you are beautiful

Order or download free stickers from the you are beautiful movement people for your mom this Mothers Day. Stick them on her bathroom ceiling, on the rearview mirror of the minivan, inside her purse, and under her mouse. Or, create a you are beautiful scavenger hunt, leaving clues on slips of paper, secured with a you are beautiful sticker to a convenient surface, next to a small gift. She'll follow the clues as you lead her to a you are beautiful installation in your city, where you and a surprise await.

Check out the website for full details and to find a you are beautiful installation in your area.

Sea Foam Necklace

Light-refracting, with glistening, retro-colored beads and quietly well-crafted elegance, this necklace is a rock star choice for Mothers Day.

See more of Tamar's work at her site, Nest Decorating.

$48

Superhero Pendant

Seen this yet?

$49

Green Garden Travel Wallet

In a couple of hours I'll be boarding my plane to Chicago, and I wish I had this most genius of all travel accoutrement. Not only can it chicly hold your passport, it has pockets for other documents, for your boarding pass, ID, airline card, whatever. Personally, I'd stick my Moleskine in there, slide in my license and magazine cash, and improve this awesome design only slightly by adding a ribbon pen loop. Then I'd have every travel need in one place and leave the infuriating pockets of my carry-on alone.

$20

Petal Platter

Yesterday Boston's parks were full of people walking, throwing frisbees, lying on the grass, even stringing tightropes between trees. Little crocus and violet heads poke out of warm soil, and Newbury Street is full of gorgeous people who favor large Ray Bans and outdoor cafes.

Pesach's coming; The season of cooking, serving, presenting, and circulating food. This platter will be perfect.

$50

Black and Gold Nouveau Necklace
It's an ornate frame, it's industrial art, it's featuring you. Just as powerful next to a little sparkle as against a more mellow texture.

$107

Marie Digby {Spell}, Little Reminders, Brown Vintage Glasses, Smoky Quartz.

Pre-Night Out Survival Kit

Shaloch Manos time is upon us, and I find myself in a new city wishing I had taken this in hand weeks ago. As it is, this is what I would do, if I had had a little foresight.

Start with a bright paint can, and stick on a hand-scribbled label, like these from Paper Source.


Inside, stuff a few things that are sure to come in handy at the last minute. Try one of those Aquapod water bottles, with the curvy shape (hydration), an energy bar (nutrition), and some mint gum (distraction). Or, get carried away in the Purim spirit by putting in a miniature bottle of champagne (relaxation), or--better-- those little pink cans of champagne (style AND relaxation). Check kosher status, first, as I haven't responsibly looked into that. Go all the way with a small purse mirror compact (confirmation), a sample of the Yes to Carrots hand cream (yummy sensation) and a silk magnolia for her hair (southern affectation). Print out smoky eye makeup instructions and you can't beat it. She's ready.

Loose Quilted Silk Jacket

Softly tailored and opulently constructed, this is lovely and sunny but sophisticated in color and material. Young and different, confident and careless. Wear with a skirt and flats or with a sheath beneath and black patent heels. Minimal styling/maximum impact.

There's something to being the woman who wears what is good, not what has to be built, layered, pinned, camouflaged, or is, heaven forbid, synthetic.

$100

On Thursday night I saw the Boston Ballet's newly choreographed Next Generation. It was a total departure from the classic ballets I've seen for years, with edgier music with prominent rhythm paired with contemporary dance styles. Sometimes there was robotic movement, sometimes beautiful, Schubert-shmeared couples acting out emotion in clean, autumn-colored costumes. There were men in white dancing on white strips of light, and women in gray costumes with dark red underskirts. The last piece was all in blue with sparkling blue sequin crowns and watery, magical music.

Watching pieces choreographed by young women and executed with incredible technical skill gives wonderful insight into oneself. Each movement was just beautiful, something that-- I feel-- is bound to rub off.

Uptown Frum breaks for the weekend in respect and mourning for the eight students murdered in Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva.

Cherry Blossom Necklace

It's no longer the season for glaring plastic or clunky wooden beads. Bohemian chic is out; Soft, stylized femininity is in.

60* in Boston today, and feeling good.

$28

Powder Puff Socks

When my sisters and I were little we wore short white socks with lacy trim, and sometimes white knit knee socks with holes cut out. These went perfectly with our puffy dresses and white Shabbos sweaters. Here's an updated, fun, "yes, truly, I am this confident and sweetly cool" way to wear a very old favorite.

Also, who wouldn't want this photo on their bedroom wall or closet door?

$18

Red Leaves Giclee Original Art Print

Cool, graphic, painterly. Slide it into a frame, wrap in brown paper, and it's the ultimate hostess gift for the cool friends who always have you over.

$15

Blue Saddlebag

I have a green leather duffel backpack that I really love, but you can't beat awesome vintage fabric and tan canvas. Because I'm tired of taking off my backpack to get something out, I like that this bag goes across the body for simple retrieval. It's also terribly sophisticated, with a cool orange label. These bags deserve a following and should be birthday gifts to all of your friends.

$37.50

Hi, everyone!

I want to interrupt this week's gorgeousness to let you know that I'll be moving to Boston this Sunday, where Uptown Frum will continue, albeit with a more East Coast swing. Until then, things are a bit slower than usual because of all the packing and planning, but everything is sure to brighten up once I arrive.

Wish me luck!

Set of 10 Spring Bike Postcards

I want this day. I want to be warm and ride my bike in a flowered dress. I want to see different scenery, like in that movie, The Holiday, where a new place can bring on a new self, or in Roman Holiday, where you sightsee on mopeds and love your hair. I hate my hair, inconsequentially.

Today the postcard, tomorrow the personal revolution.

$16

Dawes Design

Sustainable, recycled metal. Old diamonds. Unparalleled design.

Let Them Eat Cake Poster

Hey everyone, here's a heads up:

This is a new and super cute poster that would look perfect in the kitchen, or above the mini-fridge, whatever. The coolest part, though, is that there's a buy one get one free sale going on so buy this and get the Keep Calm and Carry On poster free!

$12

4 Swallow Branch Cards

A little bigger than four by five inches, these are so pretty and fresh. Natural, but not trendy in the new "isn't nature precious??" kind of way. Just true to life and beautiful. Tuck them in books you're giving or have the distinctivly sized envelope appear in someone's mailbox. They'll end up stuck in the corners of mirrors and under glass desktops.

$10