Mother’s Day Gifts: Designer Picks

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WORDS BY Gillian Grefe

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Published on May 3, 2021

Hey moms, you deserve a round of applause after surviving last year. Between homeschooling, working from home, and all of the chaos in between, you deserve more than a glass of wine and “me” time (although that does sound pretty ideal). 

Appreciate Mom this year with a creative gift just for her—our picks are sure to bring a smile to her face and warmth to her home. Read on for our designer round up of gifts just for her.

FOR THE HOMEBODY

Give mom the gift of a much-needed restful night of sleep with a Slip silk eye mask. Woven of genuine silk, it’s luxuriously soft and won’t leave any creases when she wakes up. 

Transport mom from her home into a tranquil spa retreat with a diffuser or candle—which also look perfect accenting any coffee table, bookshelf, or bathroom. With notes of bergamot, jasmine and cedarwood, the Madagascar diffuser has a distinct romantic scent. The Voluspa candle jar emits a warm glow, filling the room with the essence of pink rose petals, blooming neroli, warm amber musk, and sweet vanilla.

For the mom who somehow always manages to lose her keys (but we know she has the best intentions), this smart and stylish Trenton organization bin puts the walls to work with a place to keep her necessities at eye level.

Sleek, simple, and sensible, this file bin not only keeps the mail or homework or other important papers together, but looks good while doing it.

 Keep the family schedule within easy view with this magnetic calendar complete with plenty of space to jot down reminders and post notes.

FOR THE HOSTESS

For the mom who’s ready to host book club again, this slate lazy Susan makes for a chic display while putting all the cheeses within easy reach of everyone at the table. 

Salt and pepper are here…to add charm to Mom’s table. This ceramic shaker set features delicate hand painted botanicals for a tablescape as pretty as she is. 

Brought from dust to life using traditional ceramic techniques, each Convivial bowl is slip cast, glazed, and inspected by hand for a unique gift that will look stunning on her dinner table or coffee table.

Give Mom’s fresh-cut flowers a pretty place to shine during Mother’s Day brunch and beyond with an elegant glass or marbled-ceramic vase. Now just be sure to bring the bouquet!

FOR THE BOOKWORM

A cozy, chunky sweater-inspired throw blanket is sure to blend with any design style and provide plenty of comfort while she’s curled up on the sofa, while the delicately woven Kaiya throw adds a bit of global, boho-flair.

Practical and design-y all at once, these storage baskets are the perfect place to stash her new throw blanket as the weather starts to warm up.

Photo frames are a classic gift for the sentimental mom who finds herself lost on memory lane. Opt for a bone and wood piece for an eclectic pop of pattern, or a sleek, modern white frame to fit in nearly every space and style.

FOR THE FOODIE

Featuring a bottle-like shape crafted from ceramic, these salt and pepper grinders bring a minimalist touch to Mom’s tablescape with a range of soft, Scandinavian-inspired colors.

A reclaimed pine wood board in a rustic, Italian-inspired design is sure to level up her charcuterie spread when the neighbors call. Complete the gift by adding a bottle of wine and a few nice cheeses to share.

Breakfast—it’s the most important meal of the day. This cookbook keeps the “breakfast in bed” vibes going beyond Mother’s Day with recipes from around the world. 

Happy Mother’s Day!

Words by Avery Johnson