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April 30, 2025      24 Comments

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I have a major bow obsession at the moment!

 

Speaking of which, bows are really having a moment right now. Are you loving this trend?

 

Mother’s Day is coming up and while this isn’t specifically for the holiday, I thought this gift guide would come at a great time to give you some cute bow decor ideas if you still need to buy for your sweet mommas. I am definitely running behind on that note and need to get on it!

 

Anyhoo, I hope you’ll find some of these gift ideas (yes, they can just be gifts for you! šŸ˜‰) helpful and that you’ll find something you love!

 

Cute Bow Decor for Her

Bow-Inspired Gift Guide

Bow Necklace Holder – I thought this necklace holder was so chic when I came across it! If you have gold decor in your home or know someone who loves gold, I feel like this is a great fit and it’s not overdone with the bow either.

Blue Bow Phone Case – I actually bought this one as a gift for my dear friend Carrie from Curly Crafty Mom. Casely makes fantastic cases and I thought this was so pretty!

Erin Condren Healthcare Notebook – Okay, hear me out on this one for those of you (like me) that are not in healthcare…it’s still so perfect! I love the bows and how they made the stethoscope into a heart.

Avara Frances Sweater – Avara has the most beautiful sweaters. I wear the ones I have on repeat, but always get compliments on them! There’s a lot of bow-pieces on their website, but this one was my favorite!

Leopard Print Bow Slippers – I live in my slippers at home, so this gift guide wouldn’t be complete without adding a pair. I love the cute leopard print, but they also have different designs (including different bow ones!).

Pink Bow Throw Pillow Covers – I love throw pillows! They elevate a room so easily, and I just adore this pretty pink bow design!

Blue Gingham Bow Sandals – These sandals give me Wizard of Oz vibes (my favorite movie even though I hate musicals, haha). They are beautiful and I always love the gingham print.

Quilted Pink Bow Kindle Case – This might be the cutest Kindle case I’ve seen yet! I love the pretty pink bows and how it’s soft and quilted. Remember when the quilted bags used to be a trend? I’m probably aging myself, haha!

 

Bow-Inspired Gift Guide PIN

That’s a wrap on this bow-inspired gift guide, sweet friends! It was hard to pick just a few things to include in this post, I saved a lot of other stuff to share maybe on stories at some point, haha. Let me know what your favorite is from this list, and if you love the bow trend or not!

 

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  1. Jill says

    April 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM

    I love the bow trend but I actually only have one sweater with bows on it and no accessories! Those slippers are adorable and I love the gingam sandals too!

    Jill – Doused in Pink

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM

      I can definitely relate my friend! I don’t have a ton of bow stuff, but absolutely adore it and will grab things here and there that catch my eye, haha. So happy you loved the slippers and gingham sandals too!

      Reply
  2. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    April 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM

    Ohhh, I WANT IT ALL! Ha, ha! Well, I already have that beautiful phone case and I get SO many compliments on it (thank you!). I love that EC cover!!!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM

      Aww, you are more than welcome and I’m just so happy you loved it! I thought the EC cover was so cute too, I will likely snag it at some point, haha.

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    May 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM

    These are all such cute picks! I love the feminine vibe of bows!

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM

      Thank you so much! Me too friend, they are just so pretty!

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    May 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM

    What a great guide! I love the look of the Kindle case, that would make a really great gift! Thanks for sharing! šŸ™‚

    https://melissakacar.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM

      Aww, thank you tons Melissa!! I thought it was so cute too, I’ve never really seen a quilted one like that. Thank you for being here, my friend! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Annie says

    May 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM

    I love the bow slippers and pillow covers. Thanks for sharing dear friend. These would be perfect gifts for my sister.

    Annie,
    https://www.anniesfooddiary.com/

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM

      Oh, I’m so happy you loved those for your sister, that’s fantastic! šŸ™‚ Thank you so much for being here and I appreciate you, my dear friend!

      Reply
  6. Benita says

    May 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM

    Bows are so fun and add such a sweet touch to everything. That necklace holder is indeed chic, and the heart stethoscope on the notebook is just adorable. Thanks for sharing these lovely gift ideas.

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM

      Thank you Benita, I absolutely agree with you, they really elevate whatever they’re on! šŸ™‚ So happy you found some fun things on this list, and hope you have a fantastic day!

      Reply
  7. regine karpel says

    May 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM

    I love anything with a bow.
    http://www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM

      Me too, my friend! They are so pretty and fun! šŸ™‚ Have a wonderful day, Regine!!

      Reply
  8. Heather says

    May 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM

    So many cute things. I love that sweater!

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM

      Aww, thank you so much!! So happy you loved the sweater! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Andrea Nine says

    May 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM

    Bows bring such a feminine JOY! I love the notebook, actually I want every one of these beautiful bow finds. You have such a good eye my friend!

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM

      I so agree with you about the bows, I love the way you said feminine joy – so well said! šŸ™‚ Aww, so happy you loved these picks too, my friend, you always pick out the prettiest things!

      Reply
  10. Kathrine Eldridge says

    May 6, 2025 at 6:42 AM

    I want everything here! All so cute and fun. Those slippers are my fave!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM

      Thank you so much, Kathrine!! So happy you enjoyed these bow picks, and I thought you might like the slippers with the leopard print! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Crystal Green says

    May 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM

    These are such cute ideas for those who love bows. I would not have considered bows as a theme for a woman’s gift unless they were pregnant. But looking at these gift ideas, I can see why someone would be drawn to them.

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM

      Thank you so much, Crystal!! šŸ™‚ Up until the bow trend took off, I think sometime last year, I thought the same way. I love that there are so many pretty pieces out there now with the bow decor for women!

      Reply
  12. Lucy says

    May 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM

    This bow gift guide is very cute! I love the gingham sandals and those bow slippers are adorable! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      May 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM

      Oh, thank you so much Lucy!! That is so kind of you. I loved the sandals and slippers so much too!

      Reply

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