Mother’s Day: Whimsical Edition

Mother's Day: Whimsical Edition

One of the best gifts is the gift of travel and quality time. I love these chic Wildsam Travel Field Guides. Designed to look like a prop out of a Wes Anderson film, these gorgeous and quirky travel guides are the perfect accompaniment to give with travel tickets or as a great conversation starter to plan that future trip with mom. Whether voyaging on California’s coasts or the Eastern Seaboard, Olive and Loom’s Turkish towels are the perfect beach accessory. Just in time for summer, pick up a travel-themed limited edition Tommy Bag from Staud’s new drop and make sure to also add in a whimsical Solar Eclipse bag charm because every travel bag should be accessorized.

Everyone knows that the best Mother’s Day gifts are personal. These city-themed presents are the perfect way for Mama to represent her favorite city. Chicago-based Boutique Alice and Wonder makes some fabulous embroidered totes, perfect for a farmers’ market trip or carrying all the things moms need to get through the day. Alice and Wonder is Woman-owned which is an added bonus! I definitely have the NY one on my list. Another great option is a classic embroidered sweater, like these from Local Supply Club. Cozy and cute, these will come in clutch for numerous occasions. Toss Designs New York’s city-themed trays are another chic present that will be used on a consistent basis - for keys, trinkets, or jewelry. I particularly like the NY restaurant tray, which features iconic eating establishments like Gramercy Tavern and Balthazar.

If Mom prefers to stay in then go out to eat, make sure to make it worthwhile with these home gems. These architectural House of Good candles are wonderful for a calm night at home. In the kitchen, a gorgeous ceramic bottle of Lucesca Italian olive oil or Flamingo Estate’s personalized Heritage olive oil will go far, as well these collectible, playful plates from Laetitia Rouget. Sometimes Moms need a little reminder about how brilliant they are and these colorful ceramic inspiration coasters crafted by Co-House designs will give her the extra boost of confidence and appreciation every time she sets down a glass. For the fantastic glass to pair with this gift, choose mom’s sign from Sprezz’s Personal Zodiac Lowball glasses.

When it comes to unique jewelry, these stunning Alex Monroe pieces are the way to go. Their motifs are so niche and fun, which is great because you can pick out one that reminds you of mom - a coffee maker, a camera, a gardening pot, or scissors. I think the cutest thing would be to get matching Salt and Pepper necklaces. In addition to their candle collections, House of Good also produces vintage broaches and pendants filled with solid perfume. These dramatic and deliciously-scented pieces are sublime.

Every mother needs a personal day. Whether it's a spa gift card or a body cream, self-care is essential and there are a bounty of ways to make one’s day calmer through beauty, skincare, and bodycare. Fresh’s skincare sets are always a go-to for both my mom and me. Try their Lotus Youth Preservation Radiant and Rest set (my personal favorite) or the Black Tea Advanced Firming Renew and Repeat set (my mom’s favorite) to make every end-of-day ritual feel like a mini-spa treatment. As loyal Fresh fans since the beginning, we are also both suckers for their original Brown Sugar Body Polish which leaves your skin feeling baby smooth and smelling ever-so sweet after a shower scrub. For the lips, their new sugar-melt lip cream has been going viral and it might even compete with the famous peptide treatment from Rhode. Flamingo Estate also has some fantastic Mother’s Day selections including their treat yourself kit which includes a bougie jasmine damask rose candle, rich shea butter jasmine damask rose cream, and a jar of their famous spicy strawberry “fruit snack”.