Mother’s Day Gift Suggestions

May flowers inspire this Mother’s Day gift suggestions list.

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Lotta Love

Traditional yet fresh as a daisy, flowers presented to your Mother’s Day gift recipient(s) serve as a colorful symbol of honor and love.

Bulb Dahlia Mom's Special

Bulb Dahlia Mom’s Special

Tips for arranging and extending the life of your buds and blooms include the following:

Balance colors and heights.

Larger blooms take center stage (or vase). Build around with flowers such as alstroemerias, ranunculus, spray garden roses, snapdragons, mums and carnations.

Finish with greenery cut in various heights.

Ruffled Glass Bud Vase

Ruffled Glass Bud Vase

Eucalyptus, fern or palm fronds, Ligustrum stems and fresh mint make wonderful additions.

Mix up a homemade flower food with one teaspoon of sugar and one teaspoon of vinegar or bleach (works to combat bacterial growth promoted by sugar).

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Sweet Escape

Appeal to the unexpected surprises aspect of Mother’s Day gift suggestions by presenting Mom with a framed print thoughtfully detailing the connection between mother and child.

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Mother’s Day Printable

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Mother and Child Painting Printable

May flowers have long been considered Mother’s Day favorites, however, not all flowers bloom from the stem.

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Flower Show 6-Piece Ceramic Appetizer Plate Set, Exclusively at Macy’s

Home is where the heart is, and these suggestions bloom with gift inspiration.

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Mother’s Day Recipe Book – Spritz™

Recording treasured family recipes is a gift in and of itself, and this Feel Good Food Mother’s Day recipe keepsake book provides the perfect format for preserving passed-down as well as new traditional recipes.

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The Pioneer Woman Agatha Blue 12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set

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Cozy is always in fashion.

Harney & Sons Mother's Day Floral Tea Sachets 30 Count

Harney & Sons Mother’s Day Floral Tea Sachets 30 Count

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Home Essentials Garden Teacup & Saucer

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Embroidered Cutout Blouse

Since turquoise is the jewelry pairing of choice, let’s go with it.

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Jessica Simpson Fashion Metal Faux Turquoise Stone Drop Earring

Made In India Sterling Silver Oval Turquoise Bangle Bracelet

Made In India Sterling Silver Oval Turquoise Bangle Bracelet

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Women’s London Times Ruffled Chiffon Maxi Dress

Midi and maxi dresses currently reign as the super hot style for spring days and oh, those summer nights.

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Drippy Crystal Necklace

Pearls have long been a traditional choice of Mother’s Day gift, and when traditional meets new trad the look created is fresh and chic.

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Seashell Stud Earrings with Crystals

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Southern Living Borrowed & Blue Living Flower and Pearl Line Bracelet

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Straw Clamshell Clutch Handbag

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Cate & Chloe Pack of 3 White Gold Plated Tennis Bracelets

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Two-Tone All-Around Chain Bracelet  ||  Linked Mesh Multi-Row Flex Bracelet

Gift packed and ready to go travel pieces for a Mom’s summer travel season getaway.

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The Pioneer Woman 27” Checked Hardside Luggage, Sweet Rose

Spring for the trip, too!

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Brahmin Small Charmaine Marketplace Melbourne Leather Travel Case

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Floral Print Rectangle Travel Jewelry Organizer – A New Day™

Who doesn’t love a cabana stripe pattern?

Straight into my cart goes the Stanley Adventure Quencher Tumbler in Peach Whip Cabana Gloss.

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Stanley Adventure Quencher 2.0 Oasis 40 oz Tumbler

Travel tells a great story, and make sure to take note of the people, places and things along the way.

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Draper James 2-Piece Elbow Sleeve Notch Pajama Top and Pajama Pants Set

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Apothecary 18 Floral Peony Blush Boxed Candle

Apothecary 18 Floral Peony Blush Boxed Candle

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Rifle Paper Co. Round Table Lamp Natural Shade with Garden Party Trim

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Laura Ashley 5×7 Floral Scalloped Border Tabletop Picture Frame

Flowers come in all colors and styles for Mother’s Day gift suggestions inspiration.

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Antique Grey Lightweight Concrete Outdoor Garden Urn Planter with Floral Accents

Antique Grey Lightweight Concrete Garden Urn Planter with Floral Accents

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Southern Living 2 Gal. Jubilation Gardenia Shrub with Fragrant White Flowers

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Round 17.0-in W Small Brown Concrete Outdoor Planter with Drainage Holes

Recently I read an article addressing scents that pair well together specifically noting orchids, gardenias, and roses.

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Gucci Mini Flora Gorgeous Eau de Parfum Duo Set

Flora inspired.

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The Poet’s Wife

Absolutely loving the Rowan bag with yellow roses floral print.

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Mini Rowan File Bag With Floral Print

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Business & Pleasure

Beach, poolside, afternoon on the patio, or a fabulous garden party- summer style essentials gifts make a big splash.

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Barbados BAR596 Power Loomed Area Rug – Safavieh

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Machine Washable Indoor/ Outdoor Chantille Watercolor Rug

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SAFAVIEH Courtyard Lorrayne Indoor/ Outdoor Waterproof Patio Rug

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Better Homes & Gardens Bellamy Outdoor Barrel Back Chair, Natural

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Liora Manne Marina Mums Indoor/Outdoor Pillow

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Becky Stayner

For the gardenista who loves to garden, these Mother’s Day gift suggestions include gardening goodies.

Wildflower Seeds Shaker - Hummingbird and Butterfly Mix

Wildflower Seeds Shaker – Hummingbird and Butterfly Mix

Gardening through the generations builds a lifetime of memories and traditions.

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LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Flowers in Watering Can Building Toy

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RHS Asteraceae Memory Foam Kneeler

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Decorative Willow Bee Skep

Every garden needs a fairy to accent nature’s bounty and beauty.

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18 in. Fairy Emily Statue

Fun in the sun days go with outdoor activities, but first, protect.

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Botanical Cotton Crusher Hat

These next two suggestions make the list as double duty ideas.

Renshun Large Floral Tapestry Tote

Renshun Large Floral Tapestry Tote

Fill for now with gifts and goodies, and after Mother’s Day they become a stylish tote and gathering basket.

Round Woven Wicker Basket with Handles

Round Woven Wicker Basket with Handles

Well folks, there you have my Mother’s Day gift suggestions.

Happy gifting!

Darleen-signature-love

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