Toward More Colorful Sinks

Add a little fun to those household chores. Wear these natural latex gloves with a retro-style pleated oilcloth trim. The gloves are nice and long--about 14 inches--and have a handy tab for easy hanging when not in use. They come in orange, yellow, pink and blue with hibiscus or gingham trim.

Gloveables, $10.95 a pair, from Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, 1526 Mission St., South Pasadena, (626) 799-1414.

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This Chocolate’s Just for You

Give this special box of candy, with a window for a family picture, to Mom on her day. When she unties the blue bow, she’ll find an 8-ounce box of See’s milk, dark and white-coated truffles. Once the candy is gone, she can use the box for keepsakes.

Mother’s Day keepsake box, $14, from See’s Candies stores or at www.sees.com.