Inspiration for Mother's Day

Between Naps on the Porch has the best Sponsors!  They help make the posts you see here each month possible.   They are all stocked up with wonderful gift ideas for Mother's Day, as well as helpful tips and tutorials for everyday living.  Have fun checking them out on this lazy Sunday afternoon!


♦Santos Cage Doll.com:   I first fell in love with Santos dolls when I found one in a local antique shop. Santos dolls, beautiful hearts, heart charms and delicate, jewel-studded crowns are just some of the lovelies you'll find on your visit to Santos Cage Doll.com.

♦The Charmed Life:  Have you seen the wonderful Crosby & Taylor pewter measuring spoons on the Food Network and in Paula Deen's kitchen?  The Charmed Life has them in stock so you can have your very own set.  I gave a set to my sister a while back and she loves them!

♦ Saffron Marigold:  Gorgeous Duvet Covers, curtains  and table linens await your visit.  The patterns and designs are beautiful and each piece is crafted carefully by hand.  The special details and care that goes into each piece truly make each one a work of art!

♦ Noritake:   Check out all the beautiful spring dishware patterns available at Noritake.  I love all their colorful stemware! Isn't the blue gorgeous?  As always, BNOTP readers get 10% off any purchase by entering BNOTP10 at checkout!

♦ LooLeigh's Charm:  Meet BNOTP's newest Sponsor, LooLeigh's Charm.  Brooke has stocked her Etsy shop with wonderful door hangers and decorations perfect for welcoming guests to your home all spring and summer.


♦Old Time Pottery:   Old Time Pottery has lots of spring/summer goodies in.  I can't wait to check out their gazing globes and spring ribbon.  The ribbon is on sale right now for just $1!  Guess where I'm headed this afternoon!

♦Fish Foam:   Need a little help with your Spring cleaning?  Click HERE to see how Fish Foam worked on my windows.  BNOTP readers get a $3 discount on shipping when ordering a 3 pack of Fish Foam.

♦A Teeny Bit of Trouble:  At last, A Teeny Bit of Trouble, the long-awaited follow-up to Gone with a Handsomer Man is available!  Do you have your copy, yet?  For more info about Michael Lee West's latest novel, check out this fun table setting created in celebration of the release of A Teeny Bit of Trouble.

♦Suzy's Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom:   Suzy always has wonderful tutorials for great craft ideas.   Right now she's featuring a yummy recipe for Grilled Halibut with Fennel and Orange.  While you're visiting, check out her free quilt patterns and her quilling and paper crafts, too.  Don't miss the photo challenge!  Looks like fun!



♦French Bleu Vintage:  Go antiquing from the comfort of your own home!  The inventory at French Bleu Vintage is always changing...it's a new store every time I visit.  If you see something you love, don't wait.  Prices are amazing so things never stick around long.

♦Elvie's Essentials:  What better time to get organized than Springtime.   Elvie is a professional organizing coach which means she knows all the tricks to declutter and get organized in the shortest amount of time and without the usual stress.  Check out her free tips!

♦European Tableware:   One of my favorite patterns is Spode Woodland and right now it's on sale at European Tableware!  You can see how it looks in a table setting HERE.  Start your collection now while it's on sale and you'll be all set when Thanksgiving comes around this fall.

♦Family Handy Man:  Need some good advice or a tutorial for those home repairs?  Check out Family Handy Man for lots of great DIY videos and tips.