Make a note in your diary – mother’s day is on May 10, less than two weeks away.
The origins of the modern mother’s day lie not with Hallmark but with one woman’s wish to honour her own mother who had recently passed away. American woman Anna Jarvis made it he mission to crate a day of national celebration in honour of mothers back in 1907. One hundred years later, mother’s day is celebrated internationally at various times of the year.
Whether you’re shopping for your mother, your partner or dropping hints for yourself, here are eight gift ideas to cherish and inspire.
‘Mia’ pendant necklace
The MIA pendant is a stunning circular silver pendant by Koolaman Designs which can be stamped with names of your choice to make a unique and personalised gift.
The pendant measures 3.9cm and up to 35 characters including spaces can be stamped around the pendant. It comes complete with 40 or 45cm large ball, twist or fine ball necklace. Hand stamping of characters is included.
Buy it for $AU140 at Koolaman.
Isoki Reversible Saddle Tote – Urban Print
This gorgeous canvas ‘mummy bag’ by Isoki is well camoflaged for use beyond the baby years. The set includes the following a reversible baby bag with coordinating inner components, a double sided storage satchel (removable), an insulated cooler bag (removable) and large padded change mat for your baby’s comfort (also removable).
It’s $AU199.95 at Queen Bee.
One hour massage
Being a mother can be literally back-breaking work. This one hour massage voucher is for an in-home relaxation or remedial massage. The masseuse will being all equipment so mum can just relax and enjoy. Bliss!
Pick one up at redballoondays for $AU99.95
Wishbone bangle set
Dinosaur Designs are famous for their quirky, handmade resin jewellery pieces. This three-bangle set comes in four colours to suit any age or taste. They’ll even gift wrap them for free.
Buy the set at Dinosaur Designs for $AU165
Mumm champagne treasure box
What woman doesn’t love French champagne? This bottle of non-vintage cordon rouge brut by G.H Mumm comes packaged in a gorgeous and authentic insulated aluminum treasure case.
Pick it up for $AU89.00 at the Champagne Gallery
Memory book:Mum
Cult Swedish stationary chain Kikki.K have created a beautiful cloth-bound ‘memory book’ for this mother’s day. Fill it out on your own, or with siblings and other family members to create a unique keepsake for Mum as you relive the past and record it for the future.
Purchase for $AU24.95 at Kikki.K.
Chantelle Tie Front Dress
This sexy, versatile dress by Maternal America features a V neckline, and soft draping fabric with a unique wrap feature in front to ensure a flattering fit throughout pregnancy and beyond. The raspberry sorbet colour will look wonderful paired with winter coats and boots.
It’s $AU219.95 at Queen Bee.
Personalised silhouette print
This print is a special keepsake for any mum or grandma and will add a fun splash of colour a child’s bedroom or playroom. Sarah & Abraham will personalise the 8″ x 10″ print (printed on 8.5″ x 11″ paper, ready for framing). Simply choose the silhouettes and names of your choice.
Order one on etsy for $US20.
I love all of Sarah & Abraham’s prints. I used her postcards as thank you cards for my daughters birthday.