News — Gifts

I often receive queries from brides-to-be asking what to put on a registry. Below, I’ve selected all the items I would register for if I were newly engaged. Many of these items are all-around great items for any household, whether you’re upgrading or refreshing your china cabinet, setting up your first apartment, or looking for staples that you never received when you were engaged. Note that I have limited my choices to items at Bloomingdale’s, Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma. I believe it’s fairly standard to register at two places, with the possibility of adding a third for formal china (i.e.,...

My mom. I love her. I love her because she lets me call her names like Mamma-Lamma-Ding-Dong and Mamsie. Although Mamsie wasn’t her favorite . . . that one was from Five Little Peppers (maybe she didn’t like the book?). She also lets me sit in her lap, even though I’m 40+ years old. Doesn’t she sound great? The only problem with Lil’ Mama is that she is hard to shop for. Both my parents are, so it’s a constant challenge. But you know what I really love about my mom? She LOVES homemade Mother’s Day gifts. Which makes me happy, since...

Whether you are lucky enough to still have your mother with you or not, there is no doubt a mother you can make feel very special and appreciated this Mother’s Day. We have a gift for every style and taste. For the mother who loves flowers, adores cheese, frequents spas, works in her garden, keeps a bag packed for travel, never goes out the door without makeup, or lives for great food, we’ve got you covered with terrific gift ideas. Here are some of our favorite gifts for women in your life!  If you live away from your mother, but...

Some people like to shop for gifts months in advance, while others have mastered the art of procrastinating. No matter which camp you fall into, all that matters is that you get the best gift for your mom. When it comes to shopping for her, not any old present will do. After all, she’s the one who has done so much for you year after year, so finding the perfect present is important — but also a lot of pressure! That’s why we’re sharing a few of the best gifts for mom, no matter the occasion. These perfect picks will...

Whether you’re looking for the perfect birthday, Christmas gift, or retirement gift, we have something that will “wow” your friend or loved one, even with a smaller budget. To offer you inspiration, we put together 64 options for $20 gift ideas. We’ve included everything from decorative cheese knives to knit blankets and photo mugs. Gifts for Mom and even hard-to-find gifts for Dad are possible with this gift guide. Looking for white elephant gift ideas? We’ve got you covered. Take a sneak peek at the best gifts of our gift guide, then dive into the complete gift list for more...