Saturday Shopping with Friends #21

Welcome to Saturday Shopping at this Small House

Once a month I go shopping with some of my blogger buddies because it’s always more fun when you shop with a friend!

Two bouquets of tulips, one pink and one orange, rest on a white kitchen countertop—perhaps the result of shopping with friends. In the background are a gold faucet, potted lavender, bunny figurines, and a cozy, decorated kitchen.

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Some Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

I’ve been asked by my kids what I would like for Mother’s Day, so I have been thinking about it lately. These are some of the things that I would love to have.

I love my LL Bean canvas bag and I use it for everything. Lately I’ve been using it as a diaper bag for Harrison when we go on adventures. However, it has seen better days. I would love a new one (monogrammed) 😉.
I love Salt & Stone Deodorant, and I would love to have the gift set that includes the body spray.
Speaking of nice smells, I have a friend who uses a Pura fragrance diffuser in her home, and it smells amazing.
This is a real luxury item, but one of my girls has a Lola throw blanket, and it is the softest thing I’ve ever felt.

A banner with the text "Shopping With Friends: So Much Better Than Alone" above five polaroid-style photos of smiling women labeled Anna, Lynn, Diane, Cindy, and Tora captures the joy of shopping with friends.

What My Friends Are Loving

Blue decorative line with symmetrical floral elements and a simple house cradled by two hands in the center, evoking a sense of care—perfect for your next Home Post.

A woman with blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a light beige sweater, stands smiling next to a white table lamp on a wooden surface, as if pausing after shopping with friends, with a vintage window frame in the background.

Anna

Sky Lark House

With temps reaching into the 50s and 60s, I realized my wardrobe needed a spring refresh. I am loving all things made by Quince. One of the biggest reasons is because I need a 28 inch inseam for pants. Many of their pants can be customized to certain inseam lengths. Here are some of my favorite online finds for this month.

This pink sweater says spring but still keeps me warm on chilly days.
I wear these pants to work because they are still comfortable and affordable.
I love this cropped cardigan because I can wear it over a t-shirt or tank top.
These cropped pants are the perfect color for spring and summer.

Diane

South House Designs

My shopping may look a bit scattered to you. But truly it has a theme, a truly important theme — my favorite sources. Sources that offer great quality for the price AND support small businesses, artisans or giveback to those in need.

For shoes, I love TOMS. They are fun, stylish and comfortable, but also prioritize sustainability, the environment and giveback from each purchase to children around the world. I have two new pairs of sneakers that I LOVE, this is my neutral pair to wear with just about anything and then this pair for when I need an added spark of fun. Both are sooo. comfortable and required zero break-in. (I wore the fun one for 14 hours the first day with no complaints). If I didn’t already have something similar, I definitely would have gotten these too.
Who remembers Paint-by-Number? I loved the process, but never the results. Well, that has all changed. Check out this beginner friendly kit or this one that’s more advanced, or this one for a custom painting kit from your photo. See my whole curated collection here.
Do you struggle with mixing florals for a wreath or arrangement? You don’t need to be a flower savant when you know Sheila at Twisted Twigs Decor. She offers sprays of stems in the most imaginative combinations. All you need to do add a few of her creations to a wreath or basket of greens for a new spring or summer accent everyone will be asking about. And her prices are amazing!
As I look forward to planting season, I’m dreaming of perhaps tucking in a sweet fairy garden garden — must be the Grandma in me. I have curated the cutest of the cute from my favorite source, Etsy. Everything from precut doors and windows, to a rustic bench, adorable mushrooms and so much more.

A woman with glasses and wavy, shoulder-length blonde hair smiles softly, perhaps recalling a joyful day shopping with friends. She is wearing a white shirt and a gray jacket. The blurred green background suggests an outdoor setting.

Lora

Lora Bloomquist

This time of year calls for a wide variety of jackets! My favorites to have at the ready are a green fringed jean jacket (which comes in many other colors) and a classic yellow raincoat (which is needed today).
April showers are a great excuse to bring out my collection of vintage umbrellas. I hang them in our entry for seasonal decor, but also to grab easily. I love all their unique details—Bakelite handles, and floral and geometric fabrics. Sometimes I open them up and display them at the top of a tall piece of furniture. You can find a great assortment of vintage umbrellas HERE.
It’s curbside junking season here, where I drive certain neighborhoods on specific days and find all kinds of great vintage goodies. In a couple of hours, I will amass a whole trailer-full of finds (that usually all need TLC;). On nice days, you’ll find me in the driveway scrubbing up my “new” finds.HERE is my list of Vintage Reviver’s Products to turn the trash into treasure;)
After scrubbing for hours, my hands ache. THIS amazing lotion helps sore muscles and brings relief. I’ve been using it on my hands and sometimes my feet before I go to bed. It helps me sleep better, too (which is always a bonus).