meet art wall artist: rachael taylor of rachael taylor designs

Rachael Taylor of Rachael Taylor Designs has laced together a flowery style with colors and textures sure to spoil us all. She's hand-drawn and designed all of her patterns from her studio in the U.K. The patterns can be found on lamp shades, wrapping paper, cards, bags, home-goods, clothing and wrapped canvas. Today Rachael will share a little on process.

(AW) How long have you been in design?

(RT) I graduated with a BA honors degree in Textile and Fashion Design in 2005, and I have always loved art and design since a young age. I've always been a very creative person.

(AW) What makes a successful design, in your eyes?

(RT) Originality - something that's a bit different and less ordered. I appreciate it when the designer's passion and personality come through in a piece. Designs that are a bit more experimental and less commercial always appeal to me more. I love color! A striking palette can really grab me instantly.

(AW) To what extent does photography play a roll in your work?

(RT) I've always worked as a surface designer since leaving UNI. However, in the last two years I've really developed and gained more confidence in myself and trusted my instincts more. I studied art in college and that path seemed to naturally progress for me. I also love drama and dance, and anything that involves creativity.

(AW) What's your take on marketing versus making?

(RT) You definitely have to get the balance right between the designing/making and the marketing. Marketing really does work, if you have worked on something you're proud of, you need to get it out there and spread the word. So others can appreciate it, I've generated a few new clients from just people following me on Twitter, etc. I also love the honesty that people give you, as really you are putting your work out there to be judged, which is a bit intimidating, but if you receive genuine great feedback, it makes you realize that there's a market for you. I'm genuinely flattered every time I receive any nice comments. Marketing can distract from the designing, so you have to get a plan that works for you. I set myself weekly goals that are achievable.

(AW) Yes - the "weekly goal" seems to be my ticket to creativity this summer - working full time tends to take from my creativity, but I want to keep making things. What inspires you to make your work?

(RT) Anything goes with my work. I try to let things just come to me naturally. I go out walking with my camera, then sit and draw in my sketchbook for days. I try not to restrict myself in any way. Half the time it depends on what mood I'm in, and music really influences my work. I have my music playing really loud and generally just get doodling and see what happens.

(AW) And your routine seems to be liberating some wonderful ideas after all! Thanks for stopping in Rachael.

Rachael's prints, "Layered Foliage and Leaves" and "50's Inspired Quirky Print," are in the Porch on Art Wall. Stop by her Etsy shop for more prints and the like, and take a peep at her blog for some cheerful imagery and updates.

meet art wall artist: jen zahigian of roadside photographs

Got the summer adventurer's itch? Not to worry, you may now travel back in time and across the country with Jen Zahigian of Roadside photographs. Today Jen will share about the making of her work.

(AW) You mention in your bio that your grandfather helped you in the darkroom when you were younger - do you think that his voice carries through at all in your work today?

(JZ) Yes, definitely I do think that his voice carries through in my work. I still use many of his cameras and lenses, and his darkroom equipment now decorates my studio. Although our subject matters tend to differ (I opt for urban subjects and my grandfather focused on wildflowers). I think our approach to photography is somewhat similar. From him, I learned that seeing the world through a viewfinder is like seeing into a new and different world. He instilled the idea that there's much to be found when we take the time to really look around. I think too, because of him and his excitement to experiment with photography, I maintain a playful approach. I love the surprises. Whether photographing a field of wildflowers or a decaying roadside sign, there's always much to discover upon closer inspection.

I'm really fortunate because my Grandfather is still around, at 96 years young. He was able to attend my first gallery exhibition, which was so exciting. In many ways I feel like I'm continuing his legacy, in my own style.

(AW) What makes a successful photo in your eyes?

(JZ) I think a successful photo communicates emotion. I don't think it's necessarily about what the photographer has intended to say, but more about sparking an emotion within a viewer.

(AW) What interests you about the scenes you capture?

(JZ) I guess I must be interested in the passing of time. I love to see signs of age and wear, and how time affects people, places and objects. When I see an old sign or abandoned building, my mind instantly begins to wander and create narratives on what a scene may have looked like decades prior. I grew up in a town that continually tears down the old to replace it with new, so in a way I think I create my photographs as a way to remind people that however forlorn, there's still beauty to be found.

(AW) That's an empowering notion. "Wonder No. 3" and "Wonder No. 4" (above) are perfect in their simlicity. Have you always been a photographer?

(JZ) Yes and no, I guess. Photography has always been my primary artistic method. As far back as 4th grade, I remember taking my SLR camera on family vacations. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in English Lit, and planned to enter into book publishing. The day after I finished my final exams, I pulled my camera out from under my bed, and walked around campus to shoot pictures. On that day, I snapped a photograph of a group of boys climbing a tree, which I am still proud of. I call the photograph "Graduation Day," but it's not the boys in the photo who graduated, it was Me. As soon as I developed that roll of film and saw this photo, something clicked and photography became my focus. Although I hadn't used my camera in years, my photo excursion that afternoon felt so wonderful and meditative. Quite simply, I realized photography makes me happy.

(AW) What inspires you to make your work?

(JZ) I'm inspired by illustration of the 1940s - 1960s, typography, the color of old movies and book covers. And of course, travel. I love the excitement of being on the road, because you never know what you'll discover. Inspiration is usually not a conscious thing for me, I just know it when I feel it, and thankfully I seem to feel it quite often. One of my favorite forms of inspiration comes in the form of words, via books or song lyrics. My Father is probably the best storyteller I know, and I'm inspired by his colorful stories of growing up in California. I'm inspired by the notion that my photographs are storytellers too. I'm continually inspired by people, and the act of sharing my work. Because I photograph a lot of signs and old defunct buildings, people often share their memories of such places with me: "I ate my honeymoon dinner there..." or "my father used to work there..." or "my family vacationed there every summer..." Interacting with people in this way is truly a joy.

(AW) I think the reminiscent quality of your photos carries through, even for those who don't know the places you're shooting. It seems like the images are full of history by nature - almost as if you're uncovering the past for the rest of us. Thanks for sharing, Jen!

Jen's piece, "Skycab #2," is in the Nursery on Artwall. Her Etsy shop is something of a vintage photo album, as is her personal website. For daily thoughts and photo ventures, visit her blog.

meet art wall artist: andrea lauren of paper sparrow

These adorable illustrations are the creations of Andrea Lauren of Paper Sparrow, and they're just whimsical enough to leave you with a smile. Her prints, especially, are perfect for the Nursery. Today Andrea will let us in on the process of making this little menagerie.

(AW) Have you always been an artist?

(AL) I'm more comfortable saying that I've always been creative. I began playing cello at age 3 and have fond memories of art class, ballet and music class from my childhood. I stuck with music and have a graduate degree in cello performance. Other than a few art classes I took in high school and college, I'm self-taught. During my graduate work, I injured my wrist which meant I spent a lot less time practicing and playing cello than I should have; I found painting as a stress relief and haven't stopped since. The tables have turned and I spend more time with art these days, but I still play cello in the local orchestra and am hoping to put together a CD of my music soon.

(AW) How are the characters in your prints born?

(AL) Most of my art starts as a sketch or a doodle until I'm happy with a character and then I think "who is this little guy?" and "what does he like to do?" I like to define a certain element of the personality or the story and then the rest just falls into place naturally.

(AW) How would you describe your aesthetic?

(AL) I like to think of my work as whimsical; it's always progressing and changing form; at the moment though, it has a childlike nostalgia to it. I wasn't an outdoor kid per se, but my fondest memories of growing up in England were half term and summer trips to the New Forest. I remember splashing in puddles, running down hills, seeing deer, and owls, sheep, cows, and ducks and I like to think that my art is an extension of those memories.

(AW) What's your creative process like?

(AL) Sometimes I have a lot of ideas where I will sketch for a few days and then paint for a few. I paint a lot of pieces in groups, having anywhere from 2-5 going at one time. Certain pieces make it and others don't. I'm becoming more and more picky about what I'm happy with so lots of ideas get recycled or put on hold until they progress into something I'm happy with. Usually, I can't take much of a break, because if I go for more than a week without drawing or painting, I don't quite feel like myself.

(AW) What inspires you to make your work?

(AL) Memories can inspire my artwork, animals, photographs, etc. I love being outside, walking in the woods, seeing animals, and taking road trips. I've been lucky to take several road trips over the past few years with my boyfriend Paul. We've driven from Florida to Maine, all throughout the South and Midwest and last year we drove from Florida to Oregon and back. Places like Maine, North Carolina and Oregon have such breathtaking beautiful scenery, and I think I'm most inspired by the outdoor landscape.

From June onward I will be donating 10% of the sales in my etsy shop to various animal charities on a rotating schedule and will also have special prints that I will donate a bigger percentage to specific charities. I'll be talking more about this on my blog in the coming days.

Thanks for the opportunity to share a little more about me and my work, and I'm happy to be a part of Art Wall.

(AW) Truly using your artistic genius for good! Thanks for your time Andrea, and Art Wall is very happy to have you too!

Andrea's print, "Snail Meeting," is in the Nursery on Art Wall. Her Etsy shop is home to more adorable animal adventures and mischief. Follow her blog for art, music, vintage, and other such snippets of thought.

meet art wall artist: zee longenecker of heyzee

Zee Longenecker understands the timeless and ephemeral, and she's got the perfect eye for collecting these moments in her digital photos. There's something familiar about HeyZee that keeps me coming back. Today Zee will share a bit about the making of her work.

(AW) What's your favorite thing about photography?

(ZL) Photography is magic. I can "stop" time in a fraction of a second and keep that moment for an entire life. It allows me to be creative. I can play with light, colors, textures, patterns. I can capture an expression, a smile or a moment that won't be repeated. I love to see the results when I open files and there is something really nice that makes me smile. It's all about how I see things around me and sometimes how I would like to see them.

(AW) In your bio you mentioned that you won a point-and-shoot camera when you were thirteen--do you ever miss working with film?

(ZL) Sometimes I do, especially black and white film and for the quality of the images, but digital photography makes life easier for me. It would be nice if I had space to build a black and white lab at my house, just for the fun of it.(AW) Do you think that your childhood in Rio de Janeiro has an effect on your work today?

(ZL) I believe so. Brazilian culture is so diverse and rich. I grew up listening to samba, bossa nova, seeing all the colorful events like carnival (mardi gras) and the commemorations of Saint John, Peter and Antony, the entire month of June was too much fun for me. I had a bunch of friends in school and at the street where I lived and had my grandparents always around me. I love colors and a playful style. I guess it is part of my culture.

(AW) What's your creative process like?

(ZL) I don't really have plans. I just have fun. I am a curious person and I observe things around me alot. I like experimenting with my camera. Everything I do is simple, and when shooting indoors I like to use objects that I already have, like tea cups and toys, and I play with them and my camera to create something that I consider delightful for the eyes. I don't have a photo studio and I just take advantage of natural light. I do post-processing quite a bit, and I enjoy experimenting with different colors and texture layers. The results are what I am and what I like.

(AW) Who inspires you to make your work?

(ZL) Nature and my children. The Earth is so inspiring. It has so much to offer. I love springs and summers. I love bright days, warm light and being with my little boys. I am also inspired by objects I find interesting, especially the ones in the craft room!

(AW) And it seems you pay credit to all these things in your photos. Thanks for your time and thoughts, Zee!

Zee's piece, "The Sheep," is in the Nursery on ArtWall. Zee also curates a lovely blog (just brimming with her images and inspirations!) and Flickr photostream. Oh, and show a little support on her fan page too!

meet art wall artist: donna mckenzie of corella design

Donna McKenzie is a self-taught artist whose inspirations make for the most endearing illustrations. I'm in love with the little Boston terrier above and her matter-of-fact drawings, all with just the right amount of mischief mixed in. Today she'll share some thoughts on the creative process behind Corella Design.

(AW) How would you describe your aesthetic?

(DM) I usually begin with a realistic image somewhere in my head, and somehow it turns out to have a little something whimsical about it in the end. So, realistic whimsy, or whimsical realism?

(AW) Which makes for the perfect juxtaposition, I'd say. Where do your characters and animals come from?

From nature, books, magazines, fabulous photos, people - anywhere really. I will see something that I like at that point in time and begin drawing. I do get inspiration from most anything. The images are not thought out characters in my head. They evolve into those personalities as I work. Most of the time the drawing or sketch goes where it wants. The idea takes me where it wants to go.

(AW) Where do you like to create?

(DM) The smallest bedroom in our house is my studio. It used to be the nursery, when our children were small of course. I have a fabulous work table, drawing table, wonderful shelves that my husband built for me. It is a great place to paint and draw and ponder. All of that said, I have a tendency to spread my work all over the house. Sometimes I will draw in the kitchen. The dining room table has the sewing machine and cutting board, paper, envelopes, and many other things. The other large room - with the computer, gets great sunlight in the early morning, and I do like to work in there until the sun moves. I guess you could say that I move around the house with the sunlight. In the evenings I like to be with my family in the den/family room, so I have a chair with a table next to it, with stuff piled high where I draw at night. All over my house is the honest answer!

(AW) So it seems you swapped fields in 2006 from a corporate job to illustration. Could you talk a bit about the transition from corporate life to self-employed creativity?

(DM) I worked in a corporate office in an information systems group at a fairly large insurance company. So obviously my work was computer-based and technical. I began my college career in psychology and dance. Being a dance therapist was my goal at that time. Being a little apprehensive after my degree, I decided, with a little or a lot of encouragement from my father, to get a degree in something that would make me more employable, so: computer science. I got a job and there you go. He was an artist/graphic designer, and I believe he wanted me to have a more stable work life.

Much later, after marriage and children, my job became very hectic with two young children, and my husband was traveling somewhat - and I would as well once in a while. We decided that I would stay home for a while with the kids to de-stress our lives somewhat. After awhile I began painting furniture, painting glass, painting pretty much whatever. I was also knitting in there somewhere. I did some custom pieces for friends, and friends of friends. After some time I started drawing, which is the thing I have found I love the most. Right now, anyway. I started doing portraits, mostly of pets. A friend suggested that I take a look at Etsy, and things have been rolling along from there. Etsy got my work out there, so to speak.

When I was younger I did draw and make jewelry and macramé, etc. My dad always had some project he was working on. So, of course, some of my talent comes from him. Although, most of my free time was spent in the dance studio - that was my focus when I was young.

(AW) What's a little something that makes you happy?

I would say coffee in the morning. Having some red wine while making dinner. The warm sun. The sound of birds. Color - with a little bit of black and white. New art supplies. The ocean, especially at dusk. The total quiet of snow falling. Dancing makes me very happy. Friends! I know, way too many things.

(AW) All good things! Thanks so much for sharing today, Donna. It's been great to see more of your work and to hear your thoughts.

Donna has two pieces in the Nursery on Art Wall - a custom-made print ("Amanda" in the collage above) and "Waiting Spring." Stop by the Corella Design Etsy shop for more prints and whimsy. Donna also keeps lovely blog, Flickr, and Twitter accounts.

meet art wall artist: hannah greenwood of it's time for tea

These delicate cutouts by Hannah Greenwood are sure to tickle your romantic whimsy and leave you lighthearted. It's Time for Tea's Hannah is here to share a few insights about her work today.

(AW) Could you talk a bit about your creative process and where your images come from?

(HG) My creative process begins with me doing a few drawings, taking photos and hunting down images. I then scan these in and draw around them in illustrator to create a stylized silhouette. When I have my silhouettes I arrange them into my lace designs. Then it's time to cut them out--I do this by hand when cutting paper, but I also cut vinyl using a Craft Robo which is an amazing cutting machine. When cutting more adventurous materials like fabric and acrylic I use a laser cutter; I'd love to be able to do more laser cutting!

The themes and images I use tend to come from anything I'm generally interested in. I can be quite un-disciplined and if I get excited by something or think it's cool, I want to work on it, but at the moment I am trying to stick to a trend. I made a trend board based around spring woodland theme to inspire me and to help focus my ideas, so at the moment I'm working on pieces for that collection. It's working well so far and I think it's helped to give my shop and portfolio more cohesion.

(AW) Mm! I like the sound of that. Reminds me a bit of this post by Katie on her mood board. What about lace and delicate patterns draws you in? Have you always been interested in these delicate silhouettes?

(HG) I'm not really sure what it is about lace and delicate patterns that I love so much...I suppose I've always been a doodler. Instead of sending time doing drawings I've tended to build up intricate patterns from little pictures and icons, I've covered the backs of notebooks and post-it notes and eventually like to see things that you wouldn't expect hidden within the pattern, the sort of thing you see in Timorous Beasties wallpapers. I suppose my interest in lace came from working on my degree. My course allowed us the freedom to develop our own ways of working, so from drawings of objects I gradually started cutting out images and almost by accident created lace. My tutors encouraged me in this and I eventually developed my technique. It wasn't really until after my degree that I discovered the work of Rob Ryan and other paper cutters.

(AW) Where do you like to create?

(HG) I do my work in a corner of my bedroom which I've set up with a nice big desk and my Mac. I've got the wall covered with inspirational images and all my materials where I need them--my little studio. Of course I'd prefer to have an actual studio, and one day I hope I will, but for now I love my little corner! It hels me to work productively and get less distracted, having a space set aside specifically for work, however small it may be.

(AW) How do you think being a designer affects your work?

(HG) Being a designer has affected my work in a number of ways. I work in a very commercial but also very inspiring studio, I see designs being tailored to fit the consumer, but also know that it's important to push the boundaries and be creative. I have learned that it is important to have the customer in mind when designing, so from my degree work, which was about youth culture and crime, my imagery ranging from guns to drugs and using bright neon colours, I have toned down my themes, as I know that these aren't everybody's cup of tea. Though the theme I am working to is more commercial, I have not adjusted my designs at all, I still make them as intricate and unusual as they need to be. I am learning to find the balance between the commercial and the creative. Another way that it has affected me is that I am always inspired to design, I'm so lucky to work alongside talented designers every day and to be surrounded by beautiful design and inspiration. It makes me want to work all the time, and I'm always getting new ideas. I think it could be harder to be motivated if i had to switch into design mode after a day in the office or something--this way, I'm always feeling creative. I feel very lucky to be able to do the thing that has always been my hobby as my day job too!

(AW) Who inspires you most of all?

(HG) So many people and things inspire me. My Grandma was a very talented and creative person who made beautiful embroideries and all sorts. She taught my brother and I so much when we were little, we were always making things and she inspired me to become a designer.

On the professional side of things, obviously Rob Ryan is my hero!

(AW) I just checked out his work (very cool!) and can see the correlation, but yours is a definitely a voice of its own. Thanks for your time and thoughts, Hannah.

Hannah's piece, "Flutterby," is currently in the Artwall Nursery. It's Time for Tea, her Etsy shop, is home to more cutouts and things. You can also see what she's up to on her blog or follow along with Twitter.

meet art wall artist: mina georgescu of depuis

Just in time for a little beach weather. Mina Georgescu is the creator of these lovelies, and she's the mastermind behind the Depuis shop. Looking for something summery to go along with this spring weather? Search no more.

(AW) First things first: the colors, oh the colors! how do you do it? You mentioned a plastic panoramic camera from girlhood in your artist bio...do you still put that to use?

(MG) It's a combination of darkroom techniques and digital painting, I probably break all the rules in the book and I'm ok with it. The end result is what matters to me. My plastic panoramic camera...sigh...it drowned, poor thing. But it was the best gift I ever got and it holds a special place in my heart.

(AW) What inspires you to click the shutter and capture something on film or digitally?

(MG) It's not always the same thing, I also have a love-hate relationship with my cameras so I'm not always strapped to them when you see me about town. I guess its like a calling, I love hunting for places that I think are magical. Sometimes I come home with no game but...other times I come home with enough to keep me busy for weeks, you just never know. Coney Island has been a great inspiration lately, it's just one of those places...it also reminds me of home and the Black Sea.

(AW) Have you always been a photographer?

(MG) The term photographer doesn't really describe me at all. I spent my entire life capturing moods, awkward family moments, places I've seen and almost everything else around me. I have a small collection of vintage and digital cameras and I've used all of them and still do. If I were to come up with something more descriptive I would call myself a visual interpreter...hey that sounds pretty good. I do it for the love of it, don't consider it my job, don't plan to be creative and don't give myself deadlines on when to finish a project because I can't control my creative mood. Did that even answer the question?

(AW) Ha, yes! Spoken like a true artist. Could you talk a bit about marketing vs. making, and how it effects your work, or doesn't?

(MG) Spring, summer, and fall are when I am most inspired and most creative, so I'm left with winter for the more cerebral part of being an independent artist which is marketing. But I guess you have to do a little bit of marketing on a weekly basis, being on your own as an artist is not easy; nobody is going to know who you are or what you do if you don't put your work out there and promote it a little bit. I hope I'm going to reach a point when everything is going to grow organically but I'm far from it. I have to say, though, that with all these wonderful online galleries I feel like there's hope for the independent artist that has little to no budget at all for advertising.

(AW) Who inspires you most of all?

(MG) My mom was my biggest inspiration growing up. I was fascinated by how crafty she is; my earliest memories are of her hands doing stuff like measuring and cutting fabric, sewing, tying my shoelaces in the pretties bow. Also Lucas, my extremely talented and endlessly creative husband, is also one of my inspirations. He pushed me to go public with my works and to stop hiding them from the world, and I am glad he did. It's been a fun and interesting ride so far.

(AW) Well, cheers to Lucas for that one. We're glad he nudged you, too.

Depuis's "Summer Fun" can be found in Art Wall's Nursery. The entire collection can be viewed in the Depuis Etsy shop. More photographs can be found in Mina's Flickr photostream. She also authors a blog, tweets, and has a facebook page.

meet art wall artist: simply silhouettes

Yay, yay, it's Thursday. Today, I'm excited to introduce you to Angela Flynn, who is 1/2 of the Simply Silhouettes duo. Together with her husband Patrick, the two use their combined backgrounds in marketing, fine art, illustration and design to create custom unique traditional or modern silhouette pieces. Angela has allowed us a little sneak-peak into their business, what made it "go" and what keeps it going.

(AW) Thanks for joining us, Angela. First off, why don't you tell us how a photograph become one of your products?

(SS) People send us a photo and we draw the silhouette by hand and then convert it into a digital format. You can send us a new profile shot taken just for this purpose, but we do more than just the standard profile. Full body and action shots make great silhouettes. And I just love it when customers dig through their old photos for a nostalgic image they want preserved as a silhouette. We love doing silhouettes of pets too. We do a lot of dogs, but have also made silhouettes of just about every pet imaginable, from horses to hedgehogs.

(AW) Ha! I didn't know you could keep a hedgehog as a pet. It sounds like you have some interesting and unique clients. What are some of your most popular products and color combinations?

(SS) I would say that at least half of our customers are looking for the traditional black and white silhouette print and I just love the classic simplicity of those. One of the things we've tried to do though, is put a modern twist on this vintage art form both in terms of design and the products that you can put a silhouette on. The main benefit of creating silhouettes digitally is that the possibilities are really endless. There's been such an explosion of custom products available lately, we can now do everything from custom printing fabric for pillows to creating life size wall decals.

(AW) It sounds like you have really listened to your clients and expanded to meet the needs of design-savy customers. How did your company start and how has it grown?

(SS) Like a lot of people, my siblings and I had our silhouettes hand-cut at Disneyland when we were kids and my parents still have them hanging on their wall. When we started having kids, we were looking for a Christmas gift idea for the grandparents and decided to try our hand at making silhouettes digitally. My brother liked the one of his daughter so much he went next door and started taking pictures of his neighbor's kids and we knew we were on to something. A few months later our business was born. Luckily, silhouettes started appearing everywhere and our business just took off. With so many silhouette options in the marketplace now, we strive to be innovative and are constantly on the lookout for new products to put silhouettes on, for example we just introduced custom skins for gadgets like iPhones and laptops.

(AW) What do you most enjoy about your business and what is the biggest challenge?

(SS) Our very favorite thing has been watching our clients' families grow. For example, a few years ago we worked with a couple on their wedding, then again when they bought their first home and dog, and we just did a silhouette of their new baby. It's so fulfilling to create something that you know will become a family heirloom.

When you run your own business, you wear a lot of hats--Patrick is the primary artist, but I also help design, along with doing production, marketing, accounting, shipping and customer service. What I wasn't expecting was how time consuming the bookkeeping side of things would be. Every January I start the new year off with the very best of intentions, but when summer vacation comes and I've got kids running around the house all day, that kind of goes out the window and I always end up scrambling come tax time.

(AW) Last but not least, what's a teeny tiny thing that makes you happy?

(SS) Coffee (and lots of it.)

(AW) It really is a special daily treat, isn't it? I go to bed at night excited about my morning Joe. Angela, I truly enjoyed getting to know you and hear about your business a little today.

Simply Silhouettes has a sweet oversized custom portrait in Art Wall's Nursery. The website has products ranging from plates and pillows to tote bags and trays, with much more in between. The Mother's Day Gift Guide has lots of sweet ideas for that lady who gave birth to you.