28 Chic Mother’s Day Gifts – For the Aesthete, the At-Home Chef, and the Mom Who Doesn’t Need Another Candle

A curated edit of thoughtful, unexpected pieces for every part of her life

Mother's Day gifts, including a silk pillowcase, SMEG tea kettle, marbled wastebasket, table lamp, dishwashing gloves, patterned robe, throw pillow, Venus et Fleur flowers, candle, vase, and cookbook
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She’s not just a mom – she’s an aesthete, chef, therapist, consummate hostess, and, in another life, probably an interior designer. But she's also the one who drove you to volleyball. Listened to you cry about a crush. She’s the most impressive woman you know, and a built-in best friend who, no matter how old you get, is still somehow taking care of you. Consider this your moment to return the favor.

Start with something she’ll actually use: say, a custom Pooky lamp she can carry from couch to kitchen, perfectly cropped Pima cotton pajamas that won’t dip into the sink, the Smythson notebook she’s been eyeing (in a new ultra-violet shade she didn’t know existed), or even a pair of rubber hosting gloves – opera-length, ring-finger-pearled for drama – so she can wash dishes post–dinner party without sacrificing a manicure.


The Round is Homes & Gardens' collection of the must-have pieces shaping styles, trends, and ideas. It brings together thoughtfully curated products that express a single moment offering readers inspiring ways to style their homes through seasonal themes, emerging looks, and everyday pieces.


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Julia Demer
Style Editor

Julia Demer is a New York–based Style Editor at Homes & Gardens with a sharp eye for where fashion meets interiors. Having cut her teeth at L’Officiel USA and The Row before pivoting into homes, she believes great style is universal – whether it’s a perfect outfit, a stunning room, or the ultimate set of sheets. Passionate about art, travel, and pop culture, Julia brings a global, insider perspective to every story.