Let’s face it, moms are awesome. They tackle the toughest job in the world, typically making it look like a cakewalk, and get little in return. So, with May 13 fast approaching, we turned to Pinterest to corral a host of ideas to treat the special woman in your life this Mother’s Day.  We covered a lot of ground; from sweet rewards to sentimental keepsakes and a little pampering. (Of course, no gift guide would be complete without some colorful suggestions from our Signature line.)

Parties are synonymous with this time of year, which means she’s going to need a sassy little something to carry around all of her essentials. The best on-the-fly accessory has to be the Frill Petal Wallet. It’s cute, compact, and serves triple duty as a wallet by day, and clutch or wristlet by night. She’ll make quite a statement at her holiday soirees. And, if you’re really feeling in the giving spirit, tuck a Vera Bradley gift card (available in our Stores) inside one of the card slots as an added surprise.
Any girl will appreciate the Knit Hat and Knit Scarf. Made with a cashmere-silk blend, these accessories are so, so soft, and add color to her winter coat. Plus, a little extra warmth never hurts this time of year!

For the ladies who primp, and require having everything at hand for late-night touch-ups or a quick day-to-evening transformation, a Vera Bradley Cosmetic should serve them well. Available in a range of sizes and styles, we have the perfect fit for her bag, desk drawer or locker. Throw in a Mint Tin (available in our Stores) as a surprise refresher, and she’s all set!
The holidays call for a lot of, well, eating. Which means a lot of cooking! Allow me to recommend the Apron Gift Set. It arrives all wrapped up and ready to give in a beautiful tin, and includes a complimentary recipe. Rest assured, even if she isn’t the diva in the kitchen that she is in 4-inch stilettos, she’ll still look great burning her pumpkin pies!

Ah, the hustle and bustle of the season. For the girl on the go, the Metropolitan is essential. With an abundance of pockets and compartments, this bag is ideal as a work bag, overnight bag, or just an extra luggage piece for those of us that tend to over pack. The Metropolitan also boasts a handy “piggy back” feature, so she can slide it over the handle of her Rolling Luggage.
Speaking of Rolling Luggage, we have sophisticated, handsome collections that will not only keep your jet-setter organized, but also promise to make it more manageable for her to hightail it to the proper gate, turning heads on her way. (I have a little experience with this one.)

Choose the gift options that best suit the ladies on your list or combine all of these suggestions to cover your fashionista in every aspect of her life! Happy holidays! –Liz Money