'To the Best Mom in the World'

Decor Innovation Deals for Mother's Day

It might be the single most important day out of the entire year. And no, I’m not talking about your birthday. Not referring to New Year’s Day either.

It’s Mother’s Day! While most mothers might claim that every day should be ‘Mother’s Day,’ the second Sunday in May is specifically set aside for the occasion.

Now you’ve probably ordered from 1-800-Flowers and picked out the Hallmark card. But have you gotten the gift?

You’ve already bought her the ‘I love you Mom’ mugs and the kitchen appliances years ago; but have you ever thought to get her a new duvet cover or set of new curtains to update her room’s décor?

Until May 9, save on the following Mother’s Day gift ideas:

Now is your chance to get your mother the gift that beats the usual trinkets you give her every year. At Décor Innovation, enjoy storewide savings of 15% off on blackout curtains, curtain rods and accessories, pillows and faux fur throws!

Buy your mother a set of blackout curtains in solid colors like beige and turquoise for her room. With promocode BESTMOM, get an additional 10% off the $59.99 curtains. Let her know that you value her rest by installing these set of curtains that not only block out noise, but light as well!

Solid blackout curtains

It’s a great way to give a gift that’s also eco-friendly since the blackout curtains do save on heating and cooling costs. What I like best about these curtains is its double option for hanging, guaranteeing that it will hang regardless of the curtain rod your mother uses.

For an extra 25% off, you can save on a set of the can-can chiffon sheer curtain ($34.99) in colors such as blue, pink, purple and white with promocode MOMCAN. The chiffon curtain is a perfect addition for summer as it filters light and falls gently in delicate pleats. Open a window near these curtains and watch the fabric dance to the slightest presence of wind. Either have the curtains alone, or pair with the solid blackout curtains (see above).

Chiffon curtains

And last but not least, (quick before it’s gone!) take an extra 25% off a set of basket weave curtains ($39.99) with the promocode MOMWEAVE. Its basket weave texture will add instant depth and intensity to your mother’s living room or bedroom. Does she have a place in the house that receives constant light and she would like to better control? These two panels measuring 52”x63” keep 99% of the sun’s rays at bay when closed, and inadvertently allows one to adjust the temperature in the home without a thermostat.

For your mother this Mother’s Day, show her that you’ve put some thought and savings into your gift.

-S. Gonzalez

*Photos courtesy of Decor Innovation

'Spring Must Haves'

It must because it’s the end of the month, that I already am making a mental check list of what pieces to buy now and what pieces to hold off until the warm weather is officially in full swing. Lately it seems like all of us in New York are hanging in weather limbo with occasional bouts of warm weather followed by rain and a windy cold front.

In my last post, I noted tye-dye and stripes as prints that top my must-have list for this season. These too, of course, are just the beginning:

Hat from J.Crew

1. Panama Hat

I plead ‘guilty’ because I already bought one more before my weekend trip to Miami for a wedding. Do I regret the purchase? Heck no. I must’ve spent a few months casually looking for the perfect Panama hat that could transition from a sunny day at the beach to a picnic in Central Park. In the process, I found many overpriced hats made of what I believe to be sweatshop-produced straw.

Finally, I stumbled upon a cream straw hat with black ribbon at J. Crew. Priced at $58 (a bit steep in my opinion for a hat), but handmade from the finest material. It’sperfect for a day outdoors and yet, polished enough for work.

Burberry does the military coat

2. Military coat

Utilitarian just got less boring and more chic. The military coat is closely linked to designer Marc Jacobs, who showcased his version of the coat at his spring-summer show last fall. Other designers must have noticed, because the military green hue was later found on almost every runway.

I do have my own version of a military green jacket, which was for some time part of my ‘NYC outfit’ (paired with my boyfriend jeans – I was ahead of all the trends) when I was but a recent college grad and commuting from NJ. But this military coat has had an update, cut more like an alpaca and ideal for rain, wind and the occasional chill on a cool spring day.