Having received my very first Vera Bradley bag four years ago for Mother's Day, I have always felt there was a special connection between the Vera Bradley brand and that special holiday. Since then, because I enjoy receiving these beautiful handbags and accessories so much, I have made it a habit of giving Vera Bradley gifts for Mother's Day, birthdays, and Christmas.
Whether you are a casual or serious Vera Bradley collector, you probably try to stay on top of which prints are new for the season and which are being retired. One of my favorite prints for Summer 2011 is Vera Bradley's Watercolor. Right in tune with the trends this season of feminine florals and soft washed out colors, this print is one of the prettiest ever offered by Vera Bradley.
If you are trying to come up with the perfect Mother's Day gift this year, Vera Bradley offers great gift ideas to fit any budget. One year, I picked up a Porcelain Mug with Cover for my children to give to their grandmother for just $12.00 and my mother was delighted.
Here are some more great gift ideas for mom . . .
The Get Carried Away Tote makes the perfect overnight bag or a diaper bag for families with multiple little ones. A generous 18-1/4" x 15-1/2" x 7-1/2", this bag has four exterior pockets . . . one on each side and one on each end. The interior walls each have 3 pockets plus two water-resistant vinyl lined pockets on each end. Like a jacket, the top zipper can be left open or zipped up to protect the bag's contents. This bag is roomy enough to fit everything you need to get away for a night or two and then some. If mom is planning a vacation later this year or simply loves to travel in general, then this would be a thoughtful and functional gift. This bag retails for $88 in the current prints and is available for 25% off in the retired prints.
The Travel Wallet by Vera Bradley is not just for travelling. It is only about an inch in thickness, but has enough organizational pockets inside to hold your cash, cards, tickets, passport, driver's license, and more.
I love that this wallet has a hidden magnetic closure and looks like a slimline clutch. If it had a wrist strap, it would be perfect for me to use every day. This wallet is a new Vera Bradley item and is currently only available in the Spring/Summer 2011 prints for $42.00.
One item that I know would be an appreciated gift is a Vera Bradley Umbrella. Not only do these umbrellas look like works of art when opened, they are functional as well. Each measures 11" while closed and comes with a coordinating protective sleeve.
The reason why I love this umbrella so much is that there is one button to press to make the umbrella open and then close again. No more pinched fingers! My husband did not believe me when I told him about this function and made me demonstrate it for him. It makes this umbrella well-worth the price of $32.00. Currently this umbrella is available in a limited number of prints, but does include many of the new prints for this season.
As you can see, we are not lacking in rain around here. I will be putting this umbrella to good use. Now I just need to figure out how to manage a weekend getaway with my husband . . .
Visit your local Vera Bradley store, VeraBradley.com, and Vera Bradley on Facebook to learn more about the newest bags and accessories for Spring and Summer.
Thank you to Vera Bradley for providing complimentary product samples for us to base this review upon.
