Mother's DAY Gift Guide with Treasures that Give Back

YAY for Mother's Day! Great Gifts for Mom plus some that give back.

Mother's Day 2017 means more than just hearts and flowers for Mom. Gift giving with a secondary purpose of helping others takes it to a whole new level. So this year in addition to elegant gifts Mom will love, please consider some exotic gifts that are also sure to please.

Mother's YAY! Gifts that show you care.

Season in The Hamptons: Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club

On the heels of Wimbledon try a relaxing day of tennis and surf in The Hamptons.

Bridgehampton, LI is one of my favorite spots in The Hamptons mostly due to the lovely little Main Street shops on Rt. 27 and the numerous private clubs in the area. While most people think of the clubs for evening cocktail parties, keep in mind that they offer much more in daytime activities such as boating, swimming, surfing, golf and yes, tennis.

"Match Point" Tennis themed gourmet cookies from Eleni's, New York

Mother's Day Celebration + Gorgeous Gift Ideas

Beautiful Mother's Day gifts for that trend setting Mom...or yourself!

Mother's Day is the day to celebrate our Moms and enjoy being a mom (if that's the case). Today's moms are young, fresh and even athletic. We've learned that it's "O.K." to carve out time for ourselves each day and to sparkle when we go out. Here are some super gifting ideas for her and or to enjoy for yourself!

Cate and Chloe CZ Jewelry

Cate & Chloe Jewelry makes a wonderful gift as you can mix and match earrings, bracelets and necklaces to make a lovely presentation set. Here I am wearing the Diana "Divine" Necklace based on jewelry owned by one of the most glamorous Moms in the world, Princess Diana. The sterling silver necklace has an extender so you can adjust the length. I paired this elegant necklace with the Eleanor "Shining Bright" Hoop Earrings.  These are CZ studded hoops with a dangling CZ stone with silver plated accents. See more lovely jewelry selections at CateandChloe.com

Cate & Chloe Diamond Earrings and Necklaces

Helen Ficalora Sterling Silver Charm Jewelry

Helen Ficalora MOM Charm in Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Charms that you can mix or match to make your own personalized gift for Mom. They all easily fit on the fine sterling silver chain and look beautiful with a clean, simple appeal. See more jewelry selections at HelenFicalora.com

Add  extra charms to your Helen Ficalora necklace.

Shari Dixon Handcrafted Jewelry
These unique, organic pieces are handmade in the USA by jewelry artist and designer Shari Dixon. The pendants contain actual plants and flowers preserved in resin while the lockets can hold a little photo of a child for Mom. A keepsake and jewelry all in one! Visit ShariDixonInc.com. Shown below are her: 
Bamboo Oval Locket Adjustable Ring
Yellow Achillea on Olive Locket Bracelet
Thyme Seed Pack Pendant Necklace

Love Shawls Scarves + Jewelry

Love Shawl Glam Blush with 24k Gold Accents

Love Shawls are a lovely combination of a scarf and jewelry. Embellished with fresh water pearls, gems and gold or silver accents, these add instant polish and elegance for every outfit.
Love Shawls are handmade and absolutely lovely to wear as you can see. See all their current styles online at LoveShawls.com

Love Shawl Goddess-Bordeaux with silver accents and beads.

American Tourister Overnight Bag & Coco-Mat and Luxe Me Now Slippers 
Travel-Mom will love these! New, lighter flight ready American Tourister Bags are the Official Luggage of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland. The Atomosphera 2 Overnight Bag as a telescoping handle and two large wheels. It has multiple exterior pockets for easy last minute access. The interior is fully lined with cross straps and a large mesh zippered inner pocket. Weight? Only 6 lbs. and just the right size to fit in the smaller airline on flight boxes.

Coco-Mat & Luxe Me Now Slippers
Natural Fiber Slippers by Coco-Mat are made of organic cotton. Soft and lightweight, especially for summer travel. I've worn my Luxe Me Now slippers to Crystal Springs Spa and even to breakfast at the Hotel! They are the ultimate in glamour and Mom will feel like a movie star wearing them on vacation or at home.

Coco-Mat Natural Organic Cotton Slippers

Sublime Beauty Sampler - Travel Set
TSA Flight Friendly set of 9 of the most popular Sublime Beauty products for face and body:  Vitamin C Day Cream SPF 30, Retinol Serum, Collagen Serum and Mask, Hyaluronic Serum, Glycolic/Salicylic Serum, Luxurious Facial Oil, Cellulite Whisperer Body Gel and Lotion. Visit SublimeBeautyShops.com or order on Amazon.

Sublime Beauty Sampler

Posh Gardening Tools by Liberty of London
Does Mom like to garden? Here are some ideas for her flower bed and rose garden: Liberty of London Gardening Tools and Tote are lovely but you can find similar pieces at your local gardening section at most major stores. Add a canvas tote and a few seed packets for an extra special touch.

Pretty Gardening Tools from Liberty of London

Rose & Herb Wreath and Onion/Artichoke Dip Sets from Creekside Farms
Does Mom like to entertain? Send her this beautiful Rose and Herb Wreath to welcome her guests and this lovely Onion and Artichoke Dip Set to serve them! Dried flowers and herbs are hand arranged by artisans at Creekside Farms and ship anywhere in the US. The Dip Sets are a beautifully painted Red Onion and Artichoke and hold a LOT of dip. Visit Creekside Farms for more floral, herb wreaths and gift ideas. Best Picks Magazine readers receive 15% OFF with Coupon Code MOM15 on all Creekside Farms orders.

Floral-Herb Wreath and Dip Sets from Creekside Farms

Dixon Sun Hat from Pistil Designs
This is the perfect laid back beach to picnic hat sure to become one of Mom's favorites. The Dixon is a natural fiber woven hat made paper straw, so it's light and cool. Shown here in Sienna, it has a chin strap and the Pistil logo metal piece on the braided headband. The brim has thin wire in it to help keep its shape. See more from Pistil Designs online.

Dixon Sun Hat in Sienna by Pistil Designs

Honeysuckle Sport Tote by Fitmark
Mom will love taking this handy tote to the club, pool or spa as it is soft, light and full of soft lined pockets to hold everything. It even has a separate, removable antimicrobial wet bag plus a Fit-Hydrate pocket with insulated liner to hold your favorite sports bottle. Totally tricked out, Mom or you will have heads turning when you enter the club with this tote. See more from Fitmark Bags online.

Art & Sole is a spectacular selection of more than 150 fantasy art shoes from the Stuart Weitzman Collection. What Alexander McQueen is to fashion, Art & Sole is to dress shoes.  This book is a lovely presentation with its red cloth binding and gilded edged pages showcase approximately 150 breathtaking to whimsical shoes.  Author, Jane Gershon Weitzman is Executive V.P. of Stuart Weitzman and the first Vice President of retail. 208 pp/hardcover/Harper Collins.

Art & Sole Gift Book

Whatever gifts you choose, just be sure that's it's from the heart and beautiful. These select Mother's Day Gifts deliver on both points spectacularly!

Lead Photo: Winter Garden Dress by Cindy and Johnny, Tan Leather Ballet Flats by T & N (Sagar)
Eye Wear by Jack Eyes, NYC