Mother’s Day Gift Guide

by | May 7, 2014 | Downtown Living, Family, Fashion | 0 comments

It happens every year on the second Sunday of May. Sons and daughters all across the United States try to plot the best way to show their love for their Mothers on their very own day, aside from doing chores. We’ve asked the sons and daughters of the DOWNTOWN Magazine’s team to make it easier on you and toss some ideas in the air on how to get your mom to smile all day long. We’ve picked the perfect gifts that would fill any mother in New York City with glee and joy.

Take a look at all the different ways we’ve found to say “I love you, mom!”

Gift ideas for… The Puppy Lover

BOTTEGA VENETA Intreccio Scolpito Dog Collar. $520. Get it here.
BOTTEGA VENETA Intreccio Scolpito Dog Leash. $470. Get it here.
BOTTEGA VENETA Woven Dog Bowl. $640. Get it here.

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 Gift ideas for… The Chocolate Addict

3 Months of GODIVA chocolate delivered monthly. $100. Get it here.
Travel The World Through Chocolate Steamer Trunk by VOSGES HAUT-CHOCOLAT. $1,045. Get it here.

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Gift ideas for… The Fashionista

PROENZA SCHOULER Tapestry Clutch. $2,295. Get it here.
DIOR Small “Lady Dior” bag in embroidered satin. Price on request. Get it here.
LOUIS VUITTON NN 14 PM Belle de Nuit. $24,700. Get it here.

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Gift ideas for… The Accessories Aficionado 

HERMÈS Collier de Chien PM. $7,650. Get it here.
CARTIER Amulette Necklace. $4,450. Get it here.
HARRY WINSTON Lily Cluster Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold. Price on request. Get it here.

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Gift ideas for… The Charity Giver

MICHAEL KORS Hunger Stop Oversized 100 Series Watch. For every sale of the 100 Series watch, the United Nations World Food Programme will deliver 100 meals to children in need. $295. Get it here.
MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick. Every cent of the selling price of VIVA GLAM goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. $16. Get it here.
SSEKO Mother’s Day Sandals Gift Set. Sseko Designs uses fashion to provide employment and scholarship opportunities to women pursuing their dreams and overcoming poverty. $89.99. Get it here.

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Gift ideas… The Homemaker

THE WHITE COMPANY Chunky Family Blackboard. $350. Get it here.
LINNEA’S LIGHTS 18-ounce Cashmere Candle. 85-95 hour burn time. $50. Get it here.
IWOODESIGN Standing Paper Divider. $195. Get it here.

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Gift ideas for … The Foodie

ROYAL COPENHAGEN Blue Fluted Mega Footed Cake Plate. $195. Get it here.
LE CREUSET IN RED 12-piece Stoneware Set. $199.95. Get it here.
Brunch at THE GARDEN in the Four Seasons Hotel. The Garden offers a prix-fixe menu at $135 for adults and $65 for children. Reserve a table here.

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