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The ultimate Mother’s Day gift edit
Forget flowers – whether it’s a delicate vase or a squidgy new cushion, our round-up of the best presents to make Mum smile is all you need to make sure you’re the favourite child
When they do so much for us, it’s only fair that on Mothering Sunday, mums should be rewarded with presents that properly appreciate them – and no, that doesn’t mean just a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates.
We’ve curated a list of design-led, truly covetable homeware pieces at different prices, so you can find that special something that will really show her you care.
Glass teacup, Host Home
The way to any Mum’s heart is surely a good cuppa: make hers the very best by choosing this delicate glass teacup in bright blue, hand-blown in the Czech Republic. The only other thing you’ll need to supply is a packet of biscuits. £14, hosthome.co.uk
Hot water bottle cover, Emilia Wickstead
Make her Sunday morning (and, frankly, every morning after that) with this printed silk hot water bottle cover. Padded to make sure it stays extra cosy, with a classic tie closure and finished with chic, black piping, it’s the ultimate upgrade on an everyday luxury. £185, emiliawickstead.com
Wool throw, Brita Sweden
Supremely comfy and eye-catching draped over a chair, sofa, or end of a bed, this lambswool blanket is finished with a distinctive edge stitch and comes in a range of colours – we like the orange and baby blue version. £136.50, nordicnest.com
Martini napkins, Elizabeth Lake
Shaken or stirred? Encourage Mum to enjoy the finer things in life with these decadent little cocktail napkins, made in Portugal from linen and cotton, finished with hand-stitched appliqué. A stone-cold classic that will bring a dash of style to any bar cart or kitchen. £155, koibird.com
‘Kelly’ egg cup, Aeyglom
If Mum likes her eggs sunny side up, this tactile, pebble-shaped sunshine yellow egg cup will be the pride of her kitchen cupboard. It’s available in different colours, too, if you’d like to get her the set. £26, glassette.com
‘Scratch’ coasters, MoMA
Mimicking the scribbles that are often the starting point of a great idea, these silicone coasters designed by Naoki Ono and Yuuki and made by the Museum of Modern Art will make all your Mum’s friends jealous. They come in a set of four, and there are placemats to match. £19.50, zeitgeist.london
‘Skittle’ travel mug, Lund London
Finding the perfect reusable coffee mug can be a long and arduous process; after all, it isn’t always easy to marry form and function. Take the hard work out by getting your Mum this mint and coral mug – crafted using high-grade stainless steel it’ll keep a drink warm for 6 hours (and look seriously lovely while doing so). £32 conranshop.co.uk
‘Sobremesa’ cookie jar, Hay
Great for cookies (obviously) but also just the thing for jewellery, cotton wool pads, change and other trinkets, this stripey jar (part of a collaboration between Hay and artist Laila Gohar) is a useful and beautiful present for the Mum who’s hard to buy for. £129, hay.dk
Porcelain candle, Fendi Casa
A candle is a classic Mother's Day present, right? Not when it's this one: a parsley and beetroot-scented number, housed in pale pink Limoges porcelain with the Fendi motif picked out in gold around the rim, with a golden lid to complete the look. Over-the-top excellent. £400, fendi.com
‘Neon Crush Baby’ cushion, Jiu Jie
This gorgeously squishy cushion, hand-crafted from bright green velvet, is wonderfully unusual: customise the size and shape of the knot to make it absolutely your own. If you’re looking for an excellent present for any Mum who likes her interiors unexpected and cheering, look no further. £95, ssense.com
A subscription to ELLE Decoration
Subscribe now and you can receive five issues of inspiring decorating ideas and advice for just £9.99. What could be a better gift than a monthly source of joy delivered direct to your door? hearstmagazines.co.uk
Soap dish, Corsi Design x Paul Smith
This resin soap dish in joyful hues of bright pink and red is the result of a collaboration between Corsi Design and Paul Smith. Each one is unique and made in Italy; if you really want to push the boat out, buy Mum the bathroom cup to match. £33, paulsmith.com
‘Pomponette’ vase, Maison Balzac
What’s the ideal present to go with a big bunch of Mother’s Day flowers? Why, a heavenly vase to put them in, of course. Make yourself very popular with this Maison Balzac number, handblown and covered in polka dots. £134, eu.maisonbalzac.com
Poster, Postery
A graphic shot of sunshine yellow, this cheerful poster from Swedish brand Postery is a bright idea for a Mum who’s all about punchy interiors. Match it with an equally bright frame (we’d suggest deep red or sage green lacquer) to complete the look. £25, arket.com
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