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10 gifts (from $13- $180) for Mother's Day
Cue White Chicks. Real ones will get the title. Nikoise salad anyone?
So the very act of window-dressing our verbs and adjectives in the upcoming weekend edition (London Vintage Part 2) got us thinking about Mother’s Day next Sunday. After all, our mom is the OG wordsmith queen… In honor of this incredible woman and all the inspiring moms out there, the regular programming will be suspended (!) to give full attention to their holiday ahead.
Let’s be real: This is a precarious holiday because even the chillest of moms have been known to don a persnickety persona during this weekend. Moms have unspoken expectations that could secure (or shake) your standing as the golden child.
Non-negotiable: Physical over pixel! Forget about digital touchpoints (the low-hanging fruit); you will need a personal touch of something handwritten and/or tangible (operative word). We all learned this lesson the hard way when Chloe earned our mom’s displeasure by sending her a Mother’s Day text (yikesss albeit a long and thoughtful one) during her first year away at boarding school. For her, it could be as simple as a heartfelt postcard or post-it note taped to a King Queen size Snickers bar (mom’s fave) — which is our little bro’s playbook every, single year lmao — but pretty sure that your Selleb Sisters who know their way around the shopping aisles a little too well can’t get away with that…
Say all you want about Valentine’s Day, even Father’s Day but repeat after us: Mother’s Day is NOT a Hallmark holiday. It’s the real show.
For Mother’s Day gifting, the trick is to find a happy medium between practical and posh, the kind of item(s) she wouldn’t buy for herself. Introduce her to a new brand, indulge her a little, but most importantly, touch her with your choice. Show that you’ve put some thought into your search. Need a starting point? Here are 10 gift ideas under $200 (gastronomic, literary, self-care, and homeware) that will most likely bump your ranking to the top of the family leaderboard ;) Here we go in ascending price order:
For the literary mom… Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott, $12.99. Let us explain lol. So our mom had originally bought this for her newly divorced friend but read the first page and kept going. Then she got us each our own copy because you don’t have to be divorced to glean wisdom and wit from this book. Chloe finished it in a week (Claire has to finish her finals first). Some parts are tough to get through (won’t give anything away), but at its core, it’s a story about love — that love of all kinds and lengths is a worthy pursuit — despite the turbulent plotline and the title (lol). It takes place in the 1920s, but feels oddly current and relatable: the convos, the friendships among women, the relationships with men… Brutally honest, hilarious, devoid of judgment and self-pity, and so stylishly written. A great book for women of ALL ages (18+) and relationship statuses. Your discerning literary mom would love it.
For the mom who doesn’t drink coffee in the morning… Perfumer H Smoke Tea, $25: Whilst in Paris, we came across this London-based perfume brand and fell in love (posting what we actually bought in next week’s edition ;)). There is a lot of crossover between the notes that formulate both perfumes and teas (after all, the nose is the window to the tongue?), but have not come across a perfume brand that sells tea too. Had to do a double-take. Below is ‘Smoke’ (love the name), the tea we’re most intrigued by: “A perfumer’s blend of black and smoked teas”.
For the mom who loves hosting… Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon Tableware (30% off, from $38.50-$182): Summer is just around the corner! Fuel her excitement for orchestrating the next brunch or soirée with her girlfriends.
For the boujee mom who has everything… Hermès Eyelash Curler, $79: A great choice for moms who are invested in evening lash care with generic Latisse. Go the extra length with this luxe curler. The orange box alone will make her bat her eyelashes in delight. The medium truly is the message.
For the mom who fusses over powder room accoutrements: Perfumer H Cologne Hand Wash, $65: As you can see, we <3 this brand. Promise you that this soap will impress your mom and all her guests. The packaging is like if Aesop and Le Labo had a baby. They only have 1 hand soap! Love the option scarcity. It’s sold out on the site, but Nose (link above) has a few left. Will go from exotic to essential real quick.
For the perimenopausal mom… PeachSkinSheets Set ($114.90 for King bed): Give her the gift of temperature control as her own internal thermostat goes haywire. This is the OG brand to which our mom and her friends have cottoned, and which dominates the convo at brunch — real shop talk. 30-day money-back guarantee. Fluff her pillows.
For the yogi mom… Manduka Pro Yoga Mat, $120: The best one on the market. Winks of acknowledgment and envy will be exchanged amongst the enlightened crowd…;)
For the mom who is losing hair… La Bonne Brosse N.01 The Small Shine & Care Hair Brush, $125: This is the modern-day Mason Pearson. Ideal for fine hair, this brush has 100% natural keratin content, which means that it moisturizes hair fibers to distribute the natural hair oil from root to tip. If you’re feeling extra boujee, they just released a limited collab with Emilio Pucci here.
For the mom who can never have enough gadgets… Hexaclad Hybrid Pizza Steel, $149: She can cross off ‘pizza oven’ on her wishlist. This will save her $$$ and space in the long run… This ultra-light (4.5 pounds) oven-safe pizza steel apparently produces the crispiest and crunchiest crust (thanks to their patented cookware technology)… AND is dishwasher safe. Cheers to minimizing time spent scrubbing.
For the mom who gets botox… Skinade, $180 (1 month supply): Our friend Sab introduced us to Skinade — it’s basically a daily supplement for the skin. Concocted by scientists in the UK, it’s an anti-aging drink that helps your body produce more collagen and hyaluronic acid. Skin elasticity and reduced lines for the win.
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