We love these zippy little canvas bags!  They are a great spring gift item to have on hand, a perfect Easter basket filler, a hand bag organizer, teacher gift, wedding gift for bride or bridesmaid, and graduation gift!

Perfect Idea for a bride-to-be:  

Fill the “Be Prepared” Canvas Bag with mints, needle & thread, nail file, and other emergency necessities!

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We would never steer you wrong.  Our shop is curated with our favorite things.  Kristin and I bought received these necklaces years ago.  We’ve been loving them ever since.   To date, there has not yet been a time where I have worn this Mother’s Tree Of Life Necklace out in public and have not received compliments.  I’ve been stopped shopping, at parties and once even someone grabbed my arm in the isle of an airplane to ask me where I had gotten such a lovely necklace.

Proudly I share my necklace and how each gem represents one of the birth months for my children.  And, also proudly that they can get their own, online in our boutique ~ LoveFeast Shop.

End of the year Teacher Gift idea:  A Tree Of Life Necklace with a gem for every child in the classroom.

Minnesota artist, Liz Oie, will hand-craft your custom made necklace in honor of your family in either gold or silver and with the birth months of children or grandchildren represented on the necklace.

A family heirloom gift ~ perfect for Mother’s Day!

We’re taking orders now for Mother’s Day of course!  But, what a wonderful idea for a Mother of the Bride gift, a grandmother or even a favorite coach or teacher.  It’s a perfect gift for a new mother!

Find more at LoveFeast Shop!

Running errands, taking day trips, and running your busy life means the things you haul your personal items with, your notes, your books, your bag, your wallet and even an extra jacket, should be functional and sturdy.  And also, beautiful.

Recently, I was roaming the old cobbled market streets of Munich.  Wondering through the Viktualienmarkt, the oldest farmers market in Munich,  I imagined that if I lived here, or was perhaps on an extended holiday with an apartment, I would have gathered up quite a few provisions.

I would gather together in a great day bag, all the pieces for a lovely lunch for a wonderful picnic.  Maybe, at the Botanical Gardens.

The Columbus Bag ~ This bag is sturdy enough to hold cheeses, breads, meats and maybe a sprig of lavender or a bunch of flowers.

Columbus Bag ~ $96

This weathered charcoal colored cotton bag is a unique take on a refined rustic luxe look. Perfect for errands or a weekend away.  Or, roaming the cobbled streets of Munich.

I remember when my great grandmother passed away. I was about 9 years old. My mom and grandmother were clearing out her apartment and they came across Nana’s jewelry box. With the expensive pieces taken out, my mom said, “Go ahead and pick out one piece for you to keep.” I thought I’d hit a gold mine! I found a dainty silver necklace with an oval charm filled with diamonds and a pearl. I secretly thought this precious piece had been overlooked when the valuable pieces had been removed. I figured my mom and her sisters didn’t really know for sure that these weren’t real diamonds and pearls. Of course, when it really came down to it, it didn’t matter to me that they weren’t real, it was still a treasure. 

We think every girl should have a piece of heirloom jewelry. Now what that means to each woman, could be totally different. Personally, we love a piece that tells a story or a piece that reflects a far off place we visited or a gift that’s been passed on from one generation to the next, like this Star Sapphire ring that belonged to my mom.

Here are a few other questions you could ask yourself when deciding on your heirloom piece:

*What is your signature style?

*What’s important to you, classic or unique?

*How much are you willing to spend?

*Does it make you happy?

*Does it evoke a memory of a loved one, travel or a moment?

We are busy discovering new pieces to add to LoveFeast Shop. One beautiful piece that just SOLD, was our “few of a kind” Tiffany Ball Necklace. (We have a few more left!)

We have a few more left!

Here are a few other current pieces offered in the LoveFeast Shop:

Mother’s Tree of Life in Gold

Pearls on Leather

Periodically we will be adding one of a kind pieces, because we think each girl has her own unique vision for an heirloom piece. So, keep your eyes open for that item that speaks to your heart.

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We’re choosy when it comes to jewelry for ourselves.  Jewelry is personal.  Kristin and I are always on the hunt for jewelry we that is stylish, chic, unusual, and one-of-a-kind.  We believe that every woman should have at least one heirloom quality treasure.

A quality piece goes a long way in style and in years. Which is why you’ll find much of the jewelry in LoveFeast Shop is artisan made, hand-crafted and unique.

Liz Oie, is the artist who creates many of our signature LoveFeast Shop pieces.  It’s wonderful thought to know that as Liz weaves each wire and adds each stone she is thinking about the wearer.

“When I make the Mother’s Tree of Life necklace, since every one, is one of a kind, I know that their necklace will be a unique and special representation of their family and nothing is more important, than family.” ~ Liz Oie, Artist

 “When I am shaping my jewelry I am really adding to their journey…if I take the opportunity to notice and make it special.” 

Liz has found her passion creating something beautiful and special for any woman.

“I wear my Mother’s Tree of Life necklace often, and every time I do I get compliments on it.” ~ Laura Tremaine ~ Hollywood Housewife 

” I like that I can bring some joy to their day.”  ~ Liz Oie, Artist

You can find the Mother’s Tree Of Life Necklace , The Pearl Necklace on Leather and the one-of-a-kind Vintage Tiffany Ball Necklace at LoveFeast Shop.

Read more about the artist Liz Oie, in her studio and her passion for creating beautiful jewelry HERE.

Our STYLE category is a catch all for inspiration that comes from fashion. It’s where we share our favorite products, accessories, jewelry and anything that we give our LoveFeast STYLE stamp of approval to.  Below is a recap of some of our favorite posts from STYLE.

(Above image from When Your Dress Inspires Your Table)

Color Block Polished Nails

How To Create Hand Painted Bobby Pins

Mother’s Tree Of Life Necklace

Vintage Americana Outfit

Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions for new STYLE this year?

We hope you join us here as often as you can!  We always have a chair to pull up for you at our table!  Wishing you all the best in 2013 ~Chris Ann & Kristin, owners/curators/writers/editors of LoveFeast Table and LoveFeast Shop!

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Over the last couple of weeks Kristin and I have savored some Motherhood Moments.  Kristin’s oldest son, a senior is graduating from high school in the next couple of weeks.  She just saw him off to on a final school trip abroad.  It seems just yesterday our firstborns were turning 16!  You can see how we celebrated during the LoveFeast For 16 Year Old Boys Birthday Party we threw a couple of years ago.  Kristin is finishing up her homeschooling year and planning the Graduation Party.   I’m getting ready for my kids to get out of school too.

We’re all excited to have our families share a summer vacation this year.  We are going to be joining for the Graduation Celebration fun and some time at the beach.

This was something I picked up that is both easy to pack and with graduation parties in mind.  It’s easy to thrown on, add a pair of wedges and a artsy necklace and call it a day!

Chevron Striped Dress by 36point5 ~ Vintage Gypsy, Nude Wedges by Franco Sarto, Stone Necklace ~ Anthropologie, Sunglasses ~ Big Buddha

Over the weekend I had a memorable mother/daughter outing that included getting my 8 year old’s “ears peared” for the first time.  My 15 year old got an extra ear piercing as well.  She went first as an example of bravery to pave the way for little sister.   After a little suffering for beauty we had some ice cream and shopped some sale racks.

Keeping 4 kids dressed, could be full time work.  So I am turning more and more to online to find inspiration.  I couldn’t resist snooping around trying to find some fun accessories to go with my dress ~ look at what I found.

Isn’t that crazy how well this clutch matches my new dress?

  Big Buddha – Molly ~Tan

My Anthropologie necklace is no longer available, it was a sale table swoop-up but I think our boho-chic Leather & Pearl Necklace from our LoveFeast Shop doubled up would be perfecto!

 Freshwater Pearls strung on Distressed Saddle, Chocolate Brown, Black and Gray leather ~ $180 ~ LoveFeast Shop

For more inspiration on Spring/Summer Fashion visit my posts on Summer Maxi Dresses & my Spring Face. & Big Buddah Bag BFFs.   To find out who the 2 BFFs that write this blog are visit HERE.  Join us at the table on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  This post was linked up at Bon Bon Rose Girls ~ Monday Mingle and The Pleated Poppy ~ What I Wore Wednesday

Would love to hear what fashion fun you’ve been up to lately ~ jewelry?  dresses?  outings?  What’s can be found lately in your shopping bag?

As some of you may know we are both mothers of many children.  Kristin has 5 children and Chris Ann has 4.  After many years, and all those children neither of us had a piece of jewelry to represented our families.  We knew there was something out there, but we hadn’t come across anything that we thought would last the years, live past the fads, remain classic, stylish and sophisticated.  Something that we would treasure forever.  We also knew that whatever Mother’s jewelry we would get, it had to be artistic.

We want to let you know about our necklace sooner than later, because as you know, Mother’s Day is right around the corner!  And we know we are going to be busy!

Last year our Mother’s Tree of Life necklace in silver was The Pioneer Woman’s Mother’s Day Gift Idea #1 last year.

Mother’s Tree of Life in Silver ~ $199

We couldn’t resist sending a gold Mother’s Necklace to our friend Laura ~ Hollywood Housewife, when she had her new baby.

Mother’s Tree Of Life Necklace in Gold ~ $230

We both have our own Mother’s Tree Of Life necklaces too.  We receive so many compliments every time we wear it!  It’s fun to look down and say thank you ~ these are my 4 or 5 kids!  And, its fun to be reminded that what you are wearing around your neck is really what is closest to your heart.

The Mother’s Tree Of Life Necklace is the perfect no fail, Mother’s Day gift!  The necklace will be a beautiful heirloom that will make you remember what you truly treasure!!

Check out the Mother’s Tree Of Life Necklace & other inspiring finds in our LoveFeast Shop!

Because we are at Blissdom ~ and because we thought it would be fun!!  We’re having a jewelry sale! & a link party!

This is a special Blissdom sale through the end of the month ~ February 29th ~ for all Blissdom friends, LoveFeast Table readers and LoveFeast Shop shoppers.  We are offering all our LoveFeast Shop jewelry for a special 20% off!! 

If you are here for Fancy Friday 5 the link party is still happening at the bottom of this post!  In fact if you link up your Fancy Friday post at the bottom of this post you are automatically entered to win one of our fancy leather cuffs.  That’s right a jewelry sale, a link party and a giveaway!!

Our LoveFeast Shop is stocked with awesome gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays or just because you’re awesome!

Here’s a little of what Kristin and Chris Ann will be wearing this weekend!

Tassel Earrings ~ retail $85.00 ~ 20% off Blissdom Sale $68.00

Boho-chic freshwater Pearl Necklace on Leather – retail $180.00 – 20% off Blissdom Sale $144.00

Oxidized Silver Hoops ~ retail $78.00 ~ 20% off Blissdom Sale $63.00

Mother’s Tree Of Life Necklace in Gold (Featured on Hollywood Housewife)

retail $230.00 ~ 20% off  Blissdom Sale Price ~ $184.00

Mother’s Tree of Life Necklace in Silver (Featured on The Pioneer Woman)

retail $199.00 ~ 20% off Blissdom Sale Price ~ $159.00

Oh and our awesome leather cuffs!   You can buy them online at LoveFeast Shop.

(These two are just an example of the many colors of leather cuffs we have available!)

retail $35.00 ~ 20% off Blissdom Sale Price ~ $28.00

Check out our LoveFeast Shop and let us know what’s on your wish-list!

LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!