Please let this be the year where I stay on top of my gift giving and roll into Christmas feeling cool as a cucumber because that has never ever happened before and I’m not even sure it’s possible. I’ll be spending Christmas with my mom’s entire family this year plus my boyfriend’s family at a ski house in Maine, which is even more reason for me to get my act together and finish (more like start) my shopping early. I’ll be bringing you tons of gift guides over the next few weeks both to inspire your holiday shopping and to get organized myself, starting with 18 perfect presents for the most special lady in your life: Mom.

{Cashmere tunic, $90}

{Classic leather watch, $199}

{Letterpress stationery, $250}

{Cashmere scarf, $158}

{2016 planner, $58}

{Wool coat, $350}

{Monogrammed acrylic tumbler, $14}

{Tory Burch flats, $225}

{Boxwood topiary, $68}

{Crisp white bedding, starting at $68}

{Cashmere boyfriend sweater, $248}

{Blue and white garden stool, $195}

{Leather tote bag, $395}

{Monogrammed leather gloves, $120}

{Monogrammed dinner napkins, $130}

{Jo Malone candle, $65}

{Kitchenaid mixer, $279}

{Tortoiseshell sunglasses, $210}

A few more ideas if you’re still feeling stumped: cooking lessons, a flight to come visit you, a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant or a massage, a museum membership, or tickets to Cirque du Soleil, a concert, or the theatre! Any idea what you’ll be giving your mom this year?

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