Mother's Day

Life lessons, selfless gestures, and more invaluable gifts we’re grateful for

Thoughtful ideas for Mother’s Day 2026

A plush robe, a painterly scarf, and other little luxuries we’d love to give or receive

The acclaimed garden designer Jon Carloftis on his mother’s lasting legacy

Kick off her Mother’s Day right with a perfect square of homemade coffee cake—with a surprising filling

Interior designer Palmer Weiss shares lessons learned from her mother, the Southern style legend Kathleen Rivers

A blend of chaos and order, its beautiful blooms inspired a mother-daughter photo project

Bill Briand shares a family recipe from the menu of Little Bird, his forthcoming restaurant in Fairhope, Alabama

Or does it choose you?

Celebrate Mother’s Day with two past Made in the South Award honorees, whose businesses are rooted in family tradition

The Chatham Rabbits singer shares a treasured family recipe and reflects on finding inspiration from the past—and savoring the present

Need inspiration for Mother’s Day? Graduation? Weddings? We have you covered

Decadent brunch dishes, refreshing cocktails, and more ways to show your love

Top-notch gear for the mom who loves the boat, beach, woods, blind, and, of course, you

They’re fierce, they’re funny, they know how to rock a floral frock

Show your mama some love with this beautiful Southern breakfast

Proper etiquette, dating advice, and unwavering patience were just a few of the life lessons readers learned from their mothers

Raise a toast to all the mothers—not just the human ones—who make it happen for their kids

Bookworms, outdoor enthusiasts, fashionistas—this Mother’s Day guide has you covered

What my mother’s garden taught me about writing, life, and making room for the unruly