Natalie Brooks

Amida's NASA Edition Digitrend Revives Space Age Design for Collectors

Amida's $4,420 NASA Tribute Digitrend is limited to 100 pieces, pairs a white ceramic shell with the iconic "worm" logo, and may be the most gifted collector's watch of 2026.

Editor-Tested Mother's Day Self-Care Gifts for Every Budget

CNN Underscored's 51-pick Mother's Day guide (updated April 2) is packed with editor-tested self-care finds — here are the best picks by mom type, with ordering deadlines.

Apr 4, 2026·4 min read

Seiko's JAMSTEC Marinemaster Limited Edition Offers Collectors a Rare Deep-Sea Trophy

Only 1,000 pieces of Seiko's JAMSTEC Marinemaster HBF002 exist, backed by a 1983 ocean-depth survival test and an Arctic icebreaker dial at $3,900.

Apr 4, 2026·4 min read

Trends

Top Jewelry Brands Redefine Personalization Through Zodiac, Motifs, and Identity

Zodiac rings, dragonfly crystals, and diamond-studded house motifs: personalized jewelry in 2026 is about identity and symbolism, not just engraving.

Apr 4, 2026·5 min read

Trends

Picaboo Adds Blankets, Magnets, and Yard Signs to Personalized Gift Lineup

Six months after its acquisition, Picaboo launched photo blankets, magnets, and weather-resistant yard signs targeting graduation season.

Apr 4, 2026·2 min read

Seasonal

VANILLABEANS Releases Mother's Day Limited Set Featuring New Fruit Tea-Flavored Chocolate Sandwiches

VANILLABEANS' Mother's Day Especially Set, on sale from April 1, debuts two new Shochora flavors, Strawberry Tea and Peach Tea, made with Kanagawa-sourced ingredients.

Apr 4, 2026·3 min read

DIY

48 DIY Gifts for Her, From Simple Candles to Sculptural Planters

Skip the generic bath set: these 48 DIY gifts span 30 minutes to one afternoon and look like they came from a boutique, not a craft bin.

Apr 4, 2026·12 min read

Spring Gift Ideas 2026

Spring's four biggest gifting moments call for smarter choices than seasonal trinkets; here's what to actually give for Easter, birthdays, teacher appreciation, and thank-you occasions.

Personalized POD Jewelry Makes Affordable, Meaningful Anniversary Gifts in 2026

Personalized POD jewelry delivers engraved necklaces and photo pendants for $40–65, making meaningful anniversary gifts accessible without the fine-jewelry price tag.

Apr 4, 2026·5 min read

Graduation Gifts That Celebrate Black Excellence (2026)

Skip the generic frame and the Amazon algorithm — these gifts meet the Class of 2026 exactly where they are: honoring heritage, funding the next chapter, and wearing the community's pride on their shoulders.

Apr 4, 2026·5 min read

Repetto and Kaia Gerber Launch Handcrafted 'In Bloom' Ballet Flat Capsule

Kaia Gerber co-designed two handcrafted ballet flats with Repetto, each bearing her handwritten signature, priced from €320 and made in Dordogne, France.

Apr 4, 2026·3 min read

Personalized Coloring Books and Custom Puzzles Win for Engagement and Cross-Age Appeal

Coloring books made from your own photos and custom photo puzzles outperform every other personalized gift category for engagement time and cross-age appeal, according to hands-on testing across six formats.

Apr 4, 2026·7 min read

Best Spa Hotel Getaways to Gift Mom This Mother's Day

Six spa hotels worth booking before Mother's Day sells out, from Canyon Ranch Tucson's $300-per-night treatment credit to Omni Grove Park Inn's mountain tea party package.

Seasonal

Calon DRY FLOWER's Mother's Day Line Turns Preserved Florals Into Lasting Keepsakes

Calon DRY FLOWER's Mother's Day 2026 line features preserved carnation bouquets and glass bottle flowers that won't wilt, with online orders open and in-store sales beginning April 25.

Apr 4, 2026·1 min read

Seasonal

Denver Beer Spa Offers Moms Soaks, Saunas and Craft Brews This Mother's Day

Oakwell Beer Spa in Denver is pitching hops-and-barley soaks as a Mother's Day alternative to flowers, as interest in spa gifting has jumped to 25% of shoppers.

Apr 4, 2026·3 min read

Top Mother's Day Gifts for 2025, Vetted and Approved by Experts

Americans will spend $34.1 billion on Mother's Day 2025. The gifts gaining ground aren't wrappable: experiences, personalized keepsakes, and wellness picks that outlast any bouquet.

Best Large Indoor Plants and Faux Trees to Gift New Homeowners

Large plants and faux trees are the housewarming gift nobody thinks to give — and the one new homeowners always wish they'd received.

Pre-Owned Luxury Watches and Jewelry Make Meaningful Anniversary Gifts This Spring

Pre-owned luxury watches and jewelry can save 20-40% versus retail, making milestone anniversaries the perfect occasion to give something extraordinary without the new-purchase price tag.

Apr 4, 2026·8 min read

Heartfelt Housewarming Messages and Gifts to Welcome New Neighbors

Most people agonize over what to *say* more than what to *give* at a housewarming. Here's how to nail both — message first, gift second.