Mother's Day Gift Guide 2018

Don't Know What to Get Mom? We've Got You.

From cookware to stylish jewelry to fresh flowers.

By Katheryn Grice May 2, 2018

Make Yourself at Home by Moorea Seal ($25)

Local shopkeeper-slash-author-boss-babe has penned this insightful tome on creating a home. Sure, many moms know a thing or two about decor, but her book can help mom refresh a room with a DIY project or give the whole house a little makeover.

Photography by Courtesy of Sasquatch Books

Salt and Straw Ice Cream

Sure, there's the usual bouquet, which mom will undoubtedly love. But change up things up and head to one of Salt and Straw's Seattle locations to a grab a scoop of it's new Flower Series of flavors, like this orange blossom sorbet with edible flowers (pictured) or perhaps a taste of wildflower honey with ricotta walnut lace cookies.

Photography by Courtesy of Salt and Straw

Perilous Activity ($248)

For the active mom, pop into Sassafras in Belltown, and pick up this jacket designed by Perilous Activity an athletic line designed to inspire women to get outside and do something beautiful every day.

Photography by Sassafras

History and Industry Jewelry

Join Shop in South Lake Union isn't only a collective of artists and makers, its storefront on Fairview Avenue houses gifts aplenty, like jewelry from designer History and Industry that mom will adore.

Photography by courtesy of Join Shop

Champion Life Sweatshirt ($178–$198)

These pre-shrunk sweatshirts have vintage fabric side panels and bright drawstrings to freshen up the usual sporty garb. Find it at Hitchcock Madrona.

Photography by courtesy of Hitchcock Madrona

Flower Festival

Take mom to the famous Pike Place Market for a bundle of fresh flowers that the Seattle market's known for, and stick around for the Annual Flower Festival May 12-13, all day long and free.

Photography by Barbie Hull

Crater Earrings by Lizzie Fortunato ($185)

This tasseled beauties are just the thing to adorn mom's lobes. Find them at West Seattle's Supply Chain jewelry store, which of course has more bejeweled treasures—you don't have to stop at earrings!

Photography by Instagram/Supply Chain

Seed Soy Candle ($28)

Despite what you may have heard, the candle gift is not a cop out. Especially if it's this soy candle from Ballard shop Prism. It comes with a package infused with seeds—plant it and out will sprout wildflowers.

Photography by Prism

Bodum Rose Gold French Press ($50)

You know what mom would appreciate? A cup of coffee that's ice cold by the time she finally gets to drinking it. Alas, we make no promises there, but at the very least this coffee press from Mrs. Cook's can secure a stylish caffeine break.

Photography by Bodum

Women's Shirt by Filson ($155)

Filson has you covered, or rather mom covered, with this cool band-collar denim shirt, perfect for all Seattle weather occasions.

Photography by Courtesy of Filson

Glow Formula Skin Hydrator ($38)

For the beauty mom check out this brand new moisturizer-highlighter hybrid from Kiehl's that's sure to give your mom a summer glow. Fun fact: Emma Stone wore it for the Oscars.

Photography by Kiehl's

Joie Malachy Ruffle Dress ($278)

Struggling to find something of the mom who always looks fabulous? Nordstrom has what you need. We're loving this ruffle dress by Joie Malachy.

Photography by Nordstrom

It's almost that time of year again, folks! The moment when you're caught in the grocery store line with a box of chocolates and wilted roses in hand hours before meeting mom. But we have good news: This May 13 you can be prepared and ready to roll up with the perfect gift for mom, showing her you put thought into it. Check out these ideas for all the different kinds of mother figures out there.

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