May is the best month for moms and moms to be. It is mother’s day, and it’s celebrated worldwide. When it comes to mothers and Mother’s Day, many gift offerings can be considered vintage. However, they run the gamut from sweet and busy to sleek and chic.
What matters is that you get something that speaks to your memories of her and how you love her. There’s no one way to go about that, just as there isn’t one archetypal mother. There are so many options to choose from that we have narrowed it down for you, and maybe this might make your search a bit easier.
1. Stationery
Mother’s day stationery: Should your mother be the sort who loves to write letters or even bread-and-butter notes, pretty stationery is perfect. Plus, there are so many different types from which to choose. You can source quality paper and lovely headers or patterns for a relatively small sum, which means it can be personal and high quality. Whether it stands alone or is part of an array of small presents, she’s sure to love it.
2. Vintage Signage with Sparkle
If your mom loves to decorate, think about great signs or placards that can be arranged on the counter. There are fabulous options that range from cute to touching, and all have that vintage flair. You might choose a Victorian advertisement, which is now considered charming and quaint, or a sign with Rosie the Riveter. There are even beautiful signs made to look vintage but have custom messages or use the family name. These can be placed in the kitchen, by the front door, or form part of a decorating scheme elsewhere in the house.
3. Vintage Bing and Grondahl Plates
Etsy has a variety of lovely keepsakes and decorative objects, but one that strikes home is the Bing and Grondahl plates, which depict various mother animals and their young. These charming blue and white plates come from Copenhagen in Denmark, and they were popular during the last century. There are several options available, from the mother panda and her young to a mother elephant and her calf. Choose one or all to gift to mom on her special day.
4. Luxurious Bath Products
If mom loves to have a quiet hour to herself, caring for skin and hair, you might consider giving her her favorite bath time products. She may have a preference, which is helpful. However, if she doesn’t, try a gift basket with soap, bath fizzies, the ancestor of bath bombs, lotion, and other items meant to delight and pamper her. Show her you now wholly understand her need to take time to care for herself by offering her a beautiful basket of scented or unscented items intended for this purpose. She might not take the time or spend the money on herself, but you can offer her a little luxury.
5. A Charming Hour
Cuckoo clocks are beautiful gifts to give mom. While you can choose a classic design, such as a hunter’s clock, there are also quaint and adorable options. But the outer housing is just one part of the charm of these clocks. On the hour and at various points, the bird will sound the time. If you would like something a bit more ornate, figures, such as a vintage band, will play specific songs on the hour. But if you’re in the market for a less complicated timepiece, you can also investigate more minimalist designs.
The clocks are infinitely varied in their designs and tastes. There are other advantages of newer models which look vintage. The automatic nighttime setting that silences the figure is a blessing for light sleepers and can also be extended by a quiet environment. Plus, these days, all the clocks have quartz timepieces, so it’s no longer necessary to wind the clock by cranking the weights.
6. Vintage Kitchen Kitsch
If mom loves to bake, cook, and create in the kitchen, then this is where you can focus your attention. A mid-century cake pedestal or a charming pastry carrier with French lettering and beautiful flowers might be just the ticket. Or, you might consider getting her a matched set of vintage porcelain mixing bowls. The fact that they have withstood the rigors of use and time is a testament to their quality. Plus, the marks of wear are badges of honor. Women used these not for decoration but to provide sustenance to those they cared most about. They have a history.
On Mother’s Day, you want to show mom how much you value her and all her efforts to be a good mom. It’s not a relationship that is tied to birth but to love and life. Your gift options are as varied as the types of mother figures in the world, and your mom will know that any offer was chosen with care.