Mother’s Day is right around the corner which means we better have our greeting cards thoughtfully worded and sent, our flowers ordered, and our brunch aprons poised and ready for action. I’m not much for the obligatory holidays… the kind that require chocolate, flowers, hugs, and generally unnecessary celebration, but when it comes to celebrating MOM… there’s just no excuse not to. That my mom endured every tantrum of mine between 1.5 and 33 years old is a downright miracle. The least I can do is offer her flowers and breakfast once a year.
I mean…
Here’s our breakfast inspiration. It’s extra important this weekend:
• Lavender Blackberry Scones: fragrant and berry studded. You might swap the blackberries for blueberries or strawberries. Whatever you prefer!
• Baked Brown Butter and Pistachio Baked Donuts: these gems are totally worth storing a baked donut pan in your kitchen cupboards for. Salty, sweet, so pretty, so delicious.
• Kale Avocado and Tangerine Salad: greens, creamy avocado, and bright citrus to balance out an otherwise rich and sweet brunch menu.
• Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade: I was obsessed with lemonade last summer and this deep purple blueberry concoction is just perfectly sweet, herby, and tart! Also see: Peach and Cardamom Lemonade.
• Muffuletta Pasta Salad: New Orleans sandwich turned hearty pasta salad. Dooooo it!
• Salty Honey Pie: Pie means love. This unique, sweet and salty pie would be delicious with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
• Sausage Cheddar and Grits Frittata: For what this quiche lacks in crust, it makes up for in GRITS! Savory, cheesy and eye-wideningly good.
• Brown Butter Banana Bread: A standard. Never to be outdone.
• Spinach and Strawberry Chopped Salad: If you put fruit in your salad… it’s more dessert than salad, right? Almost.
Let’s talk about gifts too! Here are a few of my favorites for Mom and a GIVEAWAY if you read the details below!
• The Wreath Recipe Book. My mom loves flowers and gardening and I love the idea of a recipe flower arranging and wreath making. Clever as ever.
• Pansy Pink Nail Polish. Bright and youthful for Summer.
• Diana Ralys Skin Health. My favorite face products are all-organic, lovingly made, and super effective. I think the Moisture Detox Mask would be great for Mom, or treat her to a luxe gift set that includes everything.
As a gift to one of you, if you leave a comment below between May 7th and May 9th at midnight set, one of you will win a Mother’s Day Gift Set from Diana Ralys Skin Health!
• Cake Stand from Tapuy Glass. Beautiful lace-inspired glass. Super feminine and pretty. I also love the small plates.
• Crystal Posy Studs. Sparkly and classic.
• Red Handled Italian Kitchen Knives. Good classic knives are the best gift, just don’t ask to ever borrow or even use it once it’s been gifted. Sacred.
Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you do it up right!
Donna
Great Mother`s Day Gift!
jaxappetit
This is my first giveaway! Thank you!
mirela blajan
What a great list!
Juliet
The Mom Collins looks wonderful. I love lavender!
Natalia
I’ll be juicing and making vegan treats for my mom all day today
Dawn Wiley
So looking forward to summer for the special drinks cart to be wheeled up to my chair with umbrellas in every glass! Thanks for so many ideas
Sara
Great Mom’s Day Brunch ideas!!! Love, love, love!!!!
Laura
These are all wonderful gifts!
Soumya
Love your blog!! I totally have my eye on this week’s giveaway…. With three kids and total sleep deprivation, my skin needs all the help it can get!
Lori A.
Beautiful ideas; I’m hungry now!
JJ
Salty honey pie sound really yummy!
Megan
Those donuts look incredible!
Suzanne Robinson
These are all great ideas for brunch! Celebrating mom is the best reason to eat! (not that I need a reason)
Michelle
Ohh! Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win! I am a blessed mama to 3 littles bit I’m not sure anybody has remembered mothers day
Natasha
These are great inspiration! I’ve been working on my Mother’s Day menu
Kelley
May all the moms feel the love and warm hugs they deserve tomorrow. Happy Mothers Day. Thank you Joy for all the great ideas and recipes.
Paula in Colorado
I love the knives. . . and the scones look yummy!
Holly M.
Great Mother’s Day gift idea!
Felicia
A wreath recipe book? Fabulous. Thanks Joy.
awrulesoftheroadreader
I always love a good quiche!
Mary @ flavorrd
Love the Flower Recipe Book, didn’t know there was a wreath edition! Cool!
Sonya Buccellato
I love your blog!
Rachael
Love these gifts! It might be tough to share, I’d have to split it with mom!
b
mother’s day menu…done!
linjumimom
What a great giveaway!
Toyia H.
Oooooh, those red handled knives are gorgeous!!!
Katy
I love those knives!!
Mandi Brimm
I’m obsessed with this cake stand. I’m obsessed with this giveaway!!!
Happy Mother’s Day, all!
Kelly W
Joy, your recipes do inspire me. They are outside of the box and just lovely. :) I look forward to reading your new posts.
travis hasler
Would love to win the knives for my wife! she’s making the pie!
Teresa Bergan
Im in New Orleans now…during this contest…..so I could even say Thank you! Love your Sunday blog the best, it gets me started for the week ahead…I love your recipes….Thank you Joy for being you! Teresa
Laura
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!!
Sara Balch
Such a great list of ideas! Thank you Joy!
kcosper12
Everything sounds delicious! Thanks!
Amanda
Great ideas! :)
jessicac
The Mom Collins looks delicious!! Must buy gin this weekend!
Chelsea F.
that would be a cool gift for my mom
Alison D.
The loveliest of lists!
Mariel Balderas
This is a great list! I love that stand and those earrings are SO my mom!
ellie
what a great giveaway :)
tracy
how lovely! i love the nail polish
kaela
thanks for hosting this!
pia.dannhauer@t-online.de
The cake stand is just stunning- that’s not only up my mom’s alley ;-)
LaTanya (@sweetums82)
Delicious recipes
Leah
I’ll be making the lavender berry scones this weekend!
My
You have such a great way with words, love your blog esp the ‘let it be sunday’ ones- keep it coming!
My
You have such a way with words, love reading your blog esp the ‘let it be Sunday ‘ ones- keep it coming ????
Abbey
My mother would absolutely love those earrings!
Olga M.
Wonderful gift selections for Mom…or me! I would love to try the Diane Ralys skin care products.
Rachel
All of these recipes look amazing! I wish I could be with my Mom this Mother’s Day so we could make some together. Definitely next year!
Anna Labruzzo
Fingers crossed! Happy Mother’s Day!
Lisa
Always the perfect post for special occasions :)
Chris
Great giveaway. Love all the items, especially The Wreath Recipe Book. Happy Mother’s Day to a great promoter of womens’ wellness.
Brenda
I like them all
Denise Capley
Love it all – beautiful ideas you have!
Laurie W.
Love your blog and giveaways! Now the lemonade or the mom collins …
Alison
Love these gift ideas! They are great.
Margaret Smith
That cake stand is beautiful. The mint julep bundt cake I made would have looked beautiful on it.
The lavender infused Mom Collins would go nicely with the cake.
Ali
I love it when you make lists like this. So tempting to treat myself to something on here!
Andrea W.
Lovely gifts!
Keyan Kaplan
that pink polish makes me want to dance
Michelle Sullivan
My skin needs a lot of help this Mother’s Day. It would be such a wonderful treat to win the Diana Rayls skincare products. Thanks for the opportunity! Happy Mother’s Day to all.
Suja Mohan
Being a mother is not about what you gave up to have a child, but what you’ve gained from having one
love your page, posts
:)
sujamohan
lovely
“Being a mother is not about what you gave up to have a child, but what you’ve gained from having one”
love ur posts
Marissa
Cake stands are the greatest. I think they are so classy and useful!
adriana
great giveaway
Stephanie S
You constantly offer lovely recipes, memories, and musings. Thanks!
Juliana
So I’m excited you are giving away the gift set! It intrigues me the most!
Lori
Those earrings are simply stunning. Think mom will let me borrow them? ;)
jan n
Oh, don’t forget the Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls…they are truly the best I’ve ever had/made. I make it for mom whenever she requests them.
Amy
They all look beautiful, Joy!
Katie
ooooh hello pretty red knives :))
Boise Runner (@RunInBoise)
ooh they all look perfect for mothers day & my birthday weekend! :-)
Ann
Great food selection
vaishali
Thanks!
Debbie
That cake stand is gorgeous! Gifting my mom a sephora perfume sampler and the Tuna Melts my Heart book, hope she enjoys it! Since she gave me your cookbook for my birthday I have spoil her! :)
Marcia S.
I have to make the brown butter banana bread! How did I miss that?
Natasha S
Great list and giveaway!
Shaunie Wyatt
This would be great for any mother for Mother’s Day!
Kaity
I just bought some blackberries earlier this week – I might have to try making those scones!
Tracy Earley
I’m a huge scone freak!!
Kelsey PS
My mom could use some pampering right now. I’d love to win and give this to her!
mrsmarcell
Thanks for these ideas!
Danielle D.
Those knives are so beautiful!
Caroline B.
Thanks for some great ideas for Mom and an awesome giveaway!
Emma
Lovely list. Your brown butter tip has been making many of my treats more delicious lately!
Megan Mkrtschjan
That banana bread sounds amazing!
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sandyhills x
This would be really great for any mom!
shaunie thefiggtree@yahoo.com
sandyhills x
These would be really great for any mom!
shaunie thefiggtree@yahoo.com
sandyhills x
I love all of the items, this would be really great for any mom
shaunie thefiggtree@yahoo.com
Rachel Kim (@rhkim253)
This would be perfect for my mom!
Gigi
Great Mother’s Day recipes and gift ideas. Time to make the doughnuts!
Have a great weekend.
Amanda
hurrah for mums!
Meredith
Miss my mama since moving cross-country. She’s one tough cookie that I’m very lucky to have in my life.
Corkie Kendall
WOW!!!! What wonderful ideas for gifts! Thank you!
Neena
Happy Mother’s Day to all mums! Love your favorites!
samantha hasler
I am currently making your salted honey pie! Happy mother’s day to me ;)
Regina M.
Always love reading your blog and of course trying the delicious recipes! So many recipes so little time! Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Laura
That cake stand is gorgeous!
gilda h
So sweet to have a giveaway for mother’s day! :)
Chandra Meyers
I am ready for summer and your Blueberry Mint Lemonade again. Made it last year, and it was fabulous!!!
Kel
You have inspired me to get a donut pan!
Ginger Stark
Great post- love the products!
Wendy Francis
Thanks Joy! I’d love the cake stand!
Chelsey
Crossing my fingers for some skincare and heading to the store to find that pink polish!
Jenna
Ohh! I would love to win!!!! That cake stand is my favorite!!
Beth H.
I love all the wonderful baked good and all your list of favs…love the nail polish especially the color, the knives, the jewelries…all so love! Thank you!
Elise B
Love the favorites! Thanks for the giveaway!
AnnaZed
Oh gosh, those Diana Ralys Skin Health products are so luscious!
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Ellyn
Love your photography and your recipes. Here’s to all Moms!
alexakuehl
Great gift ideas! My Mom would love the wreath book but I never would have thought of it myself!
Aimée Z.
Oh my husband is happy you posted these recipes! And great giveaway! You’re so Fab Joy!
Mai-Thi
My husband and I are throwing our first mother’s day brunch ever and are so thankful for the fancy menu and gift ideas!!
Kim
Great inspiration…and awesome giveaway!
BettyAnne
This mom and grandmother would love to have that cake stand!!
Tiffany D.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommas out there! Joy, thanks for posting a fun brunch list!
Stacy
Salty Honey Pie sounds delicious!
Julie
Great ideas!
Joanne
Made the scones, froze them, and shipped them to my Mom for Mother’s Day. My son ate one and loved them so much I had to make another batch to keep!
caitlin s
I’m thinking of adding the salty honey pie to my cooking plans for M day!
marlene
love that cake stand! Sets the mood of the table!
Valerie Theberge
I really like the knives, so gorgeous :)
v_theberge@hotmail.com
lori
Great brunch ideas, the donuts look awesome. Hope I don’t have to share.
Lauren W
What a beautifully curated collection of recipes and ideas! I love to keep my life full of natural products and foods!
lindilala
This would be amazing to win!
lindilala
this would be awesome to win!
Kari
Let’s share some of the love with the spinster aunties who babysit at the drop of a hat!
joythebaker
amen!
Kimberly L.
I agree, knives make a great gift. I heard after receiving my knife gift set that there is a superstition that giving a knife as a gift will eventually “cut” the relationship. A penny is supposed to be given with the knife so that the receiver can give the penny back as a “payment” for the knife, ensuring the relationship wont end. Luckily, it did not happen to us!
Jessie
Yay Mother’s day.
Sarah
What a great collection! I am inspired for brunch as always by your delicious recipes!
Rebecca B
I love the fact that their products are all organic! Thanks for the chance!
Carmen
I am intrigued by the Wreath Recipe book . . .
N Rogers
Great gift ideas!
Nathalie Hrizi
Salty Honey Pie! I’ve been wanting to make this since you posted it, around New Year’s I think. It’s perfect for the mother’s day lunch for my mom and her best friend. Thanks!
Gabby D.
I do love your posts! And New Orleans! the Moisture Detox Mask sounds wonderful.
Melinda
I’d love this set!
SJ
Yum….muffaleta pasta salad…
roseluzon
love your blog!
Allison Longenbaugh
Oh, what beauties! Thank you for sharing. And thank you for giving me a reason to use the black bananas on my counter. Happy Mother’s Day!
sierrakailani96
I cant wait to try the salty honey pie, especially with honey from my own bees! :)
martha
Scrumptious!!! Yum Yum Yum!! These look and sound great. Happy moms!
Brooke Lauffer
What a “bonkers awesome” selection. I could so use a new pair of knives!
Lauren E
I cannot wait to make those scones. They sound amazing!
martha
Scrumptious yum yum yum!!! All look and sound great. Happy moms!
Rose
I would love a slice of that Banana bread right now. Great giveaway idea!
Ashley
love that cake stand!
amandam
Great list!
Heather Taylor
Love your blog!
lauralie morris
Those scones look amazing! . .. maybe I should just try a scone recipe already! I love your homemade granola recipe. It didn’t last long in my house :)
Laurie
I love reading your blog! I find soooo inspirational.
arlene
great giveaway:)
Gretchen D
The cake stand is soooo beautiful. What an incredible gift.
Lauren
I love Essie nail polish. Happy early Mother’s Day to all the Moms and all the people who stepped into the role of Mom when someone needed it the most!
Aneirys
My mom would love a gift bundle like that.
I’m still debating wether if I should make breaksfast to my mom or not, since she wakes up too early man. I may have to make some sacrafice for her.
Jenny
I just saved every one of those recipes. The lemonade ideas especially sound lovely!
Liz
Such good suggestions for gifts.
Sharlene
Thanks for sharing those recipes. I’m going to have to try some of them out. They look delicious!
Lisa G.
Love these brunch menu ideas! Planning on having a Mother’s day brunch at my house, so this is great! Thank you!
twicecharmedgourmet
I’ve tried your cake recipes and they have always worked for me. It’s nice to have a tried and true recipe to rely on .
Kathleen
Ugh, those knives are beautiful. I would love those in my kitchen!
Anne
All such delightful things!
Callie Tate
beautiful cake stand!
Betsy
Ooh, what a nice wreath book!
Xueying
i LOVE donuts!
Xena
I love that color of nail polish!
Kaylee
Such cute earrings!
Linda Farley
Lovely gifts.
Megan
I never thought I’d buy a donut pan, but this recipe is enough to make me go for it!
Lucy
Love all of these favorites. Can’t wait to make the Brown Butter Banana Bread.
Ashley
That frittata looks delicious!
Andrea M
This is the best giveaway!
lauren
I would like to make all the things!
Amy Rivera
Great gifts. !
Alana O
Those are great Mother’s Day gifts!
Linda
That cake stand may be one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
Jolien
These sound like lovely gifts! You didn’t mention it up here, but if it’s open internationally, I’d love to throw my name in the hat too. :)
Katie @ Striving for a Healthy Life
I love that the skincare is all organic!
Amanda Reynolds
Those scones look amazing! Would love to win the giveaway :)
Katie Wassink
Knives actually are a fantastic gift idea for my mom… hmm. And we can never have enough skin cream, right?
maddieswab
I love these suggestions! Especially since I’m spending my first Mother’s Day away from my mom, these gifts would be great to have sent to her :)
Teresa Di Marco
Your ideas are so fresh and alive! You are very inspirational for me. Visual is so important when cooking for people we love. It’s hard living alone but your site brightens my days.
I too think we cook with love. I am having several people over for dinner who have lost their moms and some whose parent(s) live too far away. I fills my heart to create a meal, no a feast for my friends. All my food is home made. That is what I offer my friends and those who come to my home. Thanks
Allison
I find it interesting how some holidays are thought of as brunch holidays and others are definitely dinner holidays.
Kristina N.
Great ideas! I would love them all!
BJ
The dessert plate is just lovely.
Lauren
Going to be totally honest but if I win this I’m totally keeping the Essie nail polish for myself. And I’m probably not even sorry about it. Well, maybe I am. Maybe a little. But I think anyone else would do the same. Probably. Anyways – love the blog, love the giveaway, freaking love the nail polish.
Christy
I think I’m making something from your cookbook for a Mother’s Day gift to myself. Maybe I’ll invite a few other mom’s over to join me.
Emma
the lemonade looks amazing! bet it would be great with a little bourbon :)
Alesia K.
Would love to make that salty honey pie! yum!
Aimee
Yay! Thanks for the giveaway
Elias
Nothing is better than your Kale, Avocado and Tangerine salad.. YUM
Lisa
prettiest cake stand I’ve seen!
Cami
Yumm! It’s rainy here and nothing sounds better than a warm loaf of banana bread xx
Kate Ri
Love the recipe suggestions and appreciate the giveaway – very generous thank you!
s
great brunch ideas!
jan
Thanks for the brunch ideas… I’ve got 3 of the most amazing mothers I know coming over for brunch Sunday morning and these recipe will be perfect!!
diana
Those earrings are beautiful
Mariel
Happy Mother’s Day! Great recipes and gift ideas!
Hillary
These are great ideas! I’m going to take my mom out to wine bar for a girls night.
Crystal H
Happy Mum’s Day!
eangus
knives and moms are the best
Rosie
Beautiful cake stand. Not that I need, nor have room, for another one but then again thats never stopped me before.
jkelleyswift@wesleyan.edu
These are beautiful ideas! The best Mother’s Day brunch I ever made involved lavender scones and fresh lemon curd – two of her favorite things.
Carol M
Loved your recipes I made the eggnog rice pudding LOVED IT
Amanda Moore
Happy Mother’s Day! I’d love to win this for my mom.
Megan Price
That lemonade sounds fantastic!
Talia
that detox mask…perfect for a mom!
Ally
I may need to make a batch of those scones ASAP!
Pat Stevens
The lavender blackberry scones sound yummy!
Jamie G
Oh, I’d love to share this with my sister, an awesome mom of a 2 year old. Thanks, Joy!
nshsgirl
Love all of these and love all your recipes!
Becky Wilson
I think I will make that Blueberry and Mint Lemonade for my Kindergarten teachers. I am the Media Specialist and always treat my Kindergarten classes to a Hot Dog Picnic at the end of the year. I absolutely adore your blog, and I have made many of your recipes. So good! Thanks –
ksawrites
Ooh fun! Thank you for the opportunity!
Marina D
Love all of these for my mom, thank you Joy!
Amy
What a fun giveaway! Please pick me! :)
Kathleen Harrison
Great ideas. Thanks joy!
Lisa R.
I’m dying to try the fresh blueberry and mint lemonade! :)
Megan
Excited to celebrate Mother’s Day this year with my new mother-in-law! These are THE PERFECT gift ideas for a woman like her!
Freeda Brook
The salted honey pie looks amazing.
Kimberly
Recipes look great! Thanks for featuring this giveaway!
Lucy
What a wonderful list of ideas for moms! The salted honey pie looks amaziiiiiing!
Angela Sessions
I am the momma of 3 amazing boys ???? and they are the biggest blessing and joy of my life! Plus I also have the most amazing mom too ????
Penny R
Love the list, really like the cake stand!
janet brocato (@BrocatoJanet)
Wonderful recipes and gift ideas!!
Ashly Allen
Loved all of these ideas!! Definitely going to try these out!
While reading through some more information, got this unique idea of meal delivery service to give her a time off from cooking. Would like to share this.
http://www.agein.com/3-unique-mothers-day-gift-ideas-8068
Beth C.
What great ideas!!!
Alexandra DiFeliceantonio
These look great! My mom loves any good smelling skin care product.
Judy S
What a lovely set of gifts! I love reading your blog. My youngest is in Nola, my oldest way out west, and this time of year I do miss them so. Happy Mothers Day to your momma!
Marie
Love all of these! That Salty Honey Pie sounds amazing and I’ve been meaning to make it for awhile now. I guess my mama is a pretty good reason to get baking! :)
Jenn
I’m dying to make your muffuletta pasta salad!
CathyC
Brown Butter Banana Bread for Mothers’ Day.
Trisha w
Love your blog! So much great food inspirations.
Leah
I am crossing every digit!
Lisa
I want to make those scones!
Betty Campbell
wonderful mothers day gifts
Anna C.
That would be lovely to give to my mom!
trampion
all hail banana bread!
Lyz
I live across an ocean from my mother, and I always feel the distance especially on Mother’s Day. But what lovely treats! (Especially those lavender blackberry scones!) Does it count if I make it for myself and send her a picture? :)
annaliese
My mom would love any or all of these! Great gift list!
Jenny C
Those crystal studs look like a pair that I own already! Love them!
Marsha A
Yum, quiche!! And, love that cake stand! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jayne | Tenacious Tinkering
I’ll make everything for my mom. Only if we could share them :-D
Tracy Spangler
As always, your recipes sound delicious! I plan on making all of them- though likely just two or three for Mother’s Day! My mother and I are going out for dinner- a rare treat for women that like to cook meals for the family from scratch! Thanks for the wonderful recipes and lovely giveaway!
Deborah B.
Thanks for the inspiration! Going to make a lovely coffee cake I think!
Tess
Your blackberry lavender scones are my go to for brunch. So elegant and delicious :)
Rachel R
I make the banana bread & kale tangerine avocado salad all the time!
Peggy E
Beautiful items!
Patricia Pinkston
Love the recipe suggestions and appreciate the giveaway! The knives are gorgeous, and I could really use the skin care products.
Angela
oh would love to win this and split it between my mom and sister! so fun. And these recipes are calling my name all over again
skinnyd0nut (@skinnyd0nut)
Happy Mothers day to all. Lovely options btw!
Robyn
Baking vicariously through your blog. Ahhh someday this mom of three will enjoy it.
Britta
Those doughnuts look divine!
Shelly
What a great list!
Bec
I am making my Mum your Gingerbread with Speculoos and Chocolate Spread on Sunday. It is tasty, tasty, tasty!
Heidi
I love your website! It’s beautifully done, with photos that make me drool, and delicious recipes :) I second the importance of mother’s day! I need to make my mother something delicious…maybe the lavender blackberry scones!
Natalie
Awesome post joy! Love all the suggestions:)
Prasert
I love mother’s day!
Jenny
Oh we’re doing the blueberry lemonade…and maybe the beet! Hope I win! Love your blog!
Angela
I must try that pasta salad… and everything else! Thank you for the inspiration!
Mili
Great Mother’s Day guide!! Would love to gift mom with a Diana Ralys set!
Patricia Bottom-Delany
I would be so happy to give my daughter/mother any of the lovely gifts you are sharing. Happy Day to your MOM!
Sarah O'Driscoll
Yes go mums!
Jenny S
what a beautiful giveaway!! thanks for all your inspiration and hilariousness you provide through your blog…it’s beyond awesome. xoxo!
Rachel
I am going to make those scones for sure!
Carey
Wow thanks for the chance to win this for my mom! And thanks for the recipe reminders. Love everything you do.
Hiromi
The knives are beautiful =D
Kristen McCann
That would be amazing!
Kalyani N
Nice Mother’s day gifts!!
Adi
Those Diana Ralys products would be such a luxurious gift. Thanks for all the ideas!
Laura
Thanks for doing the giveaway!
I wish I could be with my mom on mothers day! Instead maybe we will FaceTime with mimosas in hand! Have a great Mother’s Day!
Caryn
This would be an incredible win – thanks for the opportunity!
Tali
Happy Mother’s day to my mommy who is 12 hours flight away from me..whose words I still hear in my head (I’m eating well mommy, really), who I never saw cries..who sometimes says the most unrelated things but I never mind. Good morning mommy! Shabat Shalom! :0)
Amy S
I love the pink nail polish. Great color!
susitravl
Salty Honey Pie – YUM!
Linda
Love your gift ideas! And happy first Mother’s Day to you!!!
Anne Dean
Reading your blog is such a sweet treat! Any giveaway is just a bonus!
Monica d.
All of those recipes are amazing, I wish I were home with my mama so I could make them all for her!
Sarah L
These look like great gift ideas! Thanks for the fun giveaway.
Kristen R.
You always find the cutest things to share. Happy Mother’s Day. :)
Heidi
So happy the podcast is back!
Natalie
I tried the Diana Ralys pumpkin mask based on your travel post, and LOVE it! A gift set would be great!
I think I’m in love with that gorgeous cake stand- what beautiful gift ideas xx
jordan
My mom is the best!!
tacomarae
thank you for offering the giveaway!
Monica
Love all the love! Thanks for being so awesome!
freya
fabulous colors of favorite things.
Jenna
Loving all your Mother’s Day recipes! I’ll have to try the brown butter pistachio donuts soon! Delicious :)
Janet Roderick
Wow, those lavender blackberry scones sound great. I’m going to make them this weekend.
melanie
Great treats for Mothers Day!!
Briel K.
Gotta try that brown butter banana bread!
foreverfaithandfood
The lavender scones are my favourite thing. Give me all the lavender in my food!
jessica m
love your ideas! I’m thinking petty pink toenail polish & scones for my mama :) We always loved doing nails together
Erin
I need a new organic skin care line!
Julie F
You have no idea how bad I need new knives. Which sounds like a really weird thing to say.
Chrik
Thank you for your list, I love your blog!
Heidi
I love getting you news letters. It’s such a treat and never know what will be in it next. Thanks!
ElizABeth
I love your recipes!
melanie
I still haven’t made that honey pie – thanks for the reminder. :) Maybe this is the weekend!
Amber
Cardamom and peach lemonade!!!!
Cara
Beautiful!
masperle
Great list! Love to try the Moisture Detox mask.
masperle
Great list. The Moisture Detox Mask sounds wonderful.
Joy Wilson Serena
I would sure love to use that skin care set! My Florida-baked skin needs it!
Kelsey
Love those knives! I could spoil my mama!
MARTHAIA
That cake plate will even make the cake more yummy !!!!
Rachel Frenkil
This is awesome. Great stuff for both me and my mom! I’m going check out everything on this list. Thanks, Joy!
Sheri R
Goodness, everything looks, sounds, and I bet tastes fantastic. Anything berry is a must. Avocados seal the deal. Gifts for “me?” You mean it’s not new underwear and socks for the kids? That’s simply amazing. It’s a miracle. Those things just don’t happen here.
Megan
Love to all the mamas out there. I love love love mine and she’s teaching me how to be a good one. Celebrations with baking and mimosas in the Sunshine will be happening this year.
Molly
Thanks for the great ideas!
Shona Trujillo
Magnificent gifts for mom!
Robyn
Love all your favs :)
Roberta
I love your blog and what a thoughtful give away.
Kim Reno
You are a sweetie ! Knives are on the top of my wish list & the cake plate is a treasure. Enjoy receiving your blog too.
R Jeri
I would love to use all of these things with my daughter after we have eaten an entire batch of lavender blackberry scones!
Heather
What a great giveaway, and I love everything else you’ve picked out, too!
Lauren B.
Kale Avocado and Tangerine Salad sounds like a recipe I’ll try this weekend! But for Mother’s Day I think it would be fun to spend time with Mom and my Daughter and enjoy a “spa” time with the Moisture Detox Mask.
Pj
Scones sound like something I’ll bake for mom
Marilyn
Such great ideas! Happy Mother’s Day to Everyone!!!
Rachel T.
Thanks!!!! That blueberry lemonade is going to be HERE!!!!
Aimee
All of these gifts are simply beautiful, but the cake stand REALLY STANDS OUT! Thank you for your generosity!
Crystal
I love the donut idea! I am definitely going to try it, except maybe with almonds?
Sarah Bunch
Okay, you’re totally right. I have been debating the donut pan for months, but it’s clear from the look of those lovely little pistachio dudes up there, it’s a must! Thanks for the inspiration, always! <3
Catherine
I always enjoy your posts, especially ‘Let it be Sunday’!
Chelsea
I’ve had my eye on the salty honey pie for a while now… I think now is as good a time as any! :)
Karima
That salty honey pie sounds perfect for my mom!
heather
I would love to win this one for mom thanks for the chance. I like the nail polish.
Christina
Thank you for all these recipe ideas! I love baking with lavender and I happen to have blackberries right now, so those scones will be perfect for Mothers’ Day.
Jennie H.
Awesome giveaway and I’m making those scones this weekend!
Trudy L
Mmmmmm! I wish it was Mother’s Day right now and I was eating Mother’s Day Brunch! I “endured” a small tantrum from my 25 year old daughter just awhile ago! Poor Baby. Sometimes that colic comes back. She’d make me some scones for Mother’s Day if she were here! But she’s not, so I will make one, maybe more of these ideas myself! Thanks!
Jeasica
My mom would love them all! Can’t wait to make those scones! :)
Holly
Happy Mothers’ Day!
Judy N.
Great ideas!
Sara
I love all the gift ideas for Mom – thanks for sharing!!
Patrice Dowrey
Thank you for another wonderful post. It’s so hard to find the perfect way to say thank you for all the hard work, love, and wisdom a mother gives every day. These ideas are a great start.
Camille
What a great Mother’s Day Gift Guide! The skin care products looks great
Marissa
I want to make these for my mom!
Jennifer
I am pretty sure I did not need an excuse to make those doughnuts, but thanks for giving me one!
Ella
Good breakfast ideas
Janey Jennings
I adore your blog, your style of writing and your delicious recipes. I’m sure we would be pals if you lived nearby! Enjoy celebrating your mother this mother’s day :)
Jenny
Thanks for the giveaway!
Johanna H.
So many great recipe ideas! The scones and lemonade really caught my eye! Yum!
Cassandra
Wonderful gifts and loving that platter!
Happy Mothers Day to all :)
Nicole
Lovely giveaway. I miss living close to my mom!
Jessica
Mmm fruity lemonades are perfect! The fruits in California are coming into season!
Jennifer
Its 86 degrees here but I am ready to bake donuts!!
Diana
Thanks for the recipe round up!
Cassandra
Wonderful gifts!!
Thanks and Happy Mothers Day to all :)
Vicki
I would love to have that spinach and strawberry chopped salad with the lavender and berry scones on Mother’s Day or any day….my mouth waters! I’ve got to say, the knives would be lovely in my kitchen :-)
Jeni
So wonderful to honor your mom like that!!
Erin
What a great bundle! My mom would love it.
Willa McNeill
good suggestions! spent this afternoon trying to figure out a wreath.
Erin McDonald
Love her stuff!
Stephanie Y
Your brunch ideas look delicious and with a bit of a twist on the traditional forms!
Phoebe
Great ideas!
Cortney
I am so excited to try the lavender blackberry scones! My sister and I are throwing a mother’s day brunch for our mom and grandmas (it’s rare we are all together during this time), so those scones will be perfect to add to the menu! Thanks! Great gift ideas, too!
Laurie
Well thank you so much for solving what to get my mom for MD! That wreath recipe book is perfection! Ordered and done.
Maressa D
Great ideas, that pie looks amazing and that pasta salad sounds delish! Great giveaway, I love organic products.
Dana
Absolutely in love with the lemonade ideas–perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch!
Shikha
Lovely everything! I’m grateful to be spending mother’s day actually with my momma this year!
Steph Peterson
Mother’s Day is absolutely my FAAVVORITEE holiday! I love getting to make breakfast with/for my mom; it’s a tradition we’ve done for years! Those scones are definitely going to be on the menu along with the blueberry lemonade, so excited!!!
Kara
OOH I love the red handled knives!
Lisette
Lovely git ideas and recipes!
Katie Baker
I can never get enough cake stands!
Bethany Wilson
I hope this competition is international!
Love you’re stuff. This mothers day I am getting my mum some travel essentials as she is going overseas later in the year!
xo Bets
Lauren H.
Gonna have to try some of those recipes, and I love the gift ideas!
Tyneisha
Wonderful treats!! Thanks for the giveaway as well!
Cali
Those ideas are all perfect!!
SueEllen Manley
I love your blog and your outlook on everything. You are a wonderful daughter.
Linn
Please post another cake recipe soon! Thanks!
Fabiana Obanion
Love your recipe ideas!!!
Larae Nye
My mother lives thousands of miles away from me but I plan on sending her a lovely package this mothers day. I also plan on having a delicious brunch for my family, I know they’re supposed to spoil me but I love to cook and bake. Then hopefully (if the weather permits) Id like to enjoy the beach a little and end the day watching the sun set. We’ll see!! haha
Emily L
I think I will make the scones this weekend! And your frittata recipe was delicious when I made it a few months ago!
kara white
That cake stand!! Those knives!!!! Happy Mother’s Day to me?? :)
Megan jarrett
I agree about obligatory holidays, and now that I’m a mom I agree even more that mother’s day is a good excuse!
Tracy
Happy Mother’s Day! Great recipe ideas.
Rita
That cake stand is so pretty!!
Bethany
That cake stand is so lovely! Hooray for moms! :)
Cali @ Cali's Cuisine
Thank you for the Mother’s Day brunch ideas. I’m planning my menu (yes, I have to make my own Mother’s Day Brunch)!
Sarah
Happy mothers day!
smhuts
Happy Mother’s Day to your Mom! I’m sure she is very proud of you, your success, and of course, your doughnuts.
Carly G
I really want to try Diana Ralys Skin Health.
Mary-walker
Cannot wait to make the muffuletta pasta salad for mother’s day!
Shannon
Great picks!! I’d love these too!
Madison
I’ve been wanting to make those donuts for a while I think this weekend they just might have to be done!
Joan Berry
Wonderful ideas! Wish my mom could still enjoy some of these items but dementia doesn’t allow for interest in much of anything.
Stephanie
What a fun collection of things. Those face products!! swoon!
mirtha
I will have to make my own brunch on Sunday, and a couple of your recipes will be part if it. Yum!
Robbin P
The cake plate is gorgeous!!
Romie
As per our mother’s day tradition, I am gifting my mother gardening supplies. She has the greenest thumb!!!
Dana S
I’m so grateful for my mom! she would love this
Claudia
This give-away is so good, I was compelled to actually leave a comment!
Taysha r
Great giveaway!
Bee
I love all your recepies … and a good giveaway too ! ;)
Cassandra
Beautiful gifts!!
Happy Mother’s Day to all!!
:)
lamesha
I looked at my phone today and was just checking out my podcasts and saw that you just out out a new episode. So excited!! Gonna listen to it tonight when the kids are sleeping.
Jessica E.
I would love to gift my mom this set!
Terry Covington
I always love your favorites lists. I am intrigued by the idea of a recipe book for wreaths! Hope you and your Mom have a lovely celebration.
Meredith Newman
Those knives are gorgeous!
Vera B.
Lovely! Would love to win :o)
Ruth S
Hey! I love and adore your blog so much!
Beth L
Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there.
Jennifer H.
Great ideas!! Always tough to find something new to get for mom.
Elizabeth Rogers
Thanks for the spots of beauty. :) Sincerely, tired mom.
Leslie J
Those knives are fabulous!
Lindsey
I’m very excited about Mother’s Day this year! I found an adorable tea greeting card and am taking my mom to an afternoon tea. It’s going to be a fun day filled with quality mother-daughter time. :)
Leslie Schneider
Great recipes to celebrate Mother’s Day
sp649
great ideas!!
Terry
The kitchen knives are so great, perfect for a fun pop! on the table. And Mom would NOT buy those for herself but she would enjoy using them.
Maureen
I’ll be putting your pie crust to good use in a quiche for my mommy! I don’t know why I was so scared of crust for all those years. Thank you for making it approachable and delicious!
Jessica White
Adore your blog and this list of Mothers Day brunch ideas. Used to make my mom breakfast in bed every year until I moved away. Sad to miss this year. Would love to send these gifts to her! That cake stand is gorgeous. (I want one!) haha Thanks for the opportunity!
Phyllis W
What a great gift-thanks for the chance.
infojules
I want to make everything! And that cake stand- sweeet!!
Becca
I also was obsessed with Blueberry/Mint Lemonade last summer! Thanks for sharing your favorites! I’m dying over that cake stand and that detox mask looks divine. Hope I win! xo
Alex
Wow, that looks like an amazing brunch! Would love to have that on Mother’s Day!
Cori
Ooooohhhh thanks for the giveaway! Would love some skin stuff to share with Mom.
Sam
What a great list! I’ll definitely be making several of those dishes for my mom on Monday.
Melissa
Joy, your recipes always work, your Sunday posts make me think, and now it turns out you have great gift ideas, too!
Amika H.
I can not get enough of essie nailpolish! My fav!
Pam Bennett
Your Mama is going to love her brunch…well done!!!
jen
my mother would love the sausage cheddar and grits fritatta! all things she loves. :)
Lynn
Cake stands … so lovely and cool.
Christine
I bought a donut pan but haven’t used it yet. It seems like the time!
Vanessa
That is a handsome looking pie!
Jo Shontz
I would love all of that! And so would my mom :)
Ana Gonçalves
loved everything !!! the recipe tips and the gift !!!
laura c.
What better way to treat mommy with pampering!
Shari
I can’t wait to try the kale avocado salad!
Meghan
Ooh me! That looks like a lovely gift!
Heather
Fancy ideas! Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers!
magsO
chocolate covered strawberries are a must for my mom EVERY year…she loves them!
Jessica
Excellent list for brunch and mamas! <3
jvantland
It’s my second mothers day and I already forgot I needed to send my own mom a card too! Whoops! I love my mama!
Melissa Calvin
I love your blog!! This is a great gift list.
Sarah Gallagher
Thanks for sharing! Wonderful ideas!
Heidi H.
I would love any of them and I am a Mom, so maybe that will give me an edge?!?
Alice Thompson
This list is fantastic! I look forward to cooking with my mom. I also love that cake stand!
Rachel
This pink nail polish is a great gift idea!
Lauren Sloan
To moms everywhere– git on with yo bad selves!!! You make the world go round, thank you from all us daughters! Xoxo
Kara
I love following your blog – I too have a love of all things with browned-butter!! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!!
Jennifer Gasper
They all look so pretty! I love the recipe ideas as well. Thank you! Jennifer
Marisa Lee
I’ve been meaning to make the honey pie for so long! Perfect occasion!
Marla
Happy Mothers Day! All great recipe and gift suggestions. I am definitely trying the grits frittata.
Haylee Harker
Oh I would love all of these things! Beautiful choices!
Virginia Magdaleno
I love my mama too! My tantrums haven’t stopped either!
Kelsey
I love your pistachio donut recipe <3 obsessed!
Kristin
What a fun giveaway!
Holly
Looking forward to celebrating my mom (and me!) this Mother’s Day!
Yan J.
Can’t wait to try these recipes, especially the pie! Scoring some rad gifts for my mom would be awesome too ;)
Bridget
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
rusthawk
Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day!
Eva wierzbinski
I can’t wait to make the lavender blackberry scones! And who doesn’t love punk nail polish!! Awesome choices.
Michelle
Thanks for the suggestions. I am going to make the Kale salad for my Mother’s Day potluck!
thegrowinggrimms
So thankful for my mom… and continues to help as I mother!
Erica
Thanks for the opportunity to win! Love those earrings.
Heidi
Fancy red knives= silent glee. :)
Bryn
I love face products! I need to learn to stick to a line and see what it can offer long term.
Courtney
Great giveaway and I have some blackberries that need to turn into those scones.
Shoshanna
My mom and I always trade skincare secrets…hope I can give her a new one!
Kate
Would love to share in the joys of this gift set with my mom!
Amy
That Cake Stand is beautiful!
Anne-Marie
Beautyfull pictures and colours, it’s making me happy to follow you.
Greatings from Denmark
Anne-Marie
Lea
I love natural skincare that works! And the chocolate peanut butter cake and basic yellow cake from your latest cookbook are a total hit with my friends and family and they’re making birthday orders :).
Morgan M
Would love to gift those skin products to my Mishma
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming
what a lovely assortment of items!!! i would love to win even just one of them :)
Merrilee
Hmmm, I think if I bring salad to our Mother’s day brunch my Mom and sister might kill me! But it could happen – that strawberry/spinach chopped salad is calling me!
Kathy H.
What a lovely collection of thoughtful gift suggestions!
Planning for Paris
Looks amazing!!
Jordan Thompson
Great post! I visited your page for the amazing chocolate frosting recipe you posted this week and left feeling inspired to buy my mom some beautiful recommended gifts! I would love to give this organic skin care line a try. I recently made the switch to all natural skin care and make up and will never go back!
Cindy M
Thanks for the wonderful list, as usual! :-)
Juliette
What great mom-day ideas!
danlovesmary
Pie OH MY!!!
Jamie
I love the cake stand! What a great list of recipes and a great giveaway.
Thaey
Thanks for all of your posts. I always enjoy them. The brunch recipes have my mind going, and I’m thinking scones will be perfect for Mother’s Day. Also, yay for giveaways!
Shayna
that cake stand is gorrrgeous. and i will definitely be making the salty honey pie this weekend!
Nettie Moore
Love your blog!! You are inspiring me to bake something for Mother’s Day, maybe I should get my kids to do it instead for Mother’s Day??!!
Ileana
Love these ideas!
Jessica K
I reeeally want to make those donuts!
Chris C.
My wife would love all of this stuff!
Julie Swift
I got married in New Orleans and am excited for the muffaleta salad!
Deb
So many lovely recipes and gift ideas to celebrate Mom! Thank you, Joy!
Leanne T
Yes, we must celebrate and love on our mamas on Mothers Day! Love the list of recipies, they all sound delicious. I have made the Pistachio Donuts, YUMMY! Maybe I will try the scones for Mothers Day!
liz
So many great ideas – thanks for the beautiful post!
Kate S
You had me at Lavender Blackberry Scones AND Glass Cake Stand! Thanks for the opportunity! :)
Melanie Simpson
The avocado salad is perfect for brunch! I like to make a caprese salad and add avocado. It’s delicious with toasted ciabatta!
Frankie N.
Those earrings remind me of my mother and grandmother. They are lovely.
Julie
Lovely food and gift suggestions. Thanks!
Claire
What great gift suggestions!
Katie
I won’t be with my Mom this Mother’s Day so I sent her some goodies from afar!
Paula Broadway
These are great ideas. I recently lost my mom and it’s really hard to think about Mother’s Day without her.
Sara
This was such a beautiful post. I can’t wait to your the recipes to pamper my mom this weekend!
Breanna
These are great ideas! My mom just asked me if I could make scones for her. I hope to win, because she deserves to be spoiled!
Sandy W
Happy Mother’s Day!
Jan R
I could really use this giveaway.
ashley
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
Jennifer
I want that delicious pie for mothers day!!!
Mary Ann
My mom is the best mom too and how she continues to love me I will never know. I am so lucky and she knows it!
Jill D
Love the nail polish color. I will look for it when we get our mother daughter pedis this weekend !
amylmcc
Love these!
Nina
Nice! My Mom loves new skin products, and needs some pampering :)
Jaci Owen
My daughter and son’s, who are all just getting back into town from college, are planning a Mother’s Day brunch for me, I’ll pass on some of these extraordinarily yummy looking dishes, especially the scones!
As a Mom, It’s not about the gifts, but the time spent together that I LOVE the best!!!
Jennifer George
Gorgeous! It all looks & sounds fantastic…as always your presentation is lovely. xo
Laura
Wow everything looks great! Can’t wait to make them! Happy Mother’s Day to all!
Laura Manspeaker
I love to celebrate my mom during mothers day but I don’t like all the attention on me. LOL. Strange that way.
Sarah E
My Mom would love everything!
Liz
I think I may have to make those donuts to celebrate my first Mother’s Day!
jolene
Now that my mom has retired she is really getting into gardening. She commented on the beautiful hydrangeas in front of my house so she is getting a gorgeous hydrangea to plant at her house. But I’m sure this gift set wouldn’t be turned away either!
Catie
I want SCONES!!!!
Soni
Love the suggestions and appreciate the giveaway
Jackie
I always love trying new beauty products. And those donuts look amazing!
Sarah Jane Jennings
Love the recipe ideas!!
morganatic
Love this roundup! I wonder if those scones would survive a trip through the mail…
Danielle
Thanks for reminding me about that salty honey pie! I definitely need to make that one soon!
Melinda
Happy Mother’s Day to all.
Samantha
I cannot wait to try the scones and the blueberry lemonade! My mint bush is out of control, I actually made your kiwi mint mojitos yesterday. Thanks for the opportunity to win something.
Loren
Oh I love giveaways.
Also making some biscuits out of the cookbook for surprise breakfast tomorrow!
Leslie
Thank you for doing this fun giveaway. I would love to win and share with the moms in my life.
Cate
Joy, I love your blog! We got my mom a kindle for Mother.s Day, but I know she’d love some skincare products too!
Lisa Greene
Love your first cookbook can’t wait to get the 2nd one
Meghan Lisi
Just got a lavender plant – looks like some scones are in my future! And, maybe a lavender syrup cocktail? I mean, brunch is for cocktails…right?
Anu
Love your picks! Hope you have a great time celebrating your Mom!
Lexi M.
Happy Mother’s Day everyone! Love your blog and recipes. Doughnuts are the best!
Maritha
This cake stand is super pretty… And those scones, yum!
Katie
I would love to win the face wash! lovely Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Patty
Being a mom is one of my favorite things. Thanks, Joy!
Lisa R
Love your ideas! Thanks
Shannon Crandall
Those knives though!
Brittany N.
I’d really want to keep the set for myself but…I’ll be a good daughter and hand it over!
Joy
I love my mom and mom-in-law!
margie s
I’d love any of these . . .
lalaforte
Girl, your photos are to-die-for. Can I just have brunch all the time?
Jeni
What a sweet tribute to your mom! I sure hope my tantrum throwing 11 year old says such nice things about me someday!!!
Tori
this is great!! I LOVE those red handled knives, might have to do a little bit of shopping for Mom AND for me :)
Stacey
Happy mothers day everyone!! I forwarded along to my hubby with hopes he and my three year old son will do something special this year for me and celebrate our preggo belly 38 weeks! So exciting.
dc
Oh, yum! And pretties too! Thanks for sharing!
Ellie
I’m itching to make that salty honey pie!! thanks joy!
xo, ellie
http://withlovefromellie.wordpress.com
amy
In the midst of postpartum blues I was so glad to see a new podcast of yours pop up! Such fun!
Kate C.
Oooohh a gift set for mom! That’d be great!!
Ashley
I would love the skin care set!
karen wu
Great gift ideas! That cake stand is really stunning and I know my mom would love face products
Karen
You’d make any mother proud! Love your blog & cookbooks!
Millie
I need to get your new book! I got your first one for my birthday right after it came out and I LOVE it. I also need to get back to baking some of your stuff. It’s wonderful and I love reading your blog. :)
Kristen W
Our mint patch is almost able to handle the Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade recipe. It was a huge hit at our summer parties last year, and I can’t wait to make it again! Thank you, Joy!
Mary
Love them all!
Mia
lovely giveaway! all the mother’s day gifts are lovely!
Kendra
Hi, Joy! Oh man, I have been eyeing that pink nail polish for a while now, but it’s always sold out! And you’ve reminded me I need to make those doughnuts again, they’re so delicious!
Jennifer
I love your recipes! They make me feel like I can make anything!!
Vesna
the kale avo tangerine salad is for real one of my all time favorites :-) Not cooking this year for my mom, going out for brunch is so much easier and means more mimosas for me!
Stardancer
I love great, natural skin products! Always looking for a better one.
Sherri Ohler
MUST try the Pistachio Doughnuts!!!
Daniela
I love this!
Mirakol S.
Those knives are EVERYTHING! I have got to get a set for myself!
Alex
Those donuts look amazing. Buying a donut pan ASAP!!! ;)
Holly
I’ve been storing overripe bananas in my freezer for months; I think now’s the time to finally make bread out of them!
Jenna
The Baked Brown Butter and Pistachio Baked Donuts look to die for and I’m not even a fan of donuts.
Alicia S.
I love all of those ideas! Wish my mom lived closer to me so we could make stuff together!
Michele
Fingers crossed I win. Would be great as a present to mom. On a side note, also loving the cake stand!
Anna DeMarco-Mills
A wreath recipe book .. OMG!!! Brilliant !
Lauren Z.
What a great giveaway! My mom would absolutely LOVE this gift!
Christina
I love the list of food and gift suggestions!
Nicole S.
My mom would love this!
rebecca
i love my donuts almost as much as i love my mom!!
Slice of Sparkle
Fabulous roundup!
cecile
The cake stand is just adorable. Love them all!
Kate B.
My go to cooking place! Love everything. And my family seem to love everything too! :)
Zoë
I want to give my mom all these things!
Erica
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
Susan M.
A wonderful giveaway. Thanks for thinking of us!
Devon B
You always share the best “favorites” for gift ideas! Digging that cake stand!
Becca
my mom is 3000 miles away but i may just have to make some treats for myself!
Megan P
Yummy! Can’t wait to try some of these!
Sara
This is the first year I’ve had a mother-in-law to write a card for– it was so exciting! It felt like the right time and place to tell her how much I appreciate and love her.
Stephanie
No better reason to eat brunch than for Mother’s Day!
Thanks Joy
Alyssa Reynolds
What a fantastic group of items. I love them all.
Bryony Owen
That cake stand is beautiful! And I could drink that lemonade everyday, forever.
Michela D
“That my mom endured every tantrum of mine between 1.5 and 33 years old is a downright miracle. The least I can do is offer her flowers and breakfast once a year.” I don’t know where they get the patience, but this is a very very true statement for my mother as well! My mom knows I am doing better when my venting phone calls are down to once a month instead of daily ;) She deserves a party every day!
Rachael L
I can’t be with my mom this Mother’s Day, but this is some great inspiration for when I get to see her in a few weeks!
Carol Freeman
So many sweet ideas. Thanks. Happy Day.
Charity Frey
Essie nail polish is one of our favorites! And that knife set! Great for me dishes we like to make. :)
Shannon Y.
These all look great! Thanks for turning me on to new products.
Rebecca G
Oh my goodness, yes to ALL the recipes for Mother’s Day! Especially those doughnuts!
Lacey J
What fun stuff! Thanks for the super great ideas!
Stephanie C.
What a lovely set of recipes.
Jeannie C.
Your photos are always amazing!
Elaine
Oof, that cake stand is gorgeous. As a tiny city apartment dweller, cake stands are on my “dammit I want that but where the hell would I put it” list — along with, you know, free time and sanity and centipede-free bathtubs and stuff.
chickie brewer
What a wonderful giveaway… I Like those Lavender Blackberry Scones!
Christy Spurlock
such a great giveaway in recognition of mother’s. thanks for a chance to enter! happy mother’s day to all.
Athena R
I would love to have one or more of those donuts right about now.
Katie
That cake stand is gorgeous!
Bethany Imondi
I won’t be with my mom this weekend, but fortunately I get to see her in a week to make up for it and spoil her then.
Abby
I’ve been dying to make the Salty Honey Pie!
Meg Neg
Every single recipe there looks delicious!
Jonquil
Stunning cake plate! Thanks for the giveaway ????
Malinda
Great lists! I hope I win!
Cora
I would love to win any of the items. If chosen I would like to donate my gift to a less fortunate Mother out there. Gifts warm the heart and all Mothers deserve this feeling….Happy Mother’s Day to you all
val
i have so much going on, but this post seriously inspired me to text my husbands family and invite them to brunch on mother’s day…
Mary B
I wish I were close enough to make brunch for my mom, but since she’s 2500 miles away I did actually remember to send her a gift and a card this year! Not as beautiful as what you’ve selected, but my mom’s a sap so the “best mom ever” photo frame with a pic from my childhood should be good for some tears :-)
michellezeitler
So lovely!
Ann
I’m starting to plan my daughter’s graduation day brunch…these are all great ideas!
Natalia M
Moms deserve the best. I’d buy her everything on this list if I could, and then deliver it to her with baked goods. Because nothing makes my mom happier than a fresh baked good treat.
Kimberly
What an awesome gift lineup! Thanks.
Kristie M.
Thanks, Joy! Winning would be awesome.
melanie
mm the brown butter banana bread is on my to do list!
Jennifer C.
I would love that!
Sarah M
Yay! Would love to gift these items to my mom and mother-in-law!
kristin | W [H] A T C H
lavender blackberry scones sound incredible.
Rachel
I have so far resisted the urge to buy a doughnut pan, simply in consideration for my thighs (if I can’t make the doughnuts, I can’t eat the doughnuts). But every time I see one of your yummy recipes it gets harder and harder to resist. Love your picks for Mother’s Day!
Anna
Those knives!
lcwhity
how sweet…my mom would love any of these.
Kristen N.
Awesome choices on food and gifts, as usual!
Erin
A great array of food and gift ideas. Thanks, Joy!
Rebecca
Thanks for the great ideas – I’m still trying to figure out Mother’s Day! Also, I haven’t clicked through from my feed reader in a while – I love the new header!
Melissa C.
I love your blog. Just gorgeous!
Divya
Great brunch ideas – gonna make some of them! Lovely list and a great giveaway as well! Thanks for sharing – Happy Mother’s Day! Cheers!
Elizabeth
Thanks for the great gift suggestions and brunch ideas.
Lisa
I wish I lived close enough to make brunch for my mom. :)
Jocelin bodnicki
I love the wreath book idea! My mom just started getting into flower arranging, I think she would love something like that.
Louisa W.
All lovely ideas!
hillary
I’ve been looking for a good organic skin care line!
Lizzie o.
I love the brunch ideas, thanks! :)
I love the brunch ideas, thanks! :)
Liz
Love that cake stand. I am not a mom… but I may need to buy myself a gift!
Claire
I want to try the kale, avocado and tangerine salad!
Erin | Well Plated
I sadly won’t be able to spend mother’s day with my mom, but I want to special overnight her a whole box of those donuts. For real—nothing says “I love you for cleaning up after me all those years” or even (gasp!) “changing my diapers” quite like donuts. Sorry for writing “diapers” on a food blog. Twice. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sarah Lucht
Love this! Yay for Moms & fun gifts!
Amy DeKok
I would love to win…I am a Mom..Gram…and love MY Mom!! I especially love the cake plate<3
Amanda
Gifts for Mom… and also gifts for me?? (she does love matching…)
Megan Tieken
My mom JUST got a red Kitchenaid mixer and those knives would go perfectly with it… :)
Nadia
Your lucky mom!
Sarah
Thank you for the lovely giveaway!! Those pistachio donuts though… YUM!
Jenny L
Love your list! My momma deserves some baked donuts for sure!
Sara T.
I love a good salty honey pie! Always a great choice!
Chrissy
That cake pedestal is the prettiest!
Jessica Birt
BEAUTIFUL Post! Beautiful Food and Beautiful Gifts! Your Mom also raised a Beautiful Daughter! ILYJTB!!!
annette brown
Love recipes, Mom will love the muffuletta salad
MaddiCakes
What a great gift list… but I’m not sure the nail polish would make it into the gift basket ;)
Karen
I think you have made me a donut person!
Keeley
My mom would love this!
annette brown
You always have the best recipes, I’m making Mom the muffuletta salad, the gifts would just be icing
Cheryl
Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the mothers, step-mothers, dads-acting-as-mother, mothers of pets who are like children….everyone have a great Sunday! (This is my first time being away from my mother and kids on Mother’s Day so it’s a hard one!)
Barbara
What great gift ideas!
Laura B.
Wow, I absolutely love that cake stand — I’ve never seen anything like it!
Pam
Beautiful collection of sweet gifts for mom!!
Katherine
Ooh, that’s a beautiful cake stand. I’d love to use that at a mom’s day brunch!
Natalie R.
Salty honey pie is on my list of baking projects. However, I’m hoping my husband and kids will be making me some goodies this weekend for Mother’s Day! :)
christina
Going to make a quiche or frittata for mother’s days. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kaitlin
I love your blog. I’d love to give this to my mom! Brunch is our favorite, but skincare luxuries are even better. Also, I want to visit NOLA!
Marium Hosein
I’m sending this list of food and gifts to my husband for him to get inspiration. It’s my second Mother’s Day ??
Kris C.
Happy Mom’s Day to all the ladies!
Lori
I got a donut pan to make one of your recipes, and it is such a treat, more fun than muffins! Thx for giveaway, hope I win!!
Melanie Rosen
The sausage cheddar grits….mmmm!
foodandcrafts
I want them all!
Dee P
Really looking forward to making Mother’s day brunch for my mom. It’s her favorite meal, and I’m pulling out all the stops this year! Fingers crossed!
nikki
The Scones look amazing! And that lemonade is perfect for a warm spring day!
Rebecca @ DisplacedHousewife
Those knives are gorgeous + those scones…yum!! xx
Eliza
lovey treats for mom…. and the whole family!
Julie Joy
For my first Mother’s Day I’d love to win the gift set!
Alana
Beautiful picks! My mom is always trying to make homemade wreaths to decorate the house with. I’m glad other moms are doing it too!
Shanley Matthews
it’s my first mother’s day this year after adopting twin toddlers in July.. It’s been a wild year! my skin could use the love :)
Karen B
I love mothers day – I love how everyone celebrates it. Everyone has someone they call mom even if it is a dad.
Taylor Ray
I would love a good face product!
Christine Puls
Love the recipe suggestions and appreciate the giveaway!
Ilana
Great giveaway. Thanks.
Audrey
Yes Joy! Go moms and their endless patience! xx
Tina
I love the sausage cheddar and grits frittata. I think that and a salad will be the perfect mothers day dinner.
Hannah
I love moms..and donuts..and giveaways! You’re the best, Joy. Have a lovely weekend.
A
Happy Mother’s Day!
Esther C
What a lovely gift! I’d love to win this for my mom! Thanks for the opportunity! Love your blog!
Emma Palmer
That salty honey pie is calling my name!
Liz S.
Love your list of favorites!