Sardine Coasters, Stackable Candles, and 31 Other Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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If you’re determined to wrap up something for Mother’s Day other than a handwritten card, or just want to avoid a last-ditch effort at the florist, you’ve come to the right place. We scoured our top sources for unique gifts at every price point—ranging from less than $10 to just shy of $200—to shower any mom in your life with a little extra love this May. Shop 33 picks below, including artichoke-shaped S&P shakers, a wavy ceramic trivet, and even nail polish named after an iconic midcentury modern design duo.

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts Under $20

Patchology Best Foot Forward Foot Mask

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Best Foot Forward Softening and Heel Mask, Patchology ($10)
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Know a mom who’s always on her feet? Treat her peds to a little TLC with this ultra-rich formula of shea butter, coconut oil, and Japanese evergreen that will soothe rough, dry skin. “Heaven for your feet,” one reviewer writes. 

Ban.do Block Party Card Case

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Card Case, Ban.do ($9 was $16)
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From female-owned Ban.do’s cheerful assortment is this affordable, leatherette decorated in plaid stripes as bright as mom’s smile. 

Current State Strawberry Gel Cleanser

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New to the skincare scene, Current State’s sleek packaging looks like it would fetch a higher price, but this barrier-supporting, gentle cleanser is under $20.  

Capri Blue Linen Spray 

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Volcano Linen Spray, Capri Blue ($15)
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Get the scent of Capri Blue’s best-selling Volcano candle bottled up as a linen spray. A quick spritz will freshen up mom’s favorite linen sheets, leaving behind subtle notes of tangerine and grapefruit. 

Brooke & Lou Plant Mister

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Plant Mister, Brooke & Lou ($15)
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Mom will love being able to add this nickel-adorned spray to her plant-parent repertoire; it’s much easier to lug around than a cumbersome watering can.

Urban Outfitters Sardine Coaster Set

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Sardine Coaster Set, Urban Outfitters ($20)
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Tinned fish are all the rage these days. And if you know a mom who can’t get enough sardines, she’ll get a kick out of this pack of four beaded coasters honoring the tasty sea creature.  

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50

Selena Liu Serving Friends

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Selena Liu Flower Serving Friends, Areaware ($40)
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These squiggly, flower-shaped servers will add a playful touch to meal time, whether it’s a family fete or takeout for you and her. 

J. Hannah Eames Nail Polish

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Eames Nail Polish, J. Hannah ($22)
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For some moms, there are simply not enough hours in the day (week? month?) for a mani-pedi. So why not gift her a fancy, non-toxic bottle of polish? This earthy chartreuse, named after iconic midcentury modern duo the Eames’, should do the trick. 

Baggu Puffy Water Bottle Sling

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Puffy Water Bottle Sling, Baggu ($34)
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If staying hydrated is your Mom’s mantra (we respect it), this puffy sling bag will always keep her favorite Nalgene or Stanley cup close. 

AC Grade Ceramic Coffee Mug

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Ceramic Coffee Mug, ACGrade ($32)
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Gift her this bubbly vessel and her favorite tea or coffee, and we can almost guarantee it’ll make early mornings feel less like a struggle.

Zara Home x Cabana Artichoke Salt and Pepper Shakers

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Cabana Artichoke Salt and Pepper Shakers, Zara Home ($30)
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If your mom is still using her S&P shakers from a few decades ago, she’ll appreciate these artichoke-shaped stoneware pieces—a collaboration between Cabana and Zara Home—just as much as we do. 

SIN Handmade Dash Ceramic Trivet

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Handmade Dash Ceramic Trivet, SIN ($46)
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All of Virginia Sin’s trivets could easily be mistaken for objets—and that’s exactly what makes them such a great gift. When not in use, one would look like art on the countertop. By dinnertime, this wavy, dappled piece will do a far better job protecting her table than an old oven mitt ever could. 

Polspotten Red Jug With Hole Pitcher

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Polspotten Red Jug With Hole Pitcher, Ssense ($45)
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This is thee future star of all her summer soirees. Everyone will be reaching for this sleek glass pitcher left and right, whether it’s filled with sun tea or sangria.. 

Zwilling Stainless Steel Universal Pan Lid

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Stainless Steel Universal Pan Lid, Zwilling ($35)
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This universal lid will organize her cabinets in one fell swoop—other shoppers can confirm it really does fit everything. Case in point: “As the years have come and gone, so apparently have all of my pots/pans lids’ so when I saw this little wonder I had to have it! It works great, easy to clean and importantly no more trying to play a guessing game of who’s lid is this!”

Stan Editions Multicolor Stack 02 Candle Set

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Stan Editions Multicolor Stack 02 Candle Set, Ssense ($40)
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Moms who entertain likely have a stash of tapers at the ready. Switch things up by gifting her this stacked wax sculpture. It can stand on its own, but here’s the real party trick: it’s actually two candles in one. 

Fly By Jing Triple Threat

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Triple Threat, Fly By Jing ($46)
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If her kitchen pantry is missing some Sichuan spice, or she needs a refill, Fly by Jing’s Triple Threat is a surefire gift idea we turn to time and again for the amateur chefs in our lives. 

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts Under $100

Via Carota Negroni Set 

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Negroni Set, Via Carota ($99)
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Transport her to Italy, or the leafy sidewalks of New York’s Grove Street, with this 4-piece set. Including two 375-milliliter bottles of Via Carota’s negronis—one classic and one white—and a set of crystal tumblers, they’ll make cocktail hour feel that much more luxe.

Corsi Design Soap Holder

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Corsi Design Soap Holder, Coming Soon ($50)
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Not one soap dish from Corsi Design is alike, making it arguably the most unique gift idea on this list. Handmade with semi-rigid resin, the colorful combinations evoke puddles of paint.

Alessi “Todo” Giant Cheese And Nutmeg Grater

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“Todo” Giant Cheese And Nutmeg Grater, Alessi ($88 was $105)
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Alessi can do no wrong, especially when it comes to kitchen items. This grater, designed by Richard Sapper, works beautifully and it looks just as good next to a hunk of Parm on the table.  

H&M Home Straw Basket

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Straw Basket, H&M Home ($75)
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The wavy, reinforced trim of this basket, woven from 100% straw, would add the little something that’s missing from her entryway console table. 

The Children’s Heritage Sourcebook

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The Children’s Heritage Sourcebook, Welcome Books ($37)
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For the mom who’s daily routine is ruled by toddlers and/or pre-teens, gift them this new book. Filled with guides to activities like pickling and cooking (including gluten-free sourdough bread), this 352-pager is chock-full of self-sufficiency teachings.   

Schoolhouse Brass Dinner Bell

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Brass Dinner Bell, Schoolhouse ($88)
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“Dinner’s on!” On looks alone, this 4-inch brass bell would add charm to any corner, but it’s the sweetest signal to let everyone know supper is served. 

Haand Cloudware Skinny Vase

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Cloudware Skinny Vase, Haand ($30)
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North Carolina-based pottery maker Haand is known for its marble swirls on coffee mugs, but did you know that they offer vases, too? Shoppers gush it’s the “perfect, cheery vase for small arrangements.” 

Anthropologie Ramona Cake Stand

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Cake Stand, Anthropologie ($32)
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The only color left in this line of mouth-blown, soda-lime glass cake stands is the two-tone combo of lilac and cobalt—thankfully, it’s our favorite. Put it to immediate use by layering on the scones and muffins for a Mother’s Day brunch. 

Le Puzz Match Made in Heaven Puzzle

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Match Made in Heaven Puzzle, Le Puzz ($38)
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This not-so-ordinary puzzle, consisting of 1,000 randomly cut shapes and an image of our favorite type of memento, will come together at the next family game night.  

Reva Preven Egg Spoon Rest

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Reva Preven, Egg Spoon Rest ($72)
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Made by ceramic artist Reva Prevan, this spoon rest almost looks like the real thing—but, thankfully, the yolk will stay intact when Mom rests her spatula on it.  

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts Under $200

LSA Balcony Self Watering Planter

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Self Watering Planter, LSA Balcony ($115)
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Vanquish her over- or under-watering woes with this glass planter. The connected cotton coil acts as a sub-irrigator for your plant, delivering water to the roots as needed. As the greenery drinks up, the soil will naturally wick up more moisture.  

Beast Blender

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Blender, Beast ($189)
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The Beast is the most stylish personal blender on the market, and its svelte silhouette hides a lot of power. While it’s an ideal smoothie companion, you can tap it for so many other kitchen tasks, like chopping nuts or nori sheets, whipping ricotta, or mixing up salad dressings.

Zabar’s Babka & Rugelach Crate

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Babka & Rugelach Crate, Zabar ($109)
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There are very few situations where a chocolate babka doesn’t make a good gift. Pair it with rugelach, coffee, and an iconic NYC mug—what’s better than that?  

Everdure CUBE Portable Charcoal Grill

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CUBE Portable Charcoal Grill, Everdure ($197)
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Everdure’s CUBE grill is up for any adventure your mom wants to take. This lightweight, portable cooker also doubles as a chic serving tray with a hidden storage component.  

Lizzie Fortunato Pearl Pyramid Necklace in Sea

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Pearl Pyramid Necklace in Sea, Lizzie Fortunato ($195)
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Freshwater pearls strung together with gold-plated brass, glass beads, and moonstone—enough said.

Rouge Hermès Brun Yachting Lipstick

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Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipstick Limited Edition, Hermès ($78)
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If she always has pitch-perfect lip color, this limited-edition stick from Hermès is a no-brainer. Better yet, get one for yourself, too—there are three hues to choose from. 

Leatherology Medium Train Case

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Medium Train Case, Leatherology ($150)
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Leatherology’s tasteful take on the monogram gives this train case just enough personalized flair without tipping into cheesy territory. We love all the ways you can make it just right for her, from color and size to debossing or hand-painting.

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