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Mothers Day Memories

Mother’s day is May 9th; a day that celebrates moms in over 46 countries around the world.  It’s a day  where we take a moment to thank our moms for everything.   The origin of Mother's Day goes back to the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans. But the roots of Mother's Day history can also be traced in UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of the day in US.  Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honor their mothers, thank them for their efforts in giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well wisher.

We have found some easy ways to celebrate Mother’s Day .  Here are a few ideas from around  our office to delight the one who is your constant support system.

"I can’t be with my mom on Mother’s Day, it is a crazy time for my kids and everyone has a packed schedule so I send her a beautiful tea cup every year and we make some homemade cookies to send.  She opens them up and we spend an hour on the phone catching up.  It’s not as good as having tea together but it works for us."

 

 

 

"Every year we go over to her house and fill her garden with flowers, the first year we did this as a surprise and she came home and her garden was full of color.  Now she knows we are coming and she prepares lemonade for us to enjoy as we are filling her flower beds with color that will last throughout the season."

 

"My mom passed away years ago and a good friend of hers over the years has become my “other mother” , we make it a point to have breakfast together after church every mother’s day. We exchange gifts, she celebrates me being a mom and I thank her for taking on one more into her fold.  It is a great day of appreciation."

 

So if you are still looking for the perfect gift to spark a new tradition between you and your Mom, we hope to help you find it.

 

 

Colorful Bliss

Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living 

The May issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine is all about color and the way  color choices can make you feel.  I love the cover, it features four beautiful pillows  all in bright hues with gorgeous detail.  Two of the four pillows are featured in our spring and summer catalogs.  We love the color and feel of these pillows and the infinite interior design possibilities they offer.  Accessorizing with pillows can be a fun way to change the color and design focus of your room, it can liven up an old sofa and add detail to your favorite chair.  Each pillow is elaborately embroidered on 100% linen and each come with a feather insert for relaxing comfort.

 Your home is a reflection of yourself and as Martha Stewart says in the May issues of Martha Stewart Living, “color makes me happy. It’s as simple as that.  Like candy and cocktails, color makes my heart beat a little faster, my head feel a little lighter; it’s a surefire way to lure me to the bright side.”   We agree and our summer catalog is full of color. 

Trends in decorating come and go and finding a way to accessorize your home is key to updating it.  Decorating with  color has never been easier. Beautiful pillows can add a splash of color and for those feeling really bold mix a colorful piece of furniture to your room. It is like adding  layers of jewelry to a beautiful blouse.  It is expressive and fun.  Experiment with color this season and share your results with us. 

 

 

Early Summer Introductions, cont.

When we get together and talk to some our favorite designers, we love to hear each individual's unique take on a very similar subject.  One of the hottest topics we have heard recently is the use of bright, bold pillows which can transform the look and feel of an entire room. 

Several of our design friends have brought up this topic - without being asked about pillows specifically - so we knew that would be a hot feature for the summertime. 

We love each of the pillows in this collection because they all have the ability to bring a very unique look to a space.  All our bright and bold, instantly becoming the focal point with a vibrant splash of color.  We also love the nature inspired patterns and the modern designs found within this collection.

Thinking about the way something as simplistic as a pillow can provide the perfect focal point for the rest of a room reminded of one of my favorite uses of color throughout a room (photo courtesy of  http://scentofgreenbananas.blogspot.com/2005/08/away-from-those-internets-for-week-or.html).  The bookshelf is obviously the star of the show but I love the way the pillows tie the whole room together.

~RSH team 

Early Summer 2010 Introductions

As we had done with our previous catalog, we decided to use the blog to highlight some of our favorite products that will be appearing in our next catalog, which should be in your mailbox around the middle of April.

The catalog's overall theme is the use of the bright and cheery colors of the spring and summer.  Nobody around here can handle the colder temperatures, so when the weather warms up and flowers start blossoming, our creative juices really flow.

So be sure to check back here at The RSH Catalog Blog for introductions on what you should be expecting right around the corner when your new early-Summer catalog arrives.

 

Everyone knows that we here at RSH Catalog love our home offices, but we gravitate toward bright and inspirational - not dark and stuffy.  Thats why this office is one of our favorite new features; with everything from the pastel geometric prints to the handy faux-lizard organizers, it is sure to bring out the inspirational best in you.