Mother’s Day is this Sunday, but you already knew that, didn’t you? If your mother is anything like mine, she prides herself on her ability to make any plant grow and thrive for decades and to make each of her children long for her home cooking. With that in mind, this Mother’s Day shopping guide is ideal for moms like mine (and many of your own mothers, I’m sure). Bu sure to check back later this week for more Mother’s Day gift ideas!
1. Life’s a Picnic: This isn’t your mother’s picnic basket. (Well, actually it could be.) This hand-woven basket may be a tad nostalgic in theory, but its luxe updates make it oh-so-chic and now. I’m talking watermelon patent leather, 14-karat light gold-plated hardware and a shock of custom-woven lining that serves as a bright, floral surprise upon opening. It fits perfectly on the front of a bike or the back of a Vespa—ideal for the mom who adores picnic lunches and pedaling around town with fresh flowers and a baguette in tow. So French! Picnic Bike Basket, Kate Spade (katespade.com).
2. In the Bag: If your mother takes care tending to her plants, she’ll adore this cosmetics case on Mother’s Day. The print is a watercolor painting of a garden in bloom. And, while the print and the14-karat gold-plated hardware make is dainty, it’s crafted from pvc-covered silk faille, which means its wipeable—perfect for easy cleanup after accidental makeup spills. Did I mention it’s made by the brilliant Kate Spade? No matter how many garden spades your mother already owns, I guarantee this is one Spade that will make her smile. Garden Grove Small Henrietta, Kate Spade (katespade.com).
3. Tools of the Trade: If mother dearest has been showing off her green thumb for years, chances are that she could use a garden tool update. Encourage her to purge all rusty, bent flower-tending instruments in favor of a cheery upgrade. This set of four grass-green-colored goodies comes with a trowel, transplanter, hand rake and digging fork. Buzzy Four-Piece Garden Tools Set, Target (target.com).
4. Let Your Love Grow: If there is one indisputable fact in this world, it’s that tangerines are delicious. Each one is a delectable, snack-sized portion of sweet-and-tart juiciness. If your mom loves planting and tending a garden, she’ll thank you for this Dancy tangerine tree, which can be planted outside in a yard or garden, in a container or greenhouse and even as a houseplant. It is definitely the gift that keeps on giving (healthy snacks) for many Mother’s Day celebrations to come. Dancy Tangerine Tree, Sur La Table (surlatable.com).
5. What Would Julia Cook? Your mom may have mastered the art of cooking your favorite homemade dish—mine is cornbread, which my mom bakes lovingly in a cast-iron skillet. But is your mom ready to expand her culinary horizons? This box set holds two volumes of Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Whether your mom is a wiz with the whisk or a die-hard microwaver, she’ll find tons of inspiration in these prettily packaged cookbooks. Bon appétit! Mastering the Art of French Cooking Boxed Set: Volumes 1 and 2 by Julia Child and Simone Beck.
6. Bowled Over: For the mother who entertains frequently or is the queen of Sunday brunches, these earthenware ceramic dishes are both charming and durable. They resist chips and cracks and are oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. Plus, they come in the most appealing, sun-washed pastel hues and are formed into the most perfectly imperfect organic shapes. Rustic Ceramic Oval Dishes, Sur La Table (surlatable.com).
7. Straight from the Farm: These wire baskets have plenty of country charm. Make a trip to the farmer’s market and stuff it with fresh veggies or fill it with some bread and sweet goods you’ve baked with love. Once the Mother’s Day treats are finished, she can put these baskets to use around the house. Set of Two Wire Baskets, Sur La Table (surlatable.com).
8. Kitchen Garb: Sure, your mom has already cut the apron strings, but does that mean she shouldn’t rock a lovely number while working her magic in the kitchen? With its sunny floral print and fun rickrack detailing, this classic butcher-cut apron will inspire all sorts of genius in the kitchen. Sakira Floral Apron, Cost Plus World Market (worldmarket.com).
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