May Favorites: A Love Letter to Spring, Mothers, & the Little Things
May has a way of sneaking up on you — suddenly the windows are open, the light is golden, and everything feels full of possibility.
It's the month that practically begs you to slow down and pay attention to the details: the fresh flowers on the table, the candle burning by the window, the perfect top you reach for every single morning. It's also the month we get to celebrate the women who taught us how to notice those things in the first place.
So in honor of May, of Mother's Day, of spring in full bloom, of warm sunshine and longer days — here are a few of our favorite things right now. Consider this your love letter to the season.
A Craft Kit that Lasts Forever
There's something wonderfully grounding about making things with your hands — and even better when little hands are involved too. This Crepe Paper Flower Craft Kit by Printworks invites you to pull up a chair, spread out at the kitchen table, and create something beautiful together. Whether Mom is guiding tiny fingers through the petals or the kids are surprising her with a handmade bouquet that never wilts, this gift is also a memory wrapped in one.
A Keepsake Box Worth Keeping
The things worth saving deserve a beautiful home. Rifle Paper Co.'s large embroidered Delphine Keepsake Box is exactly that. Tuck away letters, photos, little mementos that tell your story. Mothers everywhere deserve a box this beautiful to hold the pieces of the life they've built.
A Necklace for Moms that Deserves to Sparkle
Sometimes jewelry says what words can't. The Sophia Necklace is understated, personal, and simply perfect. The best gifts feel like they were made just for the person receiving them. This one does exactly that!
The Set You'll Reach For All Season Long
We're big believers in pieces that do a lot without trying too hard. The Cream Esti Top by Ciao Lucia and matching shorts is that set. Made in silk with a relaxed fit, it's the kind of top that feels effortless from morning coffee to a long lunch outside.
Texture That Does the Talking — The Shiitake Ottoman
Good design is layered, and nothing adds a layer quite like an unexpected seat. The Shiitake Ottoman from Coley Home is sculptural, whimsical, and soft at once. It works as a footrest, an extra seat, a surface for a tray. It's the kind of piece that makes a room feel considered rather than decorated.
A Recipe Tin That Honors Family Tradition
Every family has a recipe that tells a story—the Sunday sauce that simmered all morning, the birthday cake that only grandma could get right, the cookies that made the whole house smell like home. The Artichoke Recipe Tin by Rifle Paper Co. is where those stories live on. Tucked inside this gorgeous illustrated green floral tin are recipe cards ready to be filled in, passed down, and treasured for generations. Because the best thing a mother can give isn't just the recipe, it's the tradition behind it. Write it down. Make it beautiful. Keep it forever.
Sunshine in a Candle
Close your eyes and imagine the Amalfi Coast at golden hour. The Amalfi Del Mar candle brings that feeling home: warm, bright, and just a little sun-soaked. Light it on a Sunday afternoon when the windows are open and the breeze is coming through. This candle captures the entire vibe of May in a jar.
Sculpture Meets Function — The Avery Sconce by Visual Comfort
A great sconce is one of our favorite design secrets. It adds warmth, height, and that layered feeling that takes a room from flat to fully realized. The Avery Sconce by Visual Comfort in handcrafted antique brass does it with a sculptural leaf motif that feels both organic and elevated. It's the kind of detail that makes guests stop and ask where did you find that?
May is for savoring — the slow mornings, the flowers on the table, the meals shared with people you love. Whether you're shopping for the mother in your life or simply curating a little joy for yourself, let this be your permission slip to embrace the season with intention, beauty, and maybe just a touch of whimsy.
Happy May. Happy Mother's Day. Go enjoy the sunshine.
- Kelsey
