Mother’s Day 2020 Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is creeping up on us and it is promising to be a very unique Mother’s Day indeed. I love showing my appreciation to my mother as much as possible, and Mother’s Day gives me an opportunity to spoil her without her telling me I should not have spent so much on her. (My only other opportunity to do this is on Christmas).
Mother’s Day gifts are not so tough for me since my rule of thumb is to ALWAYS buy my mother something that she would NEVER buy for herself. So every year, I think outside of the box and collect ideas of items that would be special prized items that she would just never think was necessary but absolutely loves it when she receives it for a gift.
The first thing I look for are ramped up versions of things I know she loves. My mother loves lipstick, and if your mother is the same, there are some beautiful options available as mother’s day gifts. Guerlain has some great options that come in over 20 variations. And the cases don’t break the bank. However, my two favorite lipstick case favorites are by Bond St. and House of Sillage. The cases are definitely collector’s items. The Sillage versions are enamel accented with Swarovski crystals.
The next category is fragrance. Now I know fragrance is very personal so my picks here are my personal favorites. But Creed and Jo Malone are my usual go-tos for a fragrance that just smells like success and leisure. The packaging is luxurious and the overall feel of the products is just special. If your mother does not wear perfume, a nice Jo Malone reed diffuser or a Diptyque candle are good options as well.
Leather goods are always a great choice for my mother. She absolutely loves bags. For Mother’s Day 2020, I have my eye on a YSL pouch and a few Coach handbags. Coach quality always impresses me.
(Quick Rant… Now that only a few of the luxury fashion houses actually still make handmade bags with attention to craftsmanship, I don’t see the value of paying huge amounts for trendy bags anymore. If the bag is machine-made and trendy, I feel like it should be under $500. I will only pay up for classic bags that I know will get used. Of course, this is just my opinion. Back to the Mother’s Day Gift Guide, lol)
Coach has a good mix of high quality, value for money, and classic aesthetic. I really like three styles they have out now: the Cassie, the Hutton, and the Dreamer
The last category is jewelry and you just can’t go wrong with David Yurman. I absolutely love adding to my mother’s David Yurman collection. The quality of the pieces is exceptional and they are absolutely gorgeous. They are definitely heirloom pieces for sure. I am particularly smitten with the Renaissance Collection and the pendants.
