Indie giver guide: For the mom

Handy gifts for that all-important lady in your life

By Jessica Hood
Published: November 27th, 2006 | 7:13pm

Jessica Hood is graphic designer from Texas. She has always enjoyed directing people's attention to things she thinks they would like, and does so on a daily basis on her Web site, Funky Finds.

For the mom who likes to send a note...

Night Owl Paper Goods make the most beautiful letterpressed note-cards. Any letter-writing mom would be thrilled to receive a nice set of cards from this company. nightowlpapergoods.com

A quarterly gift...

MerriMail is the first creative living subscription service that includes delightful gifts and thoughtful ideas delivered four times a year. Each issue focuses on a different theme so there's always a new surprise waiting in the mail. www.merri-mail.com

Accessories for a stylish mom...

MaryMo makes fabulous accessories that all women can enjoy and appreciate. MaryMo’s Paige pockets are perfect for holding a gift card, jewelry, or any other gift you can think of. MaryMo also makes beautiful purses, tissue holders, and bobbies that are sure to please. Marymo.Etsy.com

Jewelry for a beautiful mom...

Susan Lutjen of Sulu Design is not only a wonderful jewelry designer, but more importantly a very kind and generous woman. Susan is a creative genius and creates a diverse line of handmade jewelry that any woman would love to receive this Christmas. sulu.etsy.com

Charming for any mom you know...

A Planet 4 Creation has a charm for just about every mom out there. There are terrific charms for the scrap-booker of the family, the photo taker, the pet lover, and much more. Check out all the cool jewelry while you are there. Enter the code venus

at checkout for 20% off your order (through 2/28/07). aplanet4creation.com

Spice up the mundane...

Designs by Jamie has stylish covers for every day things such as checkbooks and eye glasses. Jamie also designed lots of wonderful purses that are currently marked down for holiday shoppers. designsbyjamie.etsy.com

A great stocking stuffer...

Karyn of Trail Mix Designs has created incredible cards from various fabric scraps. The quilt-like cards are a perfect gift for any occasion. trailmixdesigns.etsy.com

For the home decorator...

Hunky Dory Home is full of unique lampshades and pillows made from various types of fabrics, ranging from funky-retro to shabby chic to contemporary. The pendant lampshades are sure to spice up any area. hunkydory.etsy.com