Cool Stuff For Moms

Don’t forget Mother’s Day is May 13th. Here's our gift guide of pretty things to surprise her with.

The things she wants but won't get for herself. (Amazon)

Though we should take any and every day as a chance to make our moms feel appreciated and loved, I think Mother's Day is about a little indulgence. If you're going to buy her something, make sure it's something she'd never buy herself but secretly wants. Petite treats like the perfume she admires but thinks would be "too much" and new botanical decor. Brunch and kind words are the important parts-–these are the cherries on top that will surprise her.

One for the car, one for nightstand, and one for work. (Amazon)

Trio of L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

My mom asks me for this every year. She likes putting one in her car, one in her purse, the small to-go sizes making it easy to use every day. Fancy things aren't fun because they're too nice to actually use, but this buttery creams keep skin and cuticles so moisturized that my mom always finishes the tubes in time for the next Mother's Day.


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Earring studs up top and hang the danglies on the edge. (Amazon)

Umbra Tiered Jewelry Holder

Whether your mama is dripping in gold or a minimalist with jewelry, everyone can up their organization game when it comes to the most expensive and losable items on her dresser. This stylish jewelry holder can also double as a key or change tray by the front door. $19.99 today.

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Perfect for a mini-wallet on vacation or heading to a yoga class. (Amazon)

Vera Bradley Wristlet

Your mom probably has an old Vera Bradley wallet somewhere in the depths of her closet, but it's time for a fresh accessory to grace her wrist. Something about the well made wallets and pouches in the signature colorful patterns makes moms swoon. One of these wristlets is available today for $29.99.

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Room to grow and hangable indoor or outdoors. (Amazon)

Set of Air Plants and Hangers

These no-muss house plants are about as low impact and high payoff natural accents as they come. In our climate, a spritz of water once a week will do it, giving your mom some new design elements that won't be a burden. Buy a set of three plants for $6.95, then choose a display like the hanging wire frame pictured above for $16.99, or these ceramic and twine hangers below for $28.99.

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Mix-and-matchable for a new custom scent every day. (Amazon)

NEST Perfume Rollerball Collection

Inspired by the works of 18th Century British artist Mrs. Mary Delany, Laura Slatkin collaborated with master perfumers to translate these works of art into luxurious fragrances that capture the essence of each of the botanicals that adorn the products' striking packaging. In Wisteria Blue, delicate notes of French wisteria are met with imperial jasmine. Moroccan tea, Kashmir wood, black cardamom and bergamot create Indigo. This mixable and blendable kit is hers for only $38 on Sephora.

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Your mom deserves the hype. (Amazon)

Diptyque Votive Candle

Is $35 a lot for a votive? Unquestionably. Is it worth the money? That depends. I will say the Diptyque parfumiers have captured the delicate, subtle floral notes of rose in a real, authentically fancy way that makes my bathroom feel like Mount Olympus.

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