Archive for April, 2011

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Mom manages to juggle several roles, yet you’re still working on your part as good daughter. Score some points this Mother’s Day with a few thoughtful finds.Bright LightSwing by Frida Kahlo (900 South Miami Avenue, store 173; 305-456-1991) for a few all-natural votive holders ($15-$150) from local company More Than Candles. Though sculpted of wax, the vessels never melt away — and neither will Mom’s love.Natural WomanWhen Dad finally takes her on that picnic he’s been promising since 1978, she can hide her favorite spritzer in a fabric-and-straw basket bag ($73) by Spanish designer Z & L. Sold at Green Grass, it’s got a top zipper and steady structure.NostalgistHer love of all things yesteryear can be stoked by Lesley M.M. Blume’s book Let’s Bring Back ($20), an encyclopedia of charming and oft-forgotten notions (like manners and crudite platters) from days gone by.Mother of PearlIf material goods trump sentimentality, outfit the good lady in Golden Goddess earrings with petite pearls ($108) from local designer TAudrey.