HOT 5 - 4/30/23
Dear Hot Friends,
Happy almost Mother's Day! I can say unequivocally that being a mom has been my life's single most fulfilling achievement. My husband and I feel so lucky to be physically and emotionally close to our son. He remains at the center of our universe, now more than ever with his wife and young children in the picture too. Mother's Day means a lot to me and it's just 2 weeks away so of course I'm going to dedicate this week's HOT 5 to helping you come up with the best gifts ever for all the moms in your life! You'll also have plenty of time to order and receive your choices. So whether you're looking for something for your mom, a new mom, or the seasoned grandma of many, we've got you.
This week's Hot 5:
1. What's New On HOT For Mom
2. Vintage Is Always a Great Gift!
3. Unique Gifts For Moms
4. The Hot Pick - New Spring Fragrances
5. Tiffany's is Back In The Landmark!
1. What's New On HOT For Mom
Right in time, we have lots of brand-new merchandise on the site that will make perfect Mother's Day gifts! We've just added some fabulous bright new earrings for moms who love color, some super soft gorgeous scarves that allow you to give back while you're gifting, some pretty astrology pendant necklaces, and much more. Take a look.
New Lalela Scarves - What mom wouldn't love these large gorgeous scarves in a super soft mix of silk and cotton? Remember your purchase gives back by providing arts education for kids in South Africa!
Super Wearable And Colorful Earrings - Have you noticed how colorful jewelry especially in bright stones and enamel seems to be really having a moment? These pieces new to HOT will make a truly delightful gift.
What's Her Sign? Ok everyone knows I'm a complete sucker for astrology-themed products but I'm willing to bet plenty of moms out there are too. Won't she love one of these delicate pretty zodiac pendants in her sign?
Handy Well-designed Clutches
You can never have too many of these immensely practical little bags. Used for holding makeup, trip packing, or as a dressed-up clutch for the evening, they're the workhorses of the bag category.
2. Vintage Is Always a Great Gift!
I'm sure a lot of moms out there would appreciate a gift that ticks the 'sustainable, good for the planet' box! Something from the vintage category does just that and more. For me, the best part about shopping vintage is getting something unique! It's a little more special when it's vintage and doesn't the special mom in your life deserve that? Check out some of the great vintage pieces we have on the site:
3. Unique Gifts For Moms
I spent a little time going through tons of Mother's Day gift emails to find some really unique gifts that will stand out from the usual flowers, candles, and chocolate lineup.
Jones Road Miracle Balm by Bobbi Brown $38
Planter's Choice Window Herb Garden Amazon $27.99
Santa Maria Novella Melograno in Scented Terracotta $75
Silk Hair turban from Slip at Nordstrom $85
A Master Class Membership from $15 per mo.
Hugget Stress relieving knot pillow $79
4. The Hot Pick - New Spring Fragrances
Here are 5 interesting new fragrances that have caught my eye (and nose!) this spring. Any of these would make a really special gift for the moms whose fragrance tastes you understand. If you nail it, she'll appreciate how cutting-edge and in-the-know you are!
Hermès Un Jardin A Cythere - I'm a huge fan of Hermés fragrances because they're beautiful AND they have a great price point. This one is described as bringing the sun and has notes of grass and olivewood. $113
Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 - Pistachio is the scent du jour and in addition, this also includes notes of rum, cardamom, and tonka bean. Sounds like a true gourmand delight! $138
Steamed Rainbow by D.S. & Durga - Interestingly the brand wanted to make something that smelled like a rainbow :) The result is this soft, fresh, and weightless fragrance with notes of red mandarin, indigo grass, and violet. $190
Ourside Dusk Perfume - This scent is crafted in small batches in the Bronx by the Black-owned brand Ourside and has notes of juicy berries, fig, musk, amber, and frankincense. Sounds delicious! $196
Ellis Brooklyn Florist - Clean fragrance house Ellis Brooklyn has created this fresh floral with notes of tuberose petals, golden gardenia, and honeysuckle. $108
5. Tiffany's is Back In The Landmark!
Yesterday the newly renovated Tiffany's Landmark re-opened after more than 3 years in a temporary space and of course, I had to see it. I'd read so much about the renovation and the person in charge of it - the young scion of the world's richest man Henri Arnault of LVMH. Just 30 years old, Alexandre Arnault worked with the CEO Anthony Ledru and the world-famous architect Peter Marino to infuse the renovation with lightheartedness, surprise, and delight. There are over 40 major artworks throughout the store which I found amazing to see, including that incredible Tiffany turquoise blue Basquiat used in the Jay Z and Beyonce advertisements. Monsieur Arnault stated that everyone has a Tiffany story and that's certainly true for me too. In 1988 I stuffed a Vogue advertisement for the new Tiffany Tesoro watch into my husband's briefcase which he was taking on a quick business trip from Paris to New York. And reader guess what? He returned to Paris with the watch in that magical blue box and I haven't taken it off in 35 years! In that time I've acquired a few more pieces from Tiffany's that I love and believe me I saw many on opening day that I'm still dreaming about. The new Tiffany's Landmark is definitely worth a trip
Terry xoxo