For a girl, standing in front of a boy—or anyone who'll listen—asking them not to f*ck up Mother's Day 2024.
A Hyper-Specific, Super-Sporadic, Delightfully Chaotic Gift Guide
Knows every day is Mother’s Day—and not just for “mothers.” Bunches of daisies are nice, buxom butter dishes are better. Will shop for the greater good. Reads every issue of Mother Tongue Magazine with gusto. More Solène Marchand, less Mrs. Robinson. Likes to peruse Mother’s Day gift guides of yore for inspiration. Pisces sun. Libra moon.
Alma The Jumpsuit, $175
Brandi Sellerz-Jackson is one of those people who squeeze at least 27 hours out of the allotted 24. She’s a doula, author, friend, mother (to three boys, no less), and now, the maker of the kind of zip-up jumpsuits to make your denim stash feel neglected.
Mother Tongue x MOTHER Trucker Hat, $70
Gun control and reproductive rights—few topics matter more to caregivers these days. In an effort to further awareness and support the work of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, MOTHER is donating 10k to each from the sales of this collaboration. Best bit: You get an issue of Mother Tongue with every hat order. And while you’re there, these are your new favorite white jeans.
Anissa Kermiche Buttero Ceramic Dish, $90
Butter is better, so they say
Served with a wink in the most surprising way
In a dish in the shape of a supple, curved line
To make a beloved condiment even more divine
- me
The Secret History, by Donna Tartt, Rebound by Hawthorn and Vine, $150
Have been chasing this high ever since the first read. Kindly leave more dark academia recs below:
Molly Goddard Ozzy Jumper, $550
Molly Goddard can do no wrong. And this buttery, ribbony pullover is so, so right.
Marmalade Grove Seasonal Citrus Box, from $52
Ever had a Sumo orange? It’s the citrus that ruined me for all other citrus (citri?)—unless it comes from this particularly fruitful farm in Ojai.
Byredo Eyeshadow in Klarna, $75
For someone who wears very little makeup, I sure do enjoy the process of selecting and purchasing copious amounts of the stuff. Do take me out on a date to see this delicate palette in action. No, it’s not remotely “clean.” Neither is this vampy eye-lip-cheek stick thingie that collected compliments left and right when I ventured out last week.
Slip Silk Initial Pillowcase, $99
Beauty influencer I am not, but I do know with certainty that investing in silk pillowcases is arguably the best thing one can do for skin and hair health.
Susannah Carson Lover’s Eye Jewelry, prices vary
Susannah’s work is so achingly romantic. As dreamy as these pieces are (I first discovered her painted plates series and am hoping to grow my collection) things get a whole lot swoonier with the custom pieces (email her for requests).
Figaret "Je t'aime" Button-Down Shirt, $195
Parfait pour maman.
Adidas Floral Shorts, $40
Also on offer: The universally adored Adidas track pants made pretty with floral embroidery. Can personally attest they are the travel pants of dreams.
Alliance of Moms Love Like a Mother Tee, $38
Alliance of Moms is an organization tirelessly fighting for and supporting pregnant and new moms in the foster care system. This t-shirt is a wearable funding effort we can all get behind.
SeaVees Miramar Espadrille, $100
An espadrille-mesh-flat hybrid from sneaker people who’ve mastered good-looking shoes that can handle a walk in the park and then some.