Indulge her this Mother's Day with a luxurious twist on everyday living. Our hand-selected gift ideas offer beauty and thoughtfulness that Mom will savor well beyond May 8, whether it's a showpiece serving platter, upcycled flower vase, or the memory of delectable chocolates.

"Waste not, want not" Moms will appreciate Larry Burdick's mice: The candy maker invented the treats as a way to use up leftover chocolate. The whimsical morsels -- in orange and dark chocolate, mocha and milk chocolate, and cinnamon and white chocolate -- are one of the most popular items from the New Hampshire-based company that uses high-quality ingredients from around the world in its hand-made chocolate. 16 mice for $46, or 9 for $32, burdickchocolate.com

Brighten up Mom's day (and night) with this solar-powered lantern. Let it hang from a backyard tree or sit on a patio table to catch some rays in the afternoon. Come sundown, the firefly-like flickering casts a cheery glow. $30, perpetualkid.com

Whether she's a master gardener or has a brown thumb, any mom can appreciate these beautiful recycled-glass terrariums filled with sand and three easy-to-care-for air plants. The mini desert landscape should last for years with twice weekly watering, and can be displayed almost anywhere there's bright light. $79 each, vivaterra.com

Make Mom's life in the kitchen a little easier with a handy reference guide right at her fingertips. This clever cotton apron displays measurement conversions, cooking times, common abbreviations, and more -- upside down for easy reading, of course. $30, perpetualkid.com

Every time Mom uses this tote, she'll be reminded of your love: The light-weight canvas bag is silk-screened with the word for that favorite human emotion, translated into 38 different languages. $14, etsy.com/shop/BucktoothedBunny

Appeal to Mom's inner chocoholic -- and art lover. Renowed French pastry chef Francois Payard's Masterpiece Collection rounds up a dozen types of chocolates, each named after a famed French artist. Admiring the greats -- from Bonnard (chocolate ganache and caramel covered in dark chocolate) to Van Gogh (pistachio-almond paste in dark chocolate) -- has never been so tasty. Box of 30, $35; 48, $48; 54, $60, payard.com

Talk about flower power: This USB hub is both functional and decorative, reminding the busy, wired Mom of garden blooms, even when she's working inside. $18, seejanework.com

A mama bird and her young is a sweet symbol for maternal love -- and the theme of a handmade necklace she'll hold close to her heart. Made out of recycled sterling silver, this Rhonda & Elijah Wyman pendant is a perch for mother and a brood of up to four wee ones. $70, uncommongoods.com

Sure, these straight pins are beautiful -- topped with vibrant Murano glass and stored in a vermillion, shagreen-like box -- but they're also practical. Unlike the metal or plastic variety, glass pins are highly visible and heat-resistant: You can use them to pin a seam and then iron without melting them, and easily pick them out of the sewing machine needle's way as you work. $20, bellocchio.com

Give Mom the gift of beautiful nails -- without the noxious fumes. A Beautiful Life's nail lacquers (in 18 fun, long-lasting shades) and polish remover are soy-based and contain no DBP, toluene, or formaldehyde, toxins commonly found in nail polish. Nail lacquer, $12 each, polish remover, $20, abeautifullife.com

To salute one of their best customers, the 80-plus-year-old New York City "appetizing" company Russ & Daughters has put together "Martha's Favorites Package," a spread including smoked salmon, herring in mustard, bagels and bialys, and macaroons. There's more than enough for Mom -- and about five of her loved ones, too -- all packed in a reusable, insulated tote. $107, russanddaughters.com

Help her turn an ordinary morning cup of joe into a DIY barista creation: With the push of a button, this electric carafe can create steam or froth milk so she can pour herself a cappuccino, latte, or macchiato whenever the mood strikes. $60, cbtl.com

Give Mom a Mother's Day bloom she'll never forget. Designer Ricardo Saint-Clair's whimsical chalkboard vase has a blank slate so she can jot important messages or to-do lists, or just doodle as she stops and smells the rose(s). $40, momastore.org

John Robshaw's pouches are stylish travel companions. Made from the designer's signature, hand-blocked Indian prints, the linen/cotton cases wrangle power adapters, hair accessories, or any other gewgaws she may need on the road. Set of 3, $40, johnrobshaw.com

Celebrate Mom -- and a female-friendly food trend -- with this collection of cheese, crackers, and other nibbles, all made by women. Included are one-half-pound wedges of mellow gouda, complex cheddar, pungent Ardrahan, and nutty Cremont, along with sweets and savories to round out her cheese platter. $85, murrayscheese.com

Everyday tasks -- like, say, wrapping a last-minute present -- get a little more colorful when Mom uses decorative tape made of Japanese washi paper instead of plain, old adhesive tape. This beautiful walnut tape dispenser comes with one roll of the colorful stuff (a favorite of artists and crafters), but you can give her more options with an additional set of 10. Choco Tape Dispenser $29; Patterns and Colors Washi Tape, $30, momastore.org

A clever gift for the knitting Mom, this square-yard of silk has a witty printed pattern that mimics the design of a wooly scarf. Available in aqua, pink, gray, or chartreuse, the accessory will add a bit polish to her everyday assembles. $49, plainmade.com

If you can't give Mom something you've made yourself, consider a handmade gift you wish were one of your creations. This necklace -- from artist Lisa Congdon, profiled in the February 2011 issue of Martha Stewart Living, -- highlights a hand-painted pink birch forest worthy of a fairy tale landscape. $48, lisacongdon.etsy.com

Whether your Mom is new to needles or knows her way around the skeins, this book if a must-have, compiling more than 40 of Vogue Knitting magazine's best mitten and glove patterns. (Be sure to dog-ear the pair you'd like to see in your Christmas stocking.) $25, spoonsisters.com

Help Mom keep her busy schedule under control (and at her fingertips) with a 52-page tear-off calendar-cum-mousepad. She can plan mornings, afternoons, evenings -- and even jot down wish-list ideas on a square for each week's eighth day: "Someday..." $13, seejanework.com

If your Mom likes baking, she'll love "Martha Stewart's New Pies & Tarts," our newest cookbook, with 150 recipes ranging from the old fashioned to the modern. Sweeten the surprise by whipping up something from its pages -- a brunch quiche, a spring icebox pie, or a rich chocolate tart -- just for her. $25, shop.marthastewart.com

Mom will have a clear view of the wren, warbler, or wagtail nibbling at her bird food with this beautifully transparent feeder. The glass orb is hand blown, making it a one-of-a-kind perch for her fine feathered friends. $110, shopterrain.com

Give mom a gift she can show off for years to come. This handy kitchen essential -- a three-inch pot for jam, chutney, or sugar -- has a chalkboard stripe around the bottom for easy labeling and identification. Available by itself for $18 or as a gift set with a wooden spoon and jar of jam for $33, shopterrain.com

The four 4 and 1/2" bowls in this gift set are lovely inside and out. Mom can use them to organize odds and ends beautifully -- one bowl each in lined in either aqua, lavender, lemongrass, or kiwi lacquer makes color-coding easy -- or, because the coiled-bamboo vessels are food-safe, to serve hot or cold appetizers or snacks. The set features one of each color: Aqua, Lavender, Lemongrass, and Kiwi. $54, bambuhome.com

A Kiva platter will be a standout at Mom's next cocktail party. Scratch-resistant rose quartz that has silver or gold edging and rubber feet to protect tabletops, it makes a chic tray for cheeses, an elegant trivet for the table, or simply an eye-catching objet d'art. Beautiful, sensible, and multitasking...just like her. Silver $290 or gold $330, rablabs.com

A vintage ruby brooch may be beyond your budget, but you can still give Mom something sparkly: The stunning "Set in Style, The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels" (the companion to this year's exhibit at New York's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum) gives a peek into the jewelry boxes of Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, and the Duchess of Windsor -- no insurance policy required. $55, Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum

She'll play the trump card at her next bridge night with Hermes's luxurious twin decks. The set comes in that signature, uber-stylish orange box -- sure to make fellow players green with envy. $75, hermes.com

Until her garden is in full flower midsummer, she can admire the bloom of this hand-screened pillow -- with a large-scale floral pattern that is more glam than granny -- on her porch bench or favorite chair. $128, anthropologie.com

One of the foremost designers of the 20th century, Eva Zeisel continues to craft sinuous housewares well past the age of 100. Her 1952 teapot -- a collectors' item that's been reissued -- has the curves, waves, and shapes that made her famous. $70, crateandbarrel.com

Mom can tote her farmers' market finds in this vibrant red-straw bag with linen lining and leather-wrapped handles -- and show her support of a sustainable business halfway around the world: The basket is woven by women in a tiny village in northern Ghana, using local the stalks of local grains, and tinted with ancient, organic dye. $150, abchome.com

This antiqued giraffe candlestick will spark wanderlust in the worldliest of Moms. Until she can see the real thing on that dream trip to Tanzania, the reclined figure makes a lovely, inspirational addition to a desk or end table. $38, anthropologie.com

Artist Valentino Liegada,cleaned up rusted fire extinguishers and hand-painted them with warm and cool colors to create one-of-a-kind vases. Fill one with Mom's favorite flowers for an unforgettable gift. $65, uncommongoods.com

Digging in the garden or washing hands while cooking can leave Mom's hands looking like they belong to someone older. This daily hand cream helps set back the clock as it restores moisture, plumps skin, and decreases age spots. $22, dermelect.com

Make Mom's sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects a lot easier with one simple gadget. The Stack 'n Stitch Thread Tower guides thread directly into sewing machines and holds up to 30 spools in the order she'll use them. $37, clover-usa.com

Mom will love the way the oscillating, massaging facial cleaner makes her look and feel -- and she'll get an added boost knowing that part of the retail cost goes to a beauty program for women undergoing cancer treatments. $149, clarisonic.com

Doesn't Mom deserve an upgrade from that bowl you made her in seventh-grade pottery glass? This radiant aluminum serving piece has a leafy texture that mimics the trees outside her window. And when someone asks where she got it, she can still say it's from her talented child. $40, Martha Stewart Collection for macys.com

If your mother is a history buff, she'll love the back story to this gift from the world's oldest candle maker. Cire Trudon made tapers for the likes of Louis XIV and Napoleon; today the 360-plus-year-old company lights up the lives of commoners who love the uncommonly subtle, lush scents that come from their high-quality wax made of soy, rice, and coconut kernel. $75, Cire Trudon, Barneys New York

These unique centerpiece-worthy bowls, hand-carved from reclaimed Chinese fir trees, have earthy appeal -- and make pretty places to keep fruit, keys, or loose mail and paperwork. Available in two finishes -- natural (shown here) and espresso. Small $35, medium $45, large $95, or the set of three for $149, vivaterra.com

Finnish designer Timo Sarpaneva Sarpaneva drew inspiration from his grandfather's work as a blacksmith to create this stunning -- and functional -- 3-quart casserole for Ittala. Use the wooden handle to carry the pot from oven to table, and as a lever to lift the lid before serving. $232, amazon.com