My Favorite Things: Round-up for Dapper Dads

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Clockwise from top: 
100% Wool Hat by Mr. Kim | Mustache Dad card by Letter Parade | Grey and Blue Dart Board | Multi-language Dad Card by Letter Parade | Best Intentions Flask | Homemade Gin Kit | Deluxe Shaving Kit | Backpack | Awesome Dad Card by Letter Parade | Shoe Shine Kit



Dear friends,

This one's for dad. 

Although my father passed away three years ago, he left with me a wealth of fond memories to remember him by. He was the true artist. He had impeccable taste in almost everything, most especially when it comes to music. As a daddy's girl, I definitely take from him. 

No, he wasn't a dapper dad. I think being a father in Asia in the late 70's and early 80's kids would be anything but dapper. So the items included in this mood board for gift ideas is a good assortment for different types of dads. One who's adventurous and into traveling and backpacking, another who's a drink connoisseur, one who is practical and invests in high quality essentials that lasts a lifetime, and another who likes to kick back with a game of darts. 

Multi-language Dad Note Card, $5.00 Click here to shop

NEW! Mustache Dad Note Card, $5.00 Click here to shop

 NEW! Awesome Dad Note Card, $5.00 Click here to shop

What other gift ideas for dad do you recommend? 

Love & Letters,

 P.S. Father's day is June 18th! FYI!

My Favorite Things: Round-up for Mom

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Clockwise from top: Multi-language Mother's Day Note Card | Anthropologie Bee Watch | Cactus Concrete Planter and Plant Combo | Stay Majestic Art Print | Tory Burch Flats | Italian Soft Leather Crossbody Tote | Plamplune Grapefruit and Peach Wine | Nars 'Cruising' Lipstick | Mother's Day Monogram Note Card | Deep Green Cardigan


Dear friends,

I've put together this mood board with mothers in mind, filling it with carefully selected pieces of gifts that I'd love to gift my mother. Works for mother's day (that's fast approaching), holidays, her birthday or just to simply say 'I love you'.

Each item will give you an idea of how my mother is: lowbrow yet tasteful and ever so practical. My Mah turns casual into trendy but always goes for the comfortable as well as timeless. So if splurging a little means you'll get your money's worth in the end, well then, it's a no-brainer.

We don't come from money. We're middle class as middle class go. My Mah taught me expensive brands don't mean anything if you don't know how to wear it in a way that flatters you. So we find the good with the cheap, and trust me, we always do! The one best lesson when shopping that she imparted to me that is somewhat of a double-edged sword is: "Buy it now or spend time thinking about it later only to find it's already gone when you go back for it. Anyway, you can always return it if you change your mind. This way, there are less regrets in life." 

Then off we go to the clearance section.

Now, I feel like I really have to explain the addition of the cactus planter on here, well, maybe most moms prefer a bouquet of flowers. Feel free to switch it up. I just know that my Mah, being the green thumb that she is - prefers to have something that lasts longer with as little fuss as possible. So there you have it.

The Letter Parade products featured above are:

 Mother's Day Monogram Note Card, $5.00 Click here to shop.

 Multi-Language Mom Note Card, $4.50 Click here to shop.

Stay Majestic 11" x 14" Art Print, $34.00
Click here to shop. Also available in 8"x10" size art print as well as single and boxed set of 8 note cards.

What other gift ideas for mom do you recommend? 

Love & Letters,