Happy Mother's Day!

"A mother holds her children's hands for a while, their hearts forever." - Unknown

Photo by Tommy Ton 

Hillary Thomas and Her Chic Shop

My sponsor Hillary Thomas not only has a cute store called Chic Shop but a wonderful interior design portfolio.  I thought the photo above was perfect to post as we head into Mother's Day this weekend.  This neutral obsessed New Yorker is also in love with her wonderful California use of color. You can see more of it in the May 2012 issue of House Beautiful which features a jazzy 1960's townhouse that Hillary and Jeff Lincoln designed in Washington, D.C.  And if that's not enough, she is offering 20% off online at the Chic Shop until May 13th in honor of Mother's Day.  Use code "weheartmom" and choose from the great vintage pieces or new items like Stephanie Johnson bags or their cute quotation notepads.  I think I might have to buy a few of those for myself.  Happy Shopping!

Photos via Hillary Thomas Design

Happy Mother's Day!

Who ran to help me when I fell,
And would some pretty story tell,
Or kiss the place to make it well?
My mother.
                           

                                - Ann Taylor

Happy Father's (and Belated Mother's) Day!

A few years ago, I found a bunch of old photos by father had taken on a few road trips in the 1960's. They were a great square shape but had curled up over the years so I had them professionally scanned in and reprinted. Now they hang in my apartment where I enjoy looking at them everyday. They have a fabulous vintage quality that photos today just don't have.

I definitely get my artistic, creative and literary skills from my parents and I thank them for fostering it through trips to museums and libraries and mountains of art supplies. I also realized from a friend last year that not all parents are encouraging and supportive so I feel very lucky that they always believed in me. I don't think I would be where I am today without them. Thanks mom and dad!

Photos by Charles Clawson