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She insists she has everything. She claims she wants nothing. For once, we’re telling you not to listen to your mother. Just this once. Stumped on what to give that favorite lady this holiday? Whether you can spend $200 or only $25, here are great gift ideas for Mom that are guaranteed to please.
Under $25
Ingrid Fetell Lee’s happiness-focused book, Joyful, will send her well on her way to feeling fulfilled in everything she does, and so will a chic scrunchie she can wear out of the house, a sculptural IKEA bowl to catch her keys, and a beautiful butter dish.
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“Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness”
Under $50
Kick her day off with a seaweed scrub and hot cup of tea—preferably served in a mug from a small-batch ceramics studio based in California’s Topanga Canyon. Or elevate her everyday accessories with Clare V.’s adorable alphabet charms and a not-so-average tote bag that Christopher John Rogers designed for J.Crew.
Under $100
Whether her passion is decorating, entertaining, or exercising, you can’t go wrong with one of the affordable gifts in this batch. And if she’s also got a thing for traveling, Piano Piano’s serving platter (made in Italy), Hawkins New York’s apron (inspired by block-printing techniques in Jaipur), and Kassatex’s towels (meant to look like Japanese shoji screens) will not disappoint.
Gifts Under $200
Now is the time to turn all the home upgrades she’s been talking about making into a reality. Focus on materials that will last for years to come like cherry and walnut woods and 100 percent linen.
Gifts Over $200
If you’re going to splurge on Mom this year, you can never go wrong with a beaded necklace (this one by twin sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato combines pink opal and green hydro-quartz) or an elevated beach bag. An artful glass vase, mohair throw, and espresso machine are little luxuries she’ll never see coming.
