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GOT LOCAL: Mother's Day Guide

Looking to create the perfect Mother’s Day for the ultimate Austin mom in your life? We’ve done the leg work for you and compiled a curated list of local gifts, florists, and restaurants that she’s sure to love.

Mother's Day: Local Gifts

We’ve compiled a list of local gifts that mom is sure to love and instantly make you her favorite!

Gift box with florals

Bon Vivant Gift Boxes

Give her the gift of relaxation this Mother’s Day! This box supports rest, relaxation, and recovery with calming scents. Or build your own custom box that mom is sure to love!

Gold pendant necklace

By George

Simple and stunning! This architectural necklace will make for the perfect accessory that she’ll love to wear.

Scented soaps

E A / S T co.

Pamper mom with these handmade olive oil soaps that smell divine! This East Austin boutique also offers a fabulous selection of home decor and gifts that focus on beautiful design and thoughtful craftsmanship.

Painting above couch

Erin Donahue Tice Art

Give mom the gift of art with a one-of-a-kind piece from local artist, Erin Donahue Tice. Each piece is sure to make a statement with her free-flowing techniques.

Estilo

For the mama who loves to accessorize! This dainty bracelet is just one of the many stunning pieces offered by local boutique, Estilo.

Women in pajama set

Hearth & Soul

Comfort but make it fashion. This effortless and comfortable sleepwear is built for function and flattery and will become mom’s go-to for ultimate comfort at home.

Decorative candies

Maggie Louise Confections 

(Chocolate) Brunch is served! These luxurious handcrafted chocolates are not only delicious but also locally made. Be sure to order a few days ahead of time as they require 1-2 business days to create.

Pasta shells

Pasta Social Club

Give mom the gift of discovering the magical world of fresh pasta-making in a (virtual) private class or group workshop.

Slip silk pillow case

Valentines

For the mom who loves her beauty sleep. Crafted from pure silk inside and out, this pillowcase helps with anti-aging, antisleep crease, antibed head, and elevates beauty sleep to a whole new level!

Mother's Day: Local Bouquets

Show mom the best of the season with a lively and radiant floral arrangement.

Floral bouquets

Austin Flower Co.

While their storefront is open for walk-ins, Austin Fower Co. is also offering online ordering and curbside pickup so head over to their site to grab a bouquet that is sure to put a smile on mom’s face.

Bouquet in vase

David Kurio Designs

From a simple orchid to an extravagant bouquet, each David Kurio arrangement is simple, elegant, and full of creativity in its presentation.

Bouquets in a van

The Flower Social

If mom loves always having fresh flowers around, a floral arranging (virtual) class is the perfect gift. Sign her up for either a workshop or the monthly floral design club, both include all the materials needed to create stunning arrangements from scratch.

Floral wreath

Gracious Garlands

Bring mom an arrangement inspired by movement and nature with Gracious Garland’s soft, modern florals or greenery.

Floral bouquets

Margot Blair Floral

Nothing says Happy Mother’s Day like a bouquet of gorgeous, one-of-a-kind flowers. Available for both pickup and delivery.

Succulents

New Native Gardens

Maybe a stunning succulent arrangement is more of mom’s style. New Native offers architectural European planters with striking plant designs.

Woman holding bouquet

The Little Posey

Having a true passion for their craft and specializing in attention to detail, this Austin floral studio is one of the best for floral arrangements.

Rows of planted flowers

Sweet Berry Farm

Take mom on a quick day trip to Sweet Berry Farms in Marble Falls where she (or you!) can pick her own gorgeous bouquet of flowers.

Tulips

Westbank Flower Market

This upscale European style flower market offers custom designs in both permanent and fresh materials including fresh flowers and dried flower arrangements, live blooming plants, orchids, and wreaths.

Mother's Day: Local Eats

From casual to fine dining restaurants, here are a few favorite spots to grab a bite with mom.

Restaurant interior

Bar Peached

A bar-focused restaurant concept serving cocktails, tacos, and Asian-inspired comfort food in historic Clarksville.

1315 W 6th St | 512.992.0666

Painting in a restaurant

Café No Sé

A bright spot in the South Congress Hotel, featuring California-inspired American dining and brunch every morning. Be sure to try their avocado toast, it does not disappoint.

1603 S Congress Ave | 512.942.2061

Clarks exterior

Clark’s Oyster Bar 

A chic West Austin neighborhood spot with a great raw bar, house-baked sourdough, lobster rolls, pan-roasted hamburgers, and more.

1200 W 6th St | 512.297.2525

Indoor and outdoor restaurant

Comedor

Head to Comedor for upscale Mexican cuisine in a sleek space in downtown Austin.

501 Colorado St | 512.499.0977

Elizabeth Street restaurant interiors

Elizabeth Street Café

A neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin known for: great croissants, bánh mì served on house-baked baguettes, steaming bowls of pho, and tropical macarons.

1501 S 1st St | 512.291.2881

Josephine House exterior

Josephine House

Sister restaurant to Austin’s fine-dining institution Jeffrey’s, this upscale and quaint spot offers breakfast, lunch, brunch, and happy hour.

1601 Waterston Ave | 512.477.5584

Outdoor dining

Mattie’s Austin

This Southern restaurant located in Bouldin Creek pays homage to the past with a menu that doesn’t feel dated.

811 W Live Oak St | 512.444.1888

Picnic supplies

Spread & Co.

Take mom for a picnic with Spread & Co. at Laguna Gloria. Pre-order one of their baskets now, each comes with a cheese board, fresh baguette, and a cotton Turkish blanket in a reusable jelly tote!

3809 W 35th Street | 737.757.4367

Outdoor patio

The Wayback

Enjoy a little escape to the Texas Hill Country, the Wayback Cafe serves classic farm-to-table meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

9601 Bee Cave Rd | 512.520.9590