HIGH-FASHION FLOWER POWER: Gardeners who adore great design as much as they love playing in the dirt will be drawn to the new line of arranged flowers that New York City renaissance man Todd Oldham created for FTD. Oldham gives flower delivery his own offbeat touch by placing vibrant, contrasting flowers inside such pedestrian household items as measuring cups, mixing bowls and teapots. His “Floral Tart” with layered rows of of carnations, daisies and roses is adorable ($70), and the striping in his “Garden Spiral Topiary” will stop even the most discriminating eye. Even better news for Mother’s Day procrastinators: FTD.com offers overnight delivery on most arrangements.
FODDER FOR PINT-SIZE FARMERS: While Mom and Dad toil in the yard in coming weeks, Precious can keep himself or herself busy with this nifty mini farm set. The kit is manufactured by Voilá and includes a wooden kiddie farmhouse, coordinating fence, trough and windmill, along with mini farm animals and a bird’s nest. It’s one of those adorable toys that makes even grown-ups want to tie on a bandana and croon “Old MacDonald.” Available for $105 at Miss Talulah’s (7477 E. 29th Place, 303-293-8436) and Talulah Jones (1122 E. 17th Ave., 303-832-1230).
