In times like these, it is more important than ever to let our loved ones know they are in our thoughts. So don’t let social distancing stop you from celebrating your grandmother this Mother’s Day, which falls on May 10th. We curated a beautiful selection of gift ideas that include a grandma-approved tea kettle, an elegant caftan as fancy as she is, pints of Van Leween ice cream that will satisfy her sweet tooth, and the ultimate gift, a photo frame pre-filled with your favorite family pic. You strive to make her feel special every day, but these 20 gifts will be the reason why you’re her favorite.
1 Fine Silver Plated Picture Frame
The White Company nordstrom.com
$85.00
A framed photo of the two of you will be a sweet reminder of your happiest memories.
2 The Pirouette
Flowers will brighten her day and home.
3 Osa Terracotta Vase
Foreside Home & Garden target.com
$20.00
This terracotta vase with a subtle but fun detail will complement any bright bloom. She can never have enough vases for the flowers you and your family will send to her.
4 Textured Knit Cardigan
Cardigans are the coziest thing, and this ivory style with a tie waist from Alanui is just the thing that will keep her warm and stylish.
5 Black Memo Pad
Make your grandmother’s notes extra special by gifting her this monogrammed memo pad. Whenever she writes on it, it will remind her of you.
6 Stainless Steel Water Kettle
Demeyere bedbathandbeyond.com
$64.99
This sleek but classic kettle will be a great upgrade to the one she already owns.
7 Crystal Pendant Earrings
A pair of costume earrings can be surprisingly timeless. This set will add a bit of whimsy to your grandmother’s everyday look.
8 Scalloped Mules
These decadent satin slides are the best alternative to house slippers.
9 Silk Hair Wrap
The perfect night cap is the most efficient and elegant way to end the bedhead look. Your grandmother will sleep and wake up with a great head of hair.
10 Everyday Photo Book
Create a photo book of your favorite family memories for her to enjoy, without the click of a button or swipe of a screen, but with the tactile experience of flipping through pages filled with life’s souvenirs.
11 Choose a Mix of Six
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
$99.00
Wouldn’t we all want to receive this? Van Leewan’s cult-favorite ice creams will deliver her a sweet fix, even if she doesn’t live in the brand’s home base in Brooklyn, New York.
12 Venus de Milo Scented Candle
L’Officine Universelle Buly 1803 matchesfashion.com
$185.00
This beautifully encased candle will not only fill your grandmother’s home with a delicate floral scent, but it will serve as a design accent to any surface.
13 The Pima Micro Rib Long-Sleeve Crew
Everlane everlane.com
$32.00
Give her the simple luxury of the perfect shirt.
14 Satin Lipstick
Lipstick is an instant mood enhancer— This luminous coral color by Hermes will lift her spirits.
15 Baby Alpaca Throw Blanket
This warm but lightweight alpaca blanket will be a fixture on her favorite chair.
16 Set of 4 Cotton Napkins
Dusen Dusen nordstrom.com
$42.00
A graphic set of cotton napkins will add an artful touch to her table.
17 Maya Angelou Tea Set
This tea set of three blends is inspired by Maya Angelou’s life and meant to enhance intuition and creativity. The wonderful thing about this tea brand—aside from their fabulous packaging—is that they use fresh, organic ingredients and corn-fiber tea bags to avoid pesticides, bleaches, artificial flavors and GMOs. It’s safe sipping– your grandmother deserves it!
18 Awning Stripe Caftan
Airy, easy and chic, just like her.
19 The Entertainer Wood Bowl
As simple as it might seem, this bowl will serve as her popcorn bowl when watching films, hold cherries while she sits on her porch, and store citrus on her kitchen counter. Feel free to couple this gift with any of the aforementioned food items, too.
20 Body Butter
This luxurious whipped balm will replace all moisturizers your grandmother already owns.