Gallerist Amélie du Chalard Shares What’s On Her Mother’s Day Gift List
From cozy bedding to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, these thoughtful treats are sure to make Mom feel loved
Taking cues from a segment of the fashion industry that has made exceptional clothing more accessible, Amélie du Chalard has cultivated a contemporary art and collectible design gallery that she describes as “aspirational yet approachable.” With locations in New York and Paris, the gallery offerings run the gamut from paintings, sculptures, and ceramics to creative pieces by artisans working in a range of mediums, attracting a highly covetable audience of leading designers, like Giancarlo Valle, Kelly Behun, Jeremiah Brent, and Pierre Yovanovitch.
Further distinguishing Chalard’s gallery spaces is their residential-style setting, where visitors are invited to gather and linger, experiencing what it is like to live with art rather than just acquire it. Her curatorial eye has also helped shape the collections of artful hospitality destinations such as The Emory in London and The Lana in Dubai, as well as boutiques for Dior, Hermès, and Chanel.
Here, Chalard lends her talents to cultivating an inspired gift list, perfect for showering any mom with thoughtful attention.
1. Spa Experience at Spencer’s
“A treatment package in this intimate spa is the ideal gift to introduce my mother to a place I truly adore, combining expert care with a deeply soothing atmosphere.”
2. Finistère by Anne Berest
“I absolutely loved her latest book. It’s a beautiful read that poignantly reminds me of my own family holidays in Brittany; a perfect gift for a mother who loves literature with soul.”
3. Oliver Peoples x Khaite Sunglasses
“My mother is a longtime fan of Oliver Peoples, and this collaboration with Khaite is the perfect blend of timeless chic and modern edge.”
4. Sophie Lou Jacobsen Glassware
“These are perfect for the sacred evening Campari ritual my mom loves. Sophie’s design adds such a joyful, sculptural touch to the table.”
5. Conquer This Earth by Jack Simmonds
“We are currently exhibiting Jack’s work in New York and Paris. It’s a magnificent tiny bronze bouquet that captures the fragility of nature in a permanent, powerful form.”
6. Grande Jacinthe (2024) by Manon Gignoux
“Better than a real bouquet, this delicate watercolor by Manon Gignoux brings a sense of eternal spring and poetic softness to any interior.”
7. The Beholder by Julie Wolfe
“This book is an absolute marvel.”
8. Stubbs & Wootton Slippers
“Both comfortable and incredibly chic, these luxury slippers are an icon of timeless style.”
9. A Visit to Louise Bourgeois’s Studio and House in New York
“For an art-loving mother, visiting the legendary Chelsea home and studio of Louise Bourgeois is a deeply moving and once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
10. Merci Linens
“I would choose a pair of washed linen sheets in a bold, unexpected color, like the jaune citronnade, the kind of daring shade Mom might not spontaneously buy for herself, but would absolutely love to own.”