Shop Local for Mother’s Day

If you’re still searching for the perfect gift, skip the big-box stores and shop local. Here are a few of my favorite Charlotte spots for thoughtful, unique finds:

• The Social Shop in Strawberry Hill

• The Pearl Pagoda off Park Road

• Cotswold Marketplace near Cotswold Village

And if you really want to give a gift she’ll love (and actually use), consider a package of private Pilates sessions.