Mother’s Day Gift Guide: 27 pretty (and practical) presents that blow bouquets out of the water

Attention, kids: Mother’s Day is May 10 (yes, that’s next Sunday), and presenting the person who gave you life with a handmade card or macaroni necklace lost its cute appeal 20 years ago. Of course, moms are wired to say spending time together is the ultimate gift, but that doesn’t mean she won’t appreciate semi-precious stones, pretty prints or intoxicating scents. On top of taking mom out for the mandatory brunch, we recommend browsing our gallery of gorgeous gifts for something matriarch-worthy. Here, 27 presents that are guaranteed to get a great reaction, and maybe even some (happy) tears.