one day out of the year is solely dedicated to thanking our mother’s for a lifetime of love, care, and support. in all honestly i think it’s  little inadequate. i don’t know about you but there are not enough days in a lifetime to thank my mother for everything she has done. so what type of gift do you gift someone who has loved you unconditionally (even through your angsty teennage years)? can any gift some up your near-inexpressible gratitude? maybe not, but there are a few tokens of appreciation out there that come pretty close. here is our list of our favorite mother’s day gifts:

vosges flowers + chocolate gift box

the magnificent lady in your life deserves to be pampered with all her favorites– chocolate and flowers, of course. within our signature purple gift set box, vibrant, chartreuse moss surrounds 16 pieces of our limited edition les fleurs du chocolat truffle collection and a mini bouquet of preserved flowers. preserved flowers never need water (or lose their color!), so this little gem will stay glam even when the chocolates are long gone. each bouquet arrives in a mini mint julep cup and includes a recipe for the classic cocktail, for moments of inspiration $75 at vosges

linnea’s lights cote d’azur candle collection

these candles last nearly as long as your love for your mother does. triple scented and hand-poured these soy candles are a wonderful, refreshing alternative to the usual mother’s day swag (mom, sorry about that five year streak of coffee mugs). if you are also seeking gift redemption, these candles will do the trick. conjuring thoughts of provence’s bright mimosa fields, sun drenched hills and evergreens, this scent combines mimosa’s delicate scent with white jasmine’s exotic sweetness and fresh sandalwood for a perfect and balanced halo.  this scent is both delicate and powerful. find it at abc carpet & home

mis en scene’s clover bronze table lamp

if you have a mother with a knack for interior design, it may seem that every year another room is redecorated. this mis en scene clover bronze table lamp can add a little class and whimsy to any room. the clover, used since gothic times, is said to bring luck to a home. find it at interiorconnector

coatt’s morse code necklace

i love hidden messages, and  this morse code necklace from coatt is perfect for the sartorial matriarch in your family. the gold filled beads and bars each represent a different letter in morse code. spelling out mom or love. this hand-strung necklace will always keep you close to your mother’s heart.  $36 at orange and pear