I think one of the best things you can do for someone who has lost a loved one is to recount your favorite memories and stories of that loved one. Even if you spent hardly any time with him, maybe talk about some of the things she's told you in the past? Get a card with a yellow rose on the front and write the stories down. Or, even better, if you have time, buy a blank notebook with a yellow rose on the front, and have as many people as you can write down all their memories of her husband. Holy cow, I would love it if someone did that for me if I lost my husband!!

You can make a card for her using one yellow rose. You use clear contac paper and use a blank card and envelope. You could write a poem inside the card about your friendship. I made some of these with dried wild flowers I put the flowers in pages of a phone book for a few weeks. You could also do a journal with the dried rose with contac paper on the cover and a note inside about your friendship.

A rose pincushion with yellow flower head pins? Maybe. So many ideas!

I've been wanting to make lingerie bags for my girls but so far no luck finding a pattern online.

How about making a little travel bag for her cosmetics or souvenirs with a yellow rose applique or fabric for it?

I lost my husband last spring and picking up on a suggestion someone offered I purchased a memory jar. Family members and friends are adding memories of him. I hope it is full some day. Perhaps we'll read them all together at a family gathering in the future.

Since you would be traveling, what about some zipper bags in a few sizes. These could be used in her both her suitcase, a carry on or in her purse. My favorite to make and are easy are the in-the-hoop bags. You could use yellow rose material or embroider a yellow rose on each bag.

I have made a small quilt using a light bat and the top made out of vintage handkerchiefs. Something like this is lightweight and can be small lap size.

Thanks for all the great ideas. I guess I need to get busy. I decided there are so many great ideas I hope to plan several gifts to give over our 10 day trip. Hopefully it will help her on the first year anniversary of his unexpected passing. Was in their wedding and a college classmate. Many, many years of good memories.

Thx again to all of you!!

I agree ....when I meet customers who share their “loss” , I always listen to their grief etc then I ask them to share a fav memory or what it is that they will always remember about their loved one. Their faces light up and they share the qualities and memories.