Ten cool and different gift ideas to wow mom
If you don’t have the perfect gift purchased, wrapped and ready to go – don’t fret. We’ve got ideas to suit just about every mom out there
The Bathing Beauty: Make Mom’s home-spa me-time more beautiful with these extra-plush woven Indah Jacquard towels. Luxurious pure, yarn-dyed cotton in a lively reversible pattern. Monogramming available. Online only $34 to $49 from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/indah-jaquard-towels/?pkey=cbath-linens|striped-patterned-bath-towels|&" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a>.
The Fashionista: One of the surest ways for Mom to keep her skin young and beautiful is to protect it from the harsh rays of the sun with a show-stopping chapeau, like this raffia number.The gingham makes it casual, the over-sized bow classes things up. $98 from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/accessories-wraps/35186352.jsp#" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a>.
The Greenthumb:Mom can enjoy fresh herbs and sprouts all year long, thanks to the Sprout Planter. In glazed white stoneware. $59.95 from <a href="http://www.cb2.com/saic-sprout-planter/s388598" target="_blank">CB2</a>.
The Chocoholic: Brooklyn chocolatier Daniel Sklaar doesn’t mask the real, raw expression of cacao by cooking, over-sweetening or adding artificial flavours. This set of five handmade bars and eight bonbons is simple, pure and luxurious; packaging is recycled and inks are vegetable-based. $86 from <a href="https://store.kaufmann-mercantile.com/products/organic-chocolate-gift-set" target="_blank">Kaufmann Mercantile</a>.
The Stylish Oenophile: Mom likes to sip fine wine, and she likes to look fine doing it. From Georg Jensen, the Moonlight Grapes ring is crafted from 18-karat rose gold with brilliant-cut diamond. $3,540 through <a href="http://www.torpinc.com/product-GJ.php" target="_blank">Torp Incorporated</a>.
The Bookworm: Give Mom a different kind of read, one that will add flair to her living room: Kate Spade’s coffee table book, Places to Go, People to See. $45 from <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/places-to-go-people-to-see-coffee-table-book-0158-1419713922--24" target="_blank">Hudson's Bay</a>.
The Decorator: A gift perfect for a spring flower or two, the Titus III vase from designer Jaime Hayon’s New Roman Collection is crafted from glass and brass, inspired by ancient Roman amphorae and handmade in Italy. $285 from <a href="http://store.mjolk.ca/index.php?product=PV33T&shop=1&search=Klong+%3A+Ang+flower+Vase+in+glass+and+brass+L+by+Eva+Schildt" target="_blank">Mjölk</a>.
The Crafter: These Russian nesting dolls are hand-spun by artisans in India from native ivory-wood, exclusively for the Drake, and they’re just waiting for embellishment from Mom’s creative spirit. $15 from the <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/diy-nesting-dolls.html#.VThyQZOJlpk" target="_blank">Drake General Store</a>.
The Entrepreneur: Mom can’t build an empire in an uncomfortable, back-breaking chair. The Freedman Chair is the latest in healthy, ergonomic “dynamic sitting.” This high-end seat engages the core and looks good doing it. In blue, black or red. $1,599 through <a href="www.augustusjones.com" target="_blank">Augustus Jones</a>.
The Boomer: There’s a good chance Mom played with one of these once upon a time. Ask her to show you how it works when you present her with this glamorous 14-karat gold-plated Slinky. Produced in a limited edition, packaged in a wooden keepsake box. $210 from the <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/14kt-gold-plated-slinky.html#.VThyapOJlpk" target="_blank">Drake General Store</a>.