Out Of The Ordinary Presents For Extraordinary Moms

Mom has been your biggest cheerleader all of your life. This year show her some appreciation with a token of your affection, selected with love. This gift roundup features something special for all kinds of Moms. Think a picnic in the park or down on the farm, something sparkling for champagne lovers and more!

HERE: 14 Mom Approved Gifts 

Monogram Vivid Zip Card Case

Surely Mom has a wallet but she most likely doesn't have something like this. Just the right size in luxe leather to attach her keys, drop some cash, and pop in a credit card & go. She will reach for this daily!

Mark & Graham

Perfect For: The busy mom on the go.

Embroidered Denim Jacket
If you want to make any Mom over 50 feel young again, give her a denim jacket.  I looked at over 100 jackets and for the price and the styling, this is your winner. Embroidered bouquets and butterflies add a playful vibe.
Beyond Proper

Perfect For: Cool or Fashion Moms

Luxe Picnic Basket
A fun way to spend a day with Mom. This basket comes with everything she will need for serving in style, including a table!
Shopbop 

Perfect For: Foodie & Gourmet Moms

Prouna Marble Collection
A contemporary collection of vases and entertaining pieces  with a twist on classic design in bone chine. Available 
in four chic colors.
Saks Fifth Avenue

Perfect for: The Mom who is the hostess with the mostess

Olivia Wendel Silk Scarf
Give Mom a wearable work of art. Each whimsical design begins as a painting and is transformed into a one of a kind textile. Priced from $95 - $195, there is a style for every kind of Mom. She'll wear it in her hair, on her neck, or tie it on a bag.
ShopBazaar

Perfect For: Feminine Moms

Mother & Daughter Letter Book Set
This pick makes me tear up at just the thought of it. The letter book set includes 40 cards for mothers and daughters to exchange, share, and treasure. This is an instant keepsake. A gift to be treasured for years to come.
Uncommon Goods

Eugenia Kim Sunhat

This mama needs one of these. Shop a collection with or without a chic phrase.
Neiman Marcus

Perfect For: Sun Loving & Social Media Moms, Fashionistas.

Extraordinary Farm Picnic
Treat Mom to a lavish lakeside farm picnic in beautiful Sonoma County. What an unique gift for the Mom that lives in the San Francisco area or has a visit to wine country planned. She and you will enjoy a private educational tour of a 238-acre farm with a close up and personal visit with the animals that live there. "The tour concludes at a lavish picnic tent where your party is left to relax in style surrounded by 360 degrees of nature. Picnic baskets include local fare and refreshments as well as a gift basket with local sustainable goodies." How special.
IfOnly

Perfect For: The Nature Loving Mom

Personalized Leather iPhone Cases
You can have all of the bedazzled phone cases in the world. Nothing beats luxe leather. Mom's initials only adds to the allure. Pick her favorite color and phone type.  All in, these cases come in at under $50.
Gigi New York

Perfect For: Any Mom who loves a chic conversation

SKIN Ribbed Travel Set

Comprised of sleepwear essentials, Skin's travel set makes packing for her next trip easier. It includes a classic robe, nightdress, tank and cropped pants - each cut for a relaxed fit from ribbed stretch-Pima cotton and modal-blend that feels so soft against the skin. Everything she needs for a good nights sleep to breakfast in bed at any haute hotel. I would love this!
Net-A-Porter

Perfect For: The Minimalist or Luxury Traveler

Champagne Tee
The Lolyata says it all. Also available in pink and oxblood for Moms who love a little color. And those fabulous pants? Find them HERE with their terrific paper bag waist. What a great set!

Perfect For: Champagne loving Moms & Moms who love to relax in style.

Bubbly Sparkling Wine Making Kit
How fun! This kit from the Brooklyn Brew Company includes everything you need to make your first five bottles of bubbly Add this sparkler to the Ted Baker tee shirt above.
Nordstrom

Perfect For:  Champagne Loving & DIY Moms.

Goddess Tablet Box
By Mrs. John L. Strong, this is the perfect gift for a strong women ( i.e. your Mama ). Three classic writing tablets have hand engraved phrases “”Strength”, “Beauty” and “Wisdom.” All the things she is. That box will be used for old love letters, recipes, and more.
Spring

Perfect For: Strong Women & Note takers

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Oh hello perfect hair day. Now this is a gift that almost is priceless - a good hair day! It's An Allure Award Winner, which says a lot.
Neiman Marcus

Perfect For: Moms Needing A Good Hair Day



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Wrap Up Your Gift Giving With The Right Gift Card

( Via: Megan Hess )

Gift cards sometimes get a bad rap. If you purchase them from the right source, there is no concern about expiration dates, fraud, or over charges. Please don't purchase any gift cards from websites you have not heard of, offering a discount, they are not real. I must admit, I just received an e-gift card from Nordstrom, and I was giddy with excitement! If you still don't know what to gift someone, a gift card could be just the thing. Scroll down to read all about a new way of gifting called "Gift Now."

Amazon Gift Cards
The world is their oyster at Amazon. I mean what can't you buy there? I think it is especially good for tweens and teens. They can find all of their fave sports gear and jerseys. The girls can find cosmetics and hair care. One can even find designer fashion amidst the electronics and books. It really is perfect. Choose an E-Card, Printable Card, or a boxed mailed card like above.
Amazon  

Gift Now
Have you seen this? It is a new way of sending the perfect gift. It is instant and stress free. It works like this: You pick out a gift you think your BFF, Mom, Dad, Hubby or anyone on your list will love. Your gift is delivered immediately via email, and they "open" it online! So even last minute gifts arrive on time. The recipient can adjust or exchange before it arrives.  In the end, your giftee really gets what they want. Genius! Many of the luxury retailers are doing it. Get a great explanation with video at Neiman Marcus

You can also use this great gifting idea at Ralph Lauren  and Coach

Give An Experience Gift
With over 2000 experiences in 51 cities, you will find something very special for the "ultimate hobbyist who does it all, a friend who has it all, or anyone in between." We are talking race car driving in Indianapolis, a best of Brooklyn food tour in New York, America's Cup Sailing in San Francisco, or a Yountville Food and Wine Tour.  You can gift your favorite pair with a couples massage. The possibilities are exciting and endless. Click the link to watch a descriptive video on all of the experiences available at
Cloud Nine Living

Gigi New York
This is one of the best gift cards ever! Their bags, travel accessories, and leather gifts for both men and women are especially nice with luxe leather and details. This gift card from $100 - $500 come complete with a personalized Python Leather Mini Card Case and a handwritten gift note! Who needs a silly paper gift card envelope? 
Gigi New York 

For The Person Who Has Everything

AHAlife curates extraordinary, unconventional gifts from artisans around the world. You'll find exquisite jewelry, the world's finest wine glasses, and the most advanced headphones. It is pretty hard to choose. Gift an AHAlife Digital Gift Card, and allow the person you are gifting to enjoy their own AHA moment!

AHAlife 

Etsy 

This is the perfect choice for the DIY person on your list. Brides to be, lovers of all things vintage, and artistic types will also be pleased with a gift card from the world's largest marketplace of handmade goods. 

Etsy 

Give The Sound Of Music
I cannot tell you how happy I would be to receive an iTunes Gift Card! Personally, I listen to music 50% of my waking hours. There is nothing more relaxing or uplifting than the sound of music. It is the perfect instant gift for a teen or big kids like me!
i-Tunes



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Saturdays At Shop This

Are you on a Spring Break now? I am not, but in my mind, I am writing from Lake Como on this clearly chic desk. Even though tomorrow is the very first day of Spring, I have my red snow boots at the ready, with snow showers predicted. Hopefully, you had a great week. Here's a wrap up of mine......

JCrew has gone gingham in a big way. I find the Gingham Moto Jacket irresistible.  Click HERE  #musthave

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Easter is next Sunday, peeps.  I pre-shopped for you. Click HERE for all of best Bunnies, Baskets, & Beautiful Easter Gifts.

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I'm super excited for three new affiliates CB2  DVF and H & M 

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It's Friends & Family time at Ralph Lauren! Save 30% on select Styles. Ends 3/23 Click HERE to get shopping and saving. Code: RLFAM30

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Looking forward to the April 17th Marimekko launch at Target. Here's a Sneak Peak.
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Just when I thought I couldn't love Prince Harry any more....if you missed it, be sure to click HERE to watch his most recent interview with Robin Roberts

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Great Gifting: Looking for extraordinary gifts? You must check out IfOnly. I am talking about front row seats to Sting, Private styling sessions, wine experiences etc.  IfOnly
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Manolo Blahnik's iconic Carolyne slingback pump turns 30 this year. Read all about it and watch a short video interview with the designer at Saks POV



Have a beautiful weekend!
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