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Mother's Day Gifting

  • By Aly Shearer
  • 11 Apr, 2023

Mothers Day is just around the corner so here are some gifts that are sure to bring a smile to face of all the moms in your life!

Always remember to shop local to you - these are just a few Des Moines favorites! 

The Earthy Mama

Eliana Bernard, Wall Hanging No. 24 + Gong Fu Tea Red Chinese Tea set and Cloud Nine Tea
Eliana Bernard, Wall Hanging No. 24 + Gong Fu Tea Red Chinese Tea set and Cloud Nine Tea
Gong Fu Tea has been a favorite of mine for gifting for a while now. They have a wonderful selection of teas and teacups for every kind of tea lover. My mother in law loves ginger and we have gotten her a delightful ginger blend of tea for the last couple holidays. I love Wall Hanging No 24 by Eliana Bernard with this tea and cup selection because of the connection in stone, in color and in earthiness of both the beverage and the art. This gorgeous piece can fit in just about any space and is a beautiful collection of earthy neutrals and bold accent colors - the perfect addition to any gallery wall or skinny, empty, space. 

The Trendy Mama

Allison James, Lem List + a selection of gifts from Marné
Allison James, Lem List + a selection of gifts from Marné
Allison James work is absolutely incredible and so modern and energetic. This piece, Lem List, has been on my mind since it arrived in the gallery and I couldn't help but include it in this gift guide. Its colors are bright and colorful and pair perfectly with playful tee, staple claw clip and neutral, yet fashion forward, heels. The clip plays with the blending of colors on the Lem List  canvas and the tee leans into the collection of bright and beautiful colors while the heels are reminiscent of the simple, elegant, light wood frame. 

The Cozy Mama

Joy Kinna, Living Room Conversations + Horizon Line Coffee
Joy Kinna, Living Room Conversations + Horizon Line Coffee
Joy Kinna's work feels like wrapping up in a cozy blanket, and so does Horizon Lines coffee. What better combination than two things that make you feel comforted and energized? What better way to start the day? Especially if the mom in your life has littles - they need all the energy they can get! Family Room Conversations has to be one of my favorite of Joy's more recent work. The brightness and subtly of it would look simply lovely on any background whether that be a fun wallpaper, a deep paint or simple white walls, it is versatile and adaptable to anything you throw its way - just like some mamas I know!

The Chic Mama

Roma Osowo, Every Good Thing ii + Indie House
Roma Osowo, Every Good Thing ii + Indie House
Every Good Thing ii by Roma Osowo is simply stunning. It is bright and vibrant and colorful and the perfect statement piece to any space. This gorgeous chair balances between comfort and style and plays with the dark marks in Roma's work. This whole collection of gifts show both the playful side of the mama in your life, off, but also the chic, timeless, elegance of her off as well. There are so many sides to her, so why not lean into those sides of her? 
To all the moms, mother figures and vilomah, Happy Mother's Day!
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