I have slowly but surely developed a strong attraction to the color yellow. Just a few years ago I would’ve told you I hated it. I’ve always been drawn to more watery hues, but yellow has nudged its way into my heart.

The problem? It’s not a color that I can wear. I’ve talked about it more than once, but yellow makes me look like I’m on my deathbed. It completely washes me out and leaves me looking seriously ill. Not a cute look.

But I’ve recently discovered a way around that dilemma: accessories. In small doses, yellow and my skin tone play nice. That’s why when Favery, a fun new designer jewelry community that hosts weekly sales on curated collections, offered to send me a couple of bracelets to style, I knew I had to go for the yellow!

I’ve mentioned once or twice that I make jewelry, right? Well, while I keep working towards opening up my Etsy shop, I thought I’d give you an insanely simple DIY earrings tutorial.

This one is perfect for anyone who has been interested in jumping into the world of jewelry making but is slightly intimidated by it. These earrings are so stinkin easy that you can do them in about five minutes. Plus, they’d make a really pretty gift–Mother’s Day, anyone? 😉

I love an excuse to put together a gift guide. And you know I love mommas. I combined these two loves to put together a pretty, relaxing, springtastic collection of pieces that would be perfect for just about any woman in your life.

From things to prettify herself to things that help prettify her world, these gifts encourage busy mommas to take a step back, relax and enjoy the little things a bit more–and I think we could all use a healthy dose of that.

Kitchen Garden Cookbook :: Wen Healthy Hair kit :: Gap scarf :: L.A.R.K. Spark clutch :: atiliay succulent block print :: Williams-Sonoma Meyer Lemon Caldrea Gift Set :: Anthropologie trowel :: The Merriweather Council embroidered necklace :: Kate Spade scallop thin bangle :: Kate Spade mom idiom bangle

I’ll take all of them, if that works… although I’d probably hand off the cookbook to my husband with all of the recipes I want to taste bookmarked for future consideration. 😉

Alright, mommas. I want to know: what’s at the top of your wishlist for this Mother’s Day?

I’m not really a math person. To my husband, that translates into me saying that I’m bad at it. But I’m not. I always got good grades in math. It just wasn’t one of the subjects that came easiest to me.

In high school I always liked the problems that were like little puzzles to solve. Finishing them made me feel satisfied and gave me a sense of accomplishment. But as a whole? I’m more of a word girl.

But that doesn’t mean I can’t be a little obsessed with geometric shapes. Lately they’re everywhere and I’m finding myself totally smitten. Maybe it’s because they’re a little like those puzzle questions I loved: all angles and curves that can fit together perfectly if positioned just right. They can worked together in harmony or they can jut into all the wrong places.

Whatever the reason, I want geometric patterns on everything. So I turned to Etsy.

This Loves That faceted wood bead necklace, $16

Any time someone asks me what I want to find under the Christmas tree I get all flustered. I have a hard enough time trying to keep tabs on what everyone else wants without stopping to consider what I might like to rip open.

I decided to put together a little list of things on my favorites lists to refer to the next time this question is thrown my way. So if you know any ladies like me (writing geeks with a love of comfort, I guess?), this is the holiday gift guide you’ve been waiting for. 😉

Choke Shirt Company Brella raglan pullover (on sale right now on Fab!). Fun print + coziness = win, right?

This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz. I loved The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and Diaz’s latest book has gotten similarly fabulous reviews.

This journal from Denik (designed by Roo from Nice Girl Notes) makes me giggle every time I see it. Added bonus? $1 from each sale goes toward building a school in Mali.

Lace boots socks from Catherine Cole Studio. Um, yes please. I saw a picture of a pair that Amanda from Parenting by Dummies put up on Instagram and I had to check them out.

Amethyst Stalactite Druzy Necklace by Freidasophie. I love this pretty, raw stone!

Josie Maran Moroccan Bazaar Shimmer & Glow Argan Essentials set. I’ve been wanting to try out different argan oil products and this is the perfect way to do it: travel-size products in a pretty bag that was handmade in Morocco.

Kate Spade composition book phone case. Need I say more? This is satisfying for both my inner writing nerd and my inner fashion geek.

TOMS plaid wool classics. Have I mentioned that I like TOMS? Maybe once or twice? Well my pair is so well loved that my big toe recently broke through the top. I’d love this replacement pair. The cozy wool is perfect for winter and the plaid satisfies my current obsession.

What’s on your wishlist this holiday season?