holiday gift guide: ideas for your amazing mom.

today's gift guide is dedicated to my incredible mama. not only is she the tiniest little thing and can get away with wearing extra small in everything, but she is the most positive, spirited, loving, and confident woman i've ever known.

here are a few ideas for our unstoppable mothers:

from left to right, top to bottom:

woven merino blanket - woven on a vintage industrial loom in a rich brown and white, this blanket is sure to keep her warm on cold, norwegian winter nights! available from river farm ($350)

bookmark set - so she never loses her place again, treat her to these bright, fun bookmarks from abby trys again ($9)

wrinkled brown leather shoulder bag - this perfectly textured leather bag is ideal for bringing her necessities with her when she's running around town. available from restless general store ($16 - what a steal!)

yarn bucket - a handy place to keep her knitting or crocheting, this cotton canvas bucket is both sweet and practical. available from inklore. ($36)

major pettigrew's last stand - a story about a widower's fight to keep his greedy relatives from selling a valuable family heirloom, this book has been described as "an enjoyable traipse through the english countryside." available from amazon ($16.50)

nouveau necklace - simple, stunning and wonderful for every-day wear. available from shop clementine ($29)

little bow brooches - a great stocking stuffer, these sweet little brooches add a special touch of color to her jacket, purse or hat. available from little love. ($5)

salt bowl in navy - as seen in the wall street journal, this cute little salt dish is great for keeping by the stove, so she can add a dash of salt to her minestrone soup. available from raedunn. ($38)

paris calendar - she's a planner, a calendar addict and an adventurous traveler, so let her ring in the new year with this gorgeous calendar made by little brown pen. ($22)

i must confess, i spent an inordinate amount of time creating this gift guide... hours that i probably should have spent actually holiday shopping instead of pretending to ... oh well! mama, i love you!