When it comes to mothers, mine has always been omnipresent. She taught me how to ride a bike (look Ma, no hands), balance my checkbook (look Ma, no money) and make lemonade when I’ve been given lemons (look Ma, no problem). And she’s always there to cheer me on, offer support and encouragement when I’ve reached a crossroads or listen intently when I need to chat.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th. Order a Bucklette before Thursday, May 7th and get free shipping and a handmade card just for your Mom, inspired by mine. Order today!

I recently started watching The Wire - a riveting HBO series that’s so addictive, it’s difficult to watch just one episode at a time. Available on Netflix and HBO On Demand, I’m up to season 2 in which the bad guys are Greeks smuggling drugs, prostitutes and stolen merchandise. It’s fantastic and it’s gotten me thinking about my fascination with everything Greek.

My sketchbook and early ideas for the Bucklette based on Greek forms

When I was in college, I took various classes on Greek art, history and mythology. I was interested in everything: the building and design techniques used in architecture, the beautiful mosaic tile floors of the temples, engaging legends about gods and goddesses, and the invention of water technology, cartography, philosophy and democracy.

Design ideas for the Bucklette

In fact, I’ve thought so much about Ancient Greece that the Bucklette designs were inspired by and named after the goddesses represented in the myths of that period. The first design featuring flowers, foliage and a small bird is called Chloris, after the goddess of flowers and the personification of spring. Currently in development are designs based on Persephone (goddess of the underworld), Aphrodite (goddess of beauty and love) and Artemis (goddess of the forest and the hunt).

Free t-shirt and the Chloris Bucklette design

So in honor of spring and the love for all things Greek (including juicy tales of gangsters), order a Bucklette in April and get a free t-shirt with our Chloris design.