Mother's Day Gift Ideas [05.09.10]

Literature: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Don't be turned off by it's quirky title. It was recommended to me by my grandmother. It's written in the form of letters just after World War II. Check out this excerpt. Fragrance/Candles: Le Labo started making fragrances with natural oils and in their very own labs in 2006. I discovered this after two girlfriends swore by the candles. Every morning I spritz their Neroli perfume. The label comes personalized with a name or address. Available here. Personalized Book: A photo album will always makes the tears well up. But you could also design and publish a hard copy of that fairy tale you made up with her. Blurb will help you do the trick. Jewelry: Home is Where the Heart Is My brilliant sister-in-law designed these state tags. If your siblings are scattered across the country, include a charm of each state and one that says Home is Where the Heart Is. Mushka Designs. Food/Drink: Gift baskets filled with delectable treats at Zingerman's. Wine from Uncorked. Home: Decoupage tray from John Derian. Cute miniature bird magnets from Ben's Garden. Egyptian Pattern Mugs Set from The Met.