3 Ideas for Retro Mother's Day Gifts

Ann Siper
Retro Mother's Day gifts are the perfect gift for a Mom who loves all things vintage, love to decorate in a shabby chic style, and has a love of flea markets and antique shops. If these key points describe your Mom, then check out these ideas for retro Mother's Day gift ideas!

Retro Mother's Day Gift #1: Vintage Purse

The fun thing about a vintage purse is that is can be a special piece that is worn occasionally. So, go all out and choose a fun and funk vintage purse you know Mom will love.

If you like the idea of a vintage purse, but want to give Mom something she will carry mor often, then look for a new purse made from retro fabric or vintage fabric.

You can find great hand made purses at local antique shops and online at stores like Etsy. Search for vintage fabric purse and you will find the perfect gift for Mom this year!

A vintage purse makes the perfect Mother's Day gift this year, so customize this to your Mom and she will wear it for years!

Retro Mother's Day Gift #2: Bell Jars

Bell jars are those lovely glass domes that are placed over plants to create their own cozy little environment. Try placing a small plant, like a violet on a vintage piece of china. Now, top it off with the bell jar.

Mom will love this gift, plus this will help plants that love a moist environment, like violets, to love longer.

Tip: If buying a vintage bell jar is out of th budget, then check out local home furnishing stores for bell jars that are predication and much more cost effective. Either way be sure to pick up a cute plate for Mom and a plant she will love.

Retro Mother's Day Gift #3: Vintage Silver Vase

If you love to give Mom flowers for Mother's Day every year, then add a special touch this year with a vintage vase. You can find sterling silver vases at local antique shops, flea markets, and online as well.

Be sure to polish the silver right before you give it to Mom this year so it looks its best.

If silver is not something your Mother is into, then opt for vintage pottery vases. They can be found from makers like McCoy and have fun colors from the past! Pair these with daisies to keep that retro feel going. Be sure to research your McCoy piece before buying to avoid reproductions.

Published by Ann Siper

Ann Siper is a web writer who has written for online sites such as Demand Studios, ehow.com, Goodhousekeeping.com and Overstock.com. She writes on a variety of topics, including holidays, health and fitness,...  View profile

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