Mother's Day Gift Guide

+ a new favorite chicken recipe I made up on the fly

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I don’t love the pressure to buy more stuff just for the sake of it — and I know many of you feel the same. But I also believe there’s something really lovely about giving (or receiving) a thoughtful, well-made gift — especially when it’s something useful, beautiful, or just plain joyful. So I asked a few friends what they’re currently loving, and I pulled together a curated list of ideas that would make sweet gifts for moms, mother figures… or even a little treat for yourself. You deserve it. 💐

You can also look at last year’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide for additional inspiration!

Here’s what some of my friends and I are coveting right now:

Weighted Vest A subtle strength-training boost while walking or doing chores — wellness meets multitasking.

Hermes Rouge Lip Set The ultimate luxury lip trio in chic Hermès packaging — a total splurge moment.

Journals by Dior So beautiful, they actually make you want to journal every day.

Westman Atelier Cosmetics Clean, creamy, and super flattering. The application tutorials on their Instagram are gold!

One friend received Foundrae’s true love charm from her husband for Valentine’s Day (nice gift!) Sentimental and stunning. These symbolic charms make the most meaningful gifts.

Everyday cozy sweat set by The Great. Her set is the college sweatshirt and pant and was a gift from her bestie who monogrammed her name around the neckline.  

Same friend could not live without these cropped vouri sweat pants when traveling on long flights! Soft, flattering, and basically feel like pajamas.

These are gorgeous glass containers by Williams Sonoma. Upgrade your pantry game — beautiful and functional. Bonus points if someone organizes it for you.

Lucy Cloud Collage Cards on Etsy. My friend’s daughter creates whimsical, meaningful collage cards made from vintage art supplies and family archives. She takes commissions, too! Also sounds like a fun project for an artsy person!

The Yuka app is a free mobile application that scans food and cosmetic product barcodes to assess their impact on health. It provides a score and detailed information for each product, helping users understand the analysis and potentially make healthier choices. Yuka also recommends healthier alternatives when a product is deemed negative for health. A free app that decodes what’s really in your food and cosmetics. Surprisingly eye-opening!

Chic, hands-free, and designed to go with everything — the OSSA phone carrier is a perfect mix of fashion and function. It’s the ultimate upgrade for moms who want to stay connected and stylish on the go.

My friends and I love playing games. These tablecloths double as mahjong mats!

Most of my friends and I love pieceworks puzzles. Chic, modern puzzles that double as art. Addictive in the best way.

I absolutely love the new Pink Peony color from Staub.  This is the perfect pot size and it’s almost 50% off right now!

The Let Them Theory book by Mel Robbins A quick read with big “permission to do less” energy. Great reset for any mom.

This Kitchenaid mixer with a walnut bowl A gorgeous twist on the classic — the walnut bowl makes it worthy of a permanent countertop spot.

These Colette jeans from Anthropologie Universally flattering, stylish, and available in denim or linen for warmer months.

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