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Gift idea for your mom (who recently entered the digital age and reads everyone one of your blog posts): A way cute Ted Baker iPad case to house her latest tech toy. -Nikki Ogunnaike

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th--about two weeks away! Here are 10 gifts she'll love...
A bouquet of peonies, above, since they're pretty much every woman's favorite flower. $93.

A mug to make her laugh, $14.

Brunch cooking class in Brooklyn, celebrated on Mother's Day. $125/person.

Plant topper, to fill her bedroom with light and rainbows, $140.

Morse code bracelet that spells out "mom," $40.

Fondue pot filled with chocolate, $20, plus a basket of strawberries. Made in Paris, naturellement.

Your favorite childhood photo sent to her in a silver frame, $28, to remind her that you'll always be her baby. (Get 10% off any Pinhole Press order with the code CUPOFJO.) P.S. That's my mom, my twin sister and me above:)

Friendship earrings--one for you and one for her. $55.

Field of Grass soy candle, to transport her to freshly cut grass in the countryside, among daisies, beneath the sun. $20.

An astrology reading, because how fun is that?! And lunch afterward to talk about it all.

P.S. More great gifts for women...

7 Hostess Gifts That People Will Love

Fancy soaps sit on the bathroom shelf, and potpourri sachets get lost in a drawer. So, instead of bringing traditional hostess gifts when you visit a friend, bust out one of these slam-dunk gifts that people will love (and want to use!) right away.

1. Adorable watchdog doorstop to make them smile, $24.
2. Spanish lavender to make their kitchen smell like summer, $58.
3. Indoor s'more maker, for obvious reasons, $25.
4. Summery ros wine, with a tree wine stopper, $8.
5. Cheeky dish towel, since we've all been there, $16.50.
6. Big Sur room spray to inspire wanderlust, $20.
7. Guilty-pleasure gossip magazines to flip through together.

Thoughts? What do you normally bring as a hostess gift?

P.S. More round-ups, and the first travel week...

(Post by Joanna. Graphic design by Rachel from Elephantine for Cup of Jo.)

Gifts for the Guy who has Everything

Well - it's December - so I guess that means we can officially start with some gift guides for the fashionistas/os in our lives. I thought I'd start with the extreme - exceptional gifts for the guy who has everything. Warning: You need a large bank account for these gems!

Brioni dinner jacket, $4,895, available at Mr. Porter

Derek Rose Cashmere Dressing Gown, $4,140, available at Mr. Porter

Cire Trudon tabacco & leather scented candle, $550, available at Mr. Porter

Foundwell 18 Karat Gold and Essex Crystal Jockey Cufflinks, $6, 525, available at Mr. Porter

Santiago Gonzalez Crocodile Backpack, $4,940, available at Mr. Porter

What do you think? Are these items worth the investment or are you more inclined to see what H&M has to offer this season?

Images courtesy of Mr. Porter.