Little Luxuries: Mother’s Day

If your mom has taught you anything, one of her top lessons is not to spend too much money on gifts- especially for her. Who hasn’t heard their mother proclaim, “Just a card is enough!”? As she often is, mom is right about this one. Gifts- particularly for Mother’s Day- do not have to be grand or ostentatious to deliver the message that you love and appreciate her. To a mom, tiny tokens and little luxuries are what make her smile and feel special. That, and knowing that you didn’t max out your credit card on her behalf will make her so proud that you really were listening to her. Here is a collection of lovely little items your mom- or your sister, best friend, nana, aunt- probably wouldn’t spring for themselves, but would be touched to receive from someone special.

| Posted: 24 Apr, 2012 by Rene

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• With Love House Red Wine

  

  Does mom have a hankering for some Bordeaux? Wet her whistle and warm her heart with a sentimental bottle of Swamson Vineyards House Red. At the end of a long day, anybody’s mother could use a glass of wine.

  $25 at Swanson Vineyards | Buy

  

  | Posted 26 Apr, 2012 by Rene

• I Love You Mom Letterpress Pop Out Card

  

  This bright and bold Mother’s Day card doubles as artwork. Mom can pop out the paper easel to display the fanciful greeting all year round.

  $6 at Luxe Paperie | Buy

  

  | Posted 26 Apr, 2012 by Rene

• Chrysthanemum Earrings

  

  A pair of mums for your mum is the perfect way to say I Love You. These simple chrysthanemum studs are suitable for everday but go far beyond ho-hum: They add a dash of floral whimsy and interest and will surely make mom smile.

  $18 at Shabby Apple | Buy

  

  | Posted 26 Apr, 2012 by Rene

• Steamcream

  

  This Japanese-British hybrid cream is created using -you guessed it- steam, which leaves your skin (or that of the favorite mom in your life) supple and smooth. Cocoa butter, jojoba, and almond oil help seal the creamy deal. The precious little tins are recyclable when the cream runs out.

  $18 at Streamcream | Buy

  

  | Posted 26 Apr, 2012 by Rene

• Personalized Seahorse Family Pillow Cover

  

  Mom will be touched that you took the effort to personalize a pillow cover for her, featuring her favorite people. Give Red Envelope the details and leave it to them to make a crisp and whimsical seahorse throw pillow cover that mom will adore and her friends will covet.

  $40 at Red Envelope | Buy

  (On sale)

  

  | Posted 26 Apr, 2012 by Rene

• 21 Drops Carry On Essential Oil Rollerball

  

  Every woman has stresses in her life, and she sometimes needs to take a deep breath. Carry On is a tiny, aromatherapy mood-enhancer. Mom will love the scent combination of rose, sandalwood and lavender oils and the conveniently small rollerball applicator. After a few deep breaths she will be rejuvinated and re-energized.

  $29 at Sephora | Buy

  

  | Posted 25 Apr, 2012 by Rene

• Diane von Furstenberg iPhone Case

  

  Help mom guard her iPhone from grubby little hands and the deep, dark depths of her bag- and snazz it up a bit, too. Diane von Furstenburg’s weave-inspired printed case in blue and white is as chic as it is protective.

  $48 at Bloomingdale's | Buy

  

  | Posted 25 Apr, 2012 by Rene

• Woven Fuschia Clutch

  

  There is so much to love about this perfectly sized clutch: It is big enough to store your phone and credit cards without being unweildy to hold, and the woven texture is a fresh departure from all of the other ho-hum clutches out there. Plus, it’s hot pink! Half of the proceeds will go to The National Breast Cancer Foundation, which makes this little bag an all-around fabulous purchase.

  $58 at Expressions NYC | Buy

  

  | Posted 25 Apr, 2012 by Rene

• 19 Piece Spring Ballotin

  

  Celebrate your mom with a big fancy box of chocolates- an indulgence she would never ask for but will always appreciate. She will be so impressed with your gift-giving she just might share a delicious, chocolaty treat with you.

  $30 at Godiva | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Apr, 2012 by Rene

• Ladybug Cabochon Charm

  

  A ladybug is known to bring luck- and this bright yellow charm will also bring a smile to its lucky recipients face. Create a charm bracelet or necklace from a bevy of designs or let this little cabochon lady stand alone.

  $22 at Anthropologie | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Apr, 2012 by Rene