Gifts of Love for Mom

April 13, 2023
Updated:
October 25, 2023
Gifts of Love for Mom
(Courtesy of Café Appliances; Neiman Marcus; Miko; Wedgwood; Sephora; Joy Macarons; Lomi; ChefSofi; Rolex; Maserati; Van Cleef and Arpels; Soothe)
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Once a year, we get the opportunity to show extra appreciation for the most important woman in our life: Mom. With items in every price range, this collection just might have the perfect gift.

(Courtesy of Café Appliances)
(Courtesy of Café Appliances)
Mom’s Special Brew
$299, CafeAppliances.com

Coffee connoisseur moms will love this coffee maker, which can be programmed to brew two to 10 cups exactly the way she likes it, with four modes to choose from—Gold, Light, Medium, and Bold—and brewing temperatures adjustable from 185 degrees to 205 degrees Fahrenheit.

(Courtesy of Neiman Marcus)
(Courtesy of Neiman Marcus)
Write It With Style
$845, NeimanMarcus.com

Even writing a grocery list becomes a pleasure with this sleek, ultra-feminine ballpoint pen, featuring a white resin body inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s dress in “The Seven Year Itch,” accented by the champagne-toned, gold-coated clip and fittings. Refills are easy to find, making it both practical and stunning.

(Courtesy of Miko)
(Courtesy of Miko)
A Foot Massage Anytime
$149, ShopMiko.com

After a long day, pamper Mom with a relaxing foot massage. Named after the Japanese sound for relaxation, the Yoisho provides fully customizable rolling, kneading, or shiatsu massages, with adjustable heat settings and 360 degrees of air compression to mitigate heel, ankle, or foot pain.

(Courtesy of Wedgwood)
(Courtesy of Wedgwood)
Tea Time
$220, Wedgwood.com

The ritual of making and enjoying a cup of tea is a process that allows Mom to relax and refresh. This exquisite set is part of Wedgewood’s Paeonia Blush collection. When it isn’t tea time, the 15-ounce bone china teapot nestles into the matching cup with saucer.

(Courtesy of Sephora)
(Courtesy of Sephora)
A Scent Sampler
$60, Sephora.com

Instead of one Hermés perfume, give Mom a sampling of four. This set of quarter-ounce miniatures includes floral Twilly d’Hermés; Eau des Merveilles with patchouli hints; sycamore wood-scented Un Jardin sur le Nil Eau de Toilette; and crisp Eau de rhubarb écarlate Eau de Cologne.

(Courtesy of Joy Macarons)
(Courtesy of Joy Macarons)
Don’t Steal Mom’s Macarons!
$42, JoyMacarons.com

Mom will smile every time she enjoys these colorful sweets. Made fresh in Texas, their price includes two-day shipping via FedEx. If you know her favorite of the 12 flavors, send a dozen, or you can create a custom mix or select a sampler containing one of each.

(Courtesy of Lomi)
(Courtesy of Lomi)
How Gardener Mom Feeds the Plants
$499, Lomi.com

If Mom gardens, she knows the benefit of converting food leftovers into nutrients for the plants. Save her from dealing with rain, snow, or heat taking scraps to the compost bin in the yard with this countertop composter that converts them into plant food in four hours.

(Courtesy of ChefSofi)
(Courtesy of ChefSofi)
A Clever Serving Board
$54.99, ChefSofi.com

Mom will really appreciate this clever serving board set when she hosts casual get-togethers. Crackers and an assortment of cheeses and accompaniments can all go on one easy-to-carry board, with a set of cheese knives and servers stored under the swiveling cracker tray, ready for use.

(Courtesy of Rolex)
(Courtesy of Rolex)
Time to ‘Wow’ Mom
$55,750, Rolex.com

We rely on Mom to be on time for everything from recitals to soccer practice, and she'll constantly be checking the time displayed on this exquisite timepiece. The pink-hued Everose gold case and bracelet are accented by diamonds around the outer edge of the dial and marking the hours.

(Courtesy of Maserati)
(Courtesy of Maserati)
Let Dad Drive the Minivan
$106,695, Maserati.com

The kids will be begging Mom to drop them off at school in this sleek, race-bred beauty that swathes her and three passengers in ultra-comfortable textured leather bucket seats. Notable features include the soft door-closing function, which makes slammed doors a thing of the past.

(Courtesy of Van Cleef and Arpels)
(Courtesy of Van Cleef and Arpels)
Wrap Mom in Love
$850,000, VanCleefArpels.com

Painstakingly crafted using a proprietary mounting process, this stunning 18-karat gold and diamond necklace accentuates Mom’s inner beauty and can be transformed into matching bracelets. You might need to win the PowerBall to buy it, but imagine the look on her face when she opens the box.

(Courtesy of Soothe)
(Courtesy of Soothe)
One Size Fits All
Choose an Amount, Soothe.com

If it’s tough to find just the right gift for Mom, this gift card provides her with on-demand massages, hair styling, or skin care sessions. All she has to do is schedule the treatment, and a skilled professional will arrive at the door right on time.

Meet Your Guide
Bill Lindsey is an award-winning writer based in South Florida. He covers real estate, automobiles, timepieces, boats, and travel topics.