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On Mother’s Day, spoil her with these gifts

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Your mom spends 365 days a year taking care of you — whether you want her to or not. On Mother’s Day, it’s your turn to do the doting.  Spoil her with one, or all, of these.


Tarte Maracuja Divine Shine lip gloss, $21 each, www.tarte.com


Alexander McQueen textured sunglasses, $325, www.shopbop.com


Five percent of the proceeds from this pretty palette goes to protect our oceans. Chantecaille The Coral Reef Palette, $79, www.chantecaille.com


She might be mad you brought these into her world. Vosges Haut Chocolat Tres Petite Clementine
& Ginger Botanical Toffee, $12, www.vosgeschocolate.com


Colorblock wedges — she’s ready for the summer! Arturo Chiang Lizette sandal, $80,
www.dillards.com


Old World charm meets design magic.  Ladies & Gentlemen Superior Servers set, $140,
www.shophorne.com

UV rays will not get your mom. HatAttack sun hat, $65, www.hatattack.com


Mercado farmers market tote keeps her produce sorted and safe, $25, www.quirky.com


Bijoux Heart Parfait gold-plated Swarovski earrings, $450, www.net-a-porter.com


C.Wonder wine stopper, $22, www.cwonder.com


She can tend to her shrubs in style. Floral gardening tools, $10, www.homegoods.com


Her lazy summer lunches and fancy dinner parties need to start with Lillet’s newest aperitif. Lillet Rose, $20


Forget boring cupcakes. Sandy Patangay’s gorgeous henna-inspired confections add a bohemian flare to any celebration. $25 per cake, www.creme-delicious.com


A candle and gorgeous tin for her trinkets. Archipelago Global Bazaar Acaia Blossom candle, $20,
www.archipelago-usa.com


Spa-like pampering every day. La Mer The Reparative Body Lotion, $150, www.cremedelamer.com


A little night cap never hurts. Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa coffee liqueur, $25, www.patrongift.com


Her morning rush just got happier with Granado’s poppy Phebo soaps. $19 for set of four soaps, Macy’s now through July.


Soft, pretty 100 percent cotton pajamas you’ll want to steal during your sleepovers. Julianna Rae Sun
Showers Cotton PJs, $100, www.juliannarae.com


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