what to buy for your mom who has everything, and does everything.

appreciate your mother

When I say my Mom is one of my closest friends, I am not lying. We’re on Facetime a few times a day, and I call her about everything…My lunch, asking what my social security number is for the 5th time, and that I went to Whole Foods and they were out of my favorite Olipop flavor. I have so much respect for mothers, my mom has made so many sacrifices for me and I don’t know what I’d do without her!

Is being a mom kind of like an unpaid internship that lasts all of their life? With that, let’s curate some gifts for the super chic mildly bougie mom, Sunday dinner mom, and the beachy mom.

The cozy bougie chic mom in my head, drives her kids to carpool then has a pilates class at 10 am and a personal shopping appointment at Neimans at 1. She always shows up with a bottle of wine and flowers, and always just looks so effortlessly put together.

1. What says luxury and comfort like a stupid overpriced blanket? Schoolhouse x Pendleton Canebrake Wool Blanket is beautiful, and lux, and I bet would feel like sleeping with 100 angels kissing you on the cheek. All jokes aside, what a beautiful gift to give to someone.

2. These earrings scream versatility. From grocery shopping to dinner parties, these can be worn anyway with their minimal and sleek- yet abstract design.

3. How many vases are too many vases? Give Mom this gift with a beautiful arrangement, and I love how the website styles it with orchids. If you are local to Los Angeles, my favorite florist is Bitchin Blooms.

4. Ganni is a Danish designer company that has changed the fashion game and made huge waves in the past two years. Get your mom a Ganni beanie, so she too can be at the forefront of fashion.

5. Bucket bags are versatile and stylish, a good day-to-day bag. Personally, I adore Madewell purses (and everything else they do!) and this would be a perfect bag for Mom to carry around.

6. Flamingo Estate seems to be a hot brand currently, as all I see is their Instagram ads…and I was influenced! I followed them and here I am now, sharing this. IYKYK, tomato-scented things are the best, try this Roma tomato dish soap to elevate your day-to-day life.

7. I don’t think I know a single mom who does not love tea. Let’s upgrade one step of her routine with this beautiful Plisse Kettle.

8. How darling is this wine bag, it’s giving

   Meredith Hayden
   and Nantucket vibes. (Which I ADORE!!) This would even be sweet to give to someone as a housewarming present.

9. Goodbye Adidas, Hello Gola! (Kidding, you’d have to pry my sambas out of my hands.) These are basic and cute enough to wear on a day-to-day basis, and they would pretty much match anything.

10. Is anyone else weirdly obsessed with Rhode? How did I get to this point, why am I so obsessed, I did not have a care in the world for Hailey Bieber before this…But Mrs Bieb you are killing it, babe! Rhode is a pretty recognizable brand that would make for the chicest gift for someone. Here is her limited edition lip balm, which sounds amazing.

11. Caitlin Rounds Antiques is so unique and beautiful. This plate in particular says “Slow Dancing in the Kitchen,” which I feel is the most romantic and gentle phrase. Check out her other stuff!

12. Another brand I’m just about drooling over is Maison Balzac. These glasses elevate a dinner party to the next level and make the cutest champagne tower.

The Sunday dinner mom is the unspoken hero of the universe. She cooks everything without a recipe, everything is plated gorgeous, and Sunday dinner at her house is a treat. I aspire to be her, cooking a wonderful meal for a bunch of people I adore.

1. Mom’s the potluck queens, and why not give her something to bring her world-famous banana pudding in style? Crow Canyon Home is not gonna lie, half of my wedding registry currently, is a Northern Cal-based brand that creates gorgeous homeware. This beautiful casserole dish is an eye-catcher and will look gorgeous on any tablescape.

2. Let’s get SAUCEY! Haha. Ok. This is my holy grail, and I do not say that word lightly. Zabs hot sauce will change your life, and when I discovered there is a hot honey that is spicy and not a liar, I was hooked. Also, it’s named after a cute pup named Zab.

3. Hi, it’s me, your nonna calling. Nonna is telling you to stop buying the cheap Trader Joe’s olive oil that looks like vegetable oil and start being MATURE! Ok but on the real, Graza Olive Oil is worth the difference, because you taste the difference. Try it yourself and let me know how you like it.

4. Throw out your Mama’s old salad tongs, and replace them with something with taste. Areaware is a fan favorite in my household, and these salad tongs will change the game.

5. The Dansk Købenstyle Saucepan is a fun mix-up to your traditional pot. It is inspired by Danish sculptor Jens Quistgaard, and so it kind of feels like a piece of art in your home.

6. Let me level with you, picking a cookbook is kind of like picking a wine bottle to me. If the cover is cute, I will purchase it. The cover on this baking book is so irresistibly yummy and pairs with a beautiful table book, so it’s a true win-win.

7. A personal testimony for the Dusen Dusen mits, a girl who is sometimes a little too hard on her things, unintentionally. These things put up a fight! I do not have these exact ones, as I have their collab with Graza.

8. Sqirl LA is where you see all the cool kids in LA, so let’s help Mama feel like that too. Certified Organic Raspberry & Vanilla Bean Fruit Spread sounds to die for. Imagine that shaken in a margarita, on an English muffin, or in the middle of jam cookies.

9. A love letter to cheeseboards, but an even bigger love letter to the platters that hold them. This one by Areaware is chic but also practical. Its dynamic and moving shapes and curves keep it interesting visually.

10. PSA (for you and me) stop spending 6-10 dollars at the store on microgreens, and do it yourself using the ingarden starter kit! This adds a pop of freshness to your kitchen, and will probably make you feel so healthy.

This next one is an ode to my beautiful mama, the beachy mom. I grew up in a house decorated with shells and with surfboards hanging on the wall. Nothing makes me happier as an adult now going to the beach, and remembering all my fun childhood memories there.

1. The Pray for Surf sign feels like something I’d walk into my family home and already see on the wall! What a cute saying and an excellent piece to help create a gallery wall.

2. Every beachy mom needs her perfect pair of sunglasses. My mom and I love glasses from iSea, and I feel like this style would be so cute on her.

3. I got Bala bangles, (knock-offs from Amazon..) and my mom was immediately jealous. She takes a lot of walks on the beaches while my dad surfs, so I feel like this is at the top of her list this year.

4. I want mom to feel like every day is a spa day for her, so get her the Salt and Stone body wash, perfectly luxe looking, and smelling.

5. My mom is always wearing the cutest hats that I unapologetically want to steal, and I could just imagine this one being in her rotation.

6. An ode to the Brooklinen Robe, I have one myself and every day feels like a dream. Getting out of the bath and shower and wrapping yourself in one of these is like a warm hug. For those amazing post-beach showers, this could be an essential piece.

7. What’s a beach day without sunscreen? Bad bad news…so get some fun sunscreen that is also fun to apply. It looks like whipped cream which makes it so much more cute.

8. Cheers! These surfer gal cocktail picks feel like the perfect final touch to your martini or a glass of champagne. My mom hosts the best parties ever, and I could see her using these to put some cute fruit onto them for her famous holiday cocktails.

9. What’s cuter than a coffee table book? Nothing. This one is beautiful and would make a perfect addition to a beachy house.

10. Windy days on the beach suck, but they do happen. Have mom avoid tangles by throwing her hair up in this Chunks Hair Clip.

Thank you for reading, you are a little gem!