If Mable’s had a sister store, we would be total twins with UncommonGoods. They have so many truly unique and head turning items, and many of them are eco-friendly or artisan made. Pretty much the best combo ever, if you ask us.

This time of year UncommonGoods puts their customer favorite items into awesome gift guides. There’s categories for everyone, but here are the major ones;

Check it out and let us know your favorites. Like UncommonGoods’ slogan says, you’ll find anything but ordinary

Our favorite stores are often difficult to describe. Their offerings change quickly, and the selection can be as varied as the shoppers they attract. Talking Paintings one day, and an Eames House of Cards the next? Sounds good to us!

Enter San Francisco based The Curiosity Shoppe. Their tagline is “Crafts, Kits and Curious for the Creatively Inclined“, but we dare anybody to walk away without an item that tickles her fancy. Have you seen the USB drive that doubles as a comb? How about the hand printed tea towels featuring a pirate-inspired tall ship?

The store is owned and operated by Lauren & Derek who opened the Shoppe for one simple reason: they are “obsessed with beautiful things.” And what sorts of beautiful things might you find while browsing their hand picked wares? “Whether it’s a favorite art book, a vintage find, a carefully hand-crafted piece of jewelry or a one-of-a-kind painting, we guarantee everything you’ll find in the Shoppe is special.”

Like anything truly magical, their stock changes frequently, enticing you to come back for visit after visit. If you’re in San Francisco, you can drop by their store on Valencia Street, or head to their 24/7 web shop here. For extra fun, visit their blog Smarts & Crafts and say hello.

Mother’s Day is May 11th.

Mother’s do so much for their children and they get one day out of the year (other than their birthday) to be treated extra special, so make it count!

Mable’s has hand picked many unique Mother’s Day gifts that will make mom remember you are her favorite child and those other children must be adopted. OK, so maybe that’ll only work on my mom, but we are sure that if you pick a unique gift she will remember it when your birthday rolls around.

Perfect Gift Tip: If you really want to give a unique Mothers Day present that will be remembered and cherished, go to mom for advice! Give her a call and just listen. Chances are, your mom will give you lots of clues about the things that she wants more of in her life. With that info, you’ll find a Mothers Day gift idea that’s just perfect for her.