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Mother’s Day is this month and I wanted to put together a roundup for a very specific kind of mom. The one who loves antique stores and thrift shops, who has a favorites list on Etsy and Lulu and Georgia, who shops across old and new to bring her home together, and who genuinely appreciates beauty and function in equal measure.
If you’re shopping for her, this is your list. And if you are her, consider sending this to someone who loves you.
These are the kinds of finds you might already see on her wishlist. Pieces with character, patina, and a little personality.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
- Rattan Storage Boxes
These came out of a very personal search. I have boxes in our living room that hold all the things you want within reach. Remotes, lotion, chapstick, but the ones I have are either cheap looking or have seen better days. A beautiful set of rattan boxes with glass lids solves the problem without sacrificing style. Functional storage that actually looks good on a coffee table or shelf.
2. Brass Pepper Mill
Proof that something can be completely functional and genuinely beautiful at the same time. We have a perfectly fine store bought pepper mill tucked away in a cabinet, but this brass version is the kind of thing you keep on the counter because it’s too pretty to hide. A small upgrade that changes how a kitchen feels every single day.
3. Gooseneck Electric Kettle
There is something about making a proper cup of tea that feels like a small act of self care. A beautiful kettle on the counter turns that moment into a little ritual. Something to look forward to at the end of the day instead of just throwing a mug in the microwave. This matte black gooseneck is as good looking as it is functional.
4. Rechargeable Lamp
My love for rechargeable lamps runs deep, four of them deep. I have used them all over our home. Tucked into bookshelves, on the dining room table when I need extra light for working late, out on the back patio. They go wherever you need them without worrying about an outlet. If you know someone who loves to style and restyle a space, this is the gift.
5. Barn Star Quilt
All the heirloom charm of a quilt you’d find tucked away in an antique store, without the hunt. The pattern feels genuinely vintage in the best way, like something that’s been passed down. The kind of piece that works into just about any room and looks like it’s always been there.
6. The deVOL Kitchen
If she loves a beautiful collected home, chances are she has a running list of design books she’s working her way through. This one is on my list. deVOL is known for their deeply considered, character-filled kitchen designs and this book is full of the kind of interiors that make you want to close it and go rearrange your whole house. Looking for more design book ideas? I have a full list of my favorites right here.
7. Michael M Smith Red Oak Stripe Pillow Cover in Green
This one has been on my wish list for a while. A pillow cover made from a designer fabric that feels genuinely special. The kind of thing that quietly elevates a sofa. Mix it with more budget friendly options and it pulls everything up with it.
8. Kemble Woven Handled Basket
A beautiful piece that works hard and looks good doing it. On the site they styled it on a dresser with a stack of books tucked inside as well as a pretty way to collect flowers from the garden. The kind of thing that finds a home somewhere different every season.
9. Mariata Tapestry Pillow
Rich, vintage, timeless. This tapestry pillow is the kind of piece that looks like it came from an antique market but ships right to your door. Another option that quietly elevates a sofa or chair and works beautifully mixed with other patterns.
10. Darcia Vase
This one has been on my wish list for a while as well. I’ve had my eye on the green colorway but this terracotta has completely captured my heart. The sculptural shape is striking on its own, and equally beautiful holding a generous bouquet on a dining room table. The kind of piece that becomes a fixture in a room.
11. Antique Staffordshire Transferware Platter
A truly one of a kind piece from an Etsy vendor. Italian Buildings pattern, attributed to P. Hall, circa 1830-40. This is the kind of find that stops you in your tracks. Beautiful displayed on a gallery wall, propped on a console, or mixed into a vignette. If she loves collected, layered spaces this is the gift that will mean something.
12. Cotton Muslin Throw Blanket in Olive Green
A lightweight throw in the most beautiful olive green. The kind of color that works in every season. Cozy enough for winter but breathable enough for cooler summer nights. I can already picture pulling this out onto the patio this summer to extend the evening outside a little longer.
13. Dryden Tray
I’ve been sourcing a large tray for our ottoman for a while now. I have an older one as a placeholder but this is what I actually want. The warm rich wood tone, the fluted detail on the sides. It’s simple but elevated in exactly the right way. Perfect for corralling the things you want within reach while keeping a coffee table or ottoman looking pulled together.
14. Capri Blue Volcano Candle
One of my favorite scents, full stop. I reach for this one especially going into the summer months. When it’s lit I can smell it all throughout the house. That’s the kind of candle that just makes you smile. A classic for a reason and always a welcome gift.
What other collected home finds are on your Mother’s wish list?
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