Apr 29, 2012 7:51 PM

Gallery: 9 One-of-a-Kind Mother's Day Gifts

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mom
Flowers? Meh. This year, try getting the mother in your life something that won't wither within a week. Many of these handmade finds can be customized to suit. Because one-of-a-kind women deserve one-of-a-kind gifts.
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sewandmake
__Mason Jar Sewing Kit, $40; Full linen apron with embroidery, $60__ This Martha-approved mending kit is almost too pretty to use. We also love the bibbed apron in sturdy natural linen embroidered with our favorite declarative, and a set of tools: paint brush, shovel, hammer and wooden spoon. Available at Heather Shaw's [Etsy shop, Pilosale](http://www.etsy.com/shop/pilosale?ref=top_trail) *Photos: Courtesy Heather Shaw*

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alai
__Laser-cut leather Alaïa iPad case, $990.__ For some geek moms, clutching an iPad is as close as they'll ever get to carrying a purse. Enclose it in one of these laser-cut knockouts. Sticker shock? Just think of how much you're saving by not buying the [purse](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/183086). Available at [Net-a-Porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/183091) *Photos: Courtesy Net-a-Porter*
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womanheart20x200
__A Map of the Open Country of a Woman's Heart by D.W. Kellogg & Co., $60__ Jen Bekman, founder of the art-for-everyone gallery and shop [20x200](http://www.20x200.com) tracked down this topographical treasure at the American Antiquarian Society. Our favorite region: the "Land of Love and Admiration" where you'll find a great lake of "Self-Concern". The original lithograph was produced by D.W. Kellogg & Co., sometime between 1833 and 1842 in Hartford, Connecticut. Purchase benefits the site's Artists’ Fund. 14"x11" print comes unframed or framed, available at [20x200](http://www.20x200.com/artworks/4040-dw-kellogg-co-a-map-of-the-open) *Photos: Courtesy 20x200*

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goldnecklace
__Gold framed charm necklace, $790 - $1,200__ Christie Martin takes commissions for these necklaces and other baubles at [Custom Made](http://www.custommade.com/by/christiemartin). Above is her 14-karat gold framed disc necklace with three charms and two raised initials. The initials are 14 karats (yellow or white only) and are soldered on. The third charm is 9/16". *Photo: Courtesy Christie Martin*
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embroideredhankie
__ChezSucreChez Mother's Day Hankie embroidery kit, $8.50__ Kimberly Scola makes embroidered kitsch with a modern twist. The Mother's Day Kit includes: 100 percent cotton hankie, embroidery floss in contrasting color, transfer paper, needle, and template. Scola includes several colloquial variations on "mom" on the template to choose from, as well as a few other sweet nothings. Need an embroidery hoop? Leave a note saying so, along with your hankie color choice, when you purchase the [kit](http://www.etsy.com/listing/90231110/with-hoop-bestie-hankie-embroider-it). See more at her [Etsy shop.](http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChezSucreChez?ref=shop_sugg) *Photo: Courtesy Kimberly Scola*

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antlerjewelry
__Hand Painted Antler Jewelry Set, $25__ Artist MaeLo creates handmade jewelry with a folk-art look. Her material? Antlers. (She gives a shout-out to Bambi.) Large ring with XS earrings. See more hand-painted handiwork at her [Etsy store](http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaeLo?ref=top_trail). *Photo: Courtesy MaeLo*
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pillow
__Handmade, customized by K Studio, Grand Rapids, Michigan, $134-160__ A family pillow is *so* much cooler than a family portrait (plus no one looks bad in outline). Create your own by choosing from a collection of 38 different characters during checkout. Comes in various shapes, sizes, and colors. [Available at Branch Home](http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=463&zenid=o13hb63sifm740hldthn2kpku7) *Photo: Courtesy K Studio/Branch Home*

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tooltack
__[Mother’s Day gift box](http://canoe.bigcartel.com/), $80__ This box of goodies curated by the team behind Austin's Tool & Tack includes: a (subtle) “I love you” ceramic bowl from [Paloma’s Nest](http://palomasnest.com/), a hand-painted wooden apple box from [Miss Natalie](http://www.missnatalie.com/), and an organic cotton tea towel from [Leah Duncan](http://leahduncan.com/). *Photo: Courtesy Tool & Tack / Canoe*
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platerpot
__Bamboo Grow-Pot: Mom by Potting Shed Creations, Troy, ID,__ $22.00 The greenie's choice. Includes handmade bamboo pot, organic soil, herb seeds, and a ribbon made from recycled plastic bottles, natch. 4" tall x 3.5" diameter, available at [Branch Home](http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=837) *Photo: Branch Home*

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