
For all of you mommies out there, Happy Mother's Day. My mom's across the country, so I won't be able to spend the day with her (though I did order her a beautiful flowering shrub from her favorite local nursery). Are you spending the day with your mom.

The parallel between Spring and
Mother's Day has naturally always led me to purchase gardening gifts for my mom each year. But, it's also just nice to help our mamas enjoy their gardens a bit more. The down and dirty gardening types might be happy to receive some helpful tools or gear for their hobby, while the more aesthetic-focused moms might want to receive a copper garden hose holder that simply looks good.

This Mother's Day, wow the lucky lady on your list with a personalized basket of her favorite goodies. Thanks to our friends at
Pier 1 Imports, you can now build your own gift basket. Choose from an oh-so-tempting Spring selection of fragrant soaps, bath products, jewelry, chocolates, and lots more.