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14 Brilliant Mother’s Day Gifts for Mom

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and a global pandemic won’t keep us from getting mom something special! It can be a challenge to find the perfect gift that matches her tastes and interests, so we’ve compiled some of our favorite gift ideas from SOCO that are likely to make any mom smile.

 

“Sahel Basket” – Swahili African Modern ($79.00, shop here at Room & Board)

Ghanaian artisans hand-weave these Bolga-style market baskets using elephant grass and a leather wrap for the handle. These durable and beautiful materials are perfect for carrying Mom’s everyday things or for beautiful and functional storage throughout the home.

 

“Assorted Shower Steamers, Herbal Bath Salts, and Body Lotion” – Essence One ($14 – $24, shop here at Room & Board

Designed to harness the power of aromatherapy to improve mood and wellbeing, Essence One products are always free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates and are never tested on animals.

 

Shower Steamers

Includes one (1) scent profile each; lavender, breathe, morning calm & energy

  • Morning Calm: This refreshing blend features spearmint & bergamot mint mixed with patchouli essential oils 
  • Lavender: These lavender essential oils provide a classic soothing scent 
  • Energy: This uplifting blend is composed of grapefruit & bergamot mint essential oils 
  • Breathe: Combining eucalyptus and spearmint, this blend is bright and refreshing.

 

Hand & Body Lotion

Available in the following scent profiles: lavender, morning calm, and energy

 

Herbal Bath Salts

Available in the following scent profiles: breathe, lavender, and rose

 

“Design Miami Notebook” – Leanne Shapton x Design Miami ($7.00, shop here at HAY)

The Design Miami notebook is the result of a creative collaboration between Design Miami and artist Leanne Shapton. This series of six notebooks features watercolor designs from the “Alphapat” project, which represents an A-Z of iconic design patterns.

 

“Colorful Tea Towels” – Scholten & Baijings for HAY ($25.00 for set of 2, shop here at HAY)

Colorful tea towels woven in a cotton blend created by the Dutch design duo Scholten & Baijings. Tea Towels come in sets of two with assorted designs and color schemes to choose from.

 

Dimensions: L 29.75″ W 20.5″ 

 

“Reflection Tray” ($119.00, shop here at BoConcept)

This one-of-a-kind Reflection Tray is designed for function. More than that, it is designed to be an elegant icon, pure in style and beauty. (Diameter = 12 inches; Height = 1 inch)

 

“Pink Picasso” – Paint by Numbers ($42.00, shop here at Local Fare)

This fun “Paint by Numbers” kit contains everything she needs to create her own work of art on real canvas.  Online ordering available from Local Fare!  (Styles available: Happy Hydrangea, Perfect Petals, All About Austin, Succulent)

 

“Embroidered Initial Canvas Zipper Bag” – Mud Pie ($10.95, shop here at Local Fare)

This canvas carry-all pouch features an embroidered initial with floral wreath detail and a zip top closure with cotton tassel and pom-pom pull.  Each pouch has a different look and design based on the letter.

 

Letters:

(A, C, J, L, N, R, T) = blue embroidered block letter with two pom poms.

(B, D, F, H, M, P, S, W) = olive green embroidered script letter with one pom pom and one tassle.

 

Size: 

4 1/4″ x 6 1/2″

 

“Constellation Necklace 2” ($42, shop here at Bearfruit Jewelry)

Let the stars guide Mom! This Constellation Necklace 2 represents 12 astrology zodiac signs to show anyone’s personality. Personalize it for mom, the kids, or someone special.

 

Details: Gold Plated over Brass; Adjustable chain length from approximately 15” to 17”; Nickel free; Available in Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold

 

“Personalized Birthstone Necklace” – ($48.00, shop here at Bearfruit Jewelry)

The combination of the Birthstone and Constellation pendant captures every positive of an individual. Showing the best parts of their personality along with the strengths that complement it, this necklace will melt the heart of whoever receives it.

 

Details: Gold Plated over Brass; Available in Gold and White Gold; Chain length approximately 15.5-17.5″; Springring clasp closure; Nickel free

 

“Bamboo Pajamas” – ($70, shop here at Nest Bedding)

Slip into something more comfortable, and stylish, with these Nest Bedding Bamboo Pajamas. Available in 3 sizes, the ultra-soft, ultra-luxurious stretchy bamboo pajamas top and bottom make Mom feel comfortable in any temperature.

 

“Luxury Robe” – ($99, shop here at Nest Bedding)

Engineered to be lightweight and water absorbent, this long, luxurious robe is great for lounging about.

 

“Limited Edition Baby Gift Box” – Assorted Brands ($110, shop here at Milk & Honey Baby)

Surprise a special mom-to-be with one of these limited-edition baby gift boxes from Milk & Honey baby.  Purchase includes free gift wrap in a box with lavender, free shipping, and the below products inside:

  • SpearmintLove gingham pink onesie & diaper cover
  • Loulou Lollipop Swaddle Blanket
  • Loulou Lollipop Pacifier Clip- pink
  • Leather Fringe Mocs
  • Free Jellycat Piggy

 

“Tie-Dye Sweat Suit” – ($114, shop here at Eva’s Trunk)

Let mom relax in style with this super tie-dye sweat suit set from Eva’s Trunk.  Available in 2 colors, and 30% off for a limited time!  Call 714-319-2542 to place an order or inquire about sizes & availability.

 

“Free Birx Scarf with Purchase of Sun Hat or Visor” – (Pricing Varies, shop the Blue Skies Instagram here)

Get mom on the latest trend with Blue Skies’ Birx neck scarf (27*27 and $19) or the silk blend Birx rectangle scarf (32*60 and $42) – now free with the purchase of any sun hat or visor for Mother’s Day!

 

To purchase your gift and pick the perfect color/print for mom, email blueskiesocmix@gmail.com or call 310-945-7120. Free shipping and complementary gift wrap available.

 

Celebrate Mother’s Day This Weekend at SOCO + The OC Mix

Celebrate All That May Has To Offer atSOCO+ The OC Mix!
From Mother’s Day events to Cinco de Mayo specials and more, SOCO + The OC Mix is the place for foodies, design lovers and families to enjoy events + seasonal offers all month long.

For a full list of upcoming events + announcements, visit our website or follow us@socoandtheocmix!

Celebrate Mom This Weekend!

This Saturday, May 4, we’re honoring all moms by offering discounts, promotions and specials from a variety of SOCO + The OC Mix shops, businesses and eateries.  Families will also have the chance to enjoy live music + a free professional photo opportunity inside The OC Mix from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for additional family fun.  Plus, during Mother’s Day weekend (Friday, May 10 – Sunday, May 12), select restaurants at the center will be offering specials + discounts to celebrate all the special moms out there.


A Top Chef Cinco De Mayo

Fiesta with Tackle Box all weekend long!  From Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5, stop by Tackle Box and enjoy 50% off ALL Margaritas, Micheladas and Modelo Especial. PLUS, Top Chef Alum Brian Huskey has created a Cinco de Mayo Burger exclusively for this weekend only.  For just $15, you can try the new Cinco de Mayo Burger which includes an Angus beef patty, Potato Taquitos, lettuce, Pico de Gallo, White Queso sauce and Jalapeno Cheese bread.


Mocktail De Mayo at Rich Elixirs 

On Friday, May 3Rich Elixirs is partnering with MoonGoat Coffee for a Mocktail De Mayo event from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Guests are invited to enjoy delicious mocktails all evening long while spending time with fellow Kombucha and mocktail lovers.  The list of mouthwatering drinks to choose from is sure to excite your taste buds and get you ready for the celebratory weekend ahead.  Mocktails offered include a Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita, Pineapple Hibiscus Pina Colada, Matcha Mule, White Russian Horchata, and Chili Mocha.


Festive Treats at SusieCakes

SusieCakes is ready to celebrate the weekend with a special Churro Cupcake in honor of Cinco de Mayo!  Available fromFriday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5 customers have the chance to indulge in this delicious creation made with a vanilla cupcake frosted with vanilla buttercream and topped with cinnamon sugar.  There’s a reason it’s a best seller, so stop by this weekend to taste it for yourself!  For a full list of seasonal offerings, click here!


Scavenger Hunt at the SOCO Farmers’ Market

Take your Farmers’ Market shopping experience to the next level by participating in this weekend’s Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza!  On Saturday, May 4, visit the Info Booth between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.to pick up your scavenger hunt questions and fill them out throughout the day to win a special Market prize!  Bring your little ones along or let them enjoy The Market’s fun drawing table while you shop.  


9th Annual Red Dot Auction 

Join the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity on Friday, May 17 for Orange County’s biggest charity art event of the year!  The fundraiser will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will feature a silent auction with art pieces up for bid from over 100 artists from around the world.  This special evening serves to raise money for programs of the Chuck Jones Center, which work to foster innovation, exercise creativity to solve problems and build mental health in students of all ages.  For more information + to purchase tickets, please click here!


Get Ready to DREAM BIG!

Join SOCO + The OC Mix for its Dream Big Family Art Day event on Saturday, June 15 from10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This inspiring day will be full of art and creative family activities hosted by The Chuck Jones Center for CreativityCilek Kids Room and the SOCO Farmers’ Market.  The event will feature cartoon drawing for kids, storytime, a chance to enjoy refreshments from the food & drink vendors at the Farmers’ Market and the opportunity for parents + children to create paintings that express their wildest dreams.  For more information on the event and to reserve your spot, please click here.

Family Fun and Home Design Happenings at SOCO + The OC Mix

Get Ready for Events Galore at
SOCO + The OC Mix!

Take a peek at all that SOCO + The OC Mix have to offer from family-friendly outings to design-focused events all season long.

For a full list of upcoming events + announcements, visit our website or follow us@socoandtheocmix!

Last Chance to Register for Day of Design!

Day of Design is happening this Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and we can’t wait to see you there!  If you haven’t already, be sure to register TODAY as ticket sales will be closing this Wednesday, April 24.  This exciting day is your chance to hear from guest speakers, panelists and design experts about the latest design tips + trends while enjoying breakfast, lunch and mimosas!  Each guest will also receive a Day of Design tote bag which will include gifts from SOCO + The OC Mix tenants and a special coupon sheet that can be used at a variety of shops + restaurants at the center.  RSVP here today!


California Closets Pops Up at SOCO!

The California Closets mobile pop-up is here at SOCO all week long!  The mobile pop-up is located in the parking lot between C.S. Wo and PIRCH and will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until Sunday, April 28.  California Closets is committed to providing custom, quality storage solutions for your home and is excited to offer a wide variety of hardware, inserts, and drawer + counter top options along with a full line of finishes at the SOCO mobile pop-up.  Customers can stop by and get expert design advice, browse the countless + customizable storage options and even enter a raffle to win a custom closet valued up to $2,000


Calling All Moms!

On Saturday, May 4, we’re honoring all moms by offering discounts, promotions and specials from a variety of SOCO + The OC Mix tenants.  Families will also have the chance to enjoy live music + a free professional photo opportunity inside The OC Mix from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for additional family fun.  Plus, during Mother’s Day weekend (Friday, May 10 – Sunday, May 12), select restaurants at the center will be offering specials + discounts to celebrate all the special moms out there.


SusieCakes Specials

With a new month come new delicious specials at SusieCakes!  Bring your kiddos along and try out the Peanut Butter Jelly Cupcakes or enjoy the springtime sunshine with an assortment of Frosted Daisy Sugar Cookies.  Stop in to taste all of the month’s seasonal sweet treats while they’re still available and get ready for the fresh-baked goodness to take over your senses!  For a full list of seasonal items, please click here.


9th Annual Red Dot Auction

Join the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity on Friday, May 17 for Orange County’s biggest charity art event of the year!  The fundraiser will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will feature a silent auction with art pieces up for bid from over 100 artists from around the world.  This special evening serves to raise money for programs of the Chuck Jones Center, which work to foster innovation, exercise creativity to solve problems and build mental health in students of all ages.  For more information + to purchase tickets, please click here!

 

Summer Sneak Peek: It’s Heating Up at SOCO and The OC Mix!

 

Summer is almost here and things are heating up at SOCO + The OC Mix for Mother’s Day, at the Farmer’s Market, and so much more!  SOCO and The OC Mix are your destinations for inspiration – and you’ll find everything you need to make your home – and your life – beautiful this season and year-round.

Visit our website and follow us on social media @socoandtheocmix to stay in-the-know about upcoming events, announcements and more!

 

This Mother’s Day, Spoil Mom at SOCO
SOCO features the best in dining and shopping. This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to one of our fabulous restaurants, like ARC Food & LibationsPueblo TapasShuck Oyster Bar or Taco María – recently named LA Times’ 2018 Restaurant of the Year – or indulge in sweet treats from SusieCakes or ST Pâtisserie. Moms will also love browsing our fashion retailers, including premium denim and contemporary clothing styles from Eva’s Trunk, and trendy athleisure wear from Bono Spera. SOCO also offers the best in home + decor and you’ll find the perfect Mother’s Day gift or table setting at locations like Farrow & Ball,HD ButtercupDesign Within Reach and Natuzzi Italia. To see more shops, restaurants and retailers, visit www.socoandtheocmix.com.

 

 

Second Saturdays at the Newly Expanded SOCO Farmers’ Market
This Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., you’re invited to kick off Second Saturdays at SOCO’s Farmers’ Market!  Long known as the perfect weekend destination + best place to purchase local produce, the newly expanded market includes even more farmers, artisans and vendors than ever before!  We’re celebrating the official kick-off with live music, chef’s demos, and so much more!  Visitbit.ly/SOCOFarmers for more information.

 

 

 

LCA Wine Presents: Lord of the Strings with Annie & Pat
You’re invited to enjoy this Lord of the Strings concert series on Sunday, May 20 at LCA Wine at SOCO.  Starting at 3:00 p.m., Annie Sellick and Pat Bergeson (a.k.a. Annie & Pat) will take the stage for an unforgettable musical event.  The duo covers a range of musical ground with jazz standards, soulful originals and cabaret classics.  During the concert, guests will enjoy wine selections curated by LCA Wine.  Click here to purchase tickets.

 

Save on Sofas at Calligaris
With its distinctive design touch, Calligaris
interprets next season trends at its best with
one-of-a-kind new products.  Now through
Monday, May 21, save up to 30% MSRP on
all sofas and lounge chairs just in time for
Mother’s Day!  For more information, click
here or check out the website at
www.calligarissocal.com

 

Sourcing Saturdays at Pirch
You’re invited to join PIRCH every Saturday from10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for Sourcing Saturday where the expert culinary team will guide you through a hands-on cooking experience highlighting PIRCH’s world class appliance brands.  If you’re thinking about upgrading your appliances, these workshops are a must!  The experience is complimentary, yet also very popular, so RSVPs are recommended! (www.pirch.com/costamesa)

 

Designer Camp Returns to SOCO
This summer, Designer Camp – the only comprehensive & collaborative design-based summer camp for young creatives ages 11-17 – will host two workshop series at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity at SOCO + The OC Mix!

Designer Camp 101 will take place July 16-20, giving students the opportunity to explore industry careers and learn the principles & elements of design, followed by Designer Camp Interior Design fromJuly 23-27, which will dive deeper into areas of interior design, including event & furniture design, home staging, prop styling, textile design and more.  Click here to learn more + register online.

 

Meet Anna-Marie Claassen of Anthology Interiors
If you’ve seen the incredible new spring/summer display windows at SOCO + The OC Mix, you’re looking at the work of Anna-Marie Claassen of Anthology Interiors.  Anna-Marie got her start in design at the tender age of 9 when she received her first dollhouse, and never looked back!  After studying Interior Design at Ivy Tech College, she began working in Orange County’s high-end residential interior design world before launching Anthology Interiors.  Through Anthology, she’s completed an array of projects – from furnishings to heavy remodels to new home builds – all with a focus on colors, patterns & improving quality of life through design.  We think you’ll agree her passion shines through her work!  For more information, visitwww.anthologyinteriors.com 

Never Miss An Event!
Be sure to visit our website for a full list of events and happenings at SOCO + The OC Mix.  Also, we love to hear from you – so please check in@socoandtheocmix if you join us at an event, and be sure to follow us for giveaways, announcements, and more!