2009 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Perfect gifts for mom on Mother’s Day, her birthday, or just because you haven’t called in six months.

| Posted: 05 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

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• MOMA Baby Footprint Kit

  

  Is she really gonna mix up a plaster kit, or get ink all over the baby’s feet, when she’s too tired to shower?

  Via In Style Magazine’s Mother’s Day Gifts Under $100.

  $30 at MoMAstore | Buy

  

  | Posted 05 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• True Blue Spa Suddenly Sauna

  

  She pours tap water inside these disposable mitts and booties, and they heat up. Then she glops on the moisturizer, slips her hands and feet inside, and waits for the heat to help her skin absorb the moisture. Like a day spa, but she can watch TiVo while it works.

  Via the O Magazine Mother’s Day Gift Guide.

  $16 at Bath and Body Works | Buy

  (For four pairs.)

  

  | Posted 05 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Organic Heirloom Tomato Garden

  

  They always say that nothing is better than tomatoes straight from the garden.

  This is from Treehugger’s Green Gift Guide for Mother’s Day, go have a look.

  $20 at Uncommon Goods | Buy

  

  | Posted 04 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Portrait Sketch Print

  

  Hand-drawn line portraits based on the photo you provide. Great price, lovely sentiment.

  This is from Cool Mom Picks 2009 Mother’s Day Guide, go have a look.

  $35 at Kiki and Polly | Buy

  

  | Posted 04 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Tranquility Flower Bouquet

  

  Is it possible she’s tired of roses? Possible.

  $50 at ProFlowers | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Martha Stewart Vibrant Blossom Bouquet

  

  She doesn’t need another one of those chintzy glass vases laying around the house.

  $50 at 1-800-Flowers | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Women’s Felted Slippers

  

  Her feet are always cold.

  $42 at French Pressed Knits | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Envirosax Flora Pouch

  

  Five bright, reusable shopping bags let her match her bag to her outfit when she goes to the farmer’s market. Crucial.

  $38 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 30 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Tusk Indexer Wallet

  

  I’ve yet to meet a woman who isn’t enamored of Tusk wallets. I’ve carried one for years and now I’m in the market for a replacement. This Indexer is a leading candidate.

  The leather is butter-soft kidskin with signature Tusk contrasting stitching and interior leather. Edible.

  $85 at Tusk Shop | Buy

  

  | Posted 30 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Au Chocolat Gift Tea Set

  

  She adores chocolate, but she’s watching her weight. And you’re no saboteur.

  $34 at Mighty Leaf | Buy

  (On sale, regularly $42.)

  

  | Posted 30 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Classic Straw Hat

  

  She can garden in the backyard, or wear it with her bikini in Spain.

  $50 at J Crew | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Wine Decanter

  

  $36 at Rare Device | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Kindle 2

  

  Oprah loves hers. Enough said.

  $359 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Message In A Bottle Kit

  

  Don’t wrap it. Set it afloat in the bath you drew for her. After she’s done reading your note, she can turn to the stack of magazines you’ve provided.

  $16 at Anthropologie | Buy

  

  | Posted 28 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Surplice Baby-Doll Pajamas

  

  Men’s T-shirts and sweatpants isn’t a look that’s working for her.

  Side note: These jammies have a crossover neckline, so if she’s a very new mom, she can even nurse in them.

  $34 at Garnet Hill | Buy

  (On sale, regularly $68.)

  

  | Posted 28 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Sterling Silver Hollow Keepsake Locket

  

  An oversized glass locket waiting for a lock of hair, or the first flower your little guy picks for mom.

  $45 at Heartworks by Lori | Buy

  

  | Posted 28 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Fabulous Scarf

  

  Mom is looking into apartments in France.

  $78 at Boden | Buy

  

  | Posted 27 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason