Fun ideas for all of the important women in your life…. 

Have you bought your Mother’s Day gift…yet? 

Gypsy Rose Boutique

LOVE whimsy tees. Has to be one of my favorite things to throw on with a pair of jeans for running around with my stepson. 

The ‘bling’ phone covers were found at Gypsy Rose too. 

Link: Gypsy Rose Boutique

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I’m a sucker for picture frames and sayings…so, I can’t get enough of these from Ribbons. ‘One Big Happy Family’ reminds me of the love we have as a blended family..and ‘You are the Icing on my Cupcake’..is PERFECT coming from ‘my boys’ that LOVE cake and cupcakes. (Seriously, my hubby LOVES cake!) 

The mom agendas ROCK! There is a section for mom’s schedule and a separate area to keep track of the kid’s schedule. I’m in! More to come in a variety of colors and styles, in store, in July, as the agendas start in August. 

Link: Ribbons on Peoria

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One of my all time favorite places to go for personalized jewelry, The Vintage Pearl. 

The simplicity of it combined with the personalization is a perfect gift for every Mom. 

The cut-off date for custom personalization to be ready BEFORE Mother’s Day has passed. However, there are a TON of ready-made initials, charms, and necklaces all waiting to be made into your own unique gift. 

Truly a personal gift from the heart. 

Link: The Vintage Pearl

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Pinot's Palette

Ok…I’m so excited for this Mother’s Day gift. It is new to Tulsa and I think it’s a perfect ‘time with your girlfriends’ gift. What Mother wouldn’t love that, right? 

Pinot’s Palette is a combination of art class and hanging out with girlfriends having a cocktail with the DJ playing in the background. 

It’s a fun, upbeat environment to try something new and create a piece of art for your home. A Mom could use it as a “girlfriend getaway” or date night with Dad. Either way, it’s a win! 

The Mother’s Day class ON Mother’s Day is sold out. But, there are still a few spaces left for “Moms and Mimosas” THIS Saturday from 2-4 pm. Why not celebrate Mother’s Day early? 

Cannot WAIT to give this a try – and I will MOST DEFINITELY blog about it to let you know how I channeled my inner artist. 

Link: Pinot’s Palette – Cherry Street

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Silver Leaf Tulsa

Two words: Personal Assistant. What Mom wouldn’t love an extra pair of hands to make phone calls, get the dry cleaning, pay bills, run the dog to the vet, and get the birthday present for the classmate’s birthday party? 

Me! Me! Me!

Again, another gift of ‘time’ for Mom. A gift doesn’t always have to be a tangible item. It can be a service too. Give Mom the gift of a having a “little extra time on her hands”.

Link: Silver Leaf Tulsa

This is just a small taste of all the wonderful things I found while shopping for this segment. But, remember, no matter how big or small the gift is…or how much money you did or didn’t spend…spending time together and saying, “I love you, Mom” is the best gift of all. 

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A friend of mine asked me “What is Harley and Maudes?” She had never heard of it until I sent her an invite to the party a few weeks ago. (If you missed it – you missed out! It was a blast! Will keep you posted on future events!) 

Back to my friend…Clearly, she spends ALL of her time at work or under a rock (HA! She really does spend a lot of time at work), otherwise she would have FOR SURE been able to answer her own question. 

Harley and Maudes is EXACTLY what you see in the picture (look to your left)! It’s ‘Junk Jewelry” at it’s best! Trinkets everywhere! A fun and unique way to create your own jewelry. Perfect for yourself and to use as gifts for family and friends!

Oodles and oodles of charms!

My custom pieces!

It can be very overwhelming! Not going to lie, my first party, I was a “deer in the headlights”. Didn’t know where to start and what to do. But, there is a way to do it without getting overwhelmed…you can take the easy way out and buy the pre-made necklaces (which is what I did at the first party). Or, you can come up with a strategy – pick a theme and/or a color combination ahead of time. Maybe, you see a charm with your favorite saying and it goes from there.

It can be very hard to pick just one. And, don’t worry, they have all kinds of helpers there to guide you through the process and put the necklace together for you when you have picked out your charms.

Just take your time and in the end, you will have a FABULOUS piece (or pieces) of custom jewelry! LOVE, LOVE, and LOVE! 

Harley and Maudes isn’t a store though, it’s an event that takes place in different locations. Subscribe to this blog and my Stylish Stepmom facebook page so you can know when the next event is going to be.

 Links: Harley and Maudes

My Birthday Flowers

Every year my darling hubby sends me a bouquet of flowers for my birthday! Love him! 

And the beautiful bouquet ALWAYS comes from Toni’s Flowers. 

Their arrangements are gorgeous and unique…every time! 

Look at the size of the lilies and gerber daisies…stunning! 

Thank you to my handsome hubby for my flowers and thank you to Toni’s Flowers for making a stunning arrangement. 

Happy Birthday to me!  

I do want to add that you can make a statement with bangles/bracelets and rings too. You can load up the ‘arm candy’ with various shapes, styles, and colors of bracelets to create a statement look, as well as a chunky ring.

My recommendation – don’t wear it all at the same time. Pick and choose your statement pieces. 

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Stella and Dot Jewelry/Stylist: Debbie Row

Stella and Dot Jewelry is sold via stylists, independent representatives. My dear friend, Debbie Row, is happy to help anyone interested in purchasing the items you have seen in this segment and/or would like more information regarding the Stella and Dot jewelry line. Tell her Stylish Stepmom sent you! www.stelladot.com/debbierow

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Kohls

Forever 21

Continuing our discussion about using scarves for the winter to spring transition I thought I would show you a few options.  Here’s a brief video that explains one way to wear a scarf you may not have thought of!

Let me know of any cool uses of scarves you have come up with for your spring wardrobe!

Stylishly,

Heidi

I would love your feedback, let me know how YOU style for these transitional days!