Love your Mother.

 Mothers Day is Sunday, May 12th. Make sure at the very least you call her and thank her for all she does.

Extra credit if you are the first call of her day.

Flowers are O.K. But only if they come from your own yard. (Free pass on this rule if you live in another state.)

Might we recommend some beautiful jewelry from Fini?

No puppy unless you clear it with your Dad first.

Did we mention Moms really love our handbags?

If she gets chilly in an over air conditioned room, a spring weight cashmere scarf might just tickle her.

What I said about the puppy goes for cats too.

But mostly, you know what your Mom wants.
 The bluebird of happiness to reside in her home. Or in this case, on the front of her tote bag.

Remember that time?

Remember that time we got those bracelets in the shop?

You know, the ones made from guitar strap fabric from the 60's and 70's ?

They find it in long forgotten warehouse space. It called "dead stock".

And they lined them in colorful seat belt fabric to give them a little extra body?

And remember, they were all limited quantity because the fabric is vintage?

They're back.

The cutest cotton throws you have ever seen in your life. Ever.

They look like Grandmas' patchwork quilt.

But they are actually super soft, 100% cotton.

Can't you just imagine one draped over you as the Summer sun starts to drop from view?

The cabana stripes are two toned down the middle.

And thoroughly modern.

I think I would like to have a picnic on this one.

As always at Fini, very limited quantities available, for a very limited time.

Pint sized GG&L bags.

Wee tiny handbags from German handbag giant George Gina and Lucy have begun to land in the shop.

None of them measure wider than 12 inches across,

Some colors are subtle, others are a bit more "Hey! look at me!!"

Some you see here are already in the shop. Others will be arriving in a couple of weeks.

But no more have been brought into the U.S. Once our collection is snapped up.....they will just be a memory.

A tiny, adorable, sweet memory.

The flowers of Spring.

Garlands of flowers are now in stock.

Beautiful as a headband. And the elastic allows you to wear it as a necklace, or wind it around your wrist as a bracelet.

GG&L resort bags

 You may not be jetting off to St. Bart's anytime soon, but you can still partake in the Resort collection bags freshly released from George, Gina and Lucy.

If you like your spot of color hot, now is the time to strike.

The first two styles are new for 2013. the larger bag on the bottom you may recognize from Summer 2013. It's name is "Three Weeks". I always thought it was referring to how much you could stuff in it.
Who knows?

Seasoned pros of this German line know colors are never repeated, so if you see one you like, we always suggest you pounce while the pouncing is good.

New designs from Rob Ryan.

 The new Spring offerings of Rob Ryan courtesy of Wild and Wolf have arrived, and are they ever peachy.
The above are a set of 4 plates, each one depicting one of the four seasons. (Yes, I know, one is missing. Use your imagination.)

 Some very sweet cups done in the same style.

A set of four darling single  egg cups.
If you don't eat boiled eggs out of an egg cup, it's high time you started.

A single cup.

And a pillow done up in black and turquoise.

If you have not visited Rob's website, have yourself a treat and do so.
His original paper-cuts are breathtaking.
Then drop by Fini and scoop up his highly romantic, endlessly practical, and modestly priced household items.

Happy boots

Let's face it, rubber boot season is nearly a year round thing here in Seattle. So why not have a pair that lift your spirits when you wear them?

These mid calf, wedge heel rubber boots will help you look sharp while you stay dry.
Sizes 6-11, and they are going fast.

How to melt a heart.

How does one melt a heart?
It's simple, really.
Be thoughtful.
Pay attention.
Let them know they are first in yours.
Stop by and let us help.

Sometimes, love is a contest.

Give them one of these pillows on Valentines Day and settle things once and for all.