Mom's the word.
Whether your mom wants to paint the town red with fashion, enjoy a girlfriend's getaway (you can go too!) or slip into something soft, this Mother's Day gift guide offers your eight amazing gift options to treat her royally.
Design diva: Avalon Mall in Alpharetta is home to the Kendra Scott interactive Color Bar, where guests can design and personalize one-of-a-kind jewelry with over 20 gemstones and jewelry silhouettes offered in gold and silver. Prices vary. 3150 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 678-392-3886. www.kendrascott.com.
Keep her calm: Raise your hand if you know your mom is always worried about you — and everyone else. Put your hand down and get ready to order something that will help her relax: a six-piece lavender gift box set featuring a body butter, hand moisturizer, bath/body oil and more by Olive Spa at Queen Creek Olive Mill. By the way, Brenda Rea, wife, creator of the Olive Spa line and mom, produces all the products in small batches. $60. www.queencreekolivemill.com.
Great getaway: Sometimes the gift is in getting away from the usual hubbub, and that's where the Girls Southern Sojourn package at the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta comes in. Featuring a weekend of beauty and relaxation, the package includes a customized, private beauty champagne luncheon, an 80-minute massage, breakfast and two nights of opulent accommodations the hotel. Best of all, mom can bring one of her favorite people in the world since the package is for two. $1,500. 3376 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-995-7500. www.mandarinoriental.com/atlanta.
Sleep on it: Your mother always told you to make your bed, and now there's an opportunity for you to make hers with the Jennifer Adams collection. Start with luxuriously soft 800-thread count sheets with matching pillowcases ($275 – $415). Next, allow her to wrap herself in style and comfort with a sumptuous oversize bed throw ($130). Lastly, when she wants to feel wrapped in warm, she can slip into a spa-like bathrobe ($98). www.jenniferadams.com.
Dinner, delivered: PeachDish, an Atlanta-based national meal kit delivery company, will send scrumptious ingredients and recipes right to her doorstep. A myriad of meals are available including beef ribeye, chicken, red beans and rice, salads, cookies, truffles and more. Boxes ordered a la carte are priced by servings ordered and U.S. locations; a standard gift box with servings for two is $57. www.peachdish.com.
A statement piece: Mom can paint the town red with this fashionable, fiery red and fuchsia colored necklace with a striped ribbon tie closure from Trina Turk. It's available at the Phipps Plaza boutique as well as online. $148. 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-949-1444. www.trinaturk.com.
Eye see you: Give the gift of gorgeous semi-permanent lashes at Buckhead Lash Studio, which offers high-end lash extension packages including a demi or full set. $175 – $295. 3872 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. 404-254-4097. www.buckheadlashstudio.com.
Mane event: She'll feel glamorous with the simple addition of a light, stylish, customized stainless steel star mirror Go-Comb. This comb features a chrome mirror on the back (in case she wants to check her 'do) and is personalized with up to 10 characters. $21.99. www.go-comb.com.
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