bespoke custom gifts mother's day 2013

MOTHER’S DAY

ABOUT BESPOKE CUSTOM GIFTS

BespokeCustomGifts.com is a distinctive new e-commerce site that offers a fresh, modern take on personalized gifts, curated from up-and-coming artisans and the cream of vendors. The site was founded by Jill Kirchner Simpson, an interior design writer for such style-setting magazines as In Style and House Beautiful; iconic companies such as Ralph Lauren, Eileen Fisher and Martha Stewart; and co-author of ten books for talented designers such as Alexa Hampton andMary Emmerling. She turned her editorial eye to e-commerce when she couldn’t find a one-stop online destination for custom-made, meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts.Here are some of our favorite picks for Mother's Day. Please visit www.bespokecustomgifts.com to see many other great gift ideas for every occasion.

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COVER IMAGE: : ANTIQUE DOUBLE MONOGRAM TOTE, $140

Three-in-one sterling silver lockets allow you to preserve a special photo, or wear a monogram or just a pretty pattern, depending on your mood. Starting at $110.

These elegant, personalized cachepot candles have a burn time of 60-90 hours, and once they're done, the decoupaged metal container can be reused for plants, or accessories in the bath, office or kitchen. Lightly scented with clean fragrances such as Lemon Verbena and Citrus Basil, $38.

Personalized wooden recipe box and cards, $35 for box; $12.50 for cards. Matching tea towel, $19.50.

Set of 2 personalized bangle bracelets in sterling silver and bronze, engraved with the children's or grandchildren's names and/or dates of your choice, similar to style shown above, $125.

Using dots and dashes of gold, artist Rebecca Coagan Sharlatt can spell out a name or message in this custom-made morse code name necklace, $80, or long morse code message necklace, $100.

An old-fashioned locket with a cutting-edge way to keep her most precious photosclose to her heart—inside the 24K gold-plated locket is a mini 2GB USB drive. We can engrave both the locket and/or the flash drive, $175.

Does she have a favorite saying, a piece of poetry or child’s artwork she loves? Artist Tina Roeder can engrave anything—including a handwritten letter, a list of special dates, all the grandchildren’s names, a piece of music or a child’s drawing—on her sterling silver necklaces ($135) and cuff bracelets ($225) for a could-only-come-from-you, extra-special memento.

The loves of her life: For your mom or grandma, this charming embroidered boudoir pillow lists all her grandkids’ names in a fun graphic way, $50-$70.

Antique Double Monogram tote, $140. These ornate custom-embroidered monograms, based on vintage and antique designs, turn her initials into a true work of art, and make this roomy, sturdy tote something special. Exclusively ours by Molly Ellis.

Monogrammed glass vanity jars, $25, $32 and $40.

Personalized mirrored dresser tray, $36 - $40

Give her a gorgeously monogrammed and beautifully scented linen and lavender travel lingerie bag (with separate pockets for clean and dirty lingerie; $50), or tissue cover ($40)--little luxuries she'd never buy for herself. These also make terrific hostess gifts for a weekend visit.

Monogrammed glass perfume bottle, $54.

Has she finally gotten an iPhone? Brighten Mom’s day every day with a vibrant personalized phone case (lots of fun patterns available), $38.

Drinks are on the house with these custom coasters—choose from a wide range of motifs and patterns. Set of 50 paper coasters in an acrylic holder, $40.

A chic golf tee bag ($34), or yoga bag ($70), monogrammed just for her.

Monogrammed Converse Sneakers, $90

Moms deserve a medal! Give her one with these charming old-fashioned medals: "Magnificent Mom" or "Queen of A Lot," $18.50.

More than a greeting card: These gorgeous cards incorporate pretty magnets into their design, $12.

12 Ways You Made a Difference: Let your mom know the impact he’s had on you with this hand-bound simple-to-fill-in book. Inside are pages with prompts such as “I don’t tell you this enough . . . ” and “The best advice you ever gave me . . . .” A gift from the heart that is bound to become a treasured keepsake, $29.

Mama's Mood Wheel: If Mama ain't happy, ain't no one happy! Let Mom give fair warning about her vibe--or let kids choose the mood of the house--with this adorable "Mama Bear Mood Wheel."

Showcase fifteen great photos of her children and/or grandchildren on this handblown glass Photo Memory Vase, $150 (larger sizes also available).

Artist Jen O'Neill turns your family tree into a graphic work of art: Slice of Life shows 7 generations, $120, and Ripples shows 5, $55.

Porcelain Flower Fragrance Diffuser, $46

Monogrammed cosmetic cases, $40-44

Pinch of Love pewter measuring spoons, $50

Julia Child Cookbook Birdhouse, $120

365 Gathered Thoughts--a special, inspirational or meaningful quote for each day of the year, handmade cardstock and gathered in a rustic painted wooden box, $80.