Gifts for an Exceptional Woman: Mothers Day

Today is Mother's Day and for the first time in my life I am unable to spend my morning cooking the blueberry muffins and brewing Classic Roast Folger's coffee to wake the women who has brought me so many wonderful things. Though the celebration is postponed to this up coming weekend when Ma and Pa Donaldson come to move their small town girl out of the big Chicago city for the summer, I still feel the need to express the love for my Mom with her here or away.

Thank you for being the strong woman that you are.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to fight for my dreams.
Thank you for sharing your light and vibrant energy and allowing me to reflect it to one's I meet.
And finally,
Thank you for teaching me good taste and high style, and draping me in ribbon bows my whole life.

Breakfast and bed isn't the only special gift I like to share with my Mom and her day of honor, there always needs to be a bit of glamour: here's some ideas to make your Mom feel extra special on her day of honor.

Queen Bee Necklace from Dogeared Jewelery: $46

(The best part are the sweet messages which come in every package!)

PJ Salvage Pajamas at Nordstroms: $48

Kate Spade NY: $65