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Where to shop in Houston: Pampering, perfumes, plants, and more for Mom

Pamper Mom at Timan Fertitta's Spa at The Post Oak Hotel.

Photo courtesy of The Spa at The Post Oak Hotel

Shopping for a Mother's Day gift can be challenging, especially when trying to find a sentimental and useful gift. Whether shopping for a mom, mother-in-law, grandma, or wife, the goal is to make her feel special.

With Mother's Day just days away (it falls on Sunday, May 14!), it's essential to find the perfect gift and have it shipped in time. Lock in "favorite child status" for another year by choosing from one of these top selections for the remarkable mother figure in your life.

We've rounded up some top Houston shops for Mother's Day gifting.

Diamonds Direct

Show mom what a true gem she is with this Multicolor Sapphire Eternity Band, featuring 1.75 carats of sapphires alternating with 0.08 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. With colors to match any outfit, this piece of jewelry will add a pop of color to her day.

Every mom will love a pop of color and sparkle for Mother's Day. Photo by Diamonds Direct

Initio Parfums Privés

Initio Parfums Privés just released a new set that includes the brand's popular scents, Musk Therapy, Rehab, and Paragon. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Galleria, this set will surely please any perfume connoisseur.

This Mother's Day set from Initio is available at Saks Fifth Avenue. Photo by Initio Parfums Privés

Gucci

A new luxury bag from Gucci is an excellent way to pamper mom on Mother's Day. The Italian brand has several new collections at their Galleria boutique, including the ever-popular Jackie Bag, Bamboo 1947 collection – an ideal bag for year-round wear.

Every mom will love a luxury bag from Gucci. Photo by Gucci

Houston SPCA

For the Mom whose closet is full of fab fashion and who doesn't need "stuff," we recommend a gift from the Houston SPCA, say, a new kitten with a VIP adoption package. If Mom doesn't need a new fur baby, consider naming in one her honor. And if she has a dear kitty she misses, the SPCA is offering poignant memorial stones.

Houston SPCA kitten Name an adorable little kitten after Mom. Photo courtesy of Houston SPCA

Savage X Fenty

Take the stress out of Mother's Day gift shopping with a gift from Rhianna's Savage X Fenty in the Galleria. With new launches across women's lingerie, lounge, sleep, and sport, the boutique has something for every type of mom, including the fuzzy CLF Fluff'd Up Slippers (peep Rihanna wearing them after her Super Bowl LVII halftime show). The slippers are available in four colors, and at under $20, you can snag a pair for yourself.

Give the gift of comfort with these Savage X Fenty slippers. Photo by Savage X Fenty

The Plant Project

The Plant Project and Beloved Society Designs are partnering up to honor moms on Saturday, May 13 from 1 to 3pm. Choose a plant for mom or treat her to a magical afternoon with a champagne bar, plant and bloom bar, and more. As CultureMap was first to report in Houston, the Plant Project is the first Black woman owned plant shop in Texas, and owner Bree Iman Clark has filled her Montrose Collective boutique with everything a gardening-lovin' mama needs.

The Plant Project Houston Find flourishing gifts for Mom at The Plant Project.Photo courtesy of The Plant Project

The Spa at The Post Oak Hotel

The Post Oak Hotel's Forbes Five-Star Spas' has exclusive wellness treatments for well-deserving moms. These luxurious treatments are available through May 14 by reservation.

Our top pick is the ME Time Package. Upon arrival, moms can enjoy a welcome mimosa followed by these treatments: 90 min. Polynesian Flower Ritual, gently cleansing and purifying the body followed by hot stones allowing any stress or worries to melt away. 90 min. Bespoke Glow Facial focuses exclusively on the client's skin needs and provides a skin regime to take home for continued care. Post-treatment, enjoy a nutritional snack and a take-home gift to commemorate Mother's Day.

Indulge mom in a spa day at The Spa at The Post Oak Hotel.Photo by The Spa by the Post Oak Hotel

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Houston designer Christy Lynn celebrates 5 years with River Oaks pop-up

Photo by Quy Tran

The designer opened her new space with a Spring 2025 Collection fashion show.

Houston designer Christy Lynn Lee has had a whirlwind five years and is celebrating with a pop-up store in River Oaks District and a new Resort 2025 Collection. The pop-up boutique will be open through the end of February, offering shoppers curated picks from the designer's Fall/Winter 2024, Resort 2025, and the first drop of Spring 2025 on February 1.

"I wasn't looking for a pop-up during the holiday season, but the opportunity presented itself, and I made the decision within two weeks," Lee tells CultureMap. "I have a beautiful store in Memorial, and being there for over a year has taught me a lot about that part of the city. There are a lot of people that shop in River Oaks District from out of town and even internationally, and we felt we could learn a lot about those customers just by being there for the next four months."

Houston-based designer Christy Lynn Lee and her husband Christophe Chung.Photo by Quy Tran

After founding her ready-to-wear label in 2019, Lee became known for her romantic and ephemeral dresses with hand-painted floral motifs and exquisite fabrics from Italy, France, and China. In the past year, Lee has focused on evolving her brand to include more separates, knitwear, and suiting. The Resort 2025 Collection will showcase these efforts with a capsule wardrobe that is ready for holiday travel with beautiful skirts, cashmere, and embroidered treatments on leather and suede.

"The collection is available now through January, and it is holiday-inspired," said Lee. "I wanted it to feel like a transitional capsule collection, so if you are traveling for the holidays to somewhere warm or skiing, it is easy to take it away with you."

Shoppers can peruse the ready-to-wear Resort 2025 Collection at the River Oaks District pop-up. Photo courtesy of Christy Lynn

In addition to the new pop-up boutique and launch of her latest collection, Lee is celebrating five years of her eponymous brand. The designer says the first three years were the honeymoon phase, while the last two dealt with trials and tribulations. She and her business partner and husband, Christophe Chung, have been focused on sustaining the business's progress.

"The first three years we had a lot of growth. I have a store, a team here in Houston, and a team in New York, so now it is about planning for the next five years.," said Lee. "I am fortunate that I have built a really good production and design group. It is very small, but it allows me to concentrate more on the outward-facing parts of the fashion business."

Christy Lynn Lee celebrated her 5 year anniversary with a fashion show and the debut of her River Oaks District pop-up. Photo by Quy Tran

While Lee has focused on expanding nationwide and globally (she began international shipping in the last six months), she says Houston will remain her home base. The designer's atelier, warehouse, and flagship store are all in Houston, and over the past several years, Lee and her husband have built a welcoming community around them.

"We couldn't have grown so much without the support from Houston. I feel like it is my home," said Lee. "Houston embodies diversity, creativity, and opportunity. It is an international hub that offers access to a global audience while still having a fantastic local community."

Photo by Quy Tran

The designer opened her new space with a Spring 2025 Collection fashion show.

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