Mighty Goods: Housewarming

Love Bird Trinket Dish

Aside from being undeniably cute, these love birds add charm to this enameled trinket dish. Place it bedside or on top of your dresser to keep tiny treasures contained and on display.

$6 at Urban Outfitters | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 11 May, 2012 by Christy

Pride & Prejudice Special Edition

AVIAN INSPIRATION

We aren’t judging this classic by its cover, but we do love this swan decorated special edition of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth Bennet herself would be smitten with its bird motif and silky ribbon bookmark.

$20 at ModCloth | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 11 May, 2012 by Christy

Herringbone Throw

Brahms Mount blankets are the ultimate in snuggle gear. Luxuriously soft and rich and woven on old school looms, this throw is a timeless and sure to be well-loved investment.

$236 at Orange And Pear | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 10 May, 2012 by Rene

Life is Better With Friends Card

AVIAN INSPIRATION

Birds on a wire send a cheerful message in an old-fashioned, handwritten kind of way. Life really is better with friends.

$4 at Monkey Mind Design | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 10 May, 2012 by Christy

Baking Gift Set

Face bridal shower season with the best (and easiest) all-in-one gift. Give the budding hostess a baker’s delight of a set that includes an adjustable rolling pin, a spatula, a pastry brush and- the most important tool of them all- a timer. Eat your heart out, Betty Crocker.

$45 at Joseph Joseph | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 05 May, 2012 by Rene

The New York Times 36 Hours: 150 Weekends

GIFT GUIDE: HER FIRST MOTHER'S DAY

New moms with a sense of adventure can still travel; they just need to pack diapers. Filled with weekend itineraries and insider info, this is a great resource for fun family getaways. The family that travels together…

$40 at Anthropologie | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 03 May, 2012 by Christy

Mom Cup

GIFT GUIDE: HER FIRST MOTHER'S DAY

Mom’s been up all night feeding, rocking, and changing diapers. Some coffee is in order. And, it’s your turn to hold the baby.

$14 at Wandersketch | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 03 May, 2012 by Christy

Custom Silhouette

GIFT GUIDE: HER FIRST MOTHER'S DAY

We are loving the silhouette trend right now. Capture baby’s sweet profile and preserve a moment in time for that first Mother’s Day.

$25 at Pretty Faces | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 02 May, 2012 by Christy

Heart of Gold

GIFT GUIDE: HER FIRST MOTHER'S DAY

Whether she’s a brand new mom or a seasoned pro, she has a heart of gold. Personalize this paper mache version with a special message for mom’s day.

$28 at Paloma's Nest | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 02 May, 2012 by Christy

Yellow Dots Party Glass

LOTS AND LOTS OF DOTS

Recipe for a lazy spring day: One porch swing, a dash of sunshine, and ice cold lemonade. Serve in a glass with just a smattering of yellow dots for whimsy.

$5 at Fishs Eddy | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 27 Apr, 2012 by Christy

With Love House Red Wine

LITTLE LUXURIES: MOTHER'S DAY

Does mom have a hankering for some Bordeaux? Wet her whistle and warm her heart with a sentimental bottle of Swamson Vineyards House Red. At the end of a long day, anybody’s mother could use a glass of wine.

$25 at Swanson Vineyards | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Apr, 2012 by Rene

Personalized Seahorse Family Pillow Cover

LITTLE LUXURIES: MOTHER'S DAY

Mom will be touched that you took the effort to personalize a pillow cover for her, featuring her favorite people. Give Red Envelope the details and leave it to them to make a crisp and whimsical seahorse throw pillow cover that mom will adore and her friends will covet.

$40 at Red Envelope | Buy

(On sale)

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Apr, 2012 by Rene

Whimsical Dots Custom Stamp

LOTS AND LOTS OF DOTS

Make a dotty impression with your return address. This monogram stamp from Three Designing Women is an easy way to turn an ordinary envelope into charming custom correspondence.

$40 at Paper Source | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 24 Apr, 2012 by Christy

19 Piece Spring Ballotin

LITTLE LUXURIES: MOTHER'S DAY

Celebrate your mom with a big fancy box of chocolates- an indulgence she would never ask for but will always appreciate. She will be so impressed with your gift-giving she just might share a delicious, chocolaty treat with you.

$30 at Godiva | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 24 Apr, 2012 by Rene

Shop & Eat Notepad

What’s for dinner? Plan your weekly meals and your weekly grocery list with this stylish Shop & Eat Notepad. Personal chef not included.

$30 at Perideau Designs | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 17 Apr, 2012 by Christy

An Illustrated Guide to Cocktails

You’ve just moved in, and you need some beverage inspiration for the housewarming you’re hosting. Filled with illustrations, stories, and recipes, An Illustrated Guide to Cocktails is a unique resource. You might just find your new signature drink.

$20 at Elizabeth Graeber | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 17 Apr, 2012 by Christy

Reusable Produce Bags by Flip & Tumble

Paper or plastic? Neither! You always have your reusable shopping bags with you. Take it to the next level and corral your fruits and veggies in the produce section, too.

$11 at Mighty Nest | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 12 Apr, 2012 by Christy

Holey Boards

A functional cutting board is a hole-in-one kitchen staple. These gorgeous wooden boards feature holes for easy grabbing or scooping chopped bits into bowls or the sink.

$52 at Canvas | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 10 Apr, 2012 by Rene

Watercolor World Map

Color the world in lovely springtime blues and greens, or if you prefer, pinks and yellows- artist Jessica Durrant has created multiple watercolor maps in a bevy of color palettes. A truly artistic view of the world.

$25 at Jessica's Little Shop of Illustrations | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 06 Apr, 2012 by Rene

The Macbeth Collection Party Tray

SPRING FLING-WORTHY FINDS

Who is ready to party? Looking for a fabulous housewarming, shower, or wedding gift this spring? We love personalized and functional gifts, and this tray from The Macbeth Collection fits the bill. Pick a print and add a monogram or personalize the tray any way you like. Your recipient will delight over a gift made especially for them, that they will actually use.

$78 at Orange And Pear | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 05 Apr, 2012 by Rene

Ideal Bookshelf 413: Jane Austen

The books we love say a little something about who we are. A bookworm’s delight, artist Jane Mount creates custom paintings of your Ideal Bookshelf. Send her a list of your favorite reads or find them ready made in her shop.

$26 at Jane Mount | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 05 Apr, 2012 by Christy

Picnic Carrier For Two

SPRING FLING-WORTHY FINDS

Be prepared for when the perfect picnic opportunity arises. Keep this classic kit in your trunk for impromptu park dining, and rest easy you’ve got everything you need in one charming basket. From salt and pepper to a trash bag to a cutting board, Picnic And Beyond thought of everything to make your picnic picture-perfect.

$35 at Aldea | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 04 Apr, 2012 by Rene

Ziggy Plate

Planning a picnic? Add a burst of zig zag color to your spread with a set of colorful melamine plates. Note: The Ziggy is equally suited for your kitchen table, should April showers send you indoors.

$8 at French Bull | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 04 Apr, 2012 by Christy

Hampton Cheese Marker Set

SPRING FLING-WORTHY FINDS

In charge of the cheese plate for the upcoming holidays? Make it a one-two gift combination and give the host this adorable set of cheese markers as well. The earthenware set can be used again and again, long after that cheese log runs out.

$29 at Bambeco | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 03 Apr, 2012 by Rene

Dog Duvet Cover

Your pooch wants to get in on the chevron trend, too. Stuff this durable duvet with pillows or old blankets and you have a comfy and stylish spot for your dog to lounge. Now, where can we find one for our bed?

$55 at The Olive Crow | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 03 Apr, 2012 by Christy