The best Mother's Day gift ideas for homeware fans

Mother's day gift ideas including a dutch oven, watering can, and ornate plate on a yellow background

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published 3 May 2024

Still in search of Mother's Day gift ideas? The main event is only getting closer, so now is the time to hone in on something special for your favorite lady.

Whether Mom is a hosting sensation or someone who likes to get creative in the garden, we've uncovered the best homeward gifts at multiple price points to help lead you in the right direction.

See our favorite selections below and Real Homes buying guides for some inspiration ahead of May 12, 2024.

Mother's Day gift ideas to shop this year

Quicklist

Plenty of retailers have selected the best items for Mom ahead of the big day, and some are even hosting sales of curated items just for Mom. Shop a few of her favorite stores and brands below:

For moms who love gardening

Now that your favorite lady is scoping out the tools from the shed and mapping out what to plant in May, why not play to her green thumb with your gift? Plenty of gardening and plant accessories will please Mom and her leafy companions. Gifts for gardeners are as abundant as the perennials in your flower bed.

Gift set

Haws Copper Watering Can + Mister

Price: $168
Capacity (L.): 1

Help Mom tend to her indoor and outdoor greenery with gorgeous brass rose copper watering supplies that are as stunning as her florals. Expect these picks to developed an oxidized patina over time.

Customer favorite

24" Metal/Terrazzo Planter Stand

Price: $100
Dimensions (in.): 24 x16.25 x 16.25

Plant parents are loving the new Hilton Carter Target line, and this round terrazzo tabletop planter, which is suitable for indoor or outdoor use, is a modern statement-maker in any garden.

Three sizes

Bleached Woven Plant Stands

Price: From $38-$62
Dimensions (in.): 10x19, 12.25 x 23, 14.13 x 26

For a natural, boho touch to any plant display, this woven stand spotlights leafy greens and gives them a cozy place to call home. It can be used indoors or outdoors.

For moms who love hosting

Most moms have hosting essentials down pat, but any life of the party will appreciate spicing up things a bit. How about wowing Mom with something new that she'll use for her next family dinner or book club meeting?

Bestseller

Signature Round Wide Oven

Price: ~~Was $430~~, now $279.99
Capacity (qt.): 6 3/4

If Mom always has a house full of guests, she's going to need the proper equipment to help get food on the table. This versatile pick can withstand up to 500° F and is known for braising, roasting, baking, and frying. Might we recommend one of our favorite new Le Creuset colors, Sage?

10 Motifs

Lou Rota Mother Nature Dessert Plate

Price: $30
Dimensions (in.): D10

Anthro considers its new Lou Rota collab to be "timeless and elegant with a touch of whimsy," all of which are perfect staples for Sunday brunch tablescapes, no? Mix and match colors and designs to really bring things to life.

Set of four

Morgan Flutes

Price: $56
Capacity (oz.): 6

Colored wine glasses and colored cocktail glasses are having a moment, and we can't think of a better reason to say "cheers" thank Mother’s Day with these pink flutes. Pass the bubbly, please!

For the moms who love fragrances

Fortunately for shoppers, we've nailed down the best home fragrances for all preferences and we have a feeling Mom will be partial to a select few:

Made in France

Diptyque La Droguerie Candle

Price: $75
Capacity (oz.): 6.7 oz

Straight off the list of Real Homes' best candles, this refreshing blend of basil, mint, and tomato leaves is the perfect kitchen companion and has a 60-hour burn time. Yes, please!

Natural essential oils

Below 60 Plug-in Fragrance Diffuser

Price: $58

Hilary Duff has entered the fragrance space with her air freshener with 100% natural essential oils. Her three aromas are: Mint Disco on Ice, If Citrus Were a Feeling, and Vanilla Buys a Timeshare in Paradise.

Palm oil, paraffin wax

Wood Lidded Glass Wellness Calm Candle Lavender & Sage

Price: $10-$14
Capacity (oz.): 8 or 10 oz

Ready to get your spa on? This fragrant blend of lavender and sage will do the trick. We recommend lighting this baby before a soothing bath.

FAQs

What is a good Mother's day gift?

A good Mother's Day gift is a heartfelt token that will mean a lot to Mom. If you want to go the personal, handmade route, Drew Barrymore, Etsy's first-ever Chief Gifting Officer, has tailored recommendations from the commerce site that caters to all interests.

Speaking of interests, we recommend playing into your favorite lady's go-to hobby. At Real Homes, we laser-focused on things to do around the abode: cooking, hosting and gardening.

Also consider looking into gifts in wellness, decor, food, and of course, flowers. Who could go wrong with a bouquet? Above all else, the best gifts are ones that are meaningful and required thought to pull together.

What can I send for Mother's Day besides flowers?

Rather than send flowers on Mother's Day, consider opting for a gift that keeps on giving the best subscription boxes: from options for moms with a green thumb (houseplant subscription boxes) to practical picks (best cleaning supplies subscriptions) to suit all needs.

Thinking about gifting Mom something from your garden? Talk shop with her after perusing our edit of what to plant in May, all gardener-approved.

Pleasure to meet you! I'm Danielle, a content editor at Real Homes who loves scoping out interior trends. I've specialized in lifestyle writing and editing for 10 years with a focus on events, food, and books, among other areas. When I'm not working, I'm usually cooking, reading, or searching for a new project for my apartment.