I wanted to gather the women in my life who have inspired or uplifted me and what better way to do that then hosting a Mother’s Day luncheon.

For the decorations, I went with a pastel color palette and set three different tables and a separate dessert table.

The Pink and White Table

For the Pink Table, I used fresh eucalyptus and pink spray roses to create the garland and centerpiece. I layered the garland on top of a white table runner. I typically use this table outdoors in the summer but it works great for the indoors too.

For the Pink Place-setting, I used pink and white dishes, a pink napkin, silver flatware, and glass goblets.

The Robins Egg Blue Table

For the Robbins Egg Blue Table, I used a burlap table runner and created a garland with faux greenery and flowers. This was a variation of my spring and easter tablescape. Click here to see the Easter version.

The place-setting consisted of a solid robins egg blue charger, a polka dot dinner plate, and a solid teal plate. I used wood napkin rings that tied into the rustic table and hyacinth placemat.

The Lavender and Green Table

The day before the luncheon my mom and I went out exploring and looking for lilac bushes. We found some in an abandoned lot and snipped some branches off for the lavender and green table. They smelled amazing!

The beautiful purple lilacs my mom and I found driving around the back roads of Utah.

To create the Lavender and Green Table I used a hyacinth solid placemat, a white charger, green dinner plate, and a lavender salad plate. The ruffled napkin matched the green plates perfectly.

I used some of the lilacs to create a small centerpiece and laid one of the green ruffled napkins in the middle to break up the stark white of the tablecloth.

The Menu

I planned the menu around how many people were coming. I like to make my own food for my parties but you can certainly cater it. Because I had about thirty people coming, I decided to make my Homemade Lasagna which is easy to make and serves a large amount of people. I made the sauce the night before so all I had to do was assemble the lasagna and bake it.

For the salad, I made Simple Tomato Cucumber Salad.

I love this recipe because it’s so light and so easy to make. It’s a perfect complement to the rich lasagna. I also served some rustic french bread . I didn’t make my own this time but my Braided French Bread recipe is to die for!

The Dessert Table

For dessert, I asked my sweet friend Ashely Klaja, also known as Living BeaUtahfully to make the dessert for the gathering. She made the most beautiful cakes and cupcakes. My favorite is her churro cupcakes!

Ashely is one the most talented cake baker/decorators I’ve ever seen. Her cakes are works of art and they all taste amazing too!

For the desert table I used my pastel colored cake stands and a pink vase with some faux flowers for some added decoration. I also added some small bud vases with fresh flowers and added the flowers and eucalyptus to the top of the pink ombre cake. This is a great example of how you can mix fresh and faux flowers in your table decor.

This was an amazing day and it felt so wonderful to be surrounded by so many women that uplift and inspire me. I also loved that my mom, daughter, and daughter-in-law (who was pregnant with our first grand baby Quinn) were able to be there. Mothers are what make the world go around. I’m so glad I could gather these amazing women together and share a a beautiful lunch with them.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Wishing all of the amazing mothers out there a happy Mothers Day!

xoxo.

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Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is coming soon so I thought it would be fun to share some Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

Create a Flower Arrangement with Faux Flowers 

Take any type of a vase, pitcher, or ginger jar and add some pretty faux flowers. Faux flowers last forever and arranging them yourself adds a special touch. Here are a few of my favorite vases and containers to use with faux flowers.

Plant some Spring Flowers in an Indoor or Outdoor Container

Another fun idea is to repurpose an old container or buy a new one and plant some flowers or succulents in it. Above all, it’s a gift that will last for awhile.

Decorative and Functional Gifts for the Kitchen

I love displaying pretty serving bowls, compotes, milk glass, cookbooks, and other decorative things on my counter, cupboards with glass doors, and open shelves. Most of these are items are functional as well as beautiful to display. One special thing you can do for your daughters or granddaughters, is to hand write your families favorite recipes and put them in a pretty recipe box. They will treasure this! My grandma did this for me many years ago and the following year she passed away. This recipe box she gave me is now one of my greatest treasures and I have shared one of her recipes here on the blog. You can see the hand written recipe card that she gave me for this family favorite. Click here for Lazy Daisy Cake.

Beautiful Books and More

I collect recipe books, books on flowers, and home design books. Here are some of my favorite books, easels, and cake stands! These make lovely gifts. You can also write a note inside the cover of the book or tuck a handwritten note or card inside.

Keepsakes and Jewelry

What mom doesn’t like jewelry? Below are a handful of items that I love, including some personalized ideas that are unique keepsakes.

Home Decor Classics 

Moms often splurge on everyone else but rarely treat themselves. I’ve linked some of my favorite items I think of as a splurge. One of my favorite items that I can’t live without is a vanity mirror with magnification and a light. It’s a lifesaver for those of us that can’t see as well as we used to (me)! The silk pillowcase is something I’ve always wanted to try and is supposed to help with wrinkles on your face while you sleep.

You could even make a little gift basket with a few of these items I’ve linked here or any of the items above if your budget allows. Also, I’ve linked some nice baskets that can also become part of the gift! Add in some chocolates or her favorite treat and a card telling her how much she means to you.

Dishes!

You all know how much I love dishes and so does my mother! We have spent hours searching for dishes in antique stores. We almost always give each other dishes for mothers day. I’m sharing a few of my favorite sets that are timeless and beautiful. These are the perfect gift because every time she uses them, she will think of you. Then, they can be passed down to you someday and you’ll always have that special memory.

Another unique idea for a mothers day gift is to pick out a china pattern and give your mom one place-setting. Have other family members do the same so over time, she has a new set of fine china. You can also give her another place-setting for her birthday and as a Christmas gift so she has a full set to use sooner. The memories of sharing a meal together using the dishes you gave her will be extra special to you both. I’ve linked my favorite set of fine china that I received as a gift from my husband.

Make sure you set a beautiful table for your mom and do all the cooking so she can relax. Last year my kids made brunch for me and set the cutest table. I was very impressed with this tablescape!

I’ve linked some of my favorite dishes for you. You may be seeing some of these on my table soon!

Gift Boxes

Here are some of my favorite gift boxes and tissue paper that I keep on hand for gifts. These work great if you want to put a few items together for a gift box. You can also use a decorative basket. (linked above)

Hopefully you found this Mother’s Day Gift Ideas post helpful and are as excited as I am to spoil all the amazing moms that are a part of my world.  Lets make them feel extra special this year!

Happy Mother’s Day!

xoxo,

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