Because She Said So: Mother's Day Gift Roundup

Whether it's her banana bread, the way she used to dress you funny, or her knack for knowing what you're thinking, there are lots of things that make your mom special. Oh, and remember the time she let you paint your room black?

On Mother's Day, it's time to let mom know how much you appreciate her. Here are eight great handmade products to get you inspired.

No Place Like Gnome has created these cute little worlds in various shapes and sizes. They're definitely more interesting and long-lasting than cut flowers. Their terrarium kits come with instructions for how to tend the plant that comes with them.

A Touch of Stardust's pleated bag has space, style and spring written all over it. A killer combination.

Stationery is nice, but much nicer if it's personalized. Give mom something that's hers. All hers. Like this Paisley Greetings set of personalized notecards.

Mom tends to be the family historian and Mary Nelson's pretty, purse-size photo albums are great for having pics at the ready.

Dancing Mooney's rosaline glass teardrops with brass "petals" are fresh and feminine.

These photo blocks from Eclectic Paper Designs are a fun twist on a regular photo frame. Just send in the photo you want "cubed" and that's what you'll get.

Katie Blair Designs "Let's Have Coffee" gift cards are great for two reasons. For one, it's a nice way of nudging mom to go out and have fun with her friends. Secondly, as Katie suggests, you can tuck a coffee shop gift card in there and send her out for a latte on you.

You can almost hear the ocean when you look at these soaps from Satin and Birch – a Zen touch for your bathroom or powder room.

How are you celebrating Mother's Day?