Mother’s Day Gift Guide
April 26, 2024
As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s time to celebrate the incredible women in our lives who have nurtured and supported us. From our mothers and grandmothers to our godmothers and aunts, this is the perfect opportunity to show our appreciation with a thoughtful gift. Whether she loves to entertain family and friends, spend time in the garden, or decorate—and redecorate—her home, we have the perfect selection of gift books to honor these amazing women!
COOKING & ENTERTAINING GIFTS
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Viola Buitoni’s debut cookbook presents Italy’s most iconic ingredients and shows modern home chefs how to incorporate them into their kitchens.
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Baker Tracey Zabar’s delectable collection of recipes for making little cakes is the perfect go-to for when you want a sweet tiny treat to share.
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For every lover of food culture, this accessible cookbook presents one-of-a-kind dinner parties inspired by seminal moments in culinary history.
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Discover the story behind the award-winning rosé wines from Provence’s Château d’Esclans, which inspired the “rosé revolution.”
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GARDEN & LANDSCAPE GIFTS
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Bunny Williams invites us into the grounds of her eighteenth-century manor house with charming personal anecdotes, expert advice, and creative ideas for how to bring natural elements into the home.
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From AD100 landscape architect Edmund Hollander, a collection of spectacular projects celebrating the way we live outdoors, from pastoral retreats to seaside escapes to rooftop refuges.
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This lushly photographed idea book proves that it is possible to create a glamorous outdoor space of ever-changing color, teeming with life, in the smallest of spaces, whether a patio, terrace, or front porch.
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For anyone heading to the country, this book is filled with ideas for farmstead living, including countless ways to cultivate nature’s bounty, from environmentally sensitive experts and enthusiasts.
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INTERIOR DESIGN GIFTS
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The latest book from designer Gil Schafer, one of the world’s leading experts on contemporary traditional architecture, whose work is beloved for its elegance, charm, and strong sense of history and place.
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A stunning celebration of Ralph Lauren’s signature home collections—including the designer’s own homes—which have inspired the world of interior design for nearly half a century.
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The highly anticipated debut from one of today’s most influential interior designers, published on the occasion of her studio’s tenth anniversary.
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Following her success with Nora Murphy’s Country House Style, Murphy celebrates a selection of homes and their homeowners, each exemplifying a different style.
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Designer Heidi Caillier mixes moody color with layers of pattern, natural materials, and textures to create spaces that are both beautifully curated and comfortably livable.
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A debut book from award-winning designer Nina Farmer, known for her sophisticated eye and interiors that are elegant, comfortable, and timeless.
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The first authoritative assessment of Mario Buatta by a protégée of the decorator. Never-before-seen archival material is culled to present the design master as someone who remains impactful in today’s world of maximalist interiors.
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Long out of print, this elegant manifesto for Rose Tarlow’s approach of blending the personal with the aesthetic to create timeless, beautiful spaces has been republished in its entirety from the original edition and finely designed in a modest size.
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An intimate look at the ethos of one of today’s most exciting designers, and the people and places that have shaped her maximalist English country aesthetic.
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A glorious Connecticut property that illustrates how a late nineteenth-century farmhouse can be adapted for stylish and comfortable 21-century living.
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A celebration of the unique decorative style of New Orleans, featuring the resplendent rooms of seventeen decadent residences rich with patina, family heirlooms, and history.
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Showcasing the rural homes and lifestyles of creatives who left city dwelling to embrace a slower lifestyle, combining nostalgic remote living with modern connectivity.
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FASHION GIFTS
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Barbie’s most iconic outfits and curated vintage pieces—reimagined by designers from Giorgio Armani to Donatella Versace and worn by star Margot Robbie—capturing all the glamour and high style of the most popular doll in the world.
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A tribute to the creative vision and feminist philosophy of Diane Von Furstenberg, whose iconic wrap dress, created fifty years ago, remains a conduit of personal expression and self-empowerment for women across the globe.
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A glittering debut monograph celebrating twenty years of glamorous cocktail dresses, red carpet–ready frocks, and evening gowns by internationally renowned American fashion designer Pamella Roland.
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Creative Director Wes Gordon partnered with renowned photographer Elizaveta Porodina to create painterly images that capture the fantastical universe of beauty that is Carolina Herrera.
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David Webb’s jewelry is shown as art in more than 120 images alongside the work by painters, sculptors, photographers, architects, and couturiers that inspired him.
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A privileged look at visionary jewelry designer Francesca Amfitheatrof’s unique approach to creating collections of high jewelry for Louis Vuitton.
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A celebration of over half a century of jewelry design and savoir-faire. Created for Tasaki’s many fans as it introduces itself to a new and growing audience, the book presents the brand’s iconic pieces alongside one-off capsule collections by the Tasaki Atelier.
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An unprecedented look at women’s everyday clothes—from Sylvia Plath’s Girl Scout uniform to psychedelic microminis, modern suits, and fast-food workers’ uniforms—this fascinating volume shows how American women lived, worked, and dressed for 200 years.
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THE ARTS GIFTS
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A look at one of the most respected Indigenous basket makers working today. Descended from a long line of basket makers, his work is known for its intricate design and exquisite artistry, which reflect both traditional techniques and his own creative vision.
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This book offers an exclusive look into the preparations behind the Naples in Paris exhibition at the Louvre, beautifully captured by the renowned photographer Robert Polidori.
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Celebrating ballet and fashion, this beautiful book explores the creative collaborations between New York City Ballet and the top fashion designers of our age.
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A full-size facsimile of one of the most complete early copies of the famed First Folio, selected and luxuriously produced by the British Library.
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TRAVEL & NATURE GIFTS
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Combining an architect’s eye with low-flying, aerial views, Milstein shows London’s charm, beauty, and iconic buildings in wonderful and breathtaking photographs.
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Live the romance of the British countryside through this lavish tour of the seasons, landscapes, gardens, and great houses that epitomize British country life, as seen through the eyes of Country Life magazine.
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This book gives an intimate view into the lives of this celebrated bear family that draws thousands to Yellowstone each year hoping for even a glimpse.
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The world’s best hikes and walks in one volume with breathtaking photography, detailed terrain and route guides, maps, and expert descriptions—whether you need to unplug for an afternoon or get away for longer.
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HEALTH & WELL-BEING GIFTS
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One of the great teachers has created this extraordinary celebration of yoga, offering poses in the most iconic and exotic destinations around the world.
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Get ready to dive into this must-read compilation of honest and hilariously encouraging messages designed to make you giggle your way into believing you’re already enough— just the way you are!
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SPORTS GIFTS
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Hawaiian native Carissa Moore—who won the first-ever, gold medal in surfing’s Olympic debut—shares her story alongside contributions from many of her fellow Hawaiian surf legends.
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One of the largest collections of tennis memorabilia including sneakers, hundreds of vintage rackets, rare tennis accessories, and tennis ensembles worn by the sport’s most iconic players.
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Opening photo by Annie Schlechter from Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden
