Mother's Day gifting + Our upcoming POP-UP!! BRASS + OAK HOME

Happy May! Mother’s Day is quickly approaching… This time of the year especially, we are feeling a ton of gratitude for all the amazing Moms in our life! It’s time to spoil them! Boy do they deserve it.

Still don’t have a gift yet? Stumped? We got you!

We have some fabulous curated gift baskets! Which will make it oh so easy to grab a last-minute gift- that she will still love and value- over that boring Starbucks gift card. ..

We filled a few of our small wooden baskets (Handmade by our very own Grandpa Roy Carter), with goodies your Mama is sure to love!! Our funny Matchboxes which always make us giggle, CBD lollipops (because Moms can always use a little extra help to chill), candles & essential oils, prints by our favorite local artist, Jacque Price, and of course a thoughtful card! Each basket is different, so you can pick one out or make one special for Mom!

If the gift baskets aren’t speaking to you, you can always choose one extra special item you know she would love!! We have everything from plush Waffle Knit Bathrobes and cozy Locally Made Ceramic Coffee Mugs, to Bar Accessories or stunning Charcuterie Boards.

Every mom loves something cozy to help them wind down at the end of a long day! Nothing says “I love you” more than “Here’s something to help you feel relaxed”! Our 100% Turkish Cotton Robes are a dream come true! And who doesn’t love snuggling up in a brand new robe?? Add our Locally Made Ceramic Luna Mug and you’ve got the perfect cozy pair! The Luna Mugs are a crowd favorite here at B+O, and they’re handmade right here in El Dorado County by one of our favorite local ceramists!

As we’re getting back to warmer weather, people are getting ready to entertain! If the Mom in your life loves to entertain, or just loves styling her bar cart, we’ve got the perfect gifts! Some of our favorite bar accessories are back in stock, and in NEW fun colors and styles!!! Our High End Full Bar Set has everything you need to make the perfect cocktail, and our hand painted coasters + bar trays are perfect for entertaining!

Check out our social media, pop into the shop and chat with us, or shoot us a message to take advantage of our expertise and make sure she feels as loved and appreciated as she deserves this year. We know you know she deserves it!

Oh and speaking of Mother’s Day… We are having a POP-UP on Saturday, May 7th from 10:30-6PM! We’ll be hosting Rachel from Bitterwitch Apothecary, who will be here with all of her handmade goodies like bath salts, candles, and spring decor! She’ll be here ALL DAY so make sure to stop by!!! It’s the day before Mother’s Day.. So it’s the perfect time to grab your Mom or girlfriends, and come by the shop for a fun Mother’s Day outing! Grab some brunch and plan for some Main Street local shopping! We hope to see you there!!!

Spring has officially sprung and we couldn’t be more excited about all the Spring goodies we have in the shop right now! We also have TONS of new product coming that is hitting the shelves every week, so make sure to stop by to see the new arrivals!

We love a good Spring cleaning & refresh, and we have everything you need to spruce up your space as the weather gets warmer! New doormats are a quick easy way to make your home feel ready for the new season! We love to layer doormats to get the perfect look - Check out the below photo for one of our favorite new doormats styled!

Speaking of easy ways to bring spring into your space.. We all love getting new houseplants during this season! Our plants deserve a spring glow-up too! We have brand new Tassel Belly Baskets & tons of new planter styles that are sure to make your greenery stand out!

Come on by and let us help you with all your Spring needs, from Mother’s Day gifts to refreshing your home for Spring! WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT and we hope to see you here for our Mother’s Day Weekend Pop Up!!

Give your Bathroom a Refresh

Budget- Friendly Bathroom Refresh

#quarantineprojects

Hi Brass + Oak Fam!

I think we can all agree home is our happy place. It always has been, but especially now more than ever. Given that we have been social distancing ourselves for the past 2 months, this was the perfect time to take advantage of my husband to help me with some home improvement projects. So we decided to give our bathroom a budget-friendly refresh! Mind you, our home was built in the 1970’s so any upgrades to our space makes a HUGE difference.

I though it would be fun to share one of our favorite quarantine projects with you and hopefully provide some inspiration incase you have been thinking about giving your space a refresh. All decor used to style this space was from our retail shop! This vintage kilim bath mat has sold BUT we will be getting more in shortly, so keep your eyes open + we will keep you posted as soon as they hit our floors! Styling Tip: Vintage kilim rugs make GREAT bath mats. They are 100% wool so super easy to clean!

A little paint, new hardware, paired with some beautiful decor is really all we needed for this mini makeover - besides a little shiplap, new countertop, sink + faucet. If you would like to know more details about these items we picked out, feel free to leave any questions in the comments below =)

One day I would love to fully renovate this bathroom and do some serious demo, but for now, I am very happy with the progress we have made. This vanity is SO old ya’ll. I can’t tell you how many times I have painted this thing. But when you’re ballin on a budget, its amazing what some fresh paint can do!

I decided to brighten up this space with some white walls, paint the vanity black for some contrast and add some simple modern matte black handles to help make this vanity look a little less ancient. Later down the road I would love to put some black hexagon tile in here and resurface these cabinets! Wouldn’t that look amazing?

Here you can see the shiplap wall we added behind the vanity and behind the toilet, which is adjacent to this wall you see here. I originally really wanted to find some fun, bold, tropical wallpaper for this small space but was having a hard time finding vinyl wallpaper I liked. And since we currently do not have a fan in this bathroom with good circulation, I really needed vinyl to guarantee it wouldn’t peel from any moisture. So shiplap it was! These are actually MDF boards from Home Depot. Much cheaper than the other stuff and didn’t require us to sand— which saved us lots of time.

We also decided to go with a white vessel sink and matte black faucet we found from Build.com. I have to say, I think this is my favorite part besides decorating— is picking out accessories and hardware! It can really add so much character and your personality into your space, depending on what mood or style you are trying to create.

Keeping the counter as clutter free as possible, I used this wood tray as a base for my hand soap, jewelry dish, and cute little bud vase. Bud vases are great fillers and help add height when needed and also a great way to add some greenery or dried florals which can bring so much life into your space.

And lastly, above the new toilet I added our most famous scented soy candle with a pair of our funny matchboxes. If you have ever walked into the shop and wondered why it smells so good, this is our secret! A blend of bergamot + geranium essential oils! Be sure to check our the rest of our matchboxes as well. They will give you a good giggle =)

TA-DA! I hope you enjoyed this month’s blog on how I gave my small guest bath a mini-refresh! We would love to hear of any quarantine projects you completed during this time. And if you need any fresh decor for your space, you know where to find us! We are open regular business hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30-6pm OR feel free to shop online and schedule a curbside pickup!

Published By: Ashley Mayden

Shop Manager

320 Main St.

Placerville, Ca 95667