Mother’s Day is one of those holidays that creeps up on you. As the weather warms up and the sun shines bright in the sky, it’s all too easy to get caught up with plans for backyard picnics and home cooking and, inevitably, forget about mom’s big day. When you eventually remember a few days before the occasion, you’re stuck with a mad dash online to find something, anything to show mom you care.
Instead of falling back on flowers and an e-card, get your act together ahead of schedule and treat her to a present that she will ooh and aah over for years to come. With the help of Etsy and these local Hudson Valley artisans, the golden gift for mother dearest is only a click away.
BeaconCandleCompany
Location: Beacon
Top Pick: Retro Container Beeswax Candle
This candle is a mom-approved pick for oh so many reasons. Not only does it come in a gorgeous container, but it also ships from nearby Beacon. It’s a treat to have at home, thanks to its light honey scent and 65-hour burn time. Be warned — mom may want you to pre-order next year’s Mother’s Day candle once she gives this one a go.
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Cynla
Location: Newburgh
Top Pick: Mother’s Day Lilies Card
Are there any first-time mothers in your midst? Show them some love with this illustrated greeting card. The pretty floral graphic looks like a page straight out of a children’s storybook. Inscribe a sentimental note into it for a keepsake she will cherish for years.
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DanielBaxterArt
Location: Red Hook
Top Pick: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Painting
Late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was an icon to women and mothers everywhere. The artist has more prints featuring local haunts like Holy Cow and Red Hook Public Library in Red Hook, and a range of celebrities, too, making it easy to order an image tailored to mom’s tastes.
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Gourdament
Location: Middletown
Top Pick: Red, yellow, and spring green birdhouses
If mom is an animal lover, Gourdament’s custom birdhouses with one-of-a-kind designs and patterns will bring a smile to her face. The colors are vibrant and captivating, and they attract various species of birds.
HestersStudio
Location: Kerhonkson
Top Pick: Hanging Planter
For the mom who loves plants, this handmade hanging ceramic vase is the perfect place for dried or fresh blooms. Made from white stoneware clay, this decorative vase includes a unique design inspired by nature and its elegance. Its leather straps make it an aesthetically pleasing indoor piece that will bring a freshness and luster to any home.
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Postage Stamp Jewelry
Location: Nyack
Top Pick: 1969 United States Stamp – Plant for more beautiful streets
These funky chic earrings, made from a 1969 American stamp, feature an image of beautiful cherry blossoms. While they’re not the standard bauble, mom will love the vintage spirit behind them.
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Saugerties Lighthouses
Location: Saugerties
Top Pick: Lighthouses of the Hudson River
You can’t go wrong with a beautifully designed ivory and blue throw blanket as a Mother’s Day gift. These handmade blankets display the still-standing lighthouses on the Hudson River with the illustrations designed from historical images found in National Archives. The company gives a shoutout to the local nonprofit organizations and municipal and state parks that help keep the lighthouses shining.
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T&J Handcrafted Soap
Location: Troy
Top Pick: Victorian Rose Lotion
Is mom’s fragrance collection the stuff of legend? Keep the sweet smells going with a lovely lotion from T&J Handcrafted Soap. The Troy-based brand uses natural ingredients like beeswax, which seals moisture, and avocado oil, which nourishes the skin. As for the scent, Victorian rose is a little romantic and perfectly floral.
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WishboneLetterpress
Location: Kingston
Top Pick: You Rock Mom Card
Give mom the next step up from a store-bought card by scribbling a thoughtful message into this Art Deco beauty. Although this particular card is ideal for the holiday, Wishbone sells a number of sassier options as well. Even if you stick with this one for mom as part of your Mother’s Day gift, do a quick browse through the brand’s Etsy shop for future funny notes to friends and family.
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