfun3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiQRFAYwABBM164w2mKwxswU1GXlUPLMIpfcEDEJegdxVZOpYKrYgfA6Yb6RxOtos2LMstYJ1uHCM155tUwdySjNZYFs-jvv5Jytu_pLJh09RNJgmwfnzUmCD6ondoTbNW6qiCiba/s1600/tentfun3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q6-IF35iXafr9GQZwCoOAF1O4aUAm0aKQbgDUvMbgxC6Sf1U25lv5N6dZHUEDjWvzusJwsIECDnPaHeCjz2zEdT5qiUfTX-FBblHnWrOfskwv9IYnvl56UkOTKNOt-sNEWCYmjQ-/s1600/tentfun4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q6-IF35iXafr9GQZwCoOAF1O4aUAm0aKQbgDUvMbgxC6Sf1U25lv5N6dZHUEDjWvzusJwsIECDnPaHeCjz2zEdT5qiUfTX-FBblHnWrOfskwv9IYnvl56UkOTKNOt-sNEWCYmjQ-/s1600/tentfun4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A crate came in handy to use as a place for our refreshments. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkQEc7qwZLQqZ_iiHpKUf7vKBaCsvedLIvzVCycjdHZfK87D2RQCUQAoLqrvpbV3_4hzbwbmTmkkEIMLpbbzo5JniEOSaDDjgvz6-jaFakXsvVynCqW-rLpU2NxYdFPAkQaAkouV1/s1600/tentfun14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkQEc7qwZLQqZ_iiHpKUf7vKBaCsvedLIvzVCycjdHZfK87D2RQCUQAoLqrvpbV3_4hzbwbmTmkkEIMLpbbzo5JniEOSaDDjgvz6-jaFakXsvVynCqW-rLpU2NxYdFPAkQaAkouV1/s1600/tentfun14.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">they loved being a part of our picnic brunch!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMtVuPUDTEjWbTWMXejuktOri_ye3WihoNelUfYPdVbEu2b-nVaU3Bqj1f0v3KXzzoD-fwDB6D2cDwP_-KMptBHlfk7cmqpd-YkxAZehPg6ZklfbpXPbV1UCUCHZitknu3mDps2Mt/s1600/tentfun6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMtVuPUDTEjWbTWMXejuktOri_ye3WihoNelUfYPdVbEu2b-nVaU3Bqj1f0v3KXzzoD-fwDB6D2cDwP_-KMptBHlfk7cmqpd-YkxAZehPg6ZklfbpXPbV1UCUCHZitknu3mDps2Mt/s1600/tentfun6.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">yummy apple!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGsFlWTYRO0TNYgl6zkx1trJ33oHY4a6loWPxAnHWQyMNEzuGpFPe0wFIxeJQeAy_1jIyOxHH1R9I_W-pEwdezhkRqyCZsgDpFzAywUEPlIe0XfHHDHG6uPRqqBQARMnzOYGEN69zk/s1600/tentfun7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGsFlWTYRO0TNYgl6zkx1trJ33oHY4a6loWPxAnHWQyMNEzuGpFPe0wFIxeJQeAy_1jIyOxHH1R9I_W-pEwdezhkRqyCZsgDpFzAywUEPlIe0XfHHDHG6uPRqqBQARMnzOYGEN69zk/s1600/tentfun7.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaX_s0MRafhwD_A7ajKPoTYRFvS10lhu_TtYZw3td1wKeg0B_9OsQ4azQKrq0vc_jtX4PBAh64VRE0UCV5PsuGn0IFv6EfD1S6rMjB3Mfzuv3MngHYIp_L9TF-PAB_DHW6eu6du-zi/s1600/tentfun11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaX_s0MRafhwD_A7ajKPoTYRFvS10lhu_TtYZw3td1wKeg0B_9OsQ4azQKrq0vc_jtX4PBAh64VRE0UCV5PsuGn0IFv6EfD1S6rMjB3Mfzuv3MngHYIp_L9TF-PAB_DHW6eu6du-zi/s1600/tentfun11.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6b8w8LW7GzvTzoiKIIMzukAtidvXng1DbZZ-fUXeZqI_v-5oQXin4ljMbF2ja-nLDyblv2LRxL0GLUtwSu1xrMYYUi_aN4dngw3CTkoDbar9gqfdHwRpA1rRZuZlnKOWvzz4jaj6/s1600/tentfun12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6b8w8LW7GzvTzoiKIIMzukAtidvXng1DbZZ-fUXeZqI_v-5oQXin4ljMbF2ja-nLDyblv2LRxL0GLUtwSu1xrMYYUi_aN4dngw3CTkoDbar9gqfdHwRpA1rRZuZlnKOWvzz4jaj6/s1600/tentfun12.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The lanterns were from Oriental Trading Co., but the Dollar Store is also a great place to check for lanterns that are affordable</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPPL2K9i3SIfljjBxI_OJMJmo3PFZ8VKWNlsXqiyQVZ-6wg8Pb9F4VLVsH9RMfbJEygQJIhp4tgkLjNAB-Kf0h0Vw0BNXXvVxcI2ODddwrSKqJ4OOZXOP5OD5IcUheOJimIbxgA3z/s1600/tentfun16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPPL2K9i3SIfljjBxI_OJMJmo3PFZ8VKWNlsXqiyQVZ-6wg8Pb9F4VLVsH9RMfbJEygQJIhp4tgkLjNAB-Kf0h0Vw0BNXXvVxcI2ODddwrSKqJ4OOZXOP5OD5IcUheOJimIbxgA3z/s1600/tentfun16.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZpDkgbPxrpLgVfBqTnVgQQIMnpjdDfMg1UYkSqCv3SM8xcSIBHCg33PEexUhpm9oSIuHEbv9mlzFEuq7oIJo0ENZeiL0kECOVDBFXPyfIhzE-1wUAqnb_RD85d1pAxeUNYUoWboi/s1600/tentfun1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZpDkgbPxrpLgVfBqTnVgQQIMnpjdDfMg1UYkSqCv3SM8xcSIBHCg33PEexUhpm9oSIuHEbv9mlzFEuq7oIJo0ENZeiL0kECOVDBFXPyfIhzE-1wUAqnb_RD85d1pAxeUNYUoWboi/s1600/tentfun1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFejHIoTj_1vgcwYWfEGBK1aM1ulR7iGpnjtBXlHZ8jz9dPG_gHVFBAcfmxaiwHUFlRe59sO0luNtXEZk5mAgiD2JBjWnut5-6-EV2uGCnRYPkS0WUhWWxFVdmVOSodDwxLIxXt618/s1600/tentfun13.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The oil lamp has citronella oil in it for those pesky mosquitos in case they surfaced.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGIyc0yzzK3PFQbb_uMq7R1ymyHGc39Xh5tt6Xob8B60QoyHE2os9QB8Jxc_xoIXe5Vxzll380xka8ire5J9rhGS7LGvFuKwgjkb276cFyzuD8er-vUg8BtYZijixEWDU-_UokNaF/s1600/tentfun15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGIyc0yzzK3PFQbb_uMq7R1ymyHGc39Xh5tt6Xob8B60QoyHE2os9QB8Jxc_xoIXe5Vxzll380xka8ire5J9rhGS7LGvFuKwgjkb276cFyzuD8er-vUg8BtYZijixEWDU-_UokNaF/s1600/tentfun15.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Later in the evening. The set up was so beautiful against the evening sky. Happy weekend everyone! xx<br /><br />

Tips for An Inexpensive and Lovely Outdoor Mother's Day Brunch.

How are you celebrating Mother's Day? I will undoubtedly be spending time with the boys and since the weather has been so splendid, it w...

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Home Depot Patio Style Challenge Reveal!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbedHgZZRGM7A2hCY3Yu_YIo-5hRbyOyLKLKKgjfxyJWNvYIHm38zIzXaQAF8zBjBvQtoX2As-ZLEPEluggALRDJQqr7tU9Q4UreLeepaS4GnpshQ-ayw5uJqiRfS2XvLqcfLMabQB/s1600/Image+4-10-15+at+5.57+PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="diy sandbox on wheels" border="0" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbedHgZZRGM7A2hCY3Yu_YIo-5hRbyOyLKLKKgjfxyJWNvYIHm38zIzXaQAF8zBjBvQtoX2As-ZLEPEluggALRDJQqr7tU9Q4UreLeepaS4GnpshQ-ayw5uJqiRfS2XvLqcfLMabQB/s1600/Image+4-10-15+at+5.57+PM.jpg" title="diy sandbox on wheels" width="640" /></a></div>We've been enjoying the space for weeks and today the reveal is finally live over at the <a href="http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/patio-makeover-cement-patio-extension/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Home Depot blog</b></span></a> where you'll see before shots and get details on the process. But let's take a peek at some more after pics. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="backyard patio" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRzJVD2c5bbQzBXdv5qc3MYqwrNswq8AHwS_xAfAuOjAHucNKrVhE6XT6xez0fUiW8agmCYWXNmE20IXTcfMS46pdsgPeogXnKMK0L9u050B5C5bCSDdHozofK6WCfD5TcC2wie2Y/s1600/DSC_0665.JPG" title="backyard patio" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzeFcqlXVVl7_1cYbFAYn2mlGf51cICFl2LucK04CTmyrUC7vt-FGFv2CivueNjCG_CAVz51EIL98WN2S8qj3DS-0O3xl3R3tbWpfDAVM2BQMyhGEHkcG8KygyQ4Locqpfp_cGyNX/s1600/DSC_0828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dining alfresco" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzeFcqlXVVl7_1cYbFAYn2mlGf51cICFl2LucK04CTmyrUC7vt-FGFv2CivueNjCG_CAVz51EIL98WN2S8qj3DS-0O3xl3R3tbWpfDAVM2BQMyhGEHkcG8KygyQ4Locqpfp_cGyNX/s1600/DSC_0828.JPG" title="dining alfresco" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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