Gifts Fit for a Mom

This Mother's Day, ditch the "No. 1 Mom" mug and go for something she'll not only cherish but use.

If she's a gourmet cook

Cookware Sorcerer is beloved for its selection of kitchen necessities and fun add-ons. A vintage pie bird-including a 1950s "Benny the Baker"-is an adorable way to keep pies from bubbling over. Prices vary, cookwaresorcerer.com

If she's a gardener

If your mom spends every sunny moment of spring in her garden, surprise her with something in which she can display her hard work-like a ceramic Eigan Arts vase from Rose Bredl. $49, rosebredl.com

If she's a workaholic

Chic office shop Robert Mason's "Hester" bag is perfect for moms on the go, as the leather laptop-bag-meets-purse easily transitions between office and post-work drinks. $350, robertmasoncompany.com

If she's a fitness fanatic

Trek Bicycle Store, located in Upper Arlington, offers gear for hardcore enthusiasts and casual weekend cyclists. This lightweight, wind- and water-resistant windshell jacket from Bontrager-with back vents and reflective details-suits both. $70, trekbikes.com

If she's fashion-forward

For the mom who treasures personal style, grab Colin McDowell's "The Anatomy of Fashion: Why We Dress the Way We Do," available at the Wexner Center for the Arts' gift shop-one of the city's hidden bookshop gems. $100, store.wexarts.org