Save this story Save Story Save this story There's an art to giving a good gift to someone who's been a mother to you, whether that's your actual mom, grandmother, or the person who's always looked out for you. And it has precious little to do with how much you spend. They say what goes around comes around, and when the occasion comes to buy her something special, there's not better time to return a little of the favor. To that end, we've rounded up the best gifts for mom, from modest indulgences to proper splurges, all chosen with an eye toward good taste, a little surprise, and the small triumph of getting it just right.
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The Petite Classic Timex Cavatina Mini Read more $129 Timex
The Signature Scent Chanel Coco Madamoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray Read more $185 Chanel
The Beauty Wand Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand Read more $170 Therabody
The Serenity Switch Loop Loop Switch 2 Read more $60 Amazon
The Bottomless Bag Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34 Read more $395 Coach
The Cozy Ballet Flat Ugg Zora Leather Ballet Flat Read more $145 Ugg
The Jet-Set Blowout Dyson Supersonic Travel Hair Dryer Read more $300 Amazon
The Little Mac That Could Apple MacBook Neo (512GB) Read more $790 Amazon
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I have an AYR sweater in this very fabric, and I've been wearing the hell out of it lately. It's extraordinarily soft, with a bouncy, bouclé-like texture that you really have to feel to appreciate. The High has all that going for it, plus a cropped fit and a prim, high-set collar.
We're firm believers that a good tuxedo is one you'd wear any old day. Which is why we're digging this casual cotton tuxedo shirt from Gap's collaboration with Victoria Beckham. It's awfully chic, and a reason for her to get "dressed up" with nowhere special to go.
Breda's Jane Time Charm is a clever little thing. Made from gold-plated stainless steel, the miniature timepiece can be worn as a necklace or clipped to a keychain, but I think it makes for a pretty decoration on a lapel.
Timex's Cavatina Mini looks like something you'd stumble upon at an estate sale, with its petite 17mm case and old-school script logo. The design nods to the brand's '60s-era women's watches, though this one's fresh out of the box.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Thistles
Thistles is an IYKYK eyewear label whose fashionable milieu stretches from Em Rata to Kim Gordon and any mom worth her vintage Prada. There are plenty of excellent frames to choose from, but the square-shaped Suede is a safe bet.
Coach has a bona fide can't-miss gift on its hands with the Brooklyn, a slouchy, do-it-all carryall. It comes in a range of sizes, but we're partial to the 34, a generously proportioned everyday bag with room for just about everything.
Cashmere is the safest bet you can make at Quince, so it's nice to see the brand putting it to work as the lining of these leather gloves. And at that price, there isn't much to complain about.
If she's made it this far in life without a pair of UGGs, the Zora ballet flat might be the one that finally wins her over. And if she's already living that UGG life, well, she's gonna need these.
A fresher, more spirited take on the original Coco, Coco Mademoiselle pairs sparkling orange and jasmine with rose and patchouli. For a mom with a taste for the classics, but an appreciation for modern flair, this one'll hit.
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We recommended Therabody's Depuffing Wand last year, and we're running it back because it's just so dang good at what it does. Hot and cold treatments in one wonderfully unfussy little device make it a welcome addition to her skincare routine.
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I like giving silk pillowcases because they're a beauty treatment and a bedroom upgrade in one. Clementine's smooth silk helps reduce friction against hair, minimizing tangles and breakage, while leaving fewer sleep creases.
Dyson's new travel-size Supersonic brings the brand's high-powered drying technology to a more portable package. It's compact enough to tuck into a carry-on without sacrificing the elite airflow of the original, and it's compatible with all the same attachments.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Laneige
Laneige's Lip Sleeping Mask is a cult favorite, and chances are she already knows it, maybe even swears by it. But the new gingerbread flavor for the season? A stroke of seasonal madness, and a nice little stocking stuffer to boot.
Aesop is about as close to a sure thing as gifting gets. Its new Solias Hand Serum has a light, floral, citrusy, and herbaceous aroma, with a nourishing formula to help keep Mom's hands in fighting shape through winter.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Maison Louis Marie
No. 04 Bois de Balincourt has long drawn comparisons to Le Labo's Santal 33, only at a considerably friendlier price and without the burdern of its own ubiquity. Warm sandalwood and cedar, with earthy vetiver and a little spice—a perfect year-round candle.
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I'm a coffee drinker through and through, but I'd consider switching allegiances to tea if it meant getting to use this teapot from Balmuda. Just looking at the thing feels therapeutic.
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For farmers' market queens, this tote really does tick all the boxes: heavy-duty cotton canvas, six exterior pockets, a clever strap for securing, say, a bouquet of dahlihas, and a structured design that stands upright on its own.
This insulated Dutch oven tote from Staub and Clare V. is just the thing for the potluck monarch arriving with a cassoulet in tow. A highly specific gifting proposition, admittedly, but an excellent one nonetheless.
Inspired by the pleated designs of Issey Miyake, Wooj's Kinoko lamp has a pretty mushroom silhouette and a softly ribbed shade. A charming little thing for that neglected corner that could use some illumination.
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There are plenty of newfangled brands making cute, colorful homewares these days, but long live Marimekko. These towels caught my eye for their classic brick pattern, rendered in a perfect shade of red, with all the pedigree of Finnish design behind them.
Apple's new entry-level laptop might be marketed to students, but it's also a very good laptop for anyone who just needs to do regular laptop things. Browsing, emailing, streaming, the occasional spreadsheet—the Neo handles the everyday stuff without demanding a small fortune for the privilege of owning a fruit-embossed gadget.
If you really want to round out the gift, throw in this laptop sleeve from Cuyana. Made from Italian leather, it's chic enough to be carried around on its own, which is more than you can say for most laptop accessories.
Sony's XM6 headphones are already among the best noise-canceling cans you can buy, but now they come in this very, very good matte olive gray colorway. As if we needed another reason to recommend them.
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Brooklyn-based designer Virginia Sin made a name for herself with porcelain versions of disposable paper plates, and her talent for making everyday objects feel a little more special extends beyond the dinner table. Case in point: this little number, which would look mighty fine on mom's desk.
If mom's recently been promoted to grandmother, I know you've been thinking about getting her a digital picture frame, and yes, you absolutely should. But not just any digital picture frame: the Aura is the one to beat, and only the best will do when it comes to showing off the new bundle.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Twelve South
Twelve South's Valet gives her phone a proper place to recharge, with a handy catchall for keys, jewelry, and whatever else tends to accumulate around the house.
Prettier humidifiers? There aren't many. Canopy's 2.0 is a welcome antidote to the moisture-sapping misery of winter, and will look great wherever she puts it.
And just like that, aesthetically pleasing pill organizers are a thing. Fine by us. Where else is she supposed to stash her daily rotation of vitamins, supplements, and what have you?
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Ostrichpillow
Never underestimate the restorative powers of a little targeted heat. Ostrichpillow's new Embrace is a clever upgrade to the humble heating pad, with a wearable design, three heat settings, and up to three hours of cordless warmth.
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Again, never underestimate the restorative powers of a little targeted heat. Or, in this case, heat from head to toe. HigherDose's sauna blanket is easy to set up and use, and delivers one hell of a sweat session without requiring a trip to an actual hot box.
Some peace and quiet might be the greatest gift of all. Loop's Switch 2 earplugs offer three levels of noise reduction, adjustable with a simple dial, for everything from quick naps to concerts to moments when she'd like you, specifically, to pipe down.
For the mom who likes to get her miles in, these open-ear headphones let her soundtrack a morning run without losing track of the world around her. They're lightweight, stay put even when she's picking up the pace, and pack up to 12 hours of battery life.
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