Allmodern makes it easy to shop online and what I love the most is that everything arrives so quickly. If you're local to the Boston area you can now shop their FIRST retail store in person at The Market. They make it easy to stop in and grab all the entertaining needs in person. I had the opportunity to see the store in person and connect with new and old friends and it was such a great experience. The store is incredible beautiful and they make your shopping experience simple!

These melamine plates and serving ware caught my eye immediately because they look like real pottery but they're shatter resistant.  Great for entertaining outdoors! The large serving bowl is great for salads, watermelon slices, bags of chips or s'mores ingredients. It comes in 2 color options and additional serving pieces to coordinate. The neutral hues can coordinate with all your outdoor table setting ideas. I paired it with these stone salad servers and coordinating flatware settings in matte gold. I'm all for fun themed paper goods but there's something about real linens that take the outdoor entertaining to another level. I added these beautiful linen napkins that come in a variety of colors.I selected the cream color. 

To add a little elegance, I added this beautiful stemware for wine and water. A beautiful glass ice bucket that can be used year round to keep your wine and champagne chilled. A crystal vase to hold fresh cut flowers to finish off the look. 

There is always a charcuterie board involved every-time I host and this marble cutting board is a great size for outdoor use. I especially like the leather detail on it. Add one of these bowls to the board for olives or peppered jelly and don't forget the knife set. 

As far as outdoor entertaining, Allmodern has everything you need to bring style, fun and functionality to all your open-air events. If you are local you can shop the AllModern store IRL at Market Street in Lynnfiled, Ma! 

Where would we be without all of the amazing, strong and inspiring Mom's in our lives? Let's celebrate those Mom's and mother figures in our lives with a gift of appreciation. A day off to relax and do nothing, breakfast in bed, a massage or a gift that she really wants this year. If you're stumped on what to get her, I put together a Mother's Day Gift Guide to help make her day special. 

What would be your ideal Mother's Day or the perfect Mother's Day gift? Leave a comment below. 

I regret mentioning I need a new handheld vacuum. Note to husbands: No buying Mom's vacuums on Mother's Day unless that's what she really really wants! Get her something she wouldn't normally buy for herself or get her this candle and send her to the spa for the day! 

SHOP MOTHER"S DAY GIFT IDEAS HERE: 

 Winters in New England can be harsh on our skin. With the dry air inside our homes and the freezing cold air outside, our skin is just begging for some moisture. Bring on all the serums and masks! Over the years I have tried so many skincare products because I'm somewhat of a product junkie. I'm a sucker for "erases fine lines" when in reality the only thing erasing fine lines is Botox and Filler. But that doesn't mean you need to run out and inject yourself. There are a lot of great products out there that have worked well for me over the years. As someone who worshipped the sun and tanning beds in her  younger years, I am now paying the price. Especially since I have pale, thin Irish and Swedish skin. If you take any advice from this post, don't worship the sun and use good skincare products. 

Everyone's skin is different so I would always consult with your dermatologist or an aesthetician to get a good skincare routine for yourself. These are the products that work well for my skin. I have normal skin and I am trying to treat sun spots, fine lines and texture. I try to get a hydrafacial every couple months. If you have not had a hydrafacial they are amazing. I don't know if I will ever have a regular facial again. They're great to do before an event to as they leave your skin glowing! 

Along with regular hydrafacials, here is my current winter skincare routine and other items that I like to use for masking. 

This weeks Friday Finds are a mix of classic staple items for your closet, make up bag and home. Pieces that can carry you from now into the warmer spring season. I personally love the Ilia sunscreen powder for this time of year as I'm not in the sun as much but want to keep my skin protected for days the sun is actually out. Quick and easy to throw on over your makeup! That white vase from the new Studio McGee for Target line is so pretty in person. I recently picked it up at Target and can't wait to fill it with flowers. It's only $25 but looks way more expensive! I spotted this sweater at Evereve the other day and it's such a great closet staple that could be worn for cooler nights in the Spring/Summer! The prettiest off the shoulder top paired with these new Mother jeans would be the perfect date night outfit. 

Hope you enjoyed this weeks Friday Finds and I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! 

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