Don't Read this Post, Mom

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I've recently taken a new look on gift-giving.

It happens.

Repeatedly.

And when I realize that gift-giving happens, repeatedly, every single year,

it gets a little more fun.

a little more "frivolous," if you will.

GONE

are the days of needing The Perfect Gift

GONE

are the days of blowing a fortune on something Big Ticket

HERE

are the days of

"this is delightful. i would like more Delight for you, my beloved."

and so

i present

The Delightful Guide to Mother's Day

find something delightful for your mother!

1. These fat-bellied pig bookends.

I mean, my mom doesn't have a lot of decor or a lot of books or a lot of bookshelves

so she's not actually getting these,

but you cannot deny that they ARE delightful

and therefore, would make a very delightful present.

I would love them!

2. a Rainbow Umbrella!

How delightful!

A playful Mom could step out in delighting style every time it rains!

She would feel frivolous, light

brightening up the gloomy day with her sassy smile and fun attitude!

In a sea of sameness, she will shine!

Also, she will have a fantastic talking-point with everyone she meets.

This is certainly delightful

and will raise a mom's style +1

3. Chocolate!

Duh!

Chocolate truffles are always delightful!

and i'm a fan of Vosges Exotic Truffle Box.

They're exotic, that's delightful.

I was also interested in the Vosges Chocolate Library

but

there's just something about delectable, delicate little treats

aka TRUFFLES

that delight every time.

4. OOOOh!

Perfume!

Mom's need to feel pretty.

Mom's need to feel light.

Mom's need this.

A perfume sampler (that you know is good, obvs. don't go buying something disgusting.)

How delightful! 

5. Okay, so one Mother's Day,

I bought my mom a necklace that I thought she would like

and she did not

and a year later, it came back to me,

which is awesome

because NOW I HAVE A GREAT NECKLACE, TOO!

BUT.

I still kind of like to adorn her.

Perhaps it harkens back to the days when she let me play with her hair?

Perhaps.

Anyway,

figure out what your mom likes

my mom kind of like delicate pieces

and see if you can find something to suit her.

I think a mom wearing the above necklace would be Hip to the Max.