Charmed, we’re sure
Forget pearls. Drape the cutting-edge mom in your life in a Laura Lombardi Scale Necklace instead. The vintage 36-inch brass chain is stacked with two parallel towers of 1-inch vintage brass triangle charms.
Details:
$62;
lauratlombardi.com
(mind the shipping information on the website; plan ahead to gift an IOU photo of your in-transit jewelry if it won’t make it in time for Mother’s Day)
Cookie momster
These wee French pastries pack a satisfying punch for the sweet toothed, what with their creamy filling sandwiched between two delicate ends that manage to be flaky and chewy. Mad Mac’s handmade treats come in flavors like pistachio, vanilla, raspberry, lemon, green tea and even peanut butter. You could give Mom a tray of a dozen delicious cookies, but we recommend opting for the tray of 48 … just in case she’d like to share with her oh-so-kind and selfless (Did we mention hungry?) family.
Details:
$68 for a tray of 48, $20 for a tray of 12;
madmacnyc.com
($15.99 and $54.99 on
gilt.com
)
Something to sniff at
Broaden your mother’s aromatic horizons by giving her a bottle of Arquiste fragrance. Six available scents cover a range of preference, whether you mom leans toward citrus (L’Etrog), musk (Infanta en Flor), or something sweet and spicy (Anima Dulcis).
Details:
$165-175;
arquiste.com
,
barneys.com
Good day, sunshine
Mamma mia! Make sure your mom (or your baby’s mama) has the right UV protection this summer — and by “right,” we mean viciously chic and versatile. These cool Gucci “Italian Collection – Retro” sunglasses come in four colors, including this blue/gray variety, and enough flare to help Mom stand out in the crowd.
Details:
$275;
nordstrom.com
Bloomin’ beauty
Year after year you get Mom a big bouquet of flowers that expire a few days later. This time, splurge on a gorgeous vase that’ll stand by elegantly to receive those bouquets for years to come. L’Objet’s Perlee Vase (in two sizes, and in gold or platinum) will keep her smiling year-round … flowers or not.
Details:
$560 small, $1000 large;
l-objet.com
