In our last Mother’s Day gift guide, we covered food and wine gifts, so this week we’re talking “things” – cosmetics, jewelry, flowers and more. Check out these fabulous East End gift ideas for mom.
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For moms who love to give back
Makeup means different things to different people — confidence, sex appeal, professionalism, rebellion — and with Chantecaille, it can also mean philanthropy. Their Beauty Gives Back collection includes a number of eyeshadows, foundations, lipsticks and more that support wildlife and conservation organizations such as the Kenya-based Lions Guardians, Guardians of Orphan Elephants from Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Space for Giants, which helps protect Africa’s ecosystems. Online purchases of this collection give 5% through ShoppingGives, although donors can also find Chantecaille locally at Bluemercury in East Hampton and Southampton and Turpan in East Hampton. chantecaille.com/collections/beauty-that-give-back
For the mother who wants to learn
Parenthood is a constant exchange of learning and teaching, and at its core is unconditional love. Shaped by Love: The Extraordinary Impact of Education (Abrams, April 2022) by East Hampton author Amy Hatkoff explores the incredible effect love has on the developing brains of babies and toddlers. The book dives into groundbreaking findings that reveal babies are more receptive than they appear, and they pick up on all kinds of verbal and non-verbal communications that have a lifelong impact on how humans interpret and need ‘love. The book could make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift for new moms or those who just like to learn something new. The book sells for $25. abramsbooks.com
For the mom with an eye for cool, meaningful jewelry
Considering this next gift idea is Rebecca Dolber and Christine D’Ercoles’ “I Do” jewelry collection, this one may be best reserved for a partner to buy, rather than a child. This unique RED collaboration includes four stacking bracelets, a talisman necklace and a hand-tied mala that symbolize the life two partners create together, whether it’s a home with children, pets or a plant. interior. The skull represents the promise of being faithful to the end, the amazonite represents exploration, the labradorite curiosity, the pearls grace, the agate perseverance and the brass the family. These are all traits that so many wonderful mothers have in spades. 426 Main Street, East Moriches. 631-513-7768, rebeccadolber.com
For the art connoisseur mom
Surprising your mother with an original painting can be a well-intentioned mistake that costs thousands of dollars, which is why this Mother’s Day, Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor offers another way to shop for art connoisseurs: art gallery gift certificates. Just write down how much your darling mom is worth to you, and she should be able to find exactly what her heart desires. The beautifully wrapped, chunky gift certificate comes with a stack of free catalogs to help mom shop smart. 26 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-8469, grenninggallery.com
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For the mom who loves the most classic gift of all
Sure, there’s a florist on this list, but at least we try to feature a different business each time it’s included in a gift guide. So without further ado: LA Country Flowers, based in Riverhead and offering same day delivery on North Fork. They have gorgeous Mother’s Day bouquets – including ones with purple roses, hydrangeas or lilies – or you can ask the designer to try something new using the freshest blooms of the season. 41 Manor Lane, Riverhead. 631-722-3313, riverheadnyflowers.com
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