Modern Citizen's Lyra maxi is made for chillin'. (Courtesy of Modern Citizen)
15 Local Mother's Day Gifts for Bay Area Moms
26 April 2021
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th, and we're here to help. Right this way to shop our glorious gift guide full of mom-pleasers.
Find a range of goodies made and available in the Bay Area. Whether Mom is sweet on sweets, crazy for cozy, or jewelry's her jam, we've got her gift. Your turn. HMD!
Mom to a Tee
(Courtesy of Jenny Lemons)
This avocado tee from Jenny Lemons is as delish as the real thing. Made of 100 percent cotton and printed with water-based inks in Daly City, local mamas will be stoked to wear the fruit-centric top while outdoor wine-ing with friends or making fresh guac at home. Nom nom. // Available in sizes XS-XL, $35, jennylemons.com
▲All the Right Notes
(Courtesy of L'Aromatica)
Certain smells probably remind you of mother dearest. (It's homemade snickerdoodles for us.) As for madre's choice of signature scent? Indie artisanal perfumer L'Aromatica can help with that. The all-natural Laro discovery set, packaged in a reusable black tin, features 11 eclectic and lush fragrances. // $50 includes 11 1ml vials; laromaticaperfurme.com
▲What a Gem
(Courtesy of Curio)
Obviously diamonds are a mom's best friend. But sparklers don't always have to be a serious matter—which is exactly why we can't get enough of Curio's Mama Bear necklace. It features two genuine lab-grown diamonds on a 16-inch, 14-karat-gold vermeil chain. Adorbs for mamas-to-be or any mamas in your life. // $59, curiodiamonds.com
▲Of Wellness + Wanderlust
(Courtesy of Chronicle Books)
Hygge-loving moms will enjoy cozying up to Destination Wellness from Chronicle Books. Journalist Annie Daly travels to some of the happiest and healthiest places around the planet—think Norway, Jamaica, Brazil, and Hawaii—to uncover the inhabitants' secrets, customs, and philosophies for better living. Beautiful candid photos, interesting history lessons, and tips on how to incorporate these practices into one's life make it a real page-turner. // $20, chroniclebooks.com
▲Dressed to Chill
(Courtesy of Modern Citizen)
Moms of all kinds love a good one-and-done, don't you know? Cue Modern Citizen's new Lyra tiered maxi dress. Whether her style skews hippie, hip or haute, the breezy beauty will delight. It's made of 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton and has built-in ruching so it can be worn loose and flowy or tightened at the waist to highlight curves. // Available in navy and sand, in sizes XS-XL, $132; moderncitizen.com
▲Sugar Mama
(Courtesy of Miette)
Beautifully (pink) packaged and sure to satisfy discerning sweet-tooths, Miette's Classics box of cookies and confections will garner you plenty of thank-you smooches. The gift box from the beloved Bay Area patisserie/confiserie includes gingersnaps, brown butter and lemon shortbread cookies, caramels and Ballpark Brittle. Ask nicely and we bet she'll share. // $50, miette.com
▲Fancy Face
(Courtesy of Augustinus Bader)
Beauty junkies, A-listers, and skincare-obsessives rave about The Rich Cream. The signature product (newly upgraded) from European brand Augustinus Bader is a thick, deeply hydrating cream powered by proprietary ingredient TFC8, known for its ability to revitalize complexions, soothe dryness and reduce signs of aging. Moms will lap up the luxuriousness. Holy glowing skin, Batman! // $85 for 15 ml, $170 for 1oz and $265 for 1.7oz; buy locally at aylabeauty.com or sephora.com.
▲That French Glow
(Courtesy of Nest SF)
Ooh la la! Light up her world with an exclusive candle from Nest, one of our favorite SF boutiques. Like the Francophile shop itself, the glass votives ooze charm, especially when wrapped in vibrant 18th century French wallpaper. Choose from scents of lavender, orchid, and verbena with lemongrass—maybe buy deux or trois. // $21, nestsf.com
▲Pucker Up
(Courtesy of Saint Jane)
A little Bliss goes a long way when it's an elegantly packaged, brilliant nude lip gloss. Saint Jane's bestselling Luxury Lip Shine in Bliss feels so good on the pout, lasts forever, and fosters a feeling of zen thanks to an infusion of 50mg of hemp-derived CBD plus other antioxidant-rich ingredients. No worries if Mom prefers a bolder lip—the clean, shiny gloss comes in several luminous shades. Xoxo. // $28, credobeauty.com
▲Scarf It Up
(Courtesy of Centinelle)
A lady can never have too many scarves. Double that notion when said scarves come from Centinelle, a brand known for whimsical, hand-illustrated designs. Playful and chic, Deer & Blueberries will have Mom at, well, deer and blueberries. Made of 100 percent silk, the sustainably sourced scarf adds a twist and wink to every outfit. // Scarf is 35-inches square, $150; centinelle.com
▲Hello, Stud
(Courtesy of Soko)
Soko's Nena teardrop stud earrings will make Mom happy cry. Handcrafted of ethically sourced horn and brass by artisans in Kenya, this two-toned pair finishes off any look with shine and style. We're big fans of this women-led, certified B Corp…and if she isn't already, Mom will be too. // $68, shopsoko.com
▲Moms Gone Wild
(Courtesy of Baggu)
This trio of leopard-print stashers is fierce, fun and functional. Baggu's zip pouches, made of heavyweight recycled nylon, are great for keeping things organized in a bag, drawer, or suitcase. Also, what mom doesn't love to unleash her inner (beautiful) beast from time to time? // Set includes small, medium and large pouches, $34; baggu.com
▲Sock it to Her
(Courtesy of Hooray Socks)
These fresh stripes will most definitely add pep to her step. Named Cole, the striped socks are lightweight, comfy, and cool. And like all the cotton pairs from Hooray Socks, they feature the brand's signature color bar. Additional stripes in the SF-inspired crew include Fillmore, Eureka and Marina. // $8-$12, hooraysocks.com
▲A Mug of One's Own
(Courtesy of Stina Ceramics)
Coffee, tea, and matcha-drinking moms will form an instant attachment to this Funky Handle mug from Oakland's Stina Ceramics. It's cool AF, dishwasher-safe, and microwavable. Remember, it's hers so don't even think about it. Cheers! // $38, stinaceramics.com
▲Mom Bod
(Courtesy of Flexia)
Moms looking to flex some me-time should seriously consider treating themselves to a Flexia Pilates' reformer. Created by Sacramento-based Pilates instructor Kaleen Canevari, the reformer is designed specifically for home use (hello, upright storage) but has all the bells and whistles of the equipment at your favorite studio. The machine is even adaptable for small and large bodies, and you'll be able to access an online community and unlimited pre-recorded classes ($39/month). // $2,195, ships spring and summer 2021; flexiapilates.com
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