It's that time of year again! Mother's Day is just around the corner, and whether you're shopping for someone special or putting together your own wish list for the celebration ahead, consider the work done because I've got you covered. As a mom of two myself, I love receiving gifts for Mother's Day—whether it's a handmade card, framed photo, or splurge piece—but I might actually enjoy giving them more. Is there any better feeling then handing someone an item you know they'll just love, enjoy, and actually use? I live for that satisfaction, which is why I live for putting these gift guides together!
This time around, I got my own mom's stamp of approval on everything, plus some of her amazing ideas so I could really guarantee success. Below, you'll find 38 gifts, from small gestures to big-ticket items, for every type of recipient, celebration, and budget. Simply keep scrolling to start shopping our edit.
Cire Trudon
Pillar Candle
These candles really are elite.
H&M
Marble Salt and Pepper Shakers
Anything can be beautified!
Ugg
Elea Slip-Ons
If I hadn't already bought these for my mom just because, I'd be buying them for Mother's Day. Note, they run small!
CHANEL
Small Flap Bag
"I don't really want a Chanel Small Flap Bag," said no one ever.
Oak Essentials
Dew Body Butter
Straight from my vanity.
ERES
Les Essentiels Cassiopée Bandeau Swimsuit
This iconic brand only makes investment swimwear.
Honeydew
Blissful Pointelle Pajamas
Pajama people just get it.
CB2
Laftin Polished Stainless Steel and Green Marble Snack Bowl
How pretty!
Louis Vuitton
Nice Nano
Nice indeed.
Ember
Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
I've been using an Ember mug for five years now, and let me tell you—it's life-changing.
THE ROW
Barn Mini Leather-Trimmed Woven Raffia Tote
It's at the top of my list.
Mark and Graham
Medium Travel Jewelry Case
I'm a sucker for anything personalized.
White & Warren
Cashmere Travel Wrap
It can't only be my mom who always takes a scarf on a plane.
Alo
Ripstop Electric Jacket
Regardless of the giftee or the occasion, you can't go wrong with an ALO set.
Miu Miu
Mesh Fabric Slippers
I may or may not have already bought them.
HAPP BRAND
Diaper Caddy in Blue
Whether at your own home or grandma's, everyone loves a chic changing solution.
Helen Kaminski
Provence 10 Hat
Sun protection is key.
KHAITE
Jane Paneled Suede Flats
They make an outfit.
Hill House Home
The Therese Nightgown
Yes, please.
Jennifer Fisher
Capital Gothic Letter Charm With Pavé White Diamonds
We love a Mother's Day sale.
Bottega Veneta
Lauren 1979 in Alpi Green
Of course, it also comes with a shoulder strap for hands-free moments.
Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles at Who What Wear. She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.