Worries, wrinkles... you've probably given a lot to your mum over the years. Spoil her with these hand-picked treats this Mother's Day, and give her something she'll really enjoy.
Inspired gifts for Mother's Day
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2. The retro revival
With celebs such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Cameron Diaz clicking away with their knitting needles, it's no wonder that retro crafts are cool again. Experts put this down to a need for familiar comforts in tricky times: 'Nostalgia for the past has always been heightened by economic shifts,' says author Robert Opie. This retro Roberts revival DAB radio, from John Lewis, combines vintage chic and girly glam to make it perfect for Mother's Day.
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3. Food for thought
'On Mothering Sunday, I'm showing my gratitude by treating my mum to a special home–cooked meal,' gushes [the newly wrinkle–free] Gordon Ramsay. Show your mum how much you love and appreciate her cooking with this pinky cotton apron from Blip at design boutique. And you may just get a home–cooked cake in thanks. (Cheeky we know, but you just can't beat a mum's lemon drizzle...)
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5. For mums who have everything
Buying gifts for mothers can be tricky. If you forget what she needs and have some fun you may open up a whole [chocolate] box of silly alternatives. Indulge her sweet tooth and be original with this fun Choclitaire dish from notonthehighstreet.com. Add a bag of maltesers or mini easter eggs to play – or just use it as a serving dish!
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6. Picture perfect
There’s nothing a mother likes more than photos of her little ones (even if they are not so little anymore). Raid through your pictures and find a suitably special snap of you and your mum and put it in a fun new frame. These mini magnetic picture frames from Nick Fraser at design boutique liven up what could be a cliché present.
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7. The way to her heart...
You can't go wrong with flowers but there's no need to stop there. What mothers really want is a thoughtful gift that will last. This colourful floral vase from The Conran Shop has been handmade by Nell Koolen and will look blooming wonderful all year round; with or without flowers this vase will be a talking point.
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8. Sew a little something
Mothers always love gifts made by their children. If that was several light–years ago for you don't fret – get this vanilla mini sewing machine and create your mum a masterpiece while you fall in love with a new hobby. If sewing is more her thing, we have lots of sewing accessories to inspire you.
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9. Nostalgic tea party.
'The event of afternoon tea is becoming fashionable again. It seems a younger generation is re–understanding the charm and elegance of the traditional English custom,' says William Gorman, executive chairman of the UK Tea Council. Indulge your mum by baking her cup cakes and presenting them on this Blaue Blume cake stand with red shoes from Undergrowth Design at design boutique. Although anything from this quirky designer will be a winner – we love 'em.
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10. And relax
As the sun sets on Mother's Day, envelope her in the relaxing ambience of candles. These scalloped tea light holders from Graham & Green bring a pretty glow to any setting and come in a set of six.
For more inspiration and our pick of the best, look at our Mother's Day gift list to spoil your mum. Remember, she deserves it!
