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Perfect Gifts for the Creative Mom

Honor mom’s flair for expression with these gifts for artists and creative hobbyists

Alejandra Bennett and Chantal Lamers
1 /14 Courtesy of Aplat

Perfect Packaging

Don’t just surprise mom with flowers—wrap them in Aplat’s reusable denim tote. And during future floral purchases, she’ll be especially grateful that she can forgo the plastic bags.
2 /14 Courtesy of General Store

For Mom’s Library

From the founders of San Francisco’s General Store, Serena Mitnik-Miller and Mason St. Peter’s new book Abode is an ode to living a meaningful life with less. Through the lens of their Ocean Beach and Topanga Canyon homes, as well as a handful of St. Peter’s design and architectural projects, the couple shares tips for capturing the natural beauty of any home space by emphasizing natural light paired with a carefully curated mix of well-crafted old and new belongings.
3 /14 Courtesy of Jenny Pennywood

Cleanup with Style

Jenny Pennywood tea towels and napkins are the total package, from the cool, whimsical motifs to the varied neutral and vibrant hues (we prefer to mix and match) and the soft, soft cotton and linen blend. San Francisco-based textile designer (and mother of two girls) Jen Garrido also produces her line locally in small batches to minimize waste.
4 /14 Courtesy of Artifact Uprising

Memory Lane

Now mom doesn’t have to scroll through her Instagram to revisit her favorite photographs. It’s simple to create a photo book at Artifact Uprising. This 7-by-7-inch book has a fabric bound cover, custom foil stamp, and archival paper.
5 /14 Courtesy of Block Shop

Well Wrapped

We’ve never met a Block Shop pillow we didn’t like and thanks to these chic and modern scarves, now we can wear our love for this beloved Los Angeles-based brand.
6 /14 Courtesy of Rifle Paper Co.

Striped to Perfection

It’s hard to go wrong with stripes, but this cloth hardcover journal with gold foil accents and dreamy ocean-hued stripes from Rifle Paper Co. is a hands-down winner.
7 /14 Courtesy of Clare V.

The Gift That Gives Back

Clare V. is partnering with Every Mother Counts this Mother’s Day, and proceeds from this double-sided tote go to the organization, which aims to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother around the world.
8 /14 Courtesy of Midland

Signature Scent

Skip the same-old perfume aisle for a scent from the Los Angeles based Midland. Our favorite? Heartland, a sweet mix of smoke, patchouli, rose, and leather.
9 /14 Courtesy of Melanie Abrantes

Meditative Craft

Oakland-based wood and cork designer Melanie Abrantes developed this beginner carving set featuring three different tools and two spoon blanks made from Japanese cypress. The complete kit has all the tools and instructions (even a Band-Aid) to learn how to carve and hollow out the bowl of the spoon.
10 /14 Courtesy of Anthropologie

The Write Stuff

If you’re guilty of stealing mom’s pens (we know who you are) then pay her back big-time with this fantastic set of prism rollerball pens. Plus, she’ll be all the happier to promptly fill out those field trip permission slips
11 /14 Courtesy of Jenni Kayn

Lessons on the Effortless Aesthetic

If throwing together dinner parties paired with DIYs, florals, and easy dishes is mom’s thing, Jenni Kayne’s book Pacific Natural: Simple Seasonal Entertaining will be her new Bible. The California style-maker features West-Coast inspired dishes, cocktails, and desserts paired with coordinating table styling tips and DIY gifts. In the spring, for example, citrus takes center stage at lunch, with a menu featuring a kale and blood orange salad, naked kumquat cake, and citrus bath salts to-go.
12 /14 Courtesy of Luvhaus Ceramics

Handmade with Love

Often a mother’s favorite gifts are those funky elementary school handmade bowls, paper flowers, and cards. Now that you’re an adult, give mom the elevated version, like a Luvhaus Ceramics Ametrine bowl, in a matte  lilac pink-purple glaze with light blue speckles.
13 /14 Courtesy of Michael's

Artistic Stride

Moms are always on the go, and that’s why this watercolor sketch box is the perfect gift for artistic mamas this year. With an easy-to-store case and a refillable water brush, she’ll be able to paint anywhere.
14 /14 Courtesy of Chairish

Painted Pretty

Available on Chairish’s Print Shop, this exclusive Giclee print by artist Leslie Weaver is the perfect playful piece to brighten mom’s day (and walls).