The most requested Guide every year, the Mother In Law Gift Guide is where it all began!

This year’s round up includes 24 thoughtful gifts, covering all price points, familiarity levels, interests and styles.

 Let’s get to it!
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1.Skin By Blair Silk Pillowcase, Silk Sleep Mask and Candle Set: there is nothing more luxurious than this set from my sweet friend Skin By Blair. Blair created a custom scent for her candle that smells clean with a soft floral note (fellow Skin By Blair lovers will recognize it as the signature scent of her office!) and it comes in a gorgeous, heavy glass. 
Paired with the Skin By Blair silk eye mask and pillow case – which, hello, reduces wrinkles, skin concerns and even helps prevent acne – are both available in soft pink or white. 

The silk is gentle on delicate skin, perfect for a Mother In Law who deservers to be spoiled!

2. Joy Creative Shop Custom Stationary Set: For me, there is nothing more classic or thoughtful than gifting someone with a custom stationary set. 
My friend Steph of Joy Creative Shop is my go to for paper goods and her modern touches to classic stationary are perfect for any MIL. 
You can personalize all of the little details, including how many cards you’d like to gift, and I adore the option to include a hand lettered, matching note pad to create a set.

3. Engraved Bracelet: Insanely delicate, two strand bracelet with a charm that can be engraved with a date, handwriting or a date, this little bauble is a dream.

4. Custom Recipe Slate Board: inspired by last year’s MIL Guide best seller, this gorgeous slate cheese board can be personalized with a custom handwritten recipe. 
Available in a ton of sizes, I love the idea of adding a special recipe, note or memory. 
I chose a slate with a hole in the top to be used to hang or display the board, but they are available without!

5. Photo Keepsake Box updated for 2020 here!: personalize and then fill this wood keepsake box with special photos – because printed photos are special these days!

6. Custom Wreath updated for 2020 here!: Personalized with her house number, I can’t think of a Mother In Law who wouldn’t love this winter wreath. 

7. Custom Art Compact updated for 2020 here!: This sweet little compact can be personalized with handwriting or a piece of art work (ideal for a MIL who is also a grandmother!).

8. Custom Wine Carafe (sold out) UPDATED here: Perfect for the MIL who loves to entertain, this glass wine carafe has a hand crafted wood top that can be personalized.

9. Custom House Portrait (order cut off November 15) UPDATED here: a house portrait will make the list every single year! 

This year’s version is a clean, modern take and I might need to order one for myself!

10. Floral Tea Kettle updated for 2020 here!: perfect for any home and to be put on display, I love the colors in this floral painted tea kettle.

11. Wine Glass Holder: With suction cups, this little holder is perfect for a bubble bath.

12. Knit Caftan: the famous Barefoot Dreams fabric in a one size fits all, ulta-chic caftan 

(P.S. this made Oprah’s Favorite Things last year, so you know it’s good!).

13. Puppy Cookie Jar updated for 2020 here!: we all know a MIL who would love this little guy!

14. Blue and White Canisters: classic blue and white canisters available in a ton of sizes.

15. Oversized Cutting Board: I own this oversized white cutting board and love it for large charcuterie board – 

plus the white and natural wood color scheme make it perfect to use as decor.

16. Chandelier Wind Chimes: a unique and special gift, these hand made bells are strung into a chandelier shape (in three different sizes) and can be used indoor or out.

17. Map Sketch Print: is there a special city to your MIL? 
A custom sketched map of that city would be the sweetest gift – get it framed here.

18. Olive Oil Dispenser : I love the idea of custom infusing an olive oil blend to give to your MIL.

A thoughtful, handmade gift from you to her (that won’t break the bank!) – here’s a how to. 

19. Recycled Glass Hurricanes (sold out) UPDATED here: clean, easy, a bit coastal, perfect for

20. Dinner Party Memory Book: for the hostess with the most-ess, to document her gatherings and get togethers.

21. Custom Tea Towel: customize with a recipe, a note or name, perfect for any kitchen and undeniably thoughtful.

22. Body Butter Set: clean beauty in rich body butters scented in Fresh Petal, Mandarin Violet and Soft Neroli.

23. Cozy Wrap: Another Barefoot Dreams knit but in a flattering crowd pleaser of a wrap.

24. 3D Pop Up Bags: stash away and pop them up when you need them, I love the prints of these bags.