If there’s anyone that deserves to be celebrated come May 8, 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. 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 33 extra-special gifts she’s sure to love.
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Vintner’s Daughter Natural Botanical Serum
The intensity of the 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. It’s also perfect for the low-maintenance mom: It’s a one-and-done serum meant to replace everything else in her skin-care arsenal.
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum, $, available at Violet Grey
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Gift Edition
If your mom has been using the same hair dryer since your childhood, it’s high time for an upgrade — and you won’t do better than the Dyson Supersonic, reimagined in a limited-edition hue.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Gift Edition, $, available at Nordstrom
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
Courant Catch: 1
For the mom who can somehow never remember to charge her phone, we suggest this luxe, leather-wrapped wireless pad.
Courant CATCH:1 Classics, $, available at Courant
Lululemon Blissfeel Running Shoe
Lululemon hive, assemble: The brand just unveiled its first-ever foray into footwear with Blissfeel, a comfortable (and quite chic) running shoe your mom will love.
Lululemon Blissfeel Running Shoe, $, available at Lululemon
Caraway Complete 11 Piece Bakeware Set
For the mom who’s always watching The Great British Baking Show: The Rolls-Royce of bakeware sets, which would even impress the ever-discerning Prue.
Caraway Complete 11 Piece Bakeware Set, $, available at Caraway
Coach Tea Rose Bracelet
This dainty floral bracelet is perfect for the feminine mama who loves a touch of sparkle.
Coach Tea Rose Bracelet, $, available at Coach
Coach Tea Rose Necklace
This dainty floral necklace is perfect for the feminine mama who loves a touch of sparkle.
Coach Tea Rose Necklace, $, available at Coach
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
For the java-loving mama, splurge on a high-end espresso machine to bring the barista beverage experience to her home.
Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine, $, available at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 7
Even the most luddite mom can appreciate the sleek, elevated design of the Apple Watch. From tracking steps to answering calls and texts, she’ll wonder how she ever lived without it. (Throw in an extra watch band to make it truly tailored to her personal style.)
Apple Apple Watch Series 7 [GPS 41mm], $, available at Amazon
Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist
This little beauty gift is under $20 — but it still falls on the expensive end when you consider what mom would actually spend on herself. That’s part of what makes Herbivore’s hydrating face mist with calming rose hibiscus scent such a luxurious treat.
Herbivore Botanicals Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist, $, available at Nordstrom
Our Place Perfect Pot
For the mom that loves to cook up a storm and host dinner parties, there’s no better gift than this sturdy pot in an unexpected shade of lime green.
Our Place Perfect Pot, $, available at Our Place
Ganni Silk Twill Square Scarf
A silk scarf is the perfect way to add a touch of everyday glamour to any outfit.
Ganni Silk Twill Square Scarf, $, available at Nordstrom
Aurate Halo Diamond Opal Pendant
Whether it’s a dainty ring or a breathtaking pendant such as this opal one, jewelry is always a thoughtful gift idea — and mom will think of you every time she wears it.
Aurate Halo Diamond Opal Pendant, $, available at Aurate
Provence Glory Coffee Table Book
Transport mom to the south of France with 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 Anthropologie
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
La Mer Mini Glow Set
No mom will turn up her nose at a top-of-the-line skincare gift set like this one.
La Mer The Mini Miracle Broth™ Introductory Glow Set, $, available at Nordstrom
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
Papier Croissant Foiled Notecards
Who wouldn’t appreciate a set of personalized notecards with tiny gold croissants?
Papier Croissant Foiled Notecards, $, available at Papier
Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Shine Refillable Lipstick
A luxe lipstick is the ultimate beauty indulgence — and thanks to a refillable case, one that she’ll use for years to come.
Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Shine Refillable Lipstick, $, available at Nordstrom
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
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 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 Parachute
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 Birko-Flor Flip Flop, $, available at Nordstrom
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
Anecdote Mother’s Day Glass Jar 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 scented votive like this made-for-mamas one.
ANECDOTE CANDLES Mother’s Day Glass Jar Candle, $, available at Anthropologie
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.
Maxbone x Christian Cowan Feathered Jumper
Let’s be honest, a gift for her dog is a gift for her — and Maxbone’s delightfully extra sweater is sure to spark joy (for her, at least).
Christian Cowan x Maxbone Feathered Jumper, $, available at maxbone
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
Hanacure Face Mask Set
People will be confusing you and your mom for sisters after she uses this miracle face mask.
Hanacure The All-In-One Facial – Set, $, available at Hanacure
Le Specs Sunglasses
Keep her on-trend this summer with these retro cat-eye sunnies.
Le Specs Air Heart 51mm Sunglasses, $, available at Nordstrom
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