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Mother’s Day is just around the corner (jot the date May 11 down somewhere!), which means it’s time to start thinking about the best Mother’s Day gifts. Turns out that personal, thoughtful gifts can be hard to select year in, year out—so we’re coming through with some keepsake-level inspiration. There’s something for everyone on this list—not just mothers, but mothers-in-law, grandmothers, and anyone who has had a hand (and heart) in bringing you up.
Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).
Our Top Picks for the Best Mother’s Day Gifts:
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Decor
If mom’s favorite child is four-legged and furry, this stylish art print of a sweet cat nap will surely be beloved.
Encourage mom to kick her feet up with a luxe, two-toned alpaca blanket that’s as much a pleasure to display as it is to curl up under.
Trade a traditional Mother’s Day gift bouquet for a miniature garden, featuring fuchsia orchids in a wide ceramic vessel. Looking to spoil her further? Urban Stems offers the option to add a little something extra to each delivery: Supplementary gift ideas include chocolate, bath salts, a scented candle, and more.
Often, the best Mother’s Day gifts represent a blend of beauty and practicality. Case in point: a hand-polished marble catchall offers busy moms a way to keep items that are easily lost—think keys, jewelry, or ear buds—in one impressively chic place.
A great gift for the consummate host, this statement-making platter brings a plentiful helping of pizzazz—yes, those are tiny, handcrafted glass pearls—to the table.
Chances are, mom doesn’t need another reusable water bottle, so why not elevate her hydration routine with this borosilicate glass pitcher instead? With its whimsical handle and sea glass green hue, it’s a guaranteed mood-booster that’s centerpiece-worthy to boot.
You can never go wrong with a gorgeous photo frame and a cherished picture of kids or grandkids.
For the mom who’s been feeding you book recommendations since you learned to read, a personalized library stamp makes an incredibly thoughtful present. This is one of Etsy’s bestsellers; you can customize the design, name, and choose from an embosser or an ink stamp.
Does mom love chic stationery? Give her desk a five-star upgrade with a custom set inspired by vintage hotel cards. Designed by artist Morgan Kendall, this gift can be personalized with your choice of color, format, and silhouette.
Kitchen, Table, and Tech
Here’s a beauty of a blender with a retro-inspired look that’s stylish enough to leave out on the countertop all the time. It’ll be able to whip up mom’s favorite summer beverages like fruit-filled smoothies and frozen margaritas.
Make mom a personalized gift basket featuring a few of her favorite things: a new bottle of her favorite perfume, some cozy slippers, and a couple canisters of her favorite matcha.
There are two gift opportunities here: If she loves cooking, she’ll be really into this gift set. If she wishes you cooked more often, she’ll love that you bought this, made dinner, and treated her to some next-level olive oil.
Wine storage or a work of art? This handcrafted marble bottle holder functions beautifully as both—and makes a unique gift for oenophiles, who will appreciate that the entire piece can be chilled to keep selected vintages cold.
Big enough for serving up five cups of tea, this beautiful tool can be the beginning of a beautiful ritual: morning tea with Mom.
The Always pan is a great gift—just ask our readers: It’s one of the top products purchased year after year on Architectural Digest. The do-it-all pan is designed to replace eight pieces of cookware and comes with a stainless steel steamer basket and spatula. It’s even got a spoon rest. Plus the space-saving wonder is available in more than 10 colors, so you can get Mom’s favorite shade.
Diptyque’s candles are the epitome of luxury (and they take a top spot on our best candles list). We spotted the brand’s Ambre candle in Nina Dobrev’s home a while back, but we think Baies is a classic scent she can enjoy while soaking in the tub or binging her favorite series.
This is one of our favorite gadgets. Attach it to your key ring, purse, wallet, etc., and then you can find it instantly with your iPhone or iPad. It’s a particularly perfect gift for new moms who have a ton on their plate and might find themselves misplacing their keys from time to time!
Sometimes the most thoughtful present is an incredibly practical gift. Help Mama caffeinate by upgrading her travel-mug situation. Anthropologie’s Annie mug quite literally screams mom (but in a subtle way) with a textured feel that is meant to resemble cross-stitch.
She’ll be proud to display her confections on this hand-glazed beauty. When it’s not in use, she can keep it on the table as a centerpiece.
This is a gift that will keep on giving. Save your mom the hassle of vacuuming with a handy dandy robo vac that will leave all her surfaces dirt- and debris-free.
Does your mother or mother-in-law have a sweet tooth? Then she’ll absolutely love this dessert that reimagines the viral Dubai chocolate bar as a decadent crepe cake. Just don’t forget to order some vanilla ice cream for a perfect pairing!
Fashion & Beauty
A silk sleep mask can help keep crow’s feet away with their frictionless surface, and will help her avoid bedhead in the morning. This one’s a favorite of our commerce editor Audrey Lee, who appreciates its cooling, breathable feel. “I always keep one rolled up in my travel kit for flights and it doesn’t irritate my skin like others have in the past,” says Lee.
A longer-lasting alternative to flowers, this decadent hand cream from perennially cool brand Byredo pays homage to the seductive appeal of springtime blooms.
If Mom loves taking the time for skin-care and facial appointments, give the gift of a high-tech skin-care tool that will have her feeling A++. This flexible LED treatment mask delivers a boost in just 10 minutes.
If some of her make up is running low, Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to stock mom up on her everyday glam—like this compact blush from Westman Atelier that also doubles as her lipstick.
A cool pair of sneakers will help mom take on her errand list with style. We like that this specific colorway reminds us of pistachio ice cream, though it’s available in 25 options across the board—one of which she’s bound to love.
A set of bright, botanical-inspired incense sticks will keep mom’s home feeling like her sacred space. Throw in one of the brand’s minimalist glass incense holders for two gifts in one.
This oversized, supersoft cardigan is one of our favorites, both for mom and ourselves. Pair with leggings or a linen pant and she’ll be spring-weekend-ready. Seen here in ivory, the comfy sweater is also available in heather gray and oatmeal.
Gardening & Outdoors
If she’s spending more time outdoors these days, a durable and splurge-worthy outdoor firepit to keep her warm will she’s enjoying nighttime tea will surely be a hit.
This foldable garden bench set, which makes it easier and more ergonomic to weed and plant, comes with a detachable bag that features two carrying handles, 21(!) pockets for tools, and a spacious interior for anything else she’s toting.
Any green thumb will delight over a new pair of garden gloves, especially these high-quality cuties from Anthropologie.
Bring the sunshine inside her home with this sleek plant-grow light from Soltech. It’ll ensure that her plants get the optimal light they need to stay healthy and grow quickly.
Having an umbrella on hand is never a bad idea. This colorful Matisse print duckhead umbrella marries style and practicality. Plus, it’ll serve as a bright beacon on rain-filled days.
