Chamomile Whipped Body Butter by Botanixx ($14.89-$52)
As an esthetician, Andrea Oliver wanted to create something she was always been in search of: clean and simple beauty products that don’t harm the skin, only rejuvenate it. Her chamomile whipped body butter is one of these products, which is hand-whipped using natural ingredients including shea butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, chamomile and coconut oil. While the chamomile acts as a soothing scent to help with stress, the coconut oil is high in Vitamin C, which helps increase elasticity in the skin. “She was finding it to be a challenge to source locally made products that didn’t have a lot of additives and chemicals,” says O’Connor. “Her products are super clean and very well-crafted.” botanixx.co
Hammered and Painted Copper and Pearl Earrings by Desdemona’s Garden ($22)
If you’re looking for a whimsical, fantasy-inspired accessory for the art-loving mom in your life, look no further. Everything from Desdemona’s Garden is one-of-a-kind and looks straight out of a fairytale, with organic looking textures and nature-inspired pendants. Not too long and not too short, these simple pair of earrings combines copper and stainless steel and creates a gorgeous blue color that pairs beautifully with elegant potato pearls. “She likes to do vintage and recycled materials and then also sells trinkets and home accessories, all made by hand,” O’Connor says. “She also is very inspired by literature and nature.” etsy.com/shop/desdemonasgarden
Handwriting Recipe Board by Leatherwood Designs ($25)
From coaster sets to quirky charcuterie boards, Leatherwood Designs is all about making truly meaningful gifts to fill the home with. But if you’re looking for something truly personalized and memorable, the recipe board takes the cake. “It’s a cutting board and you can take your favorite childhood recipe in mom’s handwriting or even your grandmothers, or great-grandmothers handwriting, and they’ll etch it in and give it to you,” O’Connor says. “It’s something that’s super nostalgic and I think it’s really clever.” Using real photos of actually handwritten recipes, the words are inscribed onto the bamboo-made board, so it’s a constant reminder of a family recipe. leatherwood-design-llc.myshopify.com
Organic Macrame Plant Hanger by Little Bird Acres ($48)
Looking for that perfect gift for the plant-mom in your life? Look no further. Made by Kate Wilson, owner of Little Bird Acres in Painesville, this expertly weaved macrame holder is made with a strong cotton cord and comes in a series of colors including mustard yellow, gray, navy or just the natural white color. Not only is this a sturdy home for plants of all sizes, but the design has a perfect boho-chic design that adds a little extra to your home decor. “She does macrame in a lot of different settings, so you can put in stuff like candles or utensils too,” O’Connor says. “The plant hangers are super versatile and well crafted.” madecleveland.com/pages
Signature Hand Painted Bonbons by Sweet Bean ($12-$27)
Sometimes, the perfect gift comes in the form of a sweet treat. These handmade bonbons by Sweet Bean may look merely decorative at first, but they’re actually specially handcrafted with an array of unique and enticing flavors to choose from including lemon basil, blackberry lavender, rosemary sea salt and many others. No matter what combination you go with, the colors of each alone make a celebratory statement. These picture-perfect sweets are born from husband-and-wife duo, Bob and Kristin Barnes, who make the chocolates from scratch. “They make just really beautiful truffles and they're always coming up with different flavor combinations, always something new and cool,” says O’Connor. sweetbeancandies.com
