This is your last warning: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and if you haven’t figured out what you’re doing for that special woman in your life, now is the time. Can’t think of ideas for Mother’s Day? Let me be your guiding light — below are just some ideas, everything from material gifts to experiential ones, and all can be locally sourced in Edgartown.
- A custom charm bracelet from CB Stark Jewelers: Pick a lighthouse, a right whale, or “Entering Edgartown” sign. It is the gift that grows every year, and is deeply authentic to the Island.
- A Morning Glory Farm CSA flower share: fresh, locally grown blooms from the farm, delivered weekly. What mother wouldn’t love this?
- A new outfit from Katydid, one of the most beloved boutiques on Main Street. Consistently well-curated, it’s such a delight to walk in there and chat with Kate Walpole!
- Comfortable summer shoes from Charleston Shoe Co.: Stylish, comfortable, and machine-washable. Perfect for the mom who loves practicality!
- A piece of local wampum jewelry from Claudia Jewelry: Handcrafted, Island-made, and such an authentic and memorable gift to give.
- A sailing sunset experience with Catboat Charters: Book a sunset sail out of Edgartown Harbor with Catboat Charters. Sailing with Captain Kurt is one of those experiences that stays with you.
- A curated read from Edgartown Books: Ask Mathew Tombers for a recommendation. This independent bookstore is truly such a gift to our town!
- A vintage find from Portobello Road, a treasure hunt of a shop with books, decor, antiques, and Island curiosities. No two visits are the same, and the shop playlist is always on point!
- A dining experience at any of our local restaurants: If your mom is a foodie, a gift certificate to 19 Raw, Bettini, Town, Alchemy, Katama Kitchen, or the Terrace is always a good idea.
- A piece of original art from North Water Gallery: The art curated here has everything from contemporary to traditional artwork, something for Mom to hang on the wall and think about the Island all year long.
- A casually elegant outfit from Slate: It’s one of the most quietly stylish boutiques in town, and owner Liz Hynes does an incredible job bringing us the latest in fashion!
- A bike from Wheel Happy: Give the gift of mornings of cycling around Edgartown on a beach cruiser, if that’s your kind of mom. Best way to see the town, and Phil Hughes can absolutely guide you in selecting the right bike for Mom!
- Coffee dDate: Pick up gift cards from our local Edgartown coffee shops like Rosewater Market, Edgartown Meat & Fish Market, Cozy Corner Cafe, Espresso Love, and Behind the Bookstore, and give Mom a book of potential coffee dates with you!
At the end of the day, if your mom is anything like my mom, she’ll love anything you come up with — whether it’s a gift, an experience, a coffee date, or a phone call. And to those with mothers in heaven, may her spirit be all around you on Mother’s Day, reminding you that a mother’s love is forever with us. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Edgartown moms!