I feel as if the past few weeks have gone by so quickly (or, maybe it’s just the newborn haze….) and it’s hard to believe that Mother’s Day is this coming weekend. The meaning of this holiday has changed for me throughout the years. Naturally. When I was younger, I didn’t fully understand how hard my mom worked to create a loving, safe, and accepting home…. and as I got older, and began to understand more about life and families, I began to have a greater understanding of what it took to create that kind of environment for my sister and me. Now, having two girls of my own (still feels so strange to say that I have two little girls…) it feels as if everything has come full circle, and I completely understand all that mothers do for their families.

During my late night nursing sessions I’ve been able to do a lot of reflecting… and thinking. Depending on the hour of the morning, sometimes it’s a little more profound and other times it’s slightly more mindless. It was in the middle of one of those early morning sessions that I started to think about what my mom taught me about being a mother. And while there were numerous “things” she taught me, I came to the conclusion that through her actions she taught me how to unconditionally love my two little girls….

Growing up I always knew that I was loved… not only because my parents spoke loving words… but because their countless actions proved it. I always knew that my mom was there for me… no matter what I did. With appropriate boundaries she let me dress how I wanted (shorts with tights were an acceptable compromise on a cold morning… and a Christmas dress in July was perfectly normal in her book), wear blue eyeshadow, express my thoughts and feelings (if they weren’t appropriately expressed there was naturally a conversation about that), and to make mistakes without feeling shamed (some mistakes much bigger than others as I grew up….). In essence, she loved me for me… not for what I did, how I expressed myself, or what I could do for her…. and because she did that for me, I know how to love my daughter’s unconditionally as well…. wild haired little miss and I’m sure just as spicy Camille. And for that, I am truly grateful….

So when it comes to expressing my gratitude to her on the Mother’s Day holiday, I always like to make sure I pick out something extra special for her. A very small token to express thanks for all that she has done in my 35 years of existence. I typically combine my gifts with some gorgeous blooms… and Urban Stems has the beautiful, not your run of the mill, bouquets. With vibrant colors, fresh flowers, and gorgeous vases (that you’ll actually use again and again) they’re the perfect place for Mother’s Day flowers. If you’re mom loves vintage glam, I can’t recommend this Ella Bouquet more… especially with the beautiful vase. Or, if your mom loves traveling the world, check out The Santorini Sunrise bouquet with it’s bright + cheerful blooms + Grecian inspired vase. For the mom with a sweet tooth and love of rosé then The Sweet Retreat is perfect for her (as you can see, I’m partial to it as well….). If you’re looking to gift a bloom that will stand the test of time, I’d go for this beautiful plant… which can be a longterm reminder to her of your appreciation for all she has done for you! Luckily Urban Stems has free nationwide delivery AND you can use code shannon15 for 15% off your beautiful blooms order!

Here’s to celebrating wonderful mothers everywhere!
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(Post Details || Ranunculus Bouquet |  Sugarfina Bouquet | My Dress | Headband | Slides | Harper’s Dress | Camille’s Gown | Turban)

Thank you to Urban Stems for sponsoring this post. As always, I selected my own products + all opinions are my own.