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A long time ago in a different life (or at least i A long time ago in a different life (or at least it feels that way) I was riding in a car at night with @whereissionnie to meet up with @ruthielindsey and @1924us for bonfires and general cabin shenanigans outside of Nashville. 

I remember the drive so well. It’s a conversation that always stuck with me. We talked about trauma and crisis. And I don’t know much, but I shared the only thing I know, a thing that has served me well through the natural undulations life is bound to bring.

And that is simply sometimes you have to cling to the mast. You aren’t doing anything but surviving but that’s the most important work of all. Because the storm WILL pass. And you‘ll be left standing.

And when it does you can mend the sails. Untangle the ropes. And get on with the business of sailing.

I’ve learned to give myself permission to do nothing but make it through. To sleep a little too late. To dance in front of the mirror and feel myself even when I look ridiculous. To load and unload the dishwasher and allow that to be a great victory. To dress like a cartoon character in nothing but white t-shirts and denim shorts.  To eat mac & cheese from a box and frozen chicken nuggets sometimes. To not respond to text messages. To flail and get back up over and over. To ask for help. A lot.

And also permission to feel it all. Rage. Grief. Joy. Hope and hopelessness. And sometimes all within the span of a few minutes. 

And most of all, whether navigating calm waters or stormy ones, what matters more than anything is the crew you’re doing it with. Surround yourself with solid people.

People that challenge you with compassion. And humor. People whose strengths buttress your weakness. People that don’t judge you. That believe in you even when you think they’re maniacs for doing so.

I know a disproportionate amount of us have had rough seas this year. Cling to the mast in the storm. Choose your crew wisely. No storm ever lasted forever. But there never was a last storm in the world. Accept that they will come and be prepared.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide | For the Cook, Gardener, and Crafter

Motherhood

04.22.2017

Mother's Day Gift Guide for the gardner

This is going to be my first mother’s day with a baby. We’re currently in Kyoto, and I just watched her learn to crawl on the tatami mat of our machiya, and, around the same time as learning to crawl, she’s also developed an awareness of object permanence. By which I mean, for the first time, she cries when I leave. Cries when she sees me if she’s in someone else’s arms (save when she’s meeting new friends for the first time, then she’s happy to be passed around!). And, stupidly, I’m surprised. I work. And I’m not fun. I’m a terrible clown; that’s dad’s province. So sometimes I wonder if she’ll like me. And then when she cries for me, reaches for me, snuggles up to me to sleep I realize that being mom & loving her is enough. I don’t have to be the funny one. It’s okay if I work. She loves me like I love her: unconditionally, no matter what.

I teamed up with Mother magazine (find an interview and photos of Eula & I in our Tennessee home here!) and Amazon to put together this Mother’s Day gift guide for all different sorts of moms. We have gifts for the gardener, gifts for the crafter, and gifts for the cook (that would be me!) Though I am partial to my copper watering can…

Gift ideas for Mom if she likes to Garden

Mother's Day gift ideas

For the Gardener

1. Bosmere Watering Can
2. Zen Garden Terracotta Planter
3. Cement Ribbed Vase
4. Dewit 3-Piece Gardening Set
5. Bosmere Copper Plant Marker
6. Haws Compost Caddy
7. Chooka Black Rain Boot
8. Hanging Tray Bird Feeder
9. Harvest: Unexpected Projects Using 47 Extraordinary Garden Plants
10. Glass Hanging Terrariums

Kitchen and cooking gift ideas for mother's day - a guide.

For the Cook

1. Iwachu Japanese Iron Teapot
2. Mepra 5 Piece Place Setting
3. Olive Wood Soup Ladle
4. Stone Washed Napkins
5. Kotobuki Fish Filleting Knife
6. Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking From London’s Ottolenghi
7. Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
8. Iwachu Iron Cooking Pot
9. Digital Kitchen Scale
10. Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Crafting tools for mom - a mother's day gift guide

For the Crafter

1. Classic Wool Roving Yarn
2. Sketch Pads
3. Moleskin Journal
4. Wabi-Sabi : Further Thoughts
5. Takumi Knitting Needles
6. Tool Caddy
7. Multi Tool
8. Oak Easel
9. Sullivan Tailor Scissors
10. Washi Tape Set

Mother's Day Gift Guide for the gardner

Mother's Day Gift Guide for the crafter

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11 thoughts on “Mother’s Day Gift Guide | For the Cook, Gardener, and Crafter”

  1. Adrienne says:
    April 22, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    We’ll be doing a kitchen remodel in the near future. I would love to see the mood boards you mentioned in the Mother interview. You’re a beautiful family. Eula makes me wish I could have another! Best wishes to you all.

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  2. What Mum Loves says:
    April 22, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks for sharing this post! My mum is a cook, crafter and gardener in one, so I shall get her something from your list! x

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  3. Susan Hooey says:
    April 22, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    I love the flatware you suggested!
    I’m getting it to go with my vintage white and gold Limoges china.
    Thanks and Happy 1st Mother’s Day.

    http://a-woman-of-a-certain-age.com/

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  4. Joy Love says:
    April 23, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Happy Mothers Day Beth! I’m amazed by you and your beautiful view of life. Continued wishes for love, happiness, family, travel and beauty.

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  5. Heather | Cedar & Bloom says:
    April 24, 2017 at 5:33 am

    I enjoyed your Mother magazine interview so much! It was so fun to see more of your house and I loved all of your linen outfits. I have two daughters, the first of whom I gave birth to at 26. I’m 32 now and wanting to grow a creative business, while remaining home with them. Sometimes it feels impossible, but it is so inspiring to see how you do so, with hard work, dedication and love. Thank you for inspiring your fellow mothers!

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  6. ellie | from scratch, mostly says:
    April 25, 2017 at 6:17 am

    Awww haha, isn’t that such a sweet and yet conflicting season? When baby cries for you so badly but you’re crying just a little because you can’t even get away for a minute for the sake of others’ sanity? 😉 And these are beautiful some wonderful gift ideas! Love the photos of course, as usual. <3 PS: Congratulations on your first mother's day as mommy! It is such a special feeling and I'll never forget how surreal it all felt for me with my first.

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  7. 2pots2cook says:
    April 29, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Really love your site very much ! Keep on with everything. Thank you so much !

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  8. Vegan Heaven says:
    May 3, 2017 at 8:00 am

    What a great list of gifts, Beth! Thanks so much for putting this together and happy 1st mother’s day to you!! 🙂

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  9. Maria says:
    May 4, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    Love the story of your little one learning to crawl. What a fun memory for you. Also, love this curated, lovely list!!

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  10. Lindsay Davison says:
    June 28, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Beautiful images ♥

    http://www.lindsaydavison.co.uk/

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  11. Ellen Scott says:
    September 11, 2017 at 4:06 am

    Love your story so much! My mom told me that she was really happy when i could crawl, I must to wait for a long time to enjoy this moment. So congratulation and let enjoy it. The list of gift is special and interesting. Especially, I love your pictures so much!!!

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