I Got It FOR My Mama

Posted on April 27th, 2015

I do not mean to alarm you all, but Mother’s Day is now less than two weeks away.  Lucky for you, I have an idea that’s affordable, thoughtful, and works for each and every one of your mamas: coffee table books!

Here are some pros of coffee table books, just in case you need a little persuading:

• Your mama will look cultured when she has guests over
• You can pick something that really fits your mom’s interests, so she’ll know you were really thinking of her
• A variety of price ranges means you can definitely find something in your budget.  Think about it– does your mom really want you spending a million dollars if it means you’ll be eating ramen for a month?  No.  She wants you to eat produce.
• Many of them are available on Amazon Prime.  Free, fast shipping so she’ll definitely get the goods in time.
• If you’ll be seeing your mama in person on Sunday, it would be darling to write a heartfelt note on the inside cover.  For a mom, this is really two gifts in one.

Pretty soon, your mama will have an enviable collection!

Not sure where to begin?  Try one of these many, many selections…

For the Francophile: Laduree Macarons, French Comfort Food, How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are.  Si vous n’avez pas l’argent pour des billets d’avion, ça c’est la deuxième meillure chose.

For her green thumb: The Garden Source, The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World, Daffodil, Forever Green

If she has a hidden Flapper Girl side: Bright Young Things, The French Riviera in the 1920s

…and if she’s really glad Prohibition is over: Wild Cocktails from the Midnight Apothecary, Punch Bowls and Pitcher Drinks

For the fashionista: Tory Burch: In Color, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, American Style

For the Slim Aarons lover (yes, I consider this a personality trait): Poolside with Slim Aarons, Once Upon a Time, La Dolce Vita

If her parties are in a class of their own: Camille Styles Entertaining, Soiree: Entertaining with Style,  An Invitation to the Garden

If she’s reminiscing about her college days: The Ivy League, Seven Sisters Style

For wanderlust: everything from the “In the Spirit of…” series– In the Spirit of Seville, In the Spirt of Capri; Beaches: 100 Ultimate Escapes; Beautiful Small Towns in Italy; Kate Spade: Places to Go, People to See (I have this one and love it)

If she’s an American classic: The Big Book of the Hamptons, The Kennedy Years, Preppy, Privileged Life

If food makes her heart sing: Barefoot Contessa: Foolproof, Where Chefs Eat, Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe

And for cards… I recommend visiting your local Paper Source, or ordering online!  Such a good selection.