9 Mugs For Mom This Mother's Day
Whether she’s a tea drinker, a coffee drinker, a hot lemon water drinker, or just likes to use mugs for writing utensils or simply to admire as decorative objects, we rounded up our top nine mugs or mug sets on Amazon to gift Mom this Mother’s Day.
Like looking at the ocean, this Denby Azure Coast Large Curve Mug with an aquamarine glaze will bring color and relaxation to Mom’s kitchen. Handcrafted stoneware made in Derbyshire, England. Pair with Harney & Sons Mother’s Day tea.
We’ve been exchanging Marimekko gifts with friends & family for as long as we can remember. And we love this classic flower print in bright red for Mom.
For the fussy tea drinker. This is definitely the one for Moms who need a little extra fancy in their cup. Pair it with this beautifully packaged (extra fancy) Harney & Sons “Paris” black tea.
For the Mom who is a cat lover and/or an animal lover. Or just a portrait of a cat to make Mom smile.
Multi-purpose (drinking and eating) elegant glass mugs with sunflower and raindrop patterns with accompanying saucers and spoons.
Mom will be reminded of how special she is every time she uses this. And she’ll remember who gave it to her!
An exquisite covered mug that will keep Mom’s tea or coffee warm. Comes with a stainless steel tea infuser both packed in a pretty Met gift box. Pair with Art of Tea’s “Earl Grey Creme” black tea.
A peaceful start to Mom’s day with a tranquil pattern in this 4-cup set. Pair with this green & cherry blossom tea from Palais des Thes.
Tea Forte does not disappoint. An entire soothing gift set with a covered mug, 10 tea bags, and a tea tray included in a lovely gift box - all in a cheerful yellow just for Mom. Limited edition set curated with New York Botanical Garden.
Give Mom The Gift of Glam
Give Mom the gift of glam this Mother’s Day. We love this matching tiger satin sleep mask and scrunchie set by Averie and think it makes a great “just for Mom” gift.
Soft and silky feeling, the mask has a stretchy elasticized head band and both have a hand-drawn tiger print on a navy background and come with a matching accessories bag.
We gifted this chic set to a friend on her birthday so she could feel a little more glamorous while she’s at home being a busy mom — hence, also a perfect gift for Mother’s Day!
Averie, a brand born during the Covid pandemic, makes a variety of luxurious sleep & loungewear with fun prints. And the idea behind the company according to their website is to treat yourself by adding a bit of luxury to your every day (heck yes)!
Buy the set here exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue.
The PQ Candle Edit: Spring 2023
Candles became a bit of an obsession during the pandemic. Lighting up the darkness during the winter months; creating new scent trails during the spring months right now in New York City.
We used to light them occasionally. After months and months home the last few years, our “occasional” collection turned into a part-time hobby.
Sometimes burning them together - trying out everything from the much-vaunted pandemic-born brand Flamingo Estate to the now-classic Le Labo Santal 26. Below are our top five favorites this spring.
When we discovered Paige’s Candle Co. which was actually born right here in New York City, we fell in love with her Earl Grey scent. A cozy fragrance for light sweater weather and the springtime, the bergamot and black currant notes smell divine together. We love it so much we’ve gifted it to friends, family, significant others, and well yes, ourselves. Available in 4 oz, 9 oz, and 16 oz here on Etsy.
A bold statement in a candle. A jet black vessel with a soy wax candle that burns clean and strong. We’re a fan. This is on our coffee table right now.
A classic at this point - you may recognize this scent from, well, all over New York City. But it holds up - smells great - a bit smoky, a bit whiskey, like a late evening in a glass…but you can burn it all day.
We love these candles so much, we can’t decide among the three of them for which to recommend. Tomato brings the garden inside; sage smells refreshing and sensational at the same time…and burn the rosemary late into the evening and you’ll almost feel like you’ve transported to your own vacation location.
For more on Flamingo Estate - a bit of an obsession for us at the moment - click here.
Like our faves from Flamingo Estate, Benevolence also hails from LA. Not so much the scents of the garden as it is of just plain relaxation. The rose gold vessel subtly brightens any room or table…perfect outside at dusk as the shadows deepen.
19 Mother's Day Gift Ideas From A to Z In 2023
Mother’s Day is looming and it’s time to find the perfect gift for all the moms in your life - here’s our round-up of our favorite gifts in 2023; all things we love, we use, and we recommend. Whether you go for the frame (preferably with a photo of you or you and mom) or a candle from Flamingo Estate (good gift really for any holiday!) or a special tea just for her. Here we go…
This Miko Shiatsu Foot Massager is a gift that we literally list for every holiday (and also to ourselves). It’s wonderful at the end of a long day to relax and recharge with a variety of settings. Bliss on demand - and your mother will thank you.
A throwback with a 2023 touch - we have this in turquoise but it’s just as pretty in amethyst. Add in a few records for mom and this “Now Playing” vinyl record stand, and fire it up after she opens it!
Two of our favorite products from Korres - if your mother likes luxury facial products - buy these two and bundle them together for a gift that keeps on giving.
An elegant gift for mom, this cup and saucer set tells a story of a woman in the yellow dress bidding her sailor farewell as he goes on an adventure on the high seas. Part of the Kit Kemp “Sailor’s Fairwell” collection. For more Mother’s Day cup and mug ideas, click here.
Harney & Sons Mother’s Day tea with rose petal, cornflower, chamomile, and orange peel. A floral bouquet in each cup! And bonus it comes in a lovely tin that will be a keeper for Mom year after year.
You’re always in mom’s heart so why not give her this lovely frame for Mother’s Day - if you’re trying to top your siblings in the gift-giving; frame a shot of yourself.
Flamingo Estate is one of our favorite brands - born during the pandemic, now a staple in our house. Mom will love a scent that evokes your favorite dinner dishes on a warm Tuscan night.
Featured in the fourth episode, third season of Ted Lasso (which was dedicated to Grant Wahl), “The Beckham Experiment” is a great read for the mom who’s a Lasso devotee, a soccer fan or just loves good sports journalism. If you want to get mom a “book stack,” check out our blog post devoted to all the books featured on Ted Lasso.
We swoon for Le Creuset products and adore this sea salt color. A useful and long-lasting utensil set that can be on display or tucked away in a corner of Mom’s kitchen.
Aesop makes any bathroom better. It’s a touch on the pricey side so it might be the kind of thing mom doesn’t splurge on for herself so go ahead, splurge for her!
Go big for mom - help her get ready for outdoor spring and summer dining with an outdoor set of foldable French bistro chairs and table. Easy to clean; classic look and just order more chairs if you need to expand.
We gift Caudalie products regularly to the mothers in our lives - we use it, too. Part of the expanding clean beauty movement with natural active ingredients that Caudalie says “respect the environment and your skin.” Feels good, looks good, smells good. Perfect gift.
13. COENGWO Cork Massage Balls (2-pack)
Small balls, big impact. We use these massage balls on our neck, back, feet. A useful gift for mom to provide tension and stress relief.
11 ounces of grapefruit, mint, tarragon, black pepper, and sea salt is a refreshing and energizing candle scent for mom.
Food inspiration for mom with Italian family-friendly recipes and the stories behind them in this three book bundle from Stanley Tucci.
A beautiful decorative box in Moroccan Blue for mom’s jewelry or keepsakes.
A cheery strawberry pattern and a sweet reminder of how much you adore Mom every time she drinks her tea.
We think mom will love this delicious smelling candle in an aqua-colored vessel that fills the room with a tropical citrus and sugar scent. For even more gift ideas of this Capri Blue Volcano scent, check out our post here.
We love this for its functionality - to sit, to use a side table or a nightstand, to use as an addition in the bathroom. This multipurpose Welland tree stump is the perfect small accent piece for mom indoors or outdoors. Also featured in our curated Japandi favorites list.
Mad for William Morris
Like Lilly Pulitzer said, “despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.” So we’re turning to William Morris for some of the latest spring sensations by bringing the outside in.
Morris’s influential 19th century patterns and designs have been surging with popularity as of late and we’re seeing them everywhere - on wallpaper, coasters, placemats, purses, and a divine coffee table book!
Coaster set with four different patterns including “Strawberry Thief”. On your coffee table or your desk, you’ll always have something pretty to look at!
Red Strawberry Thief-patterned placemats that are easy to clean and the cork backs help them stay in place & protect your table. Also come in blue.
36 blank note cards with six floral patterns perfect for any occasion.
Gold-trimmed rollerball pen packaged in a commemorative tube features Morris’s iconic Blackthorn pattern.
We think this would make for great floor to ceiling wall art in the dining room or behind a bookshelf. Reviewers like this peel & stick wallpaper because it’s “easy to install” and “adheres well”.
How fun would it be to hang this canvas print with the Morris wallpaper as the backdrop!
“The most wide-ranging illustrated book about Morris ever published”, a must for all William Morris fans.
Transform your space with this tapestry inspired by “The Forest”. Also, perfect for the Leo in your life!
Spruce up your kitchen or bedroom drawers with these liners.
Stylish tapestry purse that’s fully lined and zips across the top (we love bags that stay closed).
Note-taking or journaling in (Morris) style! Pair with the Blackthorn pen as a gift.
We think this “old school” way of notating recipes would make a fun gift. Cute recipe box comes with 2-sided recipe cards.
The PQ Scent Edit: Sugared Citrus
From the moment we first smelled the Capri Blue Volcano candle at Anthropologie, we were obsessed. Sweet like citrus and sugar, and fresh and clean-smelling, Capri Blue’s iconic “Volcano” scent always makes us feel good. In the form of a candle, soap, lotion, perfume, diffuser and more, this scent has become a year-round go to not just for ourselves but for our friends and family — we gifted the candle to a significant other, we gifted the bar soap to a friend on her birthday, we gifted the hand soap and lotion gift set to our significant other’s mom for her birthday, we’ve gifted all of the above to ourselves!
Capri Blue says “Volcano is known by some as No. 6, as it was the sixth fragrance of ten in the original Capri Blue Signature Collection” and describes their intoxicating scent as “the perfect blend of sugared citrus and tropical fruits. Like the excitement and energy of a summer night rendezvous, this fragrance is simply unforgettable”.
If you like a sweet and citrusy smell, this is the scent for you. If you want to be transported to the tropics, this is the scent for you. If you want an enviable scent wafting through your home, this is the scent for you. And if you just want to be in a good mood, this is the scent for you. Below are our top Capri Blue Volcano selections.
Light it up and the smell envelops your whole space. Sure to impress guests (just like it impressed us at Anthropologie)! And for an extra large size that burns up to 120 hours, check out this Giant Rattan-Wrapped Jar Candle here.
We think this makes a terrific housewarming gift, and also lasts a while.
We love having this out for guests as they always mention how much they love the smell! And how about that pretty blue container.
Tuck this hand cream away in your bag to keep your hands soft and smelling good. Reviewers say “the scent lingers” (as we’ve found with all Capri Blue Volcano-scented products), is “non-greasy” and “very moisturizing”. Get the travel size here.
A little spritz to smell extra sweet anytime of the day, we love this for travel… or get the full size here.
This soap is a staple in our bathrooms. And also makes a great wee gift!
Keep your car smelling sweet with this car scent diffuser kit.
Valentine's Gifts For Her, Him, Your Friends, Your Family...
Valentine’s Day is an expression of love for everyone this year. Below our round-up of gifts everyone might enjoy!
These hold a special place in the heart of our kitchen cabinet. We received this set of four bowls as a Valentine’s gift and think they making a charming gift set for friend and family. And in fact Williams Sonoma sells an entire dinnerware set in this pattern here.
“Pour it out” - if your girlfriends and your mom aren’t already glued to Season 2 of all the goings-on Serenity, this will get them started. The first in Sherryl Woods’ series about life for three longtime girlfriends and how they face everything…together - even Mary Vaughn. Margarita night keeps them talking - around V Day might be a time for all of us “pour it out.”
Very pretty. Chosen by ONE of our editors. Secretly, we think she just wants this as a gift. We get the hint!
If your friend or significant other is a plant parent…or thinking of becoming one, here’s the perfect starter plant for Valentine’s. Or just a great way to say “I love you” and have it last.
A pretty set of 4 champagne flutes. If you gift these, don’t forget the champagne!
We heart this on the stove - warms up any kitchen and says love is all around us at the same time. Plus Le Creuset lasts and lasts.
Remember the editor who wanted the swan necklace…pretty sure she wants these too. WE GET THE HINT! Also they are very attractive and would be perfect for that special someone.
Fun. Pink. And a break from instagram. But still capturing your life moments frame by frame.
Made in France, burning off notes of cinnamon, caramel and apple and an attractive Keith Haring design…is the heart running towards you? Away? Or just on the move. You decide depending on the recipient!
Adorable. Fluffy. Hop into these.
There’s always room for another bottle opener - this one burnishes your bar cart with a heart. Lovely as an “extra” present attached through a ribbon wrapped around, say, a bottle that requires being opened?
Cute. Practical. Use them to stir in a spoonful of sugar or to plunge into that ice cream sunday we hope you’re having for Valentine’s Day dessert!
Yum. Classic! We LOVE Venchi chocolate and their beautiful packaging. We really don’t have enough chocolate on this list but this one is pretty and delicious!
The perfect cookies for the perfect V Day - light and airy. Light that “Running Heart” candle above and put these on a platter. (If you’re not having a sundae.)
Say I love you every day with morning coffee in these red-and-white numbers!. Lovely mugs to brighten up your kitchen.
A gift with a message - more like a greeting card as objet d’art.
This made us laugh. Wrap and put on top of pizza…
If he or she loves Snoopy, this is practical, cute and we heart it!
When you want the room to light up with love, glow with hearts…these send the message and a lovely glimmer, too.
CARDS - say "I love you” six different ways…
T-SHIRTS - We are particularly partial to t-shirts here, especially funny ones. But sometimes the right sentiment can be worn right over…your heart.
