It’s almost Mother’s Day, and when shopping for thoughtful gifts to show love to all the mothers in your life, you can’t beat shopping local! We rounded up a handful of great gifts from five of our favorite Jacksonville-area crafters, makers, and artisans to help you find something truly unique for Mom.

Candles from Candleleaf

Candleleaf is a collaboration between two Jacksonville-based makers, their natural soy wax candles are each accented with a different collection of colorful pebbles embedded in the wax. With a selection of over 30 scents, from the rich coffeeshop vibes of Lavender Latte to the crisp, refreshing combo of Grapefruit & Mint, there’s something to fit every Mother’s preference. Each jar has an average burn time of 50 hours, meaning Mom will get a ton of enjoyment out of these atmosphere enriching fragrances. shopcandleleaf.com // @candleleaf

Hexagon Essential Oil Shelf by Riverside Artisans

Whether Mom’s a total freak for essential oils or just loves a chance to showcase a nice tchotchke collection, this uniquely designed Pine shelf would be a great accent piece in any room. Go with just one or pair it with one of Riverside Artisan’s other charmingly geometric shelves, available in a variety of colors and finishes, or just grab a small potted plant or cute figurine to kickstart the decorative process! riversideartisansjax.com

Matching Adult & Toddler Ruby Beach Trucker Hats from Wild Child Hat Co.

If there’s a mother to small children in your life, why not grab a matching pair of locally-designed trucker hats with an elevated flair? Inspired by their own struggles with finding stylish options for children’s headgear, Jacksonville Beach’s Wild Child Hat Co. has since produced over two dozen different designs, available in toddler and adult sizes. We’re into their focus on vibrant patterns free of words, logos, and cartoon characters, ensuring everyone can show up to the beach in style. wildchildhatco.com // @wildchildhatco

Mother’s Day Gift Set from Anney Life Designs

Jacksonville music teacher/leatherworker Annsley Edwards’ Anney Life Designs has a deep catalog of handcrafted leather goods, from functional items like keychains and bookmarks, to finer pieces like cross body purses and wallets. They’ve put together a special Mother’s Day package deal that includes their Halston Clutch purse, a slim card and cash sleeve, and a pair of earrings, each available in several colors and styles. Overall a great combo of style and utility with that unmistakable handmade touch. anneyleather.com // @anneylifedesigns

Modern Chopping Board from Arbor Novo

Is there a Mom in your life who got way into cooking during the lockdown and never looked back? Chances are she’s gazed enviously at the gorgeous hardwood cutting boards used by any food blogger, Youtube chef, or Food Network Star worth their salt. Here’s your chance to look like a kitchen superhero when you turn up with a handcrafted chopping board from Atlantic Beach woodworkers Arbor Novo, made from cherry, maple, or black walnut. They’ll even help you bring things to the next level with a custom engraving, giving a special personal touch to an already thoughtful gift. arbornovo.com // @arbornovo