15 Great Gifts for Mom
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By Emily Kropp
in Gift Guides
on May 06, 2011
Here are 15 gifts your mom is sure to love this year, from perennial favorites to the wonderfully unexpected. AND a surprise video guide from uber stylist Robert Verdi.
While we certainly think it's a good idea to show your mom some love much more than once a year, May 8th is a day that you simply must give credit where it's due. Here are some of our favorite gifts for mom this Mother's Day, from sweet to sassy–and of course, sentimental.
Shown top: For a no-brainer that will not disappoint even the pickiest parent, a beautiful bouquet is the gift to go with (assorted arrangements from 1800Flowers, prices vary). We also love the Cherry blossom comb by Miriam Haskell ($460), which is a unique, special treat for a mom with lovely locks.
Is she a bookworm? Upgrade mom to the Nook color by Barnes & Noble ($249) and she's never have to tote around those 800+ page novels ever again. Give the gift of hip with this poppy yellow Heritage weave clutch by Cole Haan ($228) – and we won't tell if you borrow it! A sentimental option is the 4-photo guest book by Pinhole Press ($48.99), which is customizable for sharing all your favorite memories.
If there is a certain "ahhh" factor missing from her life, give mom the soothing release gift box by Waterworks ($79), its lavender scent is a universal favorite. Is she a shoe gal? Every woman deserves a pair of red patent flats, like these ones by Blowfish ($39). Glam up any mom outfit with this colored bead necklace by Zara ($39.90), she'll be pleasantly surprised! If your mom is a beach bum, we love this Escape tunic by J. Crew ($88), an easy coverup that she can wear out with leggings, too.
Maxi dresses are very on-trend this season, so get your mom in on the look with the ultra-soft Diedra deck dress by Soft Joie ($138). If she's stressed (and aren't they all?), a Bliss gift card will let her choose her treatment at one of their many wonderful spas around the country. We also love the lawn party circle tote by kate spade ($345), and it's just the kind of thing your mom will brag about to other moms. The flora primrose earrings by Alexis Bittar ($275) are a beautiful, timeless investment. The gourmand mom will appreciate a subscription to either a chocolate of the month club (prices vary) or to the red trio wine club ($49.95 per month) – you better hope she shares!
We were also lucky enough to be invited to the inimitable Robert Verdi's Mother's Day RV Tips party, where he recommended even more stellar Mother's Day gifts. To check out the party and get more ideas, see the video below and then shop all of his suggestions here!
Robert Verdi's Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide from Robert Verdi on Vimeo.
What will you get your mom this year?