Mother Knows Best: the Mother’s Day Gift Guide
What would she really like this Mother’s Day? A gift that’s just as sentimental as it is indulgent
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Mother Knows Best: the Mother’s Day Gift Guide
What would she really like this Mother’s Day? A gift that’s just as sentimental as it is indulgent
By: Maddi John
Summing up all the love and adoration you have for your mother in a single ribbon-wrapped object is no easy feat (in fact it’s nearly impossible), but remember, the best Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be over-the-top indulgences, but rather tokens of appreciation. Something as simple as a home-cooked meal or a home spa night could easily bring joy to her day. In need of inspiration? Consider these the mother of all Mother Day’s gift ideas…
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Granado Rosa Damascena Eau de Cologne 100ml, £52
Up their fragrance game with this new floral scent from Granado. A perfectly blended composition of sweetness and freshness, this spring perfume will impress even the most selective nose with its notes of mandarin, peony and patchouli
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Liberty All About Her Beauty Kit, £130
A chance to show her just how much you care, this Mother's Day kit contains everything she needs to take a (long-overdue) moment for herself, worth £503 but yours for just £130. This is failsafe gifting for even the hardest to please, expect plenty of relaxing, rejuvenating and replenishing essentials to help her emerge from the bedroom feeling brand new.
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Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream 50ml, £230
Why not guarantee you get in her good books with Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream – an intensely luxurious and hydrating moisturiser designed to dramatically enhance your skin's look and feel? Perfect for those who enjoy dwelling at the dressing table and appreciate the rituals of beauty morning and night.
Shop NowLiberty LBTY. Fragrance Discovery Set, £100
If you don't quite know her favourite perfume but know she appreciates a good scent, perhaps Liberty LBTY. Fragrance's Discovery Set is the gift for her. Packed with a trio of artisan eau de parfums, this gift set is ideal for sampling or experimenting to discover your new signature.
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Sunday Riley C.E.O Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream, £60
Getting a night of uninterrupted sleep feels like a privilege for many mums so help her feel her best (even without those coveted eight hours) with a skincare routine like no other. Sunday Riley's C.E.O Afterglow cream may not prevent night-time interruptions, but it will make her feel more pampered when she does get some relaxation time and help with a radiant glow.
Shop NowLiberty 9ct Gold Spring Love Medium Heart Diamond Pendant, £255
Nothing quite hits the spot like a new addition to the jewellery box and Liberty's Spring Love and Star Love collection will not disappoint. Crafted from 9-carat gold and set with winking diamonds, these delicate pendants can be worn as an everyday symbol of love.
Shop NowDiptyque L'Eau Papier Eau de Toilette 100ml, £129
For a gift that she’ll use every day, opt for Diptyque’s L’Eau Papier Eau de Toilette. A musky, clean perfume that taps into the current trend for skin scent perfumes, L’Eau Papier works in harmony with the skin’s barely-there natural fragrance for a delicate, easy-to-wear effect. A good choice for refined and feminine tastes.
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VERDEN D’Orangerie Hand and Body Balm 500ml, £70
When tasked with juggling errands and work, it’s safe to say a lot of us don’t remember to enjoy the small rituals that spark joy in our daily routines. Gift this refreshing, hydrating hand and body lotion from Verden to remind them to take a moment of self-care. Pair with other self-care essentials like the La Bonne Brosse N.03 THE ESSENTIAL SOFT Hair Brush, £138, and Slip's Silk Contour Sleep Mask, £5, for ultimate relaxation.
Shop NowLoewe Flamenco Leather Clutch Bag, £1,850
Cut from soft nappa calfskin leather with a contrasting suede lining, this oversized Loewe clutch bag showcases a flexible pouch silhouette that's perfect for storing all her handbag essentials. This day-to-night bag can be styled over the shoulder, across the torso or carried as a clutch to add an ultra-feminine finish to off-duty looks.
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Lisa Eldridge Beauty True Velvet Lip Colour, £27
Give the gift of beauty this Mother's Day with some new makeup bag heroes that can use everyday. Opt for a cult lipstick, like Lisa Eldridge Beauty's True Velvet Lip Colour, that truly is a joy to glide onto the lips. Pair with Westman Atelier's Highlight Highlight Stick on the cheeks to help her achieve an all-round glow .
Shop NowDiptyque Do Son Eau de Parfum limited-edition 75ml, £153
If you’re looking for a gift to spark an emotional response from the most important woman in your life, you can’t better Diptyque's limited-edition Do Son Eau de Toilette. Inspired by summers spent in Vietnam’s Hạ Long Bay and infused with the rare tubéreuse flower, this perfume is sure to evoke memories of exotic holidays and summers spent with family.
Shop nowLoquet London 18ct Gold Mama Charm, £200
For a truly special gift, look to Loquet London's Gold Mama Charm, a delicate addition handcrafted in 18ct gold featuring a beautiful cursive font accentuated with sparkling diamond accents. Encase it in one of Loquet London's iconic pendants, rings or bracelets to complete the gift.
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