Mother knows best.
She’s got the warmest embrace. The firmest “No.” The least incendiary way of saying, “What do you mean ‘the soccer ball kinda sorta bumped into my China cabinet?’”
May 8th — aka Mother’s Day — is a great time to let her know you noticed.
To assist, we’ve compiled a collection of 27 gifts for your moms, grandmothers, mommies, grannies, ninnies, nana lil’ ladies, wives or — what the hell? — even mothers-in-law.
Helsinki
Vifa
451
Crystal-clear sound built into a warm, decidedly un-stereolike package for stylish about-towning.
BUY IT HEREN°5 EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY
Chanel
76
A scent that’s basically synonymous with sophistication and timelessness. Pair with a brace of ballet tickets if you feel like torturing your old man.
BUY IT HEREA Beach Experience
Black Tomato
0
What’s better than a vacation? One that’s planned out for you. On a beach. In Bora Bora. Or Mozambique. Or Greece. The likelihood of these guys doing you wrong is about equal to the likelihood of your mother disowning you.
LEARN MOREBreakfast in Bed
Mouth
73
Forget to book brunch? Start the day out with breakfast in bed — it’ll hit her straight in the heart-bone every time.
BUY IT HEREMommy 18-karat gold necklace
JENNIFER MEYER
850
You know your wife is the swaggiest mother-to-be on the block. Make sure everyone else does, too.
BUY IT HEREWinslett
SALT
0
A classic, sunny design inspired by tropical flowers. Just as good for taking the grandkids to the beach as they are covertly rubbernecking at the neighbors.
BUY IT HEREGold-Tone Heart Necklace And Earrings Set
Michael Kors
145
Who’s always in your heart? Mama, that’s who. Here are three gentle — and lustrous — reminders of that indelible fact. They’re for her, not you, in case that wasn’t clear.
BUY IT HEREChampagne Armand de Brignac Brut Rosé with Gift Box
Armand De Brignac
473.99
Today calls for celebration. And nothing says celebration like a badass bottle of bubbly that looks good on the shelf and ain’t half bad for drinking, either.
BUY IT HEREGarbo PJ Set
Journelle
225
Tux-inspired silk pajamas for some much-deserved R’n’R. Footrub not included. But don’t think you’re getting out of it.
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