Gift Mom with Treasures for her home

Stumped as to what to give Mom for Mother’s Day?

Is that yearly plant, bracelet or box of chocolates getting kind of boring and uninspired?

Why not a gift for the home? Not a small appliance (if you know what’s good for you) but rather, something attractive, useful and something she’ll be proud to display.

Try touch tulips from Hudson Design House in Oswego. They’re artificial, but they don’t look like it. “Those always do well for Mother’s Day,” says owner Leslie Hilderbrant. “They look and feel real, and they’re reasonably priced.” In fact, they cost around the same as a bouquet of live flowers. “In a pretty little vase, they’re just adorable, and they last a lot longer than a week,” says Hilderbrant. The shop carries a variety of vases to fit the bill.

Charcuterie boards are also on trend, and Hudson can personalize the boards with engravings. This is one sentimental gift that moms likely don’t already have. “You can even get a board and have Grandma’s recipe in her own handwriting engraved on it.” says Hilderbrant. “Older parents have often acquired too many things over the years, and it’s something a little different for the home.”

Other ideas include trays, candleholders, frames, and, for the vintage-loving mom, antiques are mixed in with the new items for more of a curated home. “Vintage dishes make wonderful trinket and jewelry trays she can’t find at a big box store,” says Hilderbrant. “It’s that little touch that makes a home cozier.”

Cara Cooper Brummel, of Cooper Home Furnishings in Plano, says signs and pre-personalized gifts are trending and welcoming. “Moms traditionally leave their doors open for their kids, “ says Brummel. “Getting a sign that highlights that is a nice gift for any mom.” Find a lantern that says, “You light up my life, or a planter that says, “Thanks for helping me grow.”

Get Mom a new blanket, pillow, or throw without breaking the bank, and give her home a fresh look.

Cooper’s also carries one-of-a-kind antique pieces. “You can’t find them just anywhere, so those are nice,” says Brummel. “If you do come in with an idea, we can help you put the gift together.” Try a vintage or antique trunk, suitcase or box to put your gifts in that Mom can use for storage display later on. Architectural pieces are always great for outdoor decorating.

The Farmer’s Daughter on Main, located in the Spotted Sparrow Boutique in Sandwich, carries an array of artisan-made gifts for the home.

Stenciled tea towels, table runners, and colorful throws for couch or chair, in various colors, abound. “We make all of our candles,” says owner Jane Wolf. The more than two dozen scents include yearround favorites maple butter and pumpkin with intriguing scents like twilight, farmhouse pantry and rain showers.

The shop also carries a plethora of lanterns in wood, glass and metal as well as battery-powered candles to put in them. A local artisan provides the popular country-style furniture the shop carries. “He makes cute things to put above your couch, shelves, mini cabinets to hang on the wall and even mirrors,” says Wolf.

Vintage items to add an eclectic look include old scales, jugs and crocks. “We don’t want to be a cookie cutter store,” says Wolf.