More Photos From the Mom Adventures

(Isn't Slugs the cutest thing?)

Delectable

Been eating lots of good food with my mom these past few days (above are buckwheat pancakes from Portage Bay Cafe). Today we're taking the water taxi to West Seattle -- the weather has been beautiful! Life is good.

Mama Visit

Dahlias at Pike Place Market

Hi blog! My beloved mother is visiting me here in Seattle ... Can't wait to share more photos!

Have a nice weekend!

Yo Mama

Coin necklace / Garden gloves / Linnea's Lights seashore candle / Pink Salted Caramels / MCMC Maine Perfume / Phalaenopsis orchid / Green spring revitalizing hand wash / The New Terrarium / Organic lavender flowers

Mother's Day is 10 days away... Above are a few things I curated from the lovely online shop Terrain that might be good gifts for your mama! Part of my gift to my mom is coming down to California to spend some time with her! Soooo excited.

Thanks, Mom

My mom:

a) Has great taste in art.

b) Has Pinterest.

Here are some of her art "pins" that I repinned myself...

Amourex Aux Marguerite, by Marc Chagall

Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, by William Merritt Chase

Die Sonne streift die Ebene, by Paul Klee

Holiday Gift Guide: For Mom

My mom is a big tea drinker. The white sage and wild mint flavor sounds earthy and refreshing. She's also a sucker for jewelry (seriously, she can't get enough); Anthropologie and catbird have amazing selections. And I think she'd look adorable in a classic striped shirt with pink polish on her fingers.

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Mother's Day Interview!

{My grandma and mom in Santa Barbara}

This Sunday is Mother's Day, so I thought I'd do a little mini-interview with my own mom to see what she has to say about mothers...

What do you want for Mother's Day?
Wellllllll, let's seeeeeee....I always like food, and Max will be taking me out to breakfast for Mother's Day. Flowers are awesome. Not the contrived over-priced hot house kind. Just some cute ones ... like sunflowers, or tulips, or ranunculus. Something for my little patio would be nice, like a potted plant or a citronella candle.

{Mom's potted plants}

What's the best thing about being a mom?
Unconditional love both ways.

Funniest memory of me and Max?
Whenever you two would play dress up or cross-dress or perform a show or play... always cute and funny (Max in a pink dress; Max in a tree skirt; the time you, Max, Tita, and Steve each crossed-dressed)... Hands down the funniest is probably when you were almost three years old and you got that little plastic doll that came with a bathtub and we asked you what her name was and you looked at Grandma and Grandpa's piano and said "Pinano Hor!"

{Max, Mom, and me in a photo booth}

How would you describe your "mothering techniques"?
I guess it's a mixed bag. Some bribery, some threats. (remember, I'd give Santa a call sometimes?) I wish I was more consistent. Oh, well.

What advice would you give to other mothers (and future mothers) out there?
Don't feel like you have to buy so much STUFF. I wish I hadn't bought you guys so many toys and clothes, etc. Also, slow down and appreciate blessings and notice things. They really do grow up fast.

What's the best gift you've been given by me and Max?
Anything handmade was great. Drawings I always loved. I still have a little terra cotta pot that Max made me in first grade. It's painted and around the rim it says "Mom you're the best. Love, Max."

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Thanks for answering those questions, Mom! You're so wise. Mwahahaha.

Have you gotten your mother a gift yet? Here are a few ideas:

Bunny Rabbit

My mom is the best gift-giver. She's always very thoughtful. I strive to be like her in that way. For a little Easter present, she sent me this precious French copy of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter. "Jeannot Lapin" translates to "bunny rabbit." Awwww.

On a horrible side note, I tried some kind of rabbit pate the other day, and it was nasty. I vow never again to eat rabbit products. Also, pate is the same consistency as cat food, hence why I'm not crazy about it.... But I was on a date with this foodie guy so I pretended to like it. Oh, the things I do. Cool your jets, I'll tell you about the date soon; it's a pretty (not) awesome story.

Home With Mommy

WE ARE SO COOL.

Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Lovely Mum

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She's 50!

Today this gorgeous gal turns 50. Can you believe that? Fifty years old. FIFTY years old! She's 50! She certainly doesn't look it.

Love you, Mom! This video is for you:

Grom

One of the many reasons why I'm very excited to vacation in NYC with mi madre in August is that the best gelato I've ever encountered in the whole wide world is there! I first had gelato from Grom when I was studying abroad in Florence a few years ago. Gelato had become a part of my daily routine-- Italy was sweltering and I was walking around all the time, so I felt like I deserved it. I must have visited countless gelaterias between Rome and Venice, but Grom in Florence was my official favorite. Really looking forward to a little taste of Italy in New York.

Mamma Mia

Sweet mommy images in preparation for Sunday.

Mother's Day is less than a week away! I already know what I'm doing for my mom, but if you need help deciding how to shower your mama with lovin', here are a few ideas!

 

From top left to right:

Modern flower pot from Jayson Home & Garden

 Kitchen collage recipe binder from Fred Flare 

Oolite necklace from Anthropologie

L'Occitane Wild Cherry Eau de Toilette

Lovely Mother's Day card from Terrain

Reversible market tote from GAP

Keep Calm and Carry On tea towel from Lark

Hand woven pink stripe scarf from Bird

Crystal tides bracelet from J.Crew

Deena & Ozzy Clutch Wallet from Urban Outfitters

Happy Birthday, Mama!

You're so pretty.
You're the prettiest mama I know.
Kisses!

Mama's Visit

Mom had a great visit to Seattle!

She met Veronica and Betty, as you can see...

Got some drinky-drinks at the Matador...

...With these pretty birds

Seattle was in top form as we romped around... Huzzah!