If there’s anyone that deserves to be celebrated come May 9th, it’s your mom. After all, she did give you life… and someone to vent to during your angsty teenage years (and beyond). While moms are notorious for saying things like, “Don’t spend your money on me,” “Make something homemade,” and “Being with you is more than enough,” we know better than to show up to brunch this Mother’s Day empty-handed, even if it is just downstairs in the kitchen (or better yet, via FaceTime). We’re going a step further with a splurge-worthy luxury gift that will cement our status as her favorite.
Luxury gifts aren’t something to mess around with. They’re inherently an investment, and when you’re spending $$$ like that, you don’t want to get it wrong. To ensure that your mom gets the kind of gift that she deserves this Mother’s Day, we rounded up 30 extra-special gifts to buy before May 9th’s arrival.
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Cuyana Wide Brim Summer Hat
For all the gardening and beach-walking she’ll be doing once the weather warms up.
Cuyana Wide Brim Summer Hat, $, available at Cuyana
Mysa Natural Wine Subscription
Toast your mom with a monthly subscription of the finest natural wines. You can choose from 3, 6, or 12 bottles delivered monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly.
Mysa Natural Wine Natural Wine Club (3-Bottles), $, available at Mysa Natural Wine
Provence Glory Coffee Table Book
Although mom may not be able to fulfill her South of France vacation fantasy anytime soon, she can still be transported by this stunning linen-covered coffee table book filled with over 300 pages of art and photos from Provence
Assouline Provence Glory, $, available at Assouline
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser
If you haven’t gifted this to your mom yet, now is the time — she’s only been dropping hints about wanting one of these bad boys for the last two years.
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser, $, available at VerishopPhoto Courtesy of Free People.
UrbanStems Classic Flower Subscription
Sure, it’s a no-brainer, but for some moms, nothing beats fresh flowers delivered straight to her doorstep. You can customize her subscription based on your mom’s needs (and your budget) by choosing between weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly deliveries for three months or up to a full year’s worth of blooms.
Urbanstems Classic Subscription (3 Deliveries), $, available at Urbanstems
Acrylic Chess Set
If you and your mom binge-watched “The Queen’s Gambit” like the rest of us, this is the purchase for you.
CB2 Acrylic Chess Set, $, available at CB2
La Mer Mini Glow Set
No mom will turn up her nose a top-of-the-line skincare gift set like this one.
La Mer The Mini Miracle Broth™ Introductory Glow Set, $, available at Nordstrom
Agmes Juliette Earrings
Update her collection of basic hoops and diamond studs with this season’s most popular jewelry trend: baroque pearls. (Psst: this chic splurge is also 15% off until April 16 with code STYLE.)
AGMES Juliette Earrings, $, available at Shopbop
Naked Cashmere Travel Set
Someday, travel will be in the cards again. Make sure that your mom is (luxuriously) prepped and ready for when that day comes with this in-flight cashmere travel set.
Naked Cashmere Travel Set, $, available at Naked Cashmere
Vitner’s Daughter Natural Botanical Serum
The intensity of cult following of this clean and luxurious face oil cannot be understated. It’s formulated with 22 of the world’s most nutrient-rich botanicals for restorative moisture and is suitable for all skin types.
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum, $, available at Verishop
Papier Croissant Foiled Notecards
Who wouldn’t appreciate a set of personalized notecards with tiny gold croissants?
Papier Croissant Foiled Notecards, $, available at Papier
Treadly 2 Basic
The ultimate at-home workout luxury, this ultra-thin and light treadmill is perfect for daily powerwalks or jogs and folds up for easy storage.
Treadly Treadly 2 Basic, $, available at Treadly
Lululemon Arise Yoga Mat
This high-quality yoga mat is made with certified natural rubber and is constructed with a thick cushion for an extra comfortable flow.
Lululemon Arise Mat Made with FSC-Certified Rubber, 5mm, $, available at Lululemon
Lunya Washable Silk Robe
After years of long nights spent taking care of you, there’s nothing a mom needs more than a good night’s rest. And what better way to ensure she gets one than with an ultra-luxe washable silk robe?
Lunya Washable Silk Robe, $, available at Lunya
Vosges Exoctic Truffle Collection
Don’t think of a box of chocolates as low-hanging fruit — it’s an opportunity to really splurge on the finest version of what everyone really loves. (Candy.)
Vosges Chocolate Exotic Truffle Collection (16 Piece), $, available at Vosges Chocolate
Best of Goldbelly 3 Month Subscription
This one goes out to the foodie moms. Every month she’ll get a delivery of the country’s most highly sought-after, handcrafted foods. What more could she want?
Goldbelly Best Of Goldbelly, 3-Month Subscription, $, available at Goldbelly
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cardigan & Sweatpants
You can never go wrong with cashmere — and since we’re talking luxury in this story, why not grab a head-to-toe set for your well-deserving mom?
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cardigan, $, available at Quince
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Sweatpants, $, available at Quince
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask (10-Count)
We couldn’t do a luxury gift round-up without including the holy grail of sheet masks — a status confirmed by our beauty writer who is VERY in the sheet-mask know. Prepare for your mom to be amazed by this moisture-boosting and radiance-enhancing treatment that contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask (10-Count), $, available at Violet Grey
Parachute Cloud Cotton Quilt
Sometimes new bedding is the last thing we want to spend our precious dollars on, so your mom is sure to appreciate the gift of a cloud-like upgrade to her sleep space. (Hot tip: for more budget-friendly options, check out our paean to this best-selling muslin blanket.)
Parachute Cloud Cotton Quilt, $, available at ParachutePhoto Courtesy of Free People.
Birkenstock Sandals
She’s been a fan of the heritage comfort brand for years and wore Birks all throughout your childhood — well before they were embraced by the fashion crowd.
Birkenstock Gizeh T-Bar Sandals, $, available at Farfetch
Frog Hollow Farm Organic Avocados
What’s a more luxurious springtime gift than a five-pound shipment of the most perfectly ripe, organic, and sustainably-farmed avocados. Guac anyone?
Frog Hollow Farm Frog Hollow Farm Organic Avocados, $, available at Food52
Diptyque Gardenia Candle
If anyone deserves a relaxing candlelit night in, it’s your mom. Give her the gift of premium aromatherapy by adding to her candle collection with a heavenly scented votive like this Diptyque one.
Diptyque Gardenia Scented Candle, 190g, $, available at Net-A-PorterPhoto Courtesy of Net-a-Porter.
The Laundress Everyday Laundry Kit
Because (sorry mom) laundry was never her specialty.
The Laundress Everyday Laundry Kit, $, available at The LaundressPhoto Courtesy of The Laundress.
Wild One Collar Walk Kit
Let’s be honest, a gift for her dog is a gift for her — and Wild One’s colorful, stylish pup-ccessories are some of the best
Wild One Collar Walk Kit, $, available at Wild OnePhoto Courtesy of Need Supply.
YSL Touche Eclat Brightening Concealer
Sometimes the perfect gift is as easy as replacing her empties so she doesn’t have to.
Yves Saint Laurent Touché Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen, $, available at Sephora
Fellow Electric Kettle
She’ll think of you when she turns on this design-snob approved electric kettle for her daily morning tea.
Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour Over Kettle, $, available at Nordstrom
Embroidered Alpaca Throw Blanket
Enough said.
St. Frank Cool Mom Embroidered Alpaca Throw Blanket, $, available at Maisonette
Paravel Mini See-All Vanity Case
For when she can finally come for a visit.
Paravel Mini See-All Vanity Case, $, available at Paravel
Loewe Shell Leather & Raffia Basket Bag
For when she Zoom calls her book club, beach background and all.
Loewe Shell Leather and Raffia Basket Bag, $, available at MatchesFashion
Ray-Ban Frank 48mm Polarized Square Sunglasses
Keep her on-trend with these classic Ray-Ban sunnies.
Ray-Ban Frank 48mm Polarized Square Sunglasses, $, available at Nordstrom
Byredo Bal D’afrique Eau de Parfum, $, available at Saks Fifth AvenuePhoto Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue.
Mejuri Libra Ring, $, available at MejuriPhoto Courtesy of Mejuri.
Nanushka Leba Ribbed Knit Flared Pants, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Mansur Gavriel Cloud Clutch, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Maison Margiela Tabi Ballerina Flat, $, available at Need Supply
Violeta By Mango Plus-Size Belt Gabardine Trench, $, available at Mango
Zara Knit Sweatshirt, $, available at Zara
Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, $, available at Wine.com
Prada Re-Edition 2000 Nylon Mini Bag, $, available at Prada
Chanel La Crème Main, $, available at Chanel
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany and Co. Small Bone Cuff, $, available at Tiffany & Co
SLVRLAKE Blue London High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, $, available at SSENSE
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