Gifts for Mom: 7 Soft, Beautiful Things for the Woman Who Raised You

A Barefoot Dreams robe, a Diptyque candle, a digital photo frame and a Le Creuset Dutch oven: soft, beautiful gifts for Mom.
Isis Bradford and her mom smiling together in robes on a glass staircase on her wedding day

My favorite gifts for Mom are the ones that tell her to slow down and enjoy something just for herself. Moms spend so much time taking care of everybody else that a soft robe, a beautiful candle or a pot she has wanted for years can feel like the most luxurious kind of rest.

Here are seven gifts for the woman who raised you, from cozy and practical to the big heirloom splurge.

1. CozyChic Robe

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe

The Barefoot Dreams robe is famous for a reason: it is impossibly soft, and once she puts it on, she will never want to take it off. It is the gift for slow Saturday mornings with coffee.

Shop it: $138 at Saks Fifth Avenue →

2. Aura Aspen Digital Photo Frame

Aura Aura Aspen Digital Photo Frame

This frame lets the whole family send photos straight to it from their phones, so Mom gets a steady stream of grandkids, vacations and holiday dinners right on her counter. It is the gift that keeps giving all year.

Shop it: $229.99 at Bloomingdale's →

3. Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 Qt.

Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 Qt.

A Le Creuset Dutch oven is the kind of gift that gets passed down, and it is perfect for the mom whose kitchen is the heart of every holiday. She will use it for soups, stews and Sunday dinners for decades.

Shop it: $455 at Dillard's →

4. Baies Candle

Diptyque Baies Candle

Diptyque’s Baies candle smells like blackcurrant and roses, and it is one of the most beloved candles in the world. It makes her living room feel like a boutique hotel.

Shop it at Bluemercury →

5. Bubble Cuddle Blanket

Cozy Earth Bubble Cuddle Blanket

This plush, bubbly knit blanket is pure comfort, and it looks beautiful draped over the end of a bed or the back of the couch. It is the blanket the whole family will try to steal.

Shop it: $238 at Cozy Earth →

6. Women's Tasman Slippers

UGG Women's Tasman Slippers

UGG’s Tasman slippers have a sturdy sole, so she can wear them to get the mail or run out to the car without changing shoes. They are cozy, cute and very easy to live in.

Shop it: $110 at Macy's →

7. Shea Butter Hand Cream Trio

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream Trio

L’Occitane’s shea butter hand cream is a winter essential, and this trio means she can keep one by the sink, one in her purse and one on her nightstand. It is a lovely gift to tuck in with something bigger.

Shop it: $37 at L'Occitane →

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