Mother’s Day Gift Guide


How quickly did Mother’s Day sneak up on us? Next weekend we get to celebrate those special ladies in our lives and I don’t know if I’m the only one that has this “problem”, but my mom is seriously hard to shop for. Even posing the question of “do you need anything?” is answered with a swift, “NO I have everything I need,” making it even more difficult. This year, I’ve put my detective hat on and started prodding early on asking more questions about her day and how it could be made easier or better with something! So while I know exactly what she’s getting – she doesn’t, so I’ve rounded up some items I think all mama’s would like! 





The Gifts


S’well Bottle // Etsy original print // Tory Burch Stud Earrings // Fun Coffee Mug // Sole Society Espadrilles // Smashbox Eye Shadow Palette // YSL Lip Stick // Kate Spade Wristlet   Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue




Her signature scent – for my mom that’s Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue – it’s her go-to and one I know she loves! 




S’well Bottle – I didn’t quite get the hype of these until I got my own, but they are perfect for those mom’s that are always on the go (which is all mom’s) and those that spend lot’s of time in their cars because these puppies really do stay cold!! 




A fun pair of shoes – Lucky for me, not so much for my mom, we share the same shoe size so I am always taking her amazing shoes…with that being said it also makes it so much easier to buy shoes for her and I’m loving these espadrilles from Sole Society.




Beauty – My love of makeup and beauty items absolutely comes from my mom so it would be only natural to gift her with a beautiful eye shadow palette (that I might need to buy for myself as well) or new lipstick – a few higher end items that you know she would never buy for herself is always a nice treat. 




Some baubles – Something classic that can be worn every day or with dressier outfits, like these Tory Burch logo stud earrings is a great gift and if you’re like me you’ll be sneaking it to your mom’s jewelry to wear them when you visit! 




When all else fails and you are really stuck for ideas give her a nice print that she can display or a mug for that pretty much states the obvious – she’s the best! 




While I know every mom would enjoy a beautiful card with some flowers, I think treating them to a gift they wouldn’t necessarily get for themselves is always nice!! Have you pulled off a great gift for your mom?








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  1. Tara | The Mix
    April 27, 2016 / 10:45 am

    That pink bottle is too cute!

  2. a little bit of emily
    April 27, 2016 / 11:16 am

    Lucky for me, my mom always has a few ideas to give us!

  3. Andrea Nine
    April 27, 2016 / 11:18 am

    Light Blue is my scent and has been for years and anything in pink well, gotta have it and mom does too!! FUN gift guide and my mom would love all these. I was going to put what I got her but she reads your blog, lol!!!

  4. Jenn
    April 27, 2016 / 11:47 am

    I feel like this is a good gift guide for moms, or us, or any female lol. Love all of them!!

  5. Blaire Bingham
    April 27, 2016 / 11:52 am

    Great gift guide Biana! It sounds like you have a good head start on ideas for your mom. Having a love for makeup and a signature scent makes for great gifting!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  6. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    April 27, 2016 / 11:56 am

    Oh man! Thank you for the reminder Mother's Day is coming up! I had completely forgot and my mom is actually going to be in town for it this year. So many fun gifts! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  7. Evelina
    April 27, 2016 / 12:07 pm

    Great ideas!! I wouldn't mind one of each of these for myself too haha!
    Xo, Evelina @ Fortunate House

  8. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    April 27, 2016 / 12:15 pm

    I LOVE That's All mugs! They're so witty! xo, Champagne&Suburbs

  9. Ashley G
    April 27, 2016 / 12:17 pm

    Jewelry is always my go to for my mom! A S’well bottle is a great idea!

  10. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    April 27, 2016 / 12:44 pm

    Mother's Day really did creep up! My mom is so hard to shop for but the S'well bottle is actually a really good idea! Love all these picks!

    rosyoutlookblog.com

  11. Unknown
    April 27, 2016 / 12:47 pm

    I've literally seen so many people carrying S'well Bottles and I'm tempted to buy my own! I got my mom a mug this year with the outlines of the states we live in connected by two hearts for Mother's Day!

    thecourtneydiaries.com

  12. Rachel McCarthy
    April 27, 2016 / 1:13 pm

    What great picks, Biana! I always go with jewelry or accessories for my mom. She has more clothes than me so accessories are a bit safer haha! Love the idea of the S'well water bottle, I've been wanting one too!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  13. Kate at Green Fashionista
    April 27, 2016 / 1:20 pm

    So many fabulous picks! You can't go wrong with D&G Light Blue or a pretty S'well bottle! My mom has been trying to stay away from plastic, so that is a fantastic idea <3
    Green Fashionista

  14. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    April 27, 2016 / 1:37 pm

    These are all such great picks! The S'well bottle would be great for my mom who is always on the go on her bicycle!

  15. Shay from Great, Now What
    April 27, 2016 / 1:41 pm

    I can't believe we are a week and a half away too! I'm definitely behind- buying gifts for moms is so hard! Thanks for the list!

  16. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    April 27, 2016 / 1:55 pm

    Oh my gosh a Swell bottle, what a PERFECT idea!! My mom always comments on how much she loves mine but she would never splurge on that for herself. When in doubt, I always get my mom a mani/pedi gift card. That is her very favorite thing and I know she always enjoys an afternoon of relaxing and getting pampered!

  17. Zelle B.
    April 27, 2016 / 1:58 pm

    Great minds think alike! Loving all of your picks!

    Zelle
    Southern Style

  18. Gemma
    April 27, 2016 / 2:03 pm

    Great wishlist, I love the espadrilles. Gemma x
    jacquardflower.uk

  19. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    April 27, 2016 / 2:07 pm

    Great roundup! Mother's Day really snuck up on me this year and I have NOTHING! Eep. I am loving that Kate Spade wristlet and have been eyeing it for myself. Someone please tell my husband. haha!

  20. Caroline The Petite Fashionista
    April 27, 2016 / 2:08 pm

    My mom is difficult to shop for too!! She will literally tell us not to get her anything haha. I always just end up getting her flowers or chocolate haha. These are all good ideas though so thanks for sharing!! πŸ™‚

  21. JMO
    April 27, 2016 / 2:11 pm

    Excellent picks!I love shopping for Mother's Day – its the men that get me scratching my head!

  22. Shannon Jenkins
    April 27, 2016 / 2:15 pm

    So many cute picks for mom! My mom would love that adorable Etsy print!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  23. Gold Coast Girl
    April 27, 2016 / 2:19 pm

    Such a great gift guide! I also have one on my blog today πŸ˜‰
    ~Samantha
    goldcoastgirlblog.com

  24. According to Kiki
    April 27, 2016 / 2:23 pm

    My mom is obsessed with roses. For the last five years, I have bought her a rose bush for mother's day. She has a gigantic flower bed at their house, so it just works. (: I think she's getting a yellow one this year. (;

  25. Nadine
    April 27, 2016 / 2:40 pm

    I had thought about getting my mom one of the personalized Corccicle cups from Swoozies as part of her present. They really are wonderful. Love your list!

  26. Girl Meets Bow
    April 27, 2016 / 2:47 pm

    Love both your coffee mug/water bottle choices! My mom is a coffee addict so anything having to do with it is perfect for her πŸ™‚

  27. Karly @ What Karly Said
    April 27, 2016 / 2:53 pm

    This is a great gift guide – you never can go wrong with perfume, and I may pick up a S'well bottle for my mom since she needs to drink more water!

  28. kerri @ cheshire kat
    April 27, 2016 / 2:56 pm

    all about the sentimental stuff for our mommas! all great choices! i got my mom a calendar from rifle paper co as she was still lacking one and then a couple other things. anything with a cute card in it just melts her heart which is a win! i think i may get her a swell bottle too πŸ™‚

    xoxo cheshire kat

  29. Tess Felber_Sequins are the New Black
    April 27, 2016 / 3:04 pm

    Love your gift guide, that coffee mug is the cutest! I have the same problem with my mom, impossible to shop for! "I don't need anything honey, I have everything I could ever want" so I started getting her concert tickets and experiences and its been wonderful πŸ™‚ xox,Tess

    sequinsarethenewblack.com

  30. Jalisa
    April 27, 2016 / 3:10 pm

    This is such a great, helpful post, Biana! I honestly think every mom would appreciate receiving any of these items because they're all so practical and look so pretty, too! I think I just may get the YSL lipstick for mom because she LOVES lipstick, that and mascara are the only two makeup items she wears daily. Thanks so much for all the inspiration, beautiful, and I hope you're having the best start to your Wednesday so far!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  31. Shelly @ The Queen in Between
    April 27, 2016 / 3:13 pm

    I actually bought one of those mugs for my mom last year for Mother's Day but got the one that reads You're my Mom, You are Crazy….that is all. haha

  32. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoes
    April 27, 2016 / 3:14 pm

    I wear Light Blue too, such a good scent- your mom has great taste πŸ˜‰ The Swell bottle is so good for anyone, I love mine. Great picks!

  33. BubblEsther
    April 27, 2016 / 3:29 pm

    I was just thinking about what to get for my mom for mother's day when I saw that you just wrote about it πŸ™‚ I love your picks, all of these are great gift ideas! Thank you, it was a very helpful post and I hope you have a great day!

    xo, Esther

    bubblesther.com

  34. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    April 27, 2016 / 3:31 pm

    Wow..I can't believe we are on the same page AGAIN! Great minds think alike! Haha! Loving all of your picks…especially the Swell bottle…I love mine! My mom's go to fragrance is Light Blue too…she LOVES it so much! Can't go wrong with a high end lipstick!!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lilyο»Ώ

  35. elle jo
    April 27, 2016 / 3:34 pm

    Super excitd for mother's day this year! More just because it's a holiday that I can celebrate with my mom and being a mom!

    That swell bottle is a for sure in my list of things I'd want!

    liz @ j for joiner

  36. Kristina @ Ms.Modify
    April 27, 2016 / 3:34 pm

    These are great ideas! My mom works hard, so I like to pamper her for Mothers Day. One year I got her a massage, another year we went together for mani/pedis. I know she loves spending quality time with us, so I try to make the gifts be something we can do together!

  37. Kathleen
    April 27, 2016 / 3:40 pm

    Oh I think my mom needs that coffee mug! lol Great list! I've already bought my mom a couple things. Now I just need to get everything in the mail in time for the big day! πŸ™‚

  38. Lindsay's Sweet World
    April 27, 2016 / 3:42 pm

    Love all of these ideas, especially the coffee mug! My momma is a HUGE coffee drinker, so she would definitely put it to good use! This year I think we're going to treat her to a massage because she hasn't had one in quite sometime. And I was thinking that it was 5/15, but it's next weekend. Woops! I need to get on it!

  39. CubicleCouture
    April 27, 2016 / 3:49 pm

    Moms are IMPOSSIBLE to shop for!! We sent my MIL fairytale brownies (they are UH-MAZING) and I'm going to see my momma this weekend and hopefully pick something out together! Make today work, Rachel -CubicleCouture

  40. Kelsey @ The Peacock Roost
    April 27, 2016 / 3:54 pm

    These are all great gift ideas!! I love to give a new plant to enjoy this season!
    Kelsey
    thepeacockroost.com

  41. Dana Ivy
    April 27, 2016 / 4:00 pm

    Such a great gift guide! I'm obsessed with my swell bottle and have mentioned it so many times on my blog! That really is the best gift! Also, love that mug and wristlet!

    Xox Dana Ivy // iadorewhatilove.com

  42. Rebecca Jo
    April 27, 2016 / 4:15 pm

    I think Harvey Dent needs to get on this list for me, his momma πŸ™‚ Dog moms deserve a day too, right? πŸ™‚

  43. Sarah Blodgett
    April 27, 2016 / 4:21 pm

    Such great gift ideas!!
    Kisses,
    Sarah
    EverydayStarlet

  44. Unknown
    April 27, 2016 / 4:40 pm

    Such a great roundup! And so happy you did this post, I almost forgot Mother's Day was coming up!

    livelaughlinda.com

  45. Annessa
    April 27, 2016 / 5:16 pm

    Such cute picks! I've kind of been debating getting a Swell bottle for myself – they're so cute!

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  46. Traci Taylor Hart
    April 27, 2016 / 5:29 pm

    Great ideas! I need one of those water bottles. Can't believe Mother's Day is almost here. Where is our year going???
    xo, Traci
    waltzmetoheaven.com

  47. MakeMeUpMia
    April 27, 2016 / 5:33 pm

    Love those espadrilles. I bought my mom a Nars lipgloss. She fell in love with mine and I know she'd never buy one for herself πŸ™‚

  48. Missy
    April 27, 2016 / 5:38 pm

    Great guide! I want all of these things! Unfortunately my mom is nothing like me and so hard to shop for! You are so lucky with your momma!

  49. Stella Cadente
    April 27, 2016 / 6:00 pm

    Great picks Biana!

    xx
    Lauren Elizabeth
    Petite in Pearls

  50. The Girl who Loved to Write
    April 27, 2016 / 6:06 pm

    That mug is so cute!

  51. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie
    April 27, 2016 / 6:44 pm

    a bottle of her perfume is a great idea!!! I know, I can't believe how fast it is approaching. this is my first time needing to mail something vs being with her so I bet think of something good.

  52. The Fashion Folks
    April 27, 2016 / 6:47 pm

    Love the YSL lipstick, would probably keep it to myself! Xx

    thefashionfolks.com

  53. The Lowcountry Mama
    April 27, 2016 / 7:03 pm

    Mother's Day is coming so fast and I haven't gotten anything yet! I love your picks.

  54. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    April 27, 2016 / 7:07 pm

    How sweet is that mug? I can't believe Mother's Day is already coming up. 2016 is just zipping by. I never thought to buy my mom perfume for mother's day before but that's a good idea.

  55. Unknown
    April 27, 2016 / 7:34 pm

    Love this roundup and I picked out the same mug for my mom haha!

    Shaheen | Lows to Luxe

  56. Nikki @ makeupHER
    April 27, 2016 / 7:35 pm

    Love all these picks for mama's. My mom is seriously so hard to shop for too, but this s'well bottle sounds perfect!! Target has some cute small ones that I think would be perfect for my mom :)! Thanks for the gift guide!

  57. Megan
    April 27, 2016 / 7:41 pm

    My mom is SO hard to buy for too, but I love these ideas. The wristlet is the perfect shade and you can't go wrong with that S'well!

  58. Sierra @ Beautifully Candid
    April 27, 2016 / 7:57 pm

    Some people are just so hard to shop for! Can't believe mother's day is almost here. Beautifully Candid

  59. Leah McPherson
    April 27, 2016 / 8:02 pm

    I would not be upset if I received any of these! Great ideas for my mom as well! -xx Leah || Chasing Texas

  60. Anonymous
    April 27, 2016 / 8:07 pm

    I meant to tell you, I officially adopted you as my Boston Mom… so yea… love how great of a gift giver you are πŸ˜‰

  61. Unknown
    April 27, 2016 / 8:36 pm

    I forgot mother's day was coming up, very nice picks love that perfume.

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  62. Unknown
    April 27, 2016 / 8:50 pm

    Great picks! But the best gift for my mom would be a plane ticket to come see me in LA!!!!

    COLLEENWELSCH.COM

  63. The Siberian American
    April 27, 2016 / 10:14 pm

    Love that eye palette! I wish my mom and I had the same shoe size because she always has the cutest shoes!

  64. Kait
    April 27, 2016 / 10:24 pm

    I gave both my parents that mug (the mom & dad ones) and they LOVE them! It's so simple and special πŸ™‚

  65. Ashley Lillis
    April 27, 2016 / 11:12 pm

    My mom always says that she has everything that she needs to, and it's always so frustrating, especially around Christmas and Mother's Day! So far my sister and I are drawing a blank for this year, but I love the idea of getting her a bold print for the house!

  66. Sybil
    April 28, 2016 / 2:47 am

    wonderful perfect gifts!

    Have a great day!
    Animated Confessions

  67. Pink and Fabulous
    April 28, 2016 / 2:51 am

    Great gift guide! I am dying for those TB earrings (hint hint to my little people!)

  68. Unknown
    April 28, 2016 / 3:23 am

    Such a great round up! I want that water bottle for myself!

    Heidi || Wishes & Reality

  69. Unknown
    April 28, 2016 / 3:45 am

    I love the kate spade wristlet! The powder blue color makes it look so girly! πŸ™‚

    Angelie // Revlon Age Defying DNA Advantage Concealer Review

  70. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    April 28, 2016 / 5:24 am

    My mom is so hard to buy for too. I usually just give her flowers and a card. Everything else she always takes back.

  71. MONICA SORS
    April 28, 2016 / 11:02 am

    Like those ideas πŸ˜‰

    xx

    MΓ³nica Sors

    MES VOYAGES Γ€ PARIS

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  72. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    April 28, 2016 / 12:32 pm

    That pink swell bottle is so pretty and I love how flat espadrilles are everywhere now! Great round up πŸ™‚

  73. Elle Sees
    April 28, 2016 / 2:09 pm

    i can't believe MD is almost here either!! totally sneaking up on us like that!! love the picks! but i kind of want nearly all of them for myself! hehe

  74. Kaitlin {Little Goodies Blog}
    April 28, 2016 / 2:51 pm

    Aww, so many cute picks in here. Have you seen the Swell for Target bottles?! They are so cute!

  75. awhite
    April 28, 2016 / 2:57 pm

    My mom is the exact same way- every year, my sister and I run around like madwomen trying to get her something she'll like because she claims she, "Doesn't need a thing." Lol, moms. πŸ™‚ Great gift guide, lady!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  76. Kate Steadman
    April 28, 2016 / 3:00 pm

    What a great idea!! Espadrilles would be perfect for mothers day! They are cute, but are way more comfortable than heels.

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

  77. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    April 28, 2016 / 3:38 pm

    That mug is the sweetest! It's the little things πŸ™‚
    Amanda Kids and Cabernet

  78. Shauna
    April 28, 2016 / 3:52 pm

    That coffee mug is perfect. Simple and elegant – LOVE!!

    Shauna

    lipglossandlace.net

  79. Shauna
    April 28, 2016 / 3:52 pm

    That coffee mug is perfect. Simple and elegant – LOVE!!

    Shauna

    lipglossandlace.net

  80. Carly
    April 28, 2016 / 4:03 pm

    That mug is so cute! I'm usually bad about waiting until the last minute but was on top of things this year and got my mom a print from etsy a few weeks ago.

  81. Erin LFF
    April 28, 2016 / 4:06 pm

    A lot of times I try to plan something fun for my mom and I to do together. Treating her to lunch and a movie, or tickets to a play I know she'd love, etc!

  82. BABALUCCIA
    April 28, 2016 / 4:12 pm

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  83. Kayla MKOY
    April 28, 2016 / 4:15 pm

    These are all such great ideas!!! πŸ™‚ I am trying something a little different for my momma this year. We'll see!

  84. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    April 28, 2016 / 5:29 pm

    I love the S'well bottle idea!

  85. Sparkles and Lattes
    April 28, 2016 / 5:38 pm

    I love swell bottles. And YSL lipsticks are the best. That color is beautiful! Love these ideas.

  86. Robyn Proctor
    April 28, 2016 / 7:02 pm

    I feel like that's the universal phrase once you become a mom haha. I love that mug, every mother needs that!

  87. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    April 28, 2016 / 8:20 pm

    my mum is super hard to shop for as well, and always 'nope, don't need anything'! like come on, that doesn't help lol. we don't have a disney store at home, and my mum loves all things disney so that is definitely my fall back when i can't think of anything πŸ™‚

  88. jennifer
    April 28, 2016 / 10:04 pm

    This is sooo helpful! Seriously. I am the WORST at picking out gifts, and my mom is kinda picky! I'm excited to check some of these out! (p.s. I found your blog through Courtney's From Here to Eternity…hope that's okay!)
    xo, jen

  89. Kati Rose @ Constantly Seeking Wonder
    April 29, 2016 / 4:31 am

    I always struggle with buying presents for my mom. She's not someone who wants much and when she does she'll buy it for herself quietly. This year I was looking into some kind of experience her and I could have together like a musical and dinner.

  90. Unknown
    April 29, 2016 / 5:04 am

    I agree – Mother's Day has come out of nowhere! I can't believe that it is basically May now. I really need to get my mom a present, love what you shared and thanks for reminding me!!
    xo, Claudia
    lifesrichpaegant.com

  91. Unknown
    April 29, 2016 / 10:41 pm

    Such a great gift guide! It came up so quickly this season, I'm trying to get in all my orders now haha!

    XO! Kaitlin | Blonde Expeditions