I GOT IT (FOR) MY MAMA

7 Mother’s Day Gifts That Are Way Better than Flowers

It’s time to pamper the most important women in your life.

By Raven Wuebker April 27, 2021

Bring Her “The Jewel Series”

If you’re looking to skip the traditional Mother’s Day gifts this year, look no further than local artist Allyson Caire’s abstract art. Her monochromatic, jewel-toned paintings are inspired by gemstones and include gold and iridescent accents. With adorable names like “Oh My, Opal,” “A Drop of Sunshine,” and “Take Me to the Emerald City,” there’s a piece here for every mom. From $60. allysoncaire.com

Photography by Courtesy of Allyson Caire

Petit Papillon

Spring has sprung, and butterflies are all around us ... in more ways than one. This year, spoil Mom with the 18-karat gold and 3.5-carat diamond Monarch Butterfly ring by De Beers. The butterfly (did you know it’s also the Texas state insect?) is just as colorful as in real life, set with pink, purple, and orangey diamonds and white diamonds on the wings. The Monarch butterfly set is to launch on May 5. Call for price. debeers.com

Photography by Courtesy of De Beers

She Can Never Have Enough Jewelry

With tennis bracelets coming back (honestly, did they ever leave?), the Deutsch Signature Amethyst Bar Bracelet from Deutsch Fine Jewelry is a great way to show your appreciation for the active mom in your life. The bracelet is 14-karat rose gold with amethysts on the bar. $480. deutschhouston.com

Photography by Courtesy of Deutsch Fine Jewelry

Pamper Her

When it comes to a relaxing soak, bath salts are a must. At Pomp and Circumstance, you can get a 10-ounce jar of Lavender Bath Salts for the mom in desperate need of some relaxation. The see-through jar is beautiful, and can be used later as decor or in a fun craft project, after all of the bath salts are gone, of course. $26. pandcboutique.com

Photography by Courtesy of Pomp and Circumstance

Don’t Forget the Candles

Here’s a gift for those who have furry babies. Everyone knows your four-legged pets can be, well, smelly, but this Dog Mom candle is considered a “beach vacation in a candle.” It has an ocean smell, with notes of floral awapuhi—a type of ginger root. The eight-ounce candle, with a custom soy blend, burns 50–60 hours. What makes it even more special is that a portion of every sale is donated to Corridor Rescue. $22. foxfire-candle-works.square.site

Photography by Courtesy of Foxfire Candle Works

Of Course, She Needs Another Bag

Every woman needs a bag for all occasions, so why not add to Mom’s collection? Ceibo offers pretty much everything from woven totes made with Piñatex (a natural leather created with pineapple leaf fibers), to hip belt bags (fanny packs have never been cooler), to the beautiful Madeleine cross-body bags, which are perfect for the mother on the go. $70, Madeleine bag. shopceibo.com

Photography by Courtesy of Ceibo

Who Doesn’t Love Chocolate?

Shoes and chocolate ... what could be better? This mini chocolate high heel by Cacao and Cardamom is four-inch, solid dark chocolate in the shape of the red high heel every mom has in her closet for those special occasions. $18. cacaoandcardamom.com

Photography by Courtesy of Cacao and Cardamom

It is time once again to celebrate the amazing women in our lives: Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and this year, skip the boring predictable phone call, card, and flowers, and gift Mom with something she won’t forget.

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