Five Things

{ A gift from my mom}

And just like that, we're hitting the midpoint of 2015. While the first part of the year is a complete blur, I'm looking forward to the coming months, with warmer temps, longer days and a little more clarity. This weekend will be spent with some friends I haven't seen in a while, a few bottles of wine and not much else. In the meantime, here are a few of the details that made this a special week.

{Colorful kicks}

{Packaging inspiration}

{Blooms on an afternoon walk}

{I love the scene of this home dripping in wisteria}

Links I Love

1. 150 best bars in the US. (thedailymeal.com)

2. Anatomy of a perfect bowl. (food52.com)

3. Palm print slip-ons. (shopbop.com)

4. The healing power of cat purrs. (community.qvc.com)

5. The best way to keep flowers fresh. (apartementtherapy.com)

6. Kind of love this instagram feed. (instagram.com)

7. What your favorite cereal says about you. (thekitchn.com)

8. How airport codes came to be. (airportcode.es)

9. DIY paper marbling. (honestlywtf.com)

Summer Loungewear

In our severe Winnipeg winters, it's pretty much a guarantee that in the evenings, I'll be in a pajama set appropriate for arctic temperatures. But in the summer, I feel like I never have the right thing to wear - I'm either stealing over-sized shirts and boxers, which are beyond frumpy on me, or in something small and slinky meant only for the bedroom. In an attempt to find some comfortable but cute things to lounge in this summer, here are nine pieces I'd love to wear in the warmer weather.

one // silk slip ($79.50)

two // blush shorts ($50)

three // floral nightie ($15.90)

four // striped over-sized ($55)

five // lace pj set ($50)

six // tie tunic ($96)

seven // heart romper ($120)

eight // sleeping set ($59)

nine // t-back cami ($48)

Links I Love

1. 51 American colloquialisms. (npr.org)

2. Why all babies say 'mama.' (theweek.com)

3. A genius garlic hack I want to try. (huffingtonpost.com)

4. Having serious shoe envy after seeing this incredible closet. (thecoveteur.com)

5. This banana choco-hazelnut cake looks insane. (thecakeblog.com)

6. Find out what your name would be if you were born today (I'd be Lillian). (time.com)

7. Love these coasters that match one of my favorite trays. (shopbop.com)

8. These private jet stats are fascinating. (tmagazine.com)

9. Pizza in the wild. (jonpauldouglass.com)

Links I Love

1. The prettiest hanging floral chandelier. (thesweetestoccasion.com)

2. Love this piece on the "The Moral Bucket List." (nytimes.com)

3. Map of state foods - yay for fish tacos! (i.imgur.com)

4. Disney movie secrets (#18 surprised me). (boredomtherapy.com)

5. Adorable seedling starters. (francoisetmoi.com)

6. The best jeans for your booty type. (refinery29.com)

7. How to make traditional New Orleans beignets. (sugarandcharm.com)

8. Proven rules for success from a former Navy SEAL. (inc.com)

9. 13 steps to shopping on eBay. (thoughtcatalog.com)

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2015

Here are some of my favorite picks for the moms and motherly figures in your life.

1. A coffee of the month club, I also love this one.

2. Magic Cream that will keep her feeling pampered daily.

3. Rosé created by a mother daughter duo in Napa.

4. A beautiful flower arrangement.

5. A cute dish towel with a fun saying.

6. New set of cheese knives to bring out at book club.

7. Chic flats that will keep her feeling hip.

8. A fancy chocolate bar in her favorite flavor combination.

9. Luxe coconut bath oil that smells like summer.

10. An enamel locket that you can put a picture of yourself in.

11. The best looking finishing salt sampler. 

12. A fancy lipstick that she might not buy herself.

13. A sweet card.

14. Spring/Summer pajama set for weekend lounging.