Happy Mother's Day 2023 - Have A Beautiful Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the awesome moms around the globe! I love this day so much; it's a day to show appreciation for all our mothers have done for us, to let them know how much we love and value them, and to remember, “Life Doesn’t Come With a Manual; it Comes With a Mother….”

May we celebrate this day with gratitude and grace.

stroll down memory lane - London, 2010

This is one of my all-time favorite photos of Luca and me (who is now 20) from one of our vacations in London after leaving the park, and London has the best parks; Derek took this photo on our way back to the hotel. Luca was and still is an excellent traveler, probably the best traveler ever… Looking back at photos literally melts my heart; I am thankful to be Luca’s mom. It’s been a joy I could have never imagined.

There are many ways to celebrate Mother's Day, personally I loveeee flowers so when I had the chance to experience this DIY from Bouquet Box I thought what a meaningful and rewarding gesture. If you’re not able to be with your mom, maybe you could Facetime the arranging together.

Each Bouquet Box arrives with a precise number of curated fresh-from-the-farm flowers. A floral #diy that feels so nice!

Delivered right to your door complete with beautiful fresh flowers and a step-by-step card on arranging your blooms.

Keep mom’s feet cozy and smelling like chocolate!

Roam Wears have designed sandals that feel like you are walking on air. Beauty Pie created a scent that smells like a box of chocolates… no, really! Use Code JANETSENTME

This bag was gifted to me from a dear friend and I absolutely Love it! xo Cathy M.

If you live far away from your mother, you can still celebrate Mother's Day jewelry feast from Chrysmela, so she will never lose an earring again! That’s a fact; these are a must-have if you don’t have any! Then wrap her up in silk with this beautiful robe or yourself!

From Zahava - Choose your special date and stone for a special heirloom calendar pendant - Derek & Luca gave his grandmothers and me this calendar pendant last Christmas. Perfectly put in this “mama” necklace from Sydney Evan (this is where my grateful necklace is from)

Anne Sisteron

My chain on the right is from Petra. I’ve added my meaningful charms so I can wear them all together. My Opal charm is from Anne Sisteron - It is said that precious opal, with its display of fire, can spark creativity; I love that!

Put them all together for a collage of calm & memories. Pictured here - palm - opal - evil eye - butterfly - 222

I am a big fan of costume jewelry and my go-to is from Peri-A, the best boutique in Beverly Hills, located on Canon Dr.

Statement Eyewear Chain

Alto Janet Gunn

Arrive in style with Alto Click here for cities served. Gift Card.

If you live in a city that Alto services -
Send Mom a safe ride for Mother’s Day so she arrives safely and in style. Alto App Gift Cards apply to the cost of rides in the Alto app, from $50.00 - $500.00.

Traveling? Why not be prepared with the items below Anne Sisteron Jewelry Kit - Carry-on and anything from Bandolier.

Carry-on calming color for zen travel

My go-to for stylish travel accessories

FOOT PAIN? Make your feet more comfortable. Wear FOOTCLOUD® Reusable Adhesive Gel Cushions (4 Pack)$19.99 USD. Add seamless oval comfort to the Ball of Foot or Heels in two translucent shades.

The Footcloud These pads have saved the balls of my feet, especially when I wear my heels! This is a fabulous solution for pain. I also wear them in my loafers, it’s a real game-changer for that nagging pain, especially when you’re wearing heels.

Look Optic - My #1 for stylish and quality readers. Use Code Janet15 and check out their progressives.

Find your readers and read this book! I listened on Audible, and then I ordered the hard copy. Dr. Molly Maloof is a “woman’s bio-hacker” Most health experts in the bio-hacking space are male, Dr. Molly is a fantastic resource for women, I’ve learned so much, and she’s inspired me to make even more changes to feel “Better Than Ever”

Healthy Skin - Healthy Inside with OneSkin and Elissa Goodman

OneSkin Use Code Janet15 new subscribers get the already offered discount just for being a new subscriber + Janet's 15% on top!

How about a OneSkin subscription for Mom? After two years of regularly using OneSkin I have seen fabulous results. This is a “supplement” for your skin, and it works. Elissa’s newsletter is always filled with valuable information; her soup cleanses are the BEST! If you live in Los Angeles, I highly recommend them! You can follow Elissa here.

Dog Moms Rule!…Because I don’t have a cat :)

Lots of “sweater weather” lately! Buster, you’re the BEST!

For all dog moms and animal lovers, Bark Box is a real treat!

Giving Back - Share The Love

Common Threads Boosting Women’s Self-Esteem through the Power of Clothes, I hope you can take a minute to read how you can donate to this wonderful cause, thank you!

Pure Joy…Luca, thank you for so many wonderful memories from the day you were born, you are a true gift to your dad, and I, and your grandmothers, adore you!… Buster, we love you!!

Luca, you’re the best traveler ever!!! In our happy place.. Aloha Spirit.

May your day be filled with love and lots of hugs from those you love. I’m always so grateful to be a mom, especially Luca’s mom, and I feel so blessed every single day to have my mom and my husband Derek’s mom. Thank you to my husband and fearless leader, Derek! We are blessed!

Did you know - The holiday has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman celebrations of motherhood, and it has been celebrated in various forms throughout history? In the United States, Mother's Day was officially established as a national holiday in 1914, thanks in large part to the efforts of Anna Jarvis.

Thank you to my mom and my grandmother’s who raised me like a “rockstar” I love you…I am grateful for all you taught me.

Happy Mother’s Day!

MOTHER'S DAY INSPIRATION

Life doesn't come with a manual. It comes with a mother.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there! May your day be filled with love and lots of hugs from those you love. I can’t believe our son Luca has finished his first year of college! Wow… not sure where that year went, but it went! We survived our first year of being “empty-nesters” Yahoo. He’s in Dallas at S.M.U. so he’s a short plane ride away and we had so much fun visiting him and meeting his new friends. When Mother’s Day rolls around I’m always so grateful to be a mom, especially Luca’s mom, and I feel so blessed every single day to have my mom and my husband Derek’s mom.

It’s a wonderful gift to be a mother because you have the chance to revisit all these wonderful experiences and see the world through the eyes of your young adults.

Luca, thank you for so many wonderful memories from the day you were born, you are a true gift to your dad and I… and you’re the best traveler ever!!!

Ok! On to a fun gift guide.Here are a few of my favorite things

My favorite artist is René Romero Schuler - her website is up and running and her art and fabrics are so lovely.

The Soma Ayurvedic Jasmine Body Oil is like none other, a gorgeous fragrance and active products.

Always the softest and elegant lounge wear.

Rebecca De Ravenal’s monogramed market straw bag is a winner!

Outfit your whole kitchen with these ten stunning hero pieces, all of them made with GreenPan’s clean, nontoxic, nonstick, dishwasher-safe Thermolon Minerals Pro™ technology.

My go-to travel tote is always Longchamp, it’s chic and always looks fresh and travels so well.

Are you familiar with For Restless sleepers? The ultimate in lounge wear and a true fashion statement. The assortment in this gift box features a selection of 8 soaps with different illustrations inspired in the labels of Claus Porto's archives: Mirror, Lettuce, Agua de Colonia, Double, Leão Verde, Chic, Chicken and Sunburst.

Spice up your summer vibe with this belt bag

All time favorite sneakers from Golden Goose

Arriving with half a dozen garden length High Camp Gardenias, the Muse Box features a medium size Signature High Camp Gardenia & Palo Santo scented candle.

Anne Sisteron Edition Flexpower Bath Salts with a brand new exclusive scent of sandalwood and lavender is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! No Parabens. Not tested on Animals. 

The SAINT Candles line features fifteen different candles that are each named after a patron saint associated with a specific aspect of human life.

This bistro set provided some of the happiest moments for me. My husband, son and Buster had wonderful tea and rosé while listening to jazz. Make the space and take the time to share those special moments with those you love!

Thank you husband, it’s been a wonderful life raising our young man, and thank you, Luca, it’s been a blessing to be your mom…I am truly Grateful.

xo,

Janet

Bus, it’s been a joy being your mom for 11 years, here’s to more walks and talks and bistro moments.

Ways to give back - Unicef-Helping the children of Ukraine. World Central Kitchen Chef Jose Andres

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!