Tea for Two.

I love this tea gift set for an unique hostess gift. Summer is filled with so many parties and events, so this would be a memorable present for your generous hosts.

Are you a tea drinker? What are your favorite hostess gifts?

GOPappa

My Daddy D is a passionate member of the Republican Party, so I can't say I was surprised when I came home for summer and found this masterpiece hanging in his office:

Don't worry, you can buy it too for your GOP Pappa.

He apparently fell in love with it at the Houston Rodeo earlier this year, and mi madre snatched it up for his birthday for him to hang proudly in his office. The store also offers this beauty in case you prefer your Republican presidents playing poker instead of pool:

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With Father's Day coming up, here are some more Grand Ol Party gifts that would be great if you have a proud Republican daddy like me.
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Southern Proper makes great ties, and this GOP Gent neck tie is the perfect way for Dad to show off his political party pride in a subtle way at work or special events.
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Any Republican fan, including my Dad, has to be a Reagan lover. They should love this vintage campaign t shirt honoring the popular Republican prez. Do it for the Gipper!

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This car decal has the perfect combination of GOP-love and preppy pink and green. What kind of gifts are you looking at for dad for Father's Day?

Mommie Dearest

nothing is scarier than a turban. via.

With Mother's Day tomorrow, I found it extremely entertaining the amount of mentions Mommie Dearest is getting on the interwebs. It's a bit ironic that this terrible mom has come to the forefront on a day meant to celebrate great mothers. I only saw the campy cult classic (love alliteration) once when I was younger and was terrified of Dunaway's Joan Crawford especially when she was dolled up in her "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane"-esque ensembles. (however, she did have a nice monogrammed robe) And who doesn't love to yell, "NO WIRE HANGERSSSS!" She is truly one of the best love-to-hate movie, and sadly real, mothers.

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While I was wasting time on said interwebs instead of studying for finals, I came across this great supercut of movie moms. Don't worry they're some great ones in there to offset the awful Crawford. Enjoy!



Speaking of monograms and mom (nice transition I know), one of my new favorite magazine's, House Beautiful, has a great slideshow of monogrammed gift ideas for mom. It's definitely worth looking at for some last minute gift ideas, or even if you just need to sate your monogram cravings.

How presh are these cookies? via

I also love these bath canisters. via.

Sadly, I won't be seeing my mom for mother's day since I'm 1000 miles away at school finishing up finals. It'll be a bummer, as I always tend to get down on holidays when I'm separated from my family. I do have next Friday to look forward to, however, when I get to fly home and see them again and will have at least three weeks to enjoy in their company and at home sweet home in the Heartland. What are you getting your mom for mother's day? Feel free to leave a comment. I'm so grateful for the followers I've accumulated and the comments you've left - I can't wait to check out your blogs!