by Dayna Isom Johnson

Apr 12, 2022

Breakfast Tray, Scalloped Edge Napkin, Personalized Spoon, Ceramic Bowl, Ceramic Mug, Felt Flowers

Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show our moms and mother figures just how much we appreciate them. When it comes to gift ideas, this year we’re all about going the extra mile with items and experiences she’ll cherish forever, brought to life by Etsy’s community of small businesses.

Elevate breakfast in bed with trayscaping

While many have embraced tablescaping over the last few years, trayscaping—a new trend first highlighted by our UK team—is all about elevating a classic breakfast in bed to create a memorable dining experience right at home. According to new research, almost half (49%) of British respondents say that the presentation of breakfast in bed is just as important as how it tastes.* To bring this trend to life, incorporate beautiful decorative items to the tray that are exactly Mom’s style (and that she’ll want to use forever!), such as vintage tea cups and saucers, chic printed napkins, and not forgetting a bud vase for a bunch of dried blooms.

Wood Serving Tray, Personalized Ceramic Mug, Minimal Concrete Bud Vase, Happy Mother's Day Block Print Wood Card, Breakfast Tray, African Print Napkin, Personalized Monogram Napkin, Personalized Ceramic Egg Cup, Best Mom Ever Coffee Mug

Forever blooms

Flowers are a classic for a reason, but we love these creative, more sustainable twists on the traditional bouquet that she can enjoy year round – like flower-shaped candles, artful paper flower arrangements, floral jewelry and pressed flower art. On Etsy, we’ve seen a 175% increase in searches for birth flower jewelry and a 56% increase in searches for pressed or preserved flower items in the last three months**, as many look to extend the life of their blooms.

Flower Polymer Clay Earrings, Floral Clay Ring Dish, Birth Flower Necklace, Dahlia Lavender Paper Flower with Wood Vase, Flower Beaded Statement Earrings, Miniature Flower Press, Pressed Flowers Framed "To The Moon and Back", Timid Bloom Flower Candle, Crepe Paper Peony

The art of hosting

Nothing makes Mom happier than quality time spent with the ones she loves over a delicious meal. With entertaining top of mind this spring, treat her to some gorgeous, design-forward hosting essentials she’ll be thrilled to use, from luxe table linens, to elegant stemware and expertly-crafted ceramic dinnerware. Or better yet, take your gift to the next level by surprising her with an epic dinner party thrown in her honor—cocktail kits and family game night included.

Handmade Cherimoya Glass Cup, Almond Linen Napkin Set, Sparkly Wine Decanter, Pastel Pink Dinnerware Set, Pinched Plate in Deep Ocean, Summer Sangria Cocktail Kit, Concrete Chess Set, Drama Linen Table Runner, Handmade Contemporary Ceramic Bowl

Custom keepsakes

Moms and mother figures will always remember a thoughtful, personalized heirloom meant to be passed down through generations. Honor her ancestral roots through items like custom cutting boards engraved with a family recipe, illustrated family trees, and custom family portraits (searches for which have increased by 142% in the last twelve months**). Sunday will come and go, but these gifts are made to last forever.

Handwritten Recipe Engraved Cutting Board, Baby Keepsake Engraved Wooden Box, Custom Family Portrait, Personalized Multi-Photo Leather Key Ring, Custom House Portrait, Personalized Longboard Serving Platter, Handwritten Recipe Tea Towel Keepsake, Custom Coasters, Custom Family Tree

Outdoor oasis

Help Mom create a little slice of heaven at home with items that transform her outdoor space into a zen sanctuary—no matter what shade of green her thumb is. Floating and hanging planters maximize small spaces, while well-crafted garden accessories like handmade birdhouses, candle lantern cozies and soothing wind chimes will encourage her to take a pause and connect with nature every time she steps outside.

Prisma Plant Pickets, Porcelain Birdhouse, Bloem Cork Planter, Portable Metal Firepit, Floating Plant Shelf, Serene Ceramic Wind Chimes, Spring Breeze Planter, Spring Lantern Cozy, Hexagonal Wall Planter

*Research conducted by Censuswide surveying 2,000 respondents, a representative sample of the UK population in February 2022.

**Compared to the same time the previous year.