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The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide For Stylish Mums

From fashion and beauty to homeware and wellness, here are the best Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2021, including gift cards and vouchers to be used later

By Abbie Schofield

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2021

Gone are the days when the clay pot that you made at school can be passed off as a Mother’s Day present. We all want to treat our mums to something gorgeous, but scouring the internet for the perfect present can be a chore — so we’ve done it for you. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or need to order something ASAP, here are our top Mother’s Day presents to put a smile on her face, from homeware gifts to experience gift vouchers to use after lockdown. And don’t hang around — this year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 14th March.

Fashion Gifts for Mother’s Day

Desmond & Dempsey Robe

Inspired by 1950s Monaco, this lightweight robe is 100% cotton and perfect for that leisurely breakfast in bed your mum deserves.

Desmond & Dempsey, Leopard Print Robe, £188; desmondanddempsey.com

Shrimps Blouse

Shrimps new collection is full of big collars, statement sleeves and pastel shades, and we love this blouse’s super sweet frilly hearts print.

Shrimps, Amelia Blouse, £295; shrimps.com

Ted Baker Cardigan

Cardis are back and bigger than ever, and this cream Ted Baker knit has beautiful sparkly buttons for a bit of extra glam.

Ted Baker, Rosi cardigan, £139; tedbaker.com

Homeware Gifts for Mother’s Day

Barker & Stonehouse Vase

If you’ve had enough of seeing body-shaped vases, candles and ceramics everywhere on Instagram, this glass vase in a smoked grey and pink is a great alternative gift.

Barker & Stonehouse, Shaped Vase, £27; barkerandstonehouse.co.uk

Charlotte Jade Cushion

Interiors-obsessed mums will love Charlotte Jade’s collaboration with Harrods. They’ve created a collection of luxurious velvet cushions featuring their most popular animal prints.

Charlotte Jade, Colony Luxury Velvet Cushion, £130; charlotte-jade.co.uk

David Shrigley Tea Towel

Artist David Shrigley’s colourful and quirky tea towels are a brilliant addition to any kitchen, reminding us of life’s positives.

David Shrigley, Tea Towel, £35 each; couvertureandthegarbstore.com

Storigraphic Journal

Fans of bullet journals claim that they can revolutionise your organisation — and your life. At the very least, this one by Storigraphic has a gorgeous cover.

Storigraphic, Swallow Bullet Journal, £12; storigraphic.com

Beauty Gifts for Mother’s Day

By Sarah London Facial Oil

By Sarah London was born when Sarah’s sister, Lauren, was recovering from cancer and couldn’t find any effective beauty products to soothe her dry and irritated skin. The Organic Facial Oil is their hero product.

By Sarah London, Organic Facial Oil, £33; bysarahlondon.com

Emolyne Lip & Nail Kit

These lip and nail sets by Emolyne come in shades to suit every skin tone, from flattering nudes to bold reds.

Emolyne, The Complete Kit in Zanzibar, £40; emolyne.com

Lumity Globe Ice Rollers

Move over face rollers — ice rollers are the new depuffing tool taking the beauty world by storm. Pop in the fridge for 15 minutes and roll across the face for a cool, soothing effect.

Lumity, Skin Gym Pro Ice Roller, £35; lumitylife.co.uk

Kevyn Aucoin Mascara

Kevyn Aucoin’s new mascara has a cone-shaped brush to separate and coat each eyelash, plus it’s infused with ingredients that promote lash growth.

Kevyn Aucoin, Indecent Mascara, £22; spacenk.com

Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick

You can’t go wrong with Chanel, and their new Rouge Allure Velvet Le Lion limited edition lipsticks are stamped with Gabrielle Chanel’s totem animal. Chanel have also created an innovative new app, LIPSCANNER, which scans anything and tells you which Chanel shade is the perfect match!

Rouge Allure Velvet Le Lion, £33; chanel.com

Wellness Gifts for Mother’s Day

Dr Jack Supplements

Dr David Jack is renowned on Harley Street for his aesthetic treatments, but he’s also branched out into the world of supplements. Not only are they packed with goodness but they taste like delicious desserts.

Dr David Jack, Relax Salted Caramel Powder Supplement, £55; drdavidjack.com

Haskapa Berry Powder

Haskapa’s berry powder has three times more antioxidants than blueberries, and we love adding it to fruit smoothies for an extra kick of tangy sweetness.

Haskapa, Berry Powder, £16; haskapa.com

Tala Activewear

Trust us when we say that TALA’s activewear is the best we’ve tried. Squat-proof, comfortable and sustainably made, the Skinluxe™ collection is designed to feel like a second skin.

TALA, Skinluxe™ Legging (£53) and Full Length Top (£38) in Tornado Grey; wearetala.com

Food & Drink Gifts for Mother’s Day

Clase Azul Tequila

This high end tequila is building quite the following, and for good reason. Woody, fruity and smooth, it has hints of sweet vanilla and toffee caramel making it a great introduction to tequila. Plus, the bottle is a work of art in itself.

Clase Azul, Reposado Tequila, £139; amazon.co.uk

Blackthorn Artisan Salt

For mums who love to cook with artisanal ingredients, Blackthorn’s salt is handmade on the Scottish west coast with a unique blackthorn tower.

Blackthorn, Scottish Sea Salt Flakes, £3.90; notonthehighstreet.com

Zested Recipe Box

For a Mother’s Day gift with a difference, order a Zested recipe box. It contains all the ingredients needed to rustle up a brilliant meal for two. If you can’t see your mum in person, why not order one for yourself and have a virtual cookalong?

Zested, Recipe Box for 2, from £12.50; zested.com

DabbaDrop Voucher

Founded by two mums, DabbaDrop serve deliciously wholesome vegan curries, delivered in stainless-steel tiffin containers on push bikes inspired by the Indian Dabbawalla delivery system. You can buy a gift voucher for one, two or four takeaways for two people.

DabbaDrop gift voucher, from £45; dabbadrop.co.uk

Voucher Gifts for Mother’s Day

Beauty Pie Gift Card

Beauty Pie is perfect for mums who love luxurious skincare. A membership allows you to shop high end products at a serious discount, and you can gift a three or six month voucher.

Beauty Pie, Three-Month Membership Gift Card, £30; beautypie.com

Lyaness Afternoon Tea Gift Card

For a treat to redeem when restrictions are lifted, Lyaness at Sea Containers London have vouchers for their beautiful and innovative afternoon tea.

Lyaness, Afternoon Tea Gift Voucher for 2, £120; shop.bookin1.com

Treatwell Gift Card

Treatwell have vouchers that you can redeem at thousands of salons, available from £10. So why not pay for your mum to get a haircut, massage or manicure after lockdown?

Treatwell, Gift Card; treatwell.co.uk

Pennyhill Park Gift Card

Situated in 120 acres of leafy Surrey parkland, The Spa at Pennyhill Park is the perfect place to unwind after lockdown. Hotel and spa gift vouchers are available and can be redeemed at any Exclusive Collection hotel, so your mum can have something to look forward to.