5 Thoughtful Mother's Day Gift Ideas from West Seattle Nursery staff
West Seattle Nursery Staff
5/5/2025
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the moms in your life this Mother’s Day? Our staff has curated a collection of their favorite gift ideas, each one thoughtful, beautiful, and sure to bring a smile. Whether she loves to garden, relax, or indulge in a little pampering, there's something here to make her day special.
Thea’s Pick: Hanging Baskets
Thea, our WSN Buyer, recommends our hanging baskets as a colorful and cheerful gift for Mom. Bursting with vibrant blooms - from violas and lush pansies to trailing fuchsias - they add instant charm to porches, patios, or garden spaces. The fuchsias are so full and luscious, you could practically make a wig out of them!
Sharon’s Pick: Hand Soaps, Lotions, and Candles
Sharon swears by the Mixture moisturizing liquid hand soap with essential oils. “They keep my hands moisturized and smelling nice!” she says. Unlike many soaps, they’re gentle on skin and leave your hands feeling soft, not stripped.
Pair them with Mixture’s hand-poured candles, made with 100% soy wax and fragranced with essential oils. The scents are incredible and create a soothing atmosphere at home.
We also carry luxurious options from Wavertree and London and Handmade La Conner, offering beautifully crafted soaps and lotions that make thoughtful, pampering gifts.
Ray’s Picks: Blooming Shrubs That Last for Years
Ray, our Shrub Buyer, suggests going classic with rhododendrons, azaleas, and hydrangeas - timeless favorites that bring beautiful blooms year after year.
For something a little different, Ray also recommends Deutzia 'Yuki Cherry Blossom' and Winter Daphne (Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’):
Deutzia 'Yuki Cherry Blossom' features delicate, pink bell-like flowers that cover the plant in spring. It thrives in full sun, resists deer, and makes an excellent groundcover that is especially effective on slopes.
Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ is prized for its variegated foliage and intoxicating fragrance. This compact, rounded evergreen shrub produces clusters of magenta buds that open to white flowers in late winter, and offers slightly better winter hardiness than the standard species.
These selections will bring joy not just on Mother’s Day, but for seasons to come.
Lisa’s Pick: Gourmet Flavors & Beautiful Textiles
Lisa, our Gift Shop Buyer, loves gifts that feel both thoughtful and indulgent. This year, she’s recommending a pairing of Finch + Fennel's small-batch sauces and spreads and the elegant textiles from Baschung Shawls.
She suggests the Ginger Scallion Everything Sauce from Finch + Fennel. This zesty blend of ginger, scallions, tamari, and sherry vinegar is ideal for noodles, marinades, or even drizzling over eggs. A little goes a long way!
To round out her picks, Lisa recommends our gorgeous new silk and cotton scarves from Baschung Shawls. Hand-selected from India, these textiles have a story behind them: Baschung Shawls began as a road-trip dream and has grown into a thriving business rooted in global giving. The founders live part-time in India, working with the humanitarian group Embracing the World.
Whether you’re gifting comfort, flavor, or something to wear, Lisa’s favorites are sure to add warmth and meaning to Mother’s Day.
Nicole’s Pick: Roses with Timeless Elegance
Nicole, our Rose Buyer, recommends two stunning lavender-toned varieties for a Mother’s Day gift that’s both classic and memorable: Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel™
Sterling Silver, the original lavender rose, is beloved for its nearly thornless stems and its sweet, citrusy fragrance. It’s the ancestor of nearly every modern lavender rose and still holds its place as a garden favorite.
Stainless Steel™ is a sought-after hybrid tea rose with striking silvery-lavender blooms. It’s easy to grow, with long-lasting flowers featuring 26-40 petals each, set against bold, green foliage. A standout in any garden.
Be sure to check out our updated 2025 rose list, and don’t miss the David Austin roses arriving at the end of the month, they’re always a customer favorite!
