Here’s a stylish store that always has something for everyone, but for Mom in particular. Whether it’s a cute doormat or Voluspa candle, a new set of polka-dot dishes or a topiary fit for her garden window, Artichokes foots the Mom-shopping bill.

Though gift shopping here is already a no-brainer, we think you’ll be especially tickled with these already-prepped, uber-stylish gift crates. Mom will be tickled, too.

Here are three of Artichokes’ favorite gift bundles, ready and waiting for your Mommy Dearest.

1. Angelina Soho Crate: “A crate of stylish sweets and treats for the sophisticated woman, including a playful gathering of sugar confections, chocolate, and brownies to pair with a salad topped with pomegranate champagne vinegar. Plus, served “a la mode,” a couture candle and fresh grass.” $75 small; $115 large

2. Lucy Buttons: “Tiny little buttons of Ranunculus clustered together for a mounded shape of fresh color! This one gives a beautiful and lovely touch, with meaning.” $85

3. Organic Citrus Spa Crate: “Let her gather her senses with a citrus bath soak or organic citrus and vanilla bean. Scrub away the toxins, moisturize and exfoliate for a peaceful retreat. This pampers her completely!” $65 small; $115 large

Artichokes & Co.
1790 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City
(801) 474-2784
www.artichokesandcompany.com

We can’t count all the ways we love Frosty Darling. This truly unique boutique on 300 South has an impressive variety of goodies on-hand (and we’re not just talking about the old timey candies). Owner Gentry Blackburn’s visual merchandising rivals that of retail stores with vast budgets for those types of things, and she has a knack for bringing together products that are fresh, hip, original, and undeniably cute.

Here are just three of her Mom’s Day picks, all available at her store, Frosty Darling, which we have a huge crush on in case you couldn’t tell. There’s no other place quite like it.

1. Goodness Bars from the Bubble Roome: “The best-smelling soap with the cutest packaging, and just six dollars. The best thing to come out of Brooklyn since Tony Danza!” $6

2. Necklace Charms By Erin Ruy: “These lovely charms, chains and bobbles are great for mixing and matching so you get to give them your own creative spin. Plus, they’re sentimental and meaningful. Perfect for Mom.” Charms, $20-$24; pearl chain, $25

3. Handmade Photo Albums by Vinylicious: “These handmade vinyl photobooks are made by local Kanani Hayes and are so cute for holding family memorabilia. Hayes also makes colorful notebooks, bibs, cosmetic bags and wallets available at Frosty Darling.” $22

Frosty Darling
177 E. 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 532-4790
www.frostydarling.com

Sandee Oliver of Holladay’s Two Dancing Cats hand-picks presents for Mom all the time. It’s what she does best. Her gift boutique on 3900 South is packed to the brim with mom-appropriate tokens—whether your giftee is a first-time mom or a grandmother a few times over.

Sandee selected just a few of her in-store favorites to be featured on this page. Here are her picks for Mother Dear this Mother’s Day, all available at Two Dancing Cats.

1. Gloveables: “These pretties give cleaning a whole new meaning. The decorative and functional oilcloth trim make these great for cleaning, washing the car, or doing dishes … and making household chores a lot more fun.”

2. Poo-Pourri: “Poo-Pourri is designed to be sprayed directly into the toilet bowl, pre-potty. Its all-natural essential oils create a barrier to embarrassing bathroom odors. It’s a great gift because it’s funny yet practical!”

3. Colorful Leather Bags: “These playful bags are always a hit. They’re great for glasses or sunglasses, spare change, makeup, and everything else Mom carries with her. They sell out as fast as we order them!”

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Two Dancing Cats
1586 E. 3900 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 272-4673

Whether you call her Mother Dear or Monster-In-Law, you’ve got to come up with a gift that will capture the heart of at least one woman this Sunday. And since Mother knows best, you need something she’ll approve of—something that not only shows you appreciate her, but something that will fit right in a Mama’s house.

Pretty and proper, here are some of our local and online favorites; follow the image links to get started on your shopping before you find yourself in a pickle.

Here are the addresses to the local spots whose items we linked to:

• Artichokes & Co: 1790 S. 1100 East
• Basket Loft: 1400 Foothill Drive, 219 Trolley Square, and 1941 Murray-Holladay Road.
• Details: 1993 S. 1100 East
• Nest: 4699 S. Holladay Blvd.
• Walls: 1465 S. 700 East