MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

By Ruth J. Katz

Mom’s special day is approaching and while a sumptuous bouquet of spring flowers would assuredly be appreciated, remember, there are many other expressions of love and appreciation that will make Mom smile. Here’s to you, Mom!

BURIED TREASURES
Keep precious jewelry and keepsakes in this handsome Reed & Barton “Modern Lines” jewel case, featuring a high-gloss finish, cream suede-like interior, a removable tray, and a black tasseled key.
Info: reedandbarton.com

SCENT OF A WOMAN
Mysteriously intoxicating, Exotic Noire fragrance from master perfumer Ilana Jivago, features tagete, blackberry, sandalwood, and a host of other “secret” ingredients, all blended into a heady scent.
Info: jivagobrands.com.


QUEEN OF STYLE
The story of “Mademoiselle,” as Coco Chanel was called, is chronicled in a trio of hard-cover volumes from Assouline, replete with photos of her world-famous bags, opulent necklaces, fringed suits, and fabulous chapeaux.
Info: assouline.com.

LIMITED EDITION
Bollinger’s Rosé 2006 comes wrapped in an eye-catching metallic gift box; inside is a newly-released vintage, from the house that is favored by both Queen Elizabeth and James Bond.
Info: champagne-bollinger.com.

HEAD OVER HEELS
Li-Lac Chocolates created this stunning life-size Chocolate High Heel—perfect for the fashion-lover mom. Hand-painted and packed in a luxurious gift box, it’s available in milk, dark or white chocolate. Info: li-lacchocolates.com.

A ROSE IS A ROSE
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Venus ET Fleur has introduced the Le Clair Collection in the limited-edition luxury acrylic box featuring an Eternity Rose. Available in a variety of colors, each rose lasts for months! Info: venusetfleur.com.

FLORAL BOUQUET
Forget the flowers! The perfect “florals” to gift Mom is this 8-Piece Flower Market Goat Milk Bounty Box from Beekman 1802 & MacKenzie-Childs. The set features an assortment of unique products with the goodness of Beekman goat milk paired with the whimsical patterns of MacKenzie-Childs’ gardens located in New York State. Info: evine.com.

PICTURE THIS
Who’s that lady? The right way to surprise the Mom who has everything is with a thoughtful, personal gift. A favorite photo or any one of her special mementos (those tickets from a one-in-a-lifetime concert or the Playbill cover from her favorite Broadway show) can be custom-framed to your liking. She’ll treasure it forever.
Info: framebridge.com.

SMOOTH OPERATOR
Make every smoothie a tasty treat while hitting the nutritional jackpot, with NutriBullet’s new blender, a “smart” nutrient extractor, which calculates protein, fat, sugar, calories, and more.
Info: nutribulletbalance.com.

RING IN SPRING
Master jeweler Silvio Hidalgo constantly reinvents the stackable ring (and bracelets, too), with his signature enamels in a rich palette of rainbow tones configured in an endless variety of designs; some are accented with diamonds, a girl’s best friend.
Info: hidalgojewelry.com.

BLUSHING BEAUTY
Moda’s three-piece brush set (powder, fan, and contouring brushes), can be used wet or dry, and all feature professional-quality fibers.
Info: modabrush.com.