Not Your Average Mother's Day Gifts

A box of classic candy from Mom’s favorite era will take her back to her childhood days. Which is a gift in and of itself.

A set of personalized stationery oozes with thought and beauty. Because Mom still writes thank-you notes.

Yes, she will appreciate these. Belgium linen tea towels are a little bit of luxury for Mom in the kitchen.

Think of a word, pick your font, and this site will package it up nicely and mail it to Mom. Sure, you’re paying shipping from the UK, but really, how cool a gift is this?

How about a dozen of the prettiest cupcakes she’s ever seen? And the presentation is so fab.

Moms love tea, and tea’s perfect compliment is honey. The Bee Raw Varietal Honey Flight offers a complete tasting from around the country and is packaged adorably.

Mom is undoubtedly annoyed by the enormous pile of plastic grocery bags accumulating in her kitchen. Get her a set of these roomy, reusable bags to tote along to the store. Each bag holds the equivalent of two plastic bags and folds up neatly inside a little pouch.

Adopt an olive tree in Italy for a year and Mom will receive all the produce from her tree.

A pretty letterpressed (ooh la la!) notepad is a great way for Mom to jot down all those important to-do’s.

Spoil Mom with something she’d never buy for herself: a cashmere throw to keep her warm at home or to take with her when she travels. And to show off to her friends.