16 Beautiful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Here’s a quick list of unique and beautiful Mother’s Day gift ideas – if this is something you’re thinking about today (like me:)

Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, May 14th.

Beautiful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

 
 
 
These simple yet thoughtful gifts are perfect for almost any occasion, especially Mother’s Day!
 

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How to choose the best ivy walls for your home

“What is the best ivy to grow on my home?”

“Will growing ivy damage my home?”

These are both questions I get asked a lot on social media.

As many of you know, we have a lot of ivy currently growing on our own red brick home.

Through trial and error and a lot of research, we discovered the right vines and the best vines for our house.

Here are the types of ivy you should and should not use on your home’s exterior.

porte cochere covered in Boston Ivy brick walls of home

Choosing The Best Ivy Walls For Your Home

Ivy covered walls are a beautiful, time honored way to enhance the exterior of a home.

Ivy walls often bring to mind images of old mansions, forest cottages, and grand European estates.

For many people, the idea of allowing ivy to decorate the exterior walls of their home is appealing, however, it can cause a lot of damage if you’re not careful.

Fortunately, there are ivy plants which will not compromise the integrity of your home’s construction.

Let’s explore what could be the right type of ivy for your home.

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This Month I’m Loving…

Welcome to the first edition of This Month I’m Loving — a new series where I share the beautiful things catching my eye lately.

Think elevated essentials, thoughtful gift ideas, and just-because pieces that bring a little extra joy.

Let’s dive in!

Whether it’s a perfect-for-spring accessory or a cozy home detail, each pick is something I’d happily give, wear, or keep forever.

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