The best gifts for Mother's Day 2021: special present ideas your mum will love
After a tough and tumultuous year, Mother’s Day is a chance to show the women in your life just how much you appreciate them. Whilst there's no gift special enough to truly say ‘I love you’ or ‘I miss you’, I think we can all agree that every mum could do with a little extra TLC right now. A thoughtful gift is bound to put a smile on their face.
With that in mind, we’ve curated the best Mother’s Day gifts that every mum, friend or mother-figure would be thrilled to receive.
From subscription boxes to the best of beauty, fragrance and homeware gifts, this is our guide to the best Mother's Day presents (you don't want to be caught empty handed on March 14, after all).
1. The White Company Cashmere Bed Socks
These soft, cosy bed socks are the perfect gift for a lockdown Mother’s Day (where loungewear has become a 24/7 uniform). Spring may be on its way but, as the recent cold snap has proved all too well, cosy cashmere pieces will still come in handy.
2. This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
A good night’s sleep is a rarity for hardworking mums at the best of times – throw in homeschooling during a pandemic and you’ve got a recipe for sleepless nights and corona-somnia. This soothing sleep spray is made from a calming blend of lavender, chamomile and vetiver, and is proven to help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly (based on results from an independent study).
3. Nathalie Lete Mum Monogram Mug
A cup of tea makes everything better – fact. This mug, which is a collaboration between Anthropologie and Parisian artist Nathalie Lete, makes a gorgeous (and affordable) gift for a mum who loves a brew.
4. The Beachcomber's Companion 1000 Piece Puzzle
Puzzling has had a lockdown renaissance. A bog standard Ravensburger is great, sure, but this beautifully illustrated puzzle with shell-shaped pieces would make an extra special Mother’s Day gift. Plus, the whole family can join in on the fun.
5. Bloom and Wild ‘The Spring Meadow’ Bouquet
Among the best flower delivery companies online is Bloom and Wild, which offers a wide range of colourful letterbox flowers with stacks of personality. This beautiful spring-time bouquet features softly scented freesias, lisianthus and snapdragons.
6. John Lewis & Partners Mini Reactive Glaze Bud Vase
You can never have too many vases. This beautiful glazed ceramic piece will display those Mother’s Day blooms in pride on her bedside table or mantlepiece.
7. Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Bath and Shower Gel
A beach holiday may not be on the cards in the near future, so gift this Molton Brown body wash is the next best thing. With notes of fig leaves, cypress and jasmine, it’s the scent of a summer holiday in a bottle.
8. Marks and Spencer Tea in Mayfair Hamper
You might be wondering how to celebrate Mother’s Day remotely. Marks & Spencer’s luxurious afternoon tea hamper is just the ticket – it contains Prosecco Rosé, tea and a selection of classic favourites including Devon scones, shortbread squares and a strawberry jam and clotted cream buttercream cake. The tasty combination is sure to satisfy your mum’s sweet tooth.
9. Pasta Evangelists 3 Month Fresh Pasta Subscription
Pasta Evangelists offer restaurant-worthy pasta dishes at home – sample recipes include black truffle and pecorino triangoli and prawn and Prosecco ravioli, as well as delicious twists on classic favourites such as carbonara and arrabbiata.
10. Jo Malone Limited Edition Wild Bluebell Cologne
With notes of bluebell, persimmon, lily of the valley and eglantine, this floral fragrance is perfect for spring and comes in a limited edition decorated bottle that would look lovely displayed on your mum’s dressing table.
11. Papier Personalised ‘Full Of Heart’ Notebook
For scribbling down motherly musings or jotting down a to-do list. Papier’s notebooks make a superb gift that you’ll likely buy again. They come beautifully wrapped with free personalisation and great quality paper.
12. The White Company Tuberose & Cashmere Ribbed Candle
This delicate, luxurious new fragrance smells of soft cashmere, fragrant tuberose and jasmine – the perfect companion to a Mother’s Day pamper session.
