Once you’re an adult, and creating your mom something out of Popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners no longer seems like a viable option for a Mother’s Day gift, shopping for a present can prove challenging. Sure, there are predictable standbys — a bouquet of flowers, a nice brunch, her favorite perfume — but if you’re like us, you want to show your mom how special she is by finding something equally unique. That’s why after the jump we’ve put together a list of 25 interesting gifts that were inspired by some of our favorite celebrity moms — from Amy Poehler to Yoko Ono. Let us know which gifts are your favorites in the comments.
Amy Poehler
Mustafa Chaplin Moustache Mug by Peter Ibruegger, $29
Angelina Jolie
Family Lace Tea Towel by Alyson Fox, $15
Anna Wintour
prèt-à-porTEA, $16
Bethenny Frankel
KitchenAid Artisan Susan G. Komen Stand Mixer in Raspberry Ice, $350
Britney Spears
Corndog Maker, $30
Courtney Love
Happy Pills Case by Flight 001, $14
Erykah Badu
Buddha Vegan Truffles by French Broad Chocolates, $12
Gwen Stefani
My Mom, Style Icon by Piper Weiss, $13
Gwyneth Paltrow
#1 Chef Oven Mitt, $12
Kathie Lee Gifford
Large Wino Time Pillow by Old Village Hall Furniture, $65
Madonna
Made Bracelets, $28 for a set of 18 (six bracelets purchased = one day’s care for a child in Dakar, Senegal)
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Brooklyn Kids Placemat Coloring Box, $32
Mariah Carey
Margiela Feather Pen, $65
M.I.A.
iPhone 4 Hard Cover by Kate Spade, $40
Michelle Obama
Owl Watering Can, $58
Natalie Portman
Mush Manual Baby Food Processor from Boon, $25
Patti Smith
Tarot Deck Candle by Catbird, $32
Paula Deen
Butter Knife Necklace by Vera Meat, $100
Pink
Drumstick Pencils Set, $10
Reese Witherspoon
Hello Sunshine Straw Hat by Kate Spade, $95
Sarah Palin
Volume Brooch by Tatty Devine, $18
Sofia Coppola
Evelyne Shirt by Thomas Sires, $175
Tina Fey
I Forgive You Douglas Gordon Babysuit, $45
Victoria Beckham
Jet Set Coasters by Jonathan Adler, $48
Yoko Ono
Diana Mini JIYU – Freedom, $119 (with a portion of the proceeds going to Red Cross Relief Japan)