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Moms make the world go 'round! This year, treat yours to something special, something thoughtful, perhaps even something made locally. We have a treasure trove of perfect Mother's Day gifts in store. From decor accents and personal accessories to sweet scents for home and body, we Trovesters have scoured the globe for the best presents around. Come in to explore our carefully curated selection of gifts for every kind of mom, as well as our fantastic greeting cards, some beautiful, some downright hilarious. Need a little inspiration? Here are just a few of our favorite gift picks for the mothers in your life. 

We're so proud to represent local jewelry artisans and always feature a wide variety of each collection. While Melani Wilson Designs, Studio Jewel and Libby Ash Designs work with similar materials, each designer has such a magnificent, unique vibe.  Melani Wilson's designs are minimalist and pure, featuring loads of radiant pearls and stones. Lisa Lehmann, of Studio Jewel, creates cool and edgy pieces with gold, silver and leather. Libby Ash's collection features stylish silhouettes and beaming semi-precious stones.

Linnea's Lights are triple scented, natural soy candles, whipped up by a mother-daughter duo. Newest scents include Island and Heirloom Tomato while Sea Salt is a tried and true favorite. The packaging is splendid and each candle comes with its own matches, cleverly tucked inside the lid. 

Ann Murray hand painted porcelain plates and cache pots are so tasteful, delicate and lovely. If those are words you'd use to describe your mother, she's sure to love these pieces.

These adorable polished Guinea Hens come from the South of France and are a fun way to perk up your mama's house. In a variety of sizes and colors, these gals give any space a chic and rustic French country vibe. 

What Mother wouldn't love a picture of her family in a beautiful keepsake frame? The elegant Elias Artmetal frames are made in either 18 carat gold or pewter and will be a treasured heirloom for years to come.

MOM KNOWS BEST, RIGHT? HERE ARE SOME WISE WORDS FROM OUR MOTHERS:

 

"BE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE; EVERYONE HAS A STORY." - KIM

"NEVER GO GREY!" - MELANI

"YOUR GLASS IS ALWAYS HALF FULL." - MARK

"YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH BASIL OR LEMON." - LESLIE

 

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF MOTHERLY ADVICE? SHARE WITH US IN THE COMMENTS. BETTER YET, COME TELL US IN PERSON WHILE YOU SHOP FOR THE MOTHERS IN YOUR LIFE!

Aurora Borealis Designs

The simple things in life are sometimes the sweetest...a scoop of plain vanilla ice cream, the downy soft fur of a cuddly puppy or a walk on the beach, to name a few. The latter happens to serve as inspiration for designer Annie McFarlane, of Aurora Borealis Designs. Based in Leland, Michigan, McFarlane works in sterling silver, using found objects from her walks like Leland bluestones, Petoskey stones and luminous beach glass.

The collection is comprised of unique, organically shaped pieces, the final product informed by the stones themselves, which are "tumbled by nature, never by man!" McFarlane's passion for beautiful and charming Leland is evident in all her pieces, the process giving her a way to "capture a beach walk and release it into the designs."

The Aurora Borealis Designs studio is located on the Harbor in Leland and is a popular stop for those in search of an elegant memento of their time in the area. If there's a more stylish way to take the stunning beauty of the beach with you, no matter where you may roam, we haven't heard of it.

Come meet Annie McFarlane and view the latest Aurora Borealis Designs collection on May 9th from 11a to 5p. Linger a bit longer in Roanoke for the Style & Charm event, featuring special promotions from many area boutiques like Katharos Art & Gift, Rescued Relics and more.

 

Feather Your Nest

One of the quickest and least expensive ways to add a touch of luxury to any room or event is with candles. We simply adore them -- as you can tell when visiting our shop -- because they provide gorgeous, mood-enhancing fragrance as well as a touch of romantic ambiance. Plus, a beautiful candle is a gift that's always appreciated and used.

We're thrilled to welcome NEST Fragrances & Candles to The Trove. Found in Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and specialty boutiques across the globe, we think we're in pretty good company. The NEST collection features fine fragrances for home and personal care products that will enhance your daily life as well as your adventures in entertaining. While we love each and every scent, the Orange Blossom has been a particular favorite this Spring!

NEST Fragrances has recently expanded their line to include Reed Diffusers, Liquid Soap, Body Wash, Body Cream and Eau De Toilette Spray, in addition to their cult-status candles. You simply must stop by to experience these delightful scents for home and body. With a multitude of scents, limited edition gift boxes and the supremely divine collaboration with Sir Elton John, you're sure to find something special for your nest.

 

Toast & Dragon Trunk Show

One of the things we love most at The Trove is introducing our customers to unique, handcrafted jewelry from talented artisans. We jump at the chance to throw trunk shows that enable us to offer not only even more amazing treasures but to host the passionate people behind the brands. This month, we're more than thrilled to present Toast & Dragon, by Boston-based fine jewelry designer, Denise Fenoglio.

Toast & Dragon celebrates the beauty of nature, conveyed via fine metals and gems, in organic shapes, colors and textures. Informed by her time living in France and her extensive European and Middle Eastern travels, along with her studies at the prestigious North Bennet Street School in Boston's historic North End, Fenoglio has created a gorgeous collection of feminine and expressive pieces. The designer chooses her materials from ethical and environmentally-sound sources and uses natural, non-enhanced precious and semi-precious gems in her designs. She finds inspiration for each one-of-a-kind piece from the stones themselves and looks to nature to inform the silhouette and final details.

Jewelry is more than just stylish adornment - it is deeply personal and can be a reflection of who we truly are. Along with treasured pieces from our jewelry boxes come stories about their origin, some passed down through generations. We hope you'll join us for this wonderful event with Denise and Toast & Dragon and perhaps add a new piece, and a new story, to your collection.

Meet Denise Fenoglio and experience Toast & Dragon on April 23rd from 1p to 8p, with wine and hors d'ouevres starting at 5p.