Happy Friday, loves! Before we go off into the sunset that is Cinco de Mayo weekend, why not go ahead and get Mom’s gift taken care of for next weekend? One more item off the checklist equals one more grapefruit margarita for you! I think we can all drink to that. Now let’s get started, shall we? Behold, 25+ great Mother’s Day gift ideas for your out-of-this-world Mom.

1. Kate Spade All In A Day’s Work iPhone 4 Case - Encourage Mom to take a break.

2. Kate Spade Pool Party Clutch-  Nothing says “Dive into summer, Mom” like this clever clutch.

3. Kate Spade Match Point Racquet Pendant - Because you love love her.

4. Savon de Marseille Hand Soap – Your Mom’s not ordinary. Why should her hand soap be?

5. iomoi Pen Set – Pep up Mom’s desk with these patterned pens.

6. Jonathan Adler Vespa Pouch – Mom will love having a pretty spot to house her essentials.

7. Pastel Sorbet Cups – Because she likes the sweeter things in life.

8. Mineral Magnet Set  – Because Mom has the most magnetic personality of anyone you know.

9. See Jane Work Pencil Cup – See #5.

10. See Jane Work Letter Sorter - Mom loves to stay organized. Help her do it style.

1. Marimekko Umbrella – So she’ll always have sunshine on a cloudy day.

2. Burst Wall Pods – Glam up her space with a burst of gold.

3. C.Wonder Deco Stud Earrings - Dazzle and delight her lobes.

4. Karen Walker Soul Club Glasses - Her future’s so bright…

5. Mar Y Sol Guadalupe Flower Tote – Bold, beautiful and bright, just like Mom. (Also available here, along with a cute clutch version.)

6. Pink Botanical Paperweight – A cheery addition to her desk.

8. Tripod Planter – A modern nod to her green thumb.

1. Trina Turk Caprice Ice Bucket - Because Mom’s the hostess with the most…style!

2. Bringing Up Bebe- Required reading for new mamas.

3. Jonathan Adler Dolls – A cheeky spot to pop her happy pills.

4. Batik Tray & Spreader Set –  Glam up her love of fromage with this globally-inspired set.

5. Kelly Wearstler Feline Scarf - Like a hug for her neck (that you can’t wait to borrow!).

1. Tayrona Hammock - Relax, Mom, relax.

2. Collector’s Charms - Sometimes you have to spell it out for her.

3. Blossom Teapot – A spritely way to get her daily cuppa.

 Which one of these would you want to give? How about to keep for yourself?

p.s. 8 more cute Mother’s Day gift ideas.

p.p.s. Happy Birthday, Audrey, daahling! We miss you xx.

Fashion, Home, Shopping Guides, The Blog, The DailyBuss Gifts, Mothers Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is just over a week away (Sunday, May 13th to be exact), so today let’s talk stylish and fun Mother’s Day gifts. In case you’re in need of a little inspiration, here are a few things Mom might like (okay, maybe these are just things I would like, but still, Mom might like them too!).

1. Karen Walker Patsy Sunglasses - because Mom’s no wallflower

2. Babell XL Serving Tray - because Mom’s the hostess with the mostest

3. Kate Spade Dades Valley Armadillo Coin Purse - because Mom lives in Texas (and has a great sense of humor)

4. Raven + Lily Lavender Sachets - because Mom loves all things lavender (get 15% off everything with code RLmom15% through May 13th)

5. Pastel Dipped Teaspoon Set - because Mom loves the little details

6. Dipped Spice Cellar Set – because Mom’s the best cook in the world

7. Kate Spade Travel Nail Polish Set - because Mom’s the most stylish jetsetter you know

8. Mom Cupcake Vase - because Mom makes the best cupcakes

Tune in shortly for more fun Mother’s Day gift ideas xx!

Beauty, Fashion, Home, Shopping Guides, The Blog, The DailyBuss

Yesterday we kicked off our Summer Entertaining Series with The Best Guacamole Ever. Today, let’s talk margaritas! When we were living in Palm Springs, we had a grapefruit tree in our backyard. And an orange tree, too. It truly was a dream come true. Especially when we realized we had a bottle of tequila (tequila!). Combined with an aversion to going to the grocery store and just the right mix of laziness and ingenuity, this is how Fred Baby invented the recipe for The Best Grapefruit Margaritas. I hope you love these as much as we do!

Here’s what you’ll need: (serves 2)

1 ruby red grapefruit, halved, with the juice squeezed into a bowl

3 shots of tequila

2 shots of orange juice (if you have a fresh oranges, use them; otherwise orange juice from the carton will do the trick)

1 heavy sprinkle of coarse sea salt

How to make the best grapefruit margaritas:

1. Over a shaker filled halfway with ice, add the juice of one grapefruit. Add orange juice, tequila and salt. Shake like a Polaroid picture. Shake it. Shake it.

2. Salt the rim of your glass. (You can do this by running a slice of a lime around the rim of your glass or dunking the rim of the glass into a saucer of water. After, dip the rim into a saucer of coarse sea salt.) Fill each glass halfway with ice.

3. Pour mixture from shaker into each glass and voila, the best margaritas ever!

Pairs extremely well with The Best Guacamole Ever. Enjoy!

p.s. Speaking of Palm Springs, yesterday we escaped cold and gray LA for some much needed Vitamin D and are here soaking up the sun as we speak (er, type)! You can follow our instant updates on Instagram, or simpy tune in here to BussBuss where you can now see all of our pictures posted live as they’re happening in our blog feed. I’m excited to be able to share special moments from the day right in the moment, whether we’re home in LA or off on an adventure on the road or abroad. I love staying connected with you! I hope you enjoy this new feature, too. Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments xx.

 [Photo by Fred Baby, whose photos you can now see on Instagram here!]

Food, Home, The Blog, The DailyBuss

A few nights ago I had the pleasure of attending interior designer Kishani Perera’s book party at her Los Angeles shop Rummage for her new tome Vintage Remix: The Interiors of Kishani Perera.

I’d attended a Sephora + Pantone event earlier in the afternoon where I went more casual, but wanted to step it up in the glamour department — quite literally, as I knew actress and model Molly Sims would be at the book launch (Kishani designed Sims’ gorgeous residence).

I’ve learned my lesson not to stand next to tall beautiful blonds — at least not without really high shoes on, thankyouverymuch.

I decided on this creme brulee frock with chevron-patterned gold beading.

And then decided to go gold or go home with a glittering arm party.

Above are some snaps from the soiree, including (from l-r):  party-goers at Rummage; designer Kishani Perera and myself; my party-hopping partner in crime Jenny and I toasting with stripey straws; and, Kishani’s new book Vintage Remix, which you can scoop up here.

It was a beautiful evening made even sweeter with a night cap at Al Gelato, followed by curling up with the new issue of Domino. (Can we talk about how exciting that is?!).

{What I Wore: DRESS: Love Label c/o Very.com (no longer available but similar here); SHOES: Jeffrey Campbell Foxy platforms; BAG: Kate Spade (old but similar here); CUFF: Kristen McCloud c/o; BRACELET: Stella & Dot Luna Wrap Bracelet (can also be worn as a necklace) c/o; EARRINGS: Stella & Dot Sidewinder Studs c/o; RING:  Luc Kieffer (old but try eBay and here’s a similar option); NAIL POLISH: Sally Hansen Mint Sorbet; BLUSH: Sephora + Pantone Apricot Brandy blush c/o}

[Photos by BussBuss, edited with Instagram]

Beauty, Behind the Buss, Fashion, Home, Outfits, The Blog, The DailyBuss

Darlings, I wanted to share one of my favorite DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas with you, in case you are racking your brain trying to think of a way to show your Valentine how you feel (like I am!). I call this a Love Jar or Love Bucket and you simply fill a handsome jar with tiny heart-shaped love notes.

Here are the steps:

1. Find a jar and/or bucket in which to put your love notes. (I used a vintage decanter {similar} and silver bucket {similar} from my fave store in San Francisco, Past Perfect, but you can use whatever vessel strikes your fancy. I chose both a jar to put the love-note hearts in and a silver bucket so that my valentine, Fred Baby, had a place to put the notes he had read.)

2. Pick up a sheet or two of pretty paper. (I used Paris map wrapping paper from Paper Source. Papyrus and Kate’s Paperie also have great options. Be sure one side is blank so you can write on it!)

3. Cut out tiny hearts! (Or, use a heart-shaped punch, which is probably much easier. The number is up to you. I used our anniversary, 2/18, and cut out 218 hearts, which admittedly is a lot, but you could do whatever number means something to you and yours. Or, add a twist: Start with 14 for Valentine’s Day and then add a new one each day – that would be such a fun tradition!)

4. Use a pretty pen to jot down your favorite memories. Ideas of what to include: things you love about your Valentine, special dates, adventures, nicknames, inside jokes, or whatever you want to express (our Love Jar is filled with a lot of food references and travel adventures – big surprise!). It’s amazing how writing something as simple as “ancho fudge pie” or “San Marino snow” can bring back a flood of memories.

5. Deliver your Love Bucket to your love bucket! While it’s technically a gift for your valentine, it’s really such a gift to yourself, too, as you get to travel down memory lane with your favorite travel partner.

Do you have any favorite Valentine’s Day or anniversary gifts that you’ve given or received? Do tell, lovelies xx!

[Photos by BussBuss; art print by Shelby Healey]

Home, The Blog, The DailyBuss Gifts, Valentine's Day