So, you’re still searching, or just started looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
Don’t worry. Downtown Ithaca’s has got you covered. Our unique shopping boutiques, dining establishments, and service providers offer something your mother is sure to appreciate.
Here are a few last-minute items to consider for your mother this year.
A Greeting Card or specialty item from Amuse Modern Cottage Industry or Mockingbird Paperie
Amuse sells an assortment of greeting cards ranging from funny to sentimental to religious and to secular. Amuse is located in Press Bay Alley and will be open Friday (today) and Saturday from 11am-6pm and on Sunday, Mother’s Day, from 11am-4pm.
Mockingbird Paperie also offers a fantastic selection of Mother’s Day greeting cards and an incredible variety of specialty gifts.
A beautiful flower boutique from Bool’s Flower Shop
For decades, Bool’s has wowed mothers and mothers-to-be with their stunning freshly picked and prepared floral arrangements. This long-standing florist shop also sells greeting cards, chocolates, and local gifts too!
Bools will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Handcrafted apparel or wearable art from Handwork ~ Ithaca’s Artisan Cooperative, Ithacamade, 15 STEPS, and American Crafts by Robbie Dein
Handwork is stocked on botanical textiles and wearable art from co-op artist Esther Yaloz of Planetarium Design. Esther’s silk scarves, tea towels, lunar calendars, purses and more are part of our Fiber Sale, 15% off this Thursday through Sunday. Many masterfully handcrafted items are also on sale as part of the shop’s Mother’s Day Weekend Sale.
Ithacamade, located in the Dewitt Mall, carries a grand selection of locally made jewelry, pottery, women’s accessories, and more.
At 15 STEPS, Shop handcrafted jewelry, scarves, handbags, pottery, leather journals, locally made, gift certificates, chocolates, new arrivals, and more! To shop 15 STEPS online, visit https://www.fifteensteps.com/shop.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, American Crafts has stocked new styles from perennial
gallery favorite; Holly Yashi. Come to the shop to check out Yashi’s beautiful collection along with collections produced by other highly skilled artisans.
A Cellar d’Or Wine and Cider Shop Club Membership
Does your mom enjoy sipping on glasses of wine? Well, then, we have the perfect gift idea for her.
Cellar d’Or has a WIne Club curated by The Cork Report. It not only includes the best wines of Finger Lakes and other New York State regions, but it also often includes wines from lesser known American Viticultural Areas from top producers throughout the US that are NOT from California, Oregon, or Washington. Check out the link to learn more about Cellar d’Or’s clubs and sign up. http://www.thecellardor.com/wine–cider-clubs1.html
Take your mom to brunch
Hotel Ithaca, Simeon’s American Bistro, Ithaca Marriott on The Commons and Coltivare are all offering special Mother’s Day brunch menus.
Colivare
Sunday, May 13
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Reservations are encouraged but not required. Call Coltivare for reservations at 607-882-2333 or book online at https://coltivareithaca.com/reservations/.
Ithaca Marriott on The Commons
Sunday, May 13
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more info., click here.
Simeon’s American Bistro ~ Mother’s Day Weekend Brunch
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 11 – May 13
Simeons will be offering brunch & dinner specials, including a delicious rosé wine & peach sangria!
Every Mom that visits Simeon’s during Mother’s Day Weekend will receive homemade macaroons & a $20 gift card that she may use on her next visit to Simeon’s!
Make your reservations today at https://bit.ly/2jJBbvU
Hotel Ithaca
Sunday, May 13
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For pricing and menu, click here.
Treat her to a painting class at Wine & Design
Wine & Design is hosting a special Mother’s Day Open Studio on May 13 at 1 p.m.
Grab your mom and come paint whichever flower arrangement you’d like! Please reserve and pay for your seat below. Let us know your choice in the comments section. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and choose your seat. Please bring your own drinks and food. We will supply cups and a corkscrew. Email ithaca@wineanddesign.com with any questions or call 607-742-5496.
To register, visit https://www.wineanddesign.com/calendars/event.php?id=99719
Give her the Norabloom experience
Norabloom Botanicals offers a holistic, clean, non~toxic approach to beauty, health, and wellness. Their manicures, pedicures, facials, and other spa treatments are the perfect gift to help your mother relax and pamper herself. Learn more about Norabloom’s offerings at http://www.norabloom.com/welcome.
Downtown Ithaca Gift Card
For that hard to shop for mother, purchase a Downtown Ithaca Gift Card. They’re valid at more than 100 downtown Ithaca shops and restaurants and are available for denominations up to $500. You can purchase them today from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance Office located at 171 E. State Street (Center Ithaca). The office is open until 5 p.m. You can also order them online at http://downtownithaca.com/ithaca-stores/our-store.html
For additional information about shopping, dining, and specialty services in downtown Ithaca, visit www.downtownithaca.com.