Ever find yourself struggling to untangle your favorite necklace from its matching bracelet, a pair of dangly earrings or a random hair accessory? Well struggle no more! With these amazing DIY jewelry holders, your favorite baubles will be beautifully organized. Plus, they’re all so cool, you’ll love showing them off as part of your overall room decor.

The details:

1.Mr. Kate brings us this adorable framed lace jewelry display that’s perfect for the girly girl in you.

2. This bright red beauty is inspired by a piece from Pottery Barn and can be yours for around $4, according to Cat on a Limb!

3. This one comes with a great title- “Dew” It Yourself Jewelry Stand and is made out of Mountain Dew bottles. How cool is that?

4. Any wine lovers out there? If so, this Frame Wine Cork Jewelry Display, also from Mr. Kate, is the perfect excuse to open up another bottle of merlot. It’s for DIY purposes, i.e. the greater good, right?

Which DIY will you choose?

Sources: 1,2,3,4.

The gemerous gal likes to surround her pooch in luxury and style. Whether it’s with a cute collar, a luxurious bed or a hand knit sweater, the dogs we love deserve to be pampered. There are tons of cute options out there, so pick something that suits your pup’s personality. Maybe she likes pink sparkles, or maybe she’s more of a bandana kind of dog, either way, you’re bound to find an option that fits both your styles.

Do you help your pet accessorize?

Make a statement…with your ears! There are tons of different statement earrings out there, but I’ll break it down into three of my favorite types: nature inspired, super studs and neon brights.

Nature Inspired: Do you enjoy all things outdoors? If so, definitely look for nature inspired earrings. Make a statement in seemingly simple leaves (1), floral beauties (2) and bold feathers(3).

Super Studs: Not much of a dangly earring kind of gal? Have no fear, super studs are here! Feel free to think outside the typical stud-earring box and go for shapes like square (4,6) or oblong (5). Oh, and make sure to have a little fun with color as well.

Neon Brights: Love being the center of attention? If so, neon earrings will make you the talk of the town…in a good way!  Go for hoops (7) , multi-strand chain danglers (8) and neon-accented sparklers(9).

Now the only question is, what will you pair them with?

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 14th, and while flowers, cards and chocolates are nice, your mom is special. In fact, she’s the best mom in the world, right? Right! So give her the best of the best. Shower her in diamonds, pay someone to do her dirty work and let these five startups take care of the rest. Happy Mother’s Day to all you mommas out there!

TaskRabbit – Growing up, your mom did it all for you. She cooked, cleaned and ran errands, all with a smile on her face. This Mother’s Day, give your mom a break, and send her a TaskRabbit to take care of the chores – from doing the laundry to weeding the garden. If you post the task before Monday, May 14th, TaskRabbit is offering $10 toward any Task, using the code ILOVEMOM.

Vsnap – Can’t be with Mom this Mother’s Day? Sometimes a Hallmark card just doesn’t cut it. Mommy wants to hear the sound of your voice and see your shining face. Thanks to the Boston-based startup Vsnap, you can send your mom a quick, 60-second video message, telling her how much you love her!

SittingAround – Know a mother with young kids? Point her to SittingAround, so she can take a day to herself without the kiddos running around. Founded by MassChallenge alums, SittingAround is an online babysitting co-op that allows parents to swap their time for free childcare. Additionally, earlier this year, SittingAround launched its Sitter Marketplace, a tool for parents to connect with, vet, book and share paid babysitters.

Gemvara – Mom deserves something special, and you know it. Gemvara allows you to make unique, custom jewelry, all from your desktop. The prices are a bit steep, but get your siblings to pitch in, and Mom will be beaming as bright as the gem in that necklace when she sees it.

Birchbox – If your mom likes to be pampered, Birchbox is the way to go. For just $10 per month, Birchbox delivers a curated box of beauty products straight to your door. The box features a range of samples from well-known brands and up-and-comers, so Mom can test the waters on all the anti-aging cream she wants. Not like she needs it, of course.

What could be better for the mom who loves jewelry than the Gemvara Key to an Open Heart pendant? It’s made of sterling silver and available at an affordable $172; visit Gemvara.com. (By the way, Gemvara has one of the largest fine jewelry selections in the world, with 1.5 million design possibilities that can be custom-made.)

stationary / iphone case / pillow / tote / towel / glasses / handbag / soap / pencil cup

I don’t know about you, but I go a little crazy for a good monogram and lately it seems as though the classic lettering is becoming quite the trend. From home décor to handbags, there’s almost nothing that can’t be monogrammed. My favorite has to be this adorable pencil holder from Mackenzie Horan’s Design Darling boutique. I think it would look lovely on my desk.

Another idea not featured in the round up is to monogram jewelry with an engraving. At Gemvara engravings are free so I would definitely take advantage of that opportunity to leave your mark! How cute would your initials look inside the Two Hearts Ring?

Do you have anything monogrammed?

Chevron is most definitely this season’s “it” pattern, so why not incorporate it into some fun DIYs like the ones above?

Details:

1. Chevron shoes? Yes please! I’d love to try this DIY with some fun, neon colors.

2. Nail art is a great way to express your personal style and this Chevron Nail DIY from Fab Fatale looks awesome.

3. Looking for just a hint of chevron? Try this DIY chevron necklace, which can be customized by painting with your favorite shade of nail polish.

4. Chevron prints aren’t just popping up in fashion, they’re also making their way into home decor. Add a little chevron to your pad with this DIY chevron wall art.

So go ahead, try one of these fabulous DIYs- we dare you!

(This is part of our guest series posts by Amy McLaughlin – celeb stylist and wedding planner)

Whether its pre-baby life or post wedding bliss, either situation calls for a little trip of indulgence (aka baby or honey-moon). While most of you have probably heard of the traditional honeymoon, it’s time to take in another reason to self indulge; the baby-moon. This is the last romantic and relaxing rendezvous before your little one makes his big debut and, according to many highly-respected marriage counselors, it is an essential tool for securing that bond between partners before their worlds get tipped upside down going on vacation never has the meaning again.

It’s no secret that I love a little luxury (or a lot, whose counting?), but when it comes to either of these special occasions; whether it be the arrival of your first born or matrimonial bliss, you deserve to indulge in the best life has to offer before you settle back to reality. From a Caribbean escape to a hideout in the mountains, I’m going to share my favorite get-a-ways to make your post-wedding or pre-baby voyage an unforgettable one!

Viceroy Snowmass Aspen, CO
Whether you want to take advantage of all of the outdoor activities Aspen’s beautiful mountains have to offer or relax in the fabulous Ute-inspired wellness spa, the Viceroy is the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure.

The Modern Honolulu Honolulu, HI
Chic, modern and comfortable is what you can expect from this new hotel sitting on top of one of the most beautiful vistas in the world. Not only will you feel good when you stay here, but since this hotel is also the new home to Iron Chef Morimoto’s restaurant “Morimoto Waikik”, you know you’ll eat good too.

Las Ventanas Al Paraiso San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
If the pool itself doesn’t convince you to escape below the border, Ventanas has plenty of other qualities that will. With large suites, a world class spa and beautiful Mediterranean architecture, this sea side Mexican resort will be the perfect retreat for any occasion.

The White Elephant Nantucket, MA
If the time for your destination falls between the months of June-August, there is no better island on the east coast to escape to. From the “feel like home” coziness to the luxurious ambience, there is nothing you’ll love more than the gorgeous sea-side views and quaint local feeling.

The Montage Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CAWhether you prefer to take a long drive along the beautiful coast of southern California or sip a wonderful glass of wine (or sparkling water for you momma’s to be) while enjoying a romantic dinner at The Montage Hotel, you can’t really go wrong with either. A place that I like to call my second home, spending a couple days in this little cliff-side town just an hour south of Los Angeles, you’ll find the Montage Hotel has everything and more to offer its guests.

Everyone’s favorite show Revenge is coming to an end for the season on Wednesday, May 23rd, but you can still get the look of heroine Emily Thorne. Online jeweler Gemvara.com created a necklace of Emily’s signature “infinity loop” tattoo. The Infinity Pendant is available in a variety of metals and prices range from $187- $500.

Gemvara is the only online retailer of fine jewelry that offers a virtually unlimited selection of designs through its unique made-to-order technology platform. Offering the largest fine jewelry selection in the world, shoppers have access to over 1.5 million unique design possibilities with more than 1,500 original designs that can be customized using 26 gemstone and 8 precious metal options. Everything is handcrafted in the US using just-in-time manufacturing to produce unique, one-of-a-kind designs. Your own personal jeweler is now just a click away.

We know the rules – when you like some thing enough, you put a ring on it. And that’s exactly what we did with our social obsession, Pinterest. While Gemventing one fine Friday (GEM-VENT-ING: verb The act of inventing sweet new things for Gemvara.com) we came to the conclusion that Pinterest is our all-time favorite social platform and that we should make a seriously blingin’ ring full of rubies and diamonds in the form of the Pinterest ‘P’ in honor of it.

What do you think? Should we make it available on our site?