Table of Contents:

🌿 Hope&Plum
🌸 Lady Alpha
✨ Jessica Santander Jewelry
💛 Gwen Beloti Jewelry
☕️ Saleta Handmade Ceramics
🛌 Eberjey
Happy Mother’s Day From The Poppy Brand

Hi friend! 💛

This time of year always makes me reflect on all the women who inspire me – those quietly and boldly building something beautiful, something meaningful, something theirs. As the small business owner of Poppy and a mom myself, I know how much love, intention, and heart go into every product, every post, and every late-night idea scribbled in your phone’s notes app.

So this Mother’s Day, I wanted to do something a little different.

Instead of the usual gift guide filled with big-box links and so-so product recommendations, I’m highlighting a few of my favorite women-owned small businesses –  brands I genuinely love and admire. If you’re shopping for yourself, your sister, your mom, your aunt, or your best friend, I hope these ideas bring a little extra joy and meaning to your gift-giving this year.

Here are 6 women-owned businesses I think you’ll love:

🌿 Hope&Plum

Founded by best friends (and moms) Skye Amundsen and Mallory, hope&plum makes gorgeous, natural-fiber baby carriers that are as intentional as they are comfortable. I use their Ring Sling daily – it’s truly the most comfortable baby carrier I’ve ever worn or used! 

Ethically made in Minnesota, hope&plum’s slings and wraps are size-inclusive, low-waste (they have plastic-free packaging), and handcrafted by fairly paid local seamstresses – a brand I genuinely admire for their thoughtful, intentional approach to every little detail.

Shop hope&plum here. 

🌸 Lady Alpha

This Shark Tank-featured brand was born from one mom’s frustration with nursing in public – and she turned that challenge into the smartest nursing cover I’ve ever seen. Founded by innovator Jacqueline Samuelson and her husband Jeremy, Lady Alpha's Nursing Cool Cover features a built-in, bladeless fan to keep both mom and baby cool during feedings. 

The fan offers three speed settings, is rechargeable, and provides gentle white noise to help soothe your baby. Designed with a flexible neckline for constant eye contact and made from lightweight, breathable fabric, this cover is a game-changer for breastfeeding moms. The Nursing Cool Cover is also versatile enough to double as a car seat cover or swaddle.

Shop Lady Alpha here. 

✨ Jessica Santander Jewelry

Meaningful, handcrafted jewelry with heart. 

Jessica, like me, left her marketing career to pursue a business she believed in – and her pieces are full of story, purpose, and sisterhood. Based in Tampa, Jessica collabs with her mother to design jewelry that embodies empowerment and self-expression. Each piece reflects their passion for creating accessories that inspire confidence and celebrate individuality.

Sign up for emails on Jessica’s website here for $10 off!

💛 Gwen Beloti Jewelry

Timeless, size-inclusive gold jewelry that’s equal parts luxe and everyday wearable. Gwen started her Brooklyn-based brand with a singular mission: to make beautiful, high-quality jewelry that feels special without being out of reach – and I’m so here for it!

Her collection is full of thoughtful staples – layer-ready chains, bold hoops, dainty rings – all designed to complement a wide range of personal styles and sizes. Each piece is crafted with care, from materials that feel as good as they look. It’s hard to choose just one.

Shop Gwen Beloti Jewelry here. 

☕️ Saleta Handmade Ceramics

Cristina started this ceramics studio in Valencia during the pandemic, and now she creates some of the most stunning, sustainable mugs, bowls, and vases I’ve seen. Every piece is handcrafted with intention, bringing warmth, texture, and European charm to your everyday.

From earthy glazes to organic shapes, her ceramics feel like functional art – perfect for gifting to someone special (or keeping for yourself!). Whether it’s a cozy coffee mug or a statement vase, Saleta’s pieces add beauty and meaning to the moments that matter most.

Shop Saleta Handmade Ceramics here. 

🛌 Eberjey Pajamas

Because we deserve to retire the old t-shirt and sleep in something that feels like a hug. Eberjey was founded by two women who understood that comfort and confidence should go hand in hand – especially when it comes to what we wear to rest and recharge.

Their dreamy pajamas are soft, breathable, and effortlessly beautiful – designed for lounging, sleeping, and feeling like your best self at home. It’s the kind of gift that says “you deserve softness” in the best way possible. (It’s also at the top of my own wishlist this year!)

Shop Eberjey here.

Happy Mother’s Day From The Poppy Brand

I hope this Mother’s Day gift list leads you to something truly special. 

Every one of these women-owned brands represents more than just a product or company – they’re real stories of passion, purpose, and women boldly chasing their dreams. Supporting them is like sending a little love note to the heart behind the business.

Wishing you a Mother’s Day full of ease, beauty, and a little time to yourself. 💫

And if you’re still searching for that perfect gift, The Poppy crossbody diaper bags are designed by a mom, for moms – designed to make motherhood lighter and more beautiful. Part diaper bag, part purse, The Poppy is a game-changer for moms everywhere.

Learn more about why I created the Poppy diaper bag purse in this blog. 

With love,
Sharee
Founder of The Poppy Brand
@thepoppybrand