Etsy is one of the best/worst things that has entered my life. I get addicted to looking at different stores from around the world and picking out gifts for birthdays or other events, and I spend time a crazy amount of time justifying gifts for myself. I love that so many things can be personalized, and that so many one of a kind items can be found and shipped to my door with a few clicks.

The selection of items for kids is amazing on Etsy. I have a few favourite shops where I love to pick up something for my son, or for one of his friends as a gift. Here are a few of my top Etsy store picks!

Kuku Design has, among other items, has adorable wall hooks for you child’s room in bright colours and cute shapes. You can find their store here

BoyGirlBoyGirlDesign has t-shirts, rompers and onezies, but my favourite thing is their painted shoes. They have themed children’s shoes for different holidays, or princess and pirate themed shoes. Check out their store here

ClaireonCloud9 has the most adorable pillows! Wacky clouds, trees, moons, raindrops, and even a mountain! You can find her store here

The Australian shop MeAndMacCharlie has great patterns for their leggings, bibs, burb cloths, and bodysuits. They ship worldwide too, which can be hard to find from an Australian shop! You can find them here

Boy’s leggings are impossible to find! It’s so unfair girls can wear comfortable leggings, while boys are usually stuck with jeans. I’m always looking for cute boy leggings that don’t look like girly ones. Basically I’m looking for manly toddler boy leggings. Sounds hard to find, right? It is! This shop has some great ones (I have a few on the way now!). Check out Thread and Love here

This is one of the first shirts I bought for my son. I don’t know why, but it makes me laugh every time I put it on him. Coup has a ton of these trademarked shirts for babies, kids and adults too! Check them out here

My son is turning into quite the little baker, and these rolling pins are the perfect way to keep him excited about creating something. They can be personalized, but my favourite is this dinosaur one. You can find the Valek Rolling Pins shop here

bky kid has amazing kids and adult t-shirts with patterns of roads and numbers. The are freaking adorable! Check them out here

I would live in sandals if I could. I am one of those gross people who could be seen running into the grocery store in my flip flops in the dead of winter. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but I find ways to justify sandals in completely inappropriate whether conditions.

The good news is, according to my calendar it’s sandal season! Yes, my calendar may state this earlier than yours, but I’m thinking I’ll get less judgemental looks in my sandals at this time of year. And although it’s only May, I’ve already had to have a talk with myself (yes I talk to myself in stern tone when required) and limit myself to maybe one or two more sandal purchases for this summer. I’ve got more than enough already to make it through the summer, but it’s not my fault flip flops literally last forever, so just because it looks like I have a hundred pairs……well like I said, it’s not my fault!

Here are a few of my favourites for the summer!

Steve Madden Safari Sandals $79.95

Roxy Hana Sandal $29.00

Roxy Chickadee Sandals $42.00

Kate Spade Tracie Sandals $178

Kate Spade Fiji Sandal $48

Spring Abayrien Sandals $45.00

ALDO Prililia Sandals $60.00

ALDO Mirivel Sandals $25.00

Tory Burch Miller Sandal $225.00

Michael Kors Kayden Jelly Thong $79.00

Old Navy Women’s Gladiator Flat Sandal $26.00

Billabong Crossing Over Sandals $30.00

Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Did you forget? I love that I get a new holiday to enjoy now that I’m a mom too! My husband is pretty lucky since all I’ve asked for is to sleep in, and then to watch soccer all morning before I go out for the day on Sunday. Sounds pretty easy to me! Although he was looking over my shoulder as I was writing this post about gift ideas. Smart guy. Here are a few of my picks!

Chapters Love you to the Moon and Back Pillow, $39.50

Chapters Paris is Always a Good Idea Mug, $10

Macaroons from Cafe MoRoCo
6 for $19.50
12 for $34.50

Philosophy Thank You set, Sephora $23.00

Godiva 16 pc. Spring Gift Box, $30.00

Tory Burch Large Moulded Cosmetic Case, $95.00

Kate Spade BEACH STRIPE IPAD FOLIO
$85.00

Winners is one of my all-time favourite spots. There are weeks when I will visit the same one twice because when new stock comes in, I don’t want to miss anything.

Sometimes it’s expensive to buy what’s trending, so Winners is a great spot to pick up key wardrobe pieces.

Elizabeth Cabral is an award winning Fashion/Creative Director and stylist who has worked with A-listers such as Kirsten Dunst, Beyoncé, Olivia Wilde and Keira Knightley. A staple on the international show circuit, her personal style has also been featured on Style. com, jakandjil, The Coveteur, and countless other sites and blogs.

She has released her Winners must-haves for spring, and I’m hoping I come across a few of them when I stop at Winners this week!

Crop Top
$16.99
Compare at $30

Coin Necklace
$39.99
Compare at $55

Printed Jumpsuit
$19.99
Compare at $40

Designer Leather Cutout Booties
$249.99
Compare at $500,
*The Runway at WINNERS

Designer T-Shirt
$24.99
Compare at $50

Printed Tunic
$89.99
Compare at $170

Leather Bag
$169.99
Compare at $300