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As I've said many times before, I'm not a mother, but I have one (as we all do) and many friends who are. This year's gift guide contains products I actually own and think any woman—your wife, your sister, your mother-in-law, your dog mom, your mom figure, or you yourself—would like to receive. Some of these products you've seen before (whoops to the L'Occitane gift set below, which I featured last year), some are totally new, but all are highly recommended Mother's Day gifts. Read on for why. 

1. I own quite a few belts, but this is by far the one I've been wearing the most lately—it anchors your look, emphasizes your waist, and makes whatever else you're wearing look more elevated, thanks to its shiny gold details. It is a Khaite dupe, which is a bonus if Mom is into le fashion. 

Madewell Triple Metal Keeper Belt $78

2. As I was writing this post, I realized I featured an almost-identical gift set last year, but hear me out: the shower oil is one of my all-time favorite products, the hand lotion and body cream are really good, and there's a bonus soap. I gave my mom a set of L'Occitane hand creams last year for Christmas that she absolutely loved, so anything from this brand is a home run if you ask me. 

L'Occitane Almond Luxury Set $89 (c/o)

3. A friend came over recently and said how nice our apartment spells and to divulge my secrets, it's because of this very expensive candle. I try to burn it only on special occasions or when I really need a pick-me-up, but I will say the ceramic vessel is so gorgeous, I save mine and use them to store various trinkets—so it's really like two gifts in one. 

Fornasetti Scented Candle $255 (on sale from $340 through 5/4)

4. This book is incredibly analog—for one, it's a book, and instead of photographs of storefronts, it has very charming illustrations of them. Flipping through it will make you want to go to Paris like yesterday; I suggest saving your favorites to your Google Map for next time, as a nice digital counterpart. 

Paris Shopfronts book $23.67 (c/o)

5. Like everyone else on the planet, I am trying to drink less alcohol, but sometimes I really need to take the edge off. When I know I'm going to be spending an evening unwinding at home, I will open a Cann instead of a glass of wine; it has a similar relaxing effect, minus the ensuing night sweats and hangover. It has 2 mg of THC and 4 mg of CBD and does not make me at all paranoid. 

Cann 12-pack $66

6. I vowed not to buy any cheap jewelry in 2025, so I was nervous when I received this paperclip-link necklace for a collaboration. Turns out whatever kind of alchemy they used to make it was solid, because I almost never take it off and it's still bright and shiny, no flaking or greening to be seen. Highly recommend. 

Ana Luisa James paperclip necklace $63.75 (on sale from $75) (c/o)

7. Every influencer over the age of 40 has been raving about Sarah Creal's (rather expensive) makeup line; I couldn't stomach $50 for a lipstick, but this primer has been a godsend in preventing my lipstick from sliding around my face and disappearing into the ether. Even better: it still works during a midday re-application. 

Sarah Creal Lip Grip Peptide Priming Treatment $36

8. Ok, I don't own this product (yet), but if it's anything like the Illuminator Drops, I'm guessing it will be a non-negotiable part of my summertime makeup routine. The Illuminator gives you a your-skin-but-glowier finish, so I'm assuming this will have a similarly bronzy effect. And how gorgeous is the bright turquoise bottle?!

Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Drops $46.40 (on sale from $58 through 5/4) 

9. I was going to feature this in my holiday gift guide, but it sold out; it's back but on backorder until July. Alas, I think it's a gift worth waiting for. The dish is a lot more substantial than you'd expect for the price (it's quite heavy) and all of the little sections are handy for storing earrings, rings, bracelets, etc. Plus, it looks super cute on your dresser. 

Anthropologie Bumblebee Trinket Dish $24 (c/o) 

10. Is it weird to get Mom shoes as a present? I don't think so, especially when they're so comfy. I've been wearing this pair so much lately—they're like a slightly more refined Birkenstock with a sturdier sole. 

Frankie4 Hunter sandals $188 (use code LTK_CHERYL15 for 15% off)  (c/o)

11. I own a longer version of this nightgown and it's the only one that doesn't give me the night sweats (hello, perimenopause). This one comes in a bunch of really unique prints (all of the leopard variations are amazing) but I'm partial to the champagne bottles.  

Printfresh Cami Nightgown $98

12. Having professional laser hair removal is great and all, but schlepping to the 6–8 in-office treatments is not easy for a busy Mom, nor is it cheap. I've been using this at-home device and am amazed at how effective (and not at all painful) it's been already. I'll be doing a full review on this once my treatment is complete. 

Nood The Flasher 2.0 + Serum $199 (use code cherylshops for $50 off)  (c/o)

13. Whenever anyone describes something as "Botox in a bottle" that makes me think they've never had Botox. These patches aren't that, but they're close—I've found they help lessen the appearance of crow's feet (which I don't Botox) and my elevenses in between treatments (which I do). Because doesn't every Mom want to look well-rested? 

Karuna Age Rewind XL Microneedle Patches $15 (c/o)

For some reason, I didn't do a Mother's Day gift guide last year, but since my holiday gift guide was so popular, I decided to bring it back. I don't happen to be a mother, but I do have one and I'm a woman, so that at least counts for something. These are all gifts I think many women would love to receive, although of course every woman is different (and for the record, my mom wants a reading lamp this year!). Anyway, Mother's Day is less than two weeks away, so let's get to it! 

Mothers: we've all got one—possibly two, and maybe a mother-in-law, a stepmom, a couple grandmas, or even a mother figure. And while I may not be a mom, I certainly know how to shop for them, as I have a lot of them in my life. Since May 8th will be here before you know it, here are 10 Mother's Day gifts that your Mom will love. 

As I mentioned last month, I'm making some changes around here and featuring more things I've actually bought. In this particular case, I thought I'd share some of my favorite things that would make great Mother's Day gifts. So considering Mother's Day is less than two weeks away (early this year, yikes!), let's dive in. Step into my living room, and pardon the clutter...

Here we are in May already and Mother's Day is just a few weeks away. With stay at home orders still active in much of the world, most of us won't be celebrating in quite the same way. I usually go home to Chicago to visit my mom, but even if you live closer to yours, it's a big bummer to not be able to celebrate in person. The silver lining is that since we're all in the same quarantined boat, it kind of makes shopping for Mother's Day gifts a bit easier. So here are my favorite gifts for Mom, with a stay-at-home (and supporting local businesses!) theme. Send one (or all) to her and make Mom's day.

I just spent an entire weekend with my mom, and it's not like I didn't know this before, but the woman is truly amazing. It's hard to give someone so important a gift that shows how much he or she means to you, but hopefully a well-thought-out present at least shows how much you care. And since Mother's Day is May 13th, I wanted to give you ample time to get your mom something she deserves.

Mother's Day gift guide
Here's where I could trot out a bunch of clichés, like what do you get for the woman who has everything? Or, what do you give to the woman who gave you life? But there will be none of that here. Truth is, my mom is incredibly hard to shop for, and I'll bet yours is too. But here are some options that may not exactly make a profound statement about your existence on the planet, but will at least hopefully say, "Mom, you're awesome."

For the mom who likes to redecorate
Funny story: My friend NP and I found out our moms have the same interior decorator when their artwork got mixed up and both flipped out about it; I could barely tell the difference between the two paintings, and when I'm at NP's house, I can squint my eyes and feel like I'm at home. This Luxury Houses: Country coffee table book, on the other hand, is sure to give Mom some fresh new ideas.


For the jet-setting mom
To Florida for the winter, up north in the summer, plus side trips to visit friends in Santa Fe, San Francisco, Paris...this Hideo Wakamatsu Blossom suitcase from Flight 001 will ensure Mom doesn't spend half her vacation waiting at the baggage carousel.


For the absent-minded mom
I have fond childhood memories of watching my aunt clapping her hands all over her house in search of her keys (she had one of those keychains that responded audibly to the sound of clapping), but to preserve your mom's dignity, I suggest the ingenious doorganizer. After all, mom has more important things to do than keep track of her keys.


For the nature-loving mom
She may not know that birding is the current twee-hipster hobby du jour, but mom will appreciate this enamel bird feeder just because it'll keep the sparrows out of her flowerbeds.


For the New Age mom
Satya's triple charm necklace has the symbol of radiance, a tree of life, and a lotus leaf to ensure that your mom will be the best-accessorized lady at pilates class.


For the well-mannered mom
Whenever I got a gift from anyone, my mom would make me sit down and write a thank-you card, which annoyed me to no end. I can't say that the habit has stayed with me, but at least I've developed an appreciation for note cards. So hopefully mom will put these note sets, from Chicago papiers Snow & Graham, to good use.


For the chameleon mom
She can take on a different persona every day with the four luxurious scents in L'Artisan Parfumeur's fragrance set--a gift so good, you might have to relive the days where you dressed up in Mom's heels and pearls and tried on her perfumes.


For the sentimental mom
Normally I wouldn't recommend something as banal as a picture frame, but there's something heirloom-esque and sweet about this family tree picture frame. It's also an incredibly efficient way to display a lot of photos, great for the mom who hates clutter.


For the...thorough mom
I know many women who think Martha Stewart is a gift sent from the heavens, and if your mom shares that sentiment, she will bow down at your feet when you present her with this autographed Martha Stewart book, an enormous 752-page tome devoted to the art of keeping house.


For the mom who truly has everything
I am not really a fan of giving gift certificates as presents (although I am a fan of receiving them!). However, your mom can use an exhale gift certificate for everything from a manicure to a Core Fusion class, and the fact that there are exhales in many major cities makes it a smart choice. And Mom always encouraged you to make smart choices.