Moms don’t really want practical gifts. Forget the cookware, the recipe books, the gardening tools. All of those things are work! What your dear old mum really wants is more of the things that she loves: jewelry, clothes, and handbags.

You hate to buy her just one more sweater to add to her collection, so you need to add a little something to it to really give it that wow factor. Monogram it. Start with a basic cashmere (Our Kinross Cashmere sweaters come in beautiful colors.) and then drop it off to a professional. Monogram It in Robinson Township does a great job.

If your mom is more of the accessories type, a monogrammed handbag is also a fantastic idea. Just pick a quality leather style, free of too many embellishments and logos. Below is a camera case by Rebecca Minkoff, perfect for the mom who doesn’t want to miss a moment.

If you want to go the jewelry route, why not add a few of your own charms? Initials of her grandchildren’s names would be an amazing personal touch added on to a designer necklace. Just slide them on the chain of an already fabulous necklace.

Hope this helps you show mom that you put a little more thought into her gift this year!