We’ve put together a selection of gifts to delight every kind of mother – even those who say they don’t need a thing. Things she can use immediately and will slot effortlessly into her life; that show you appreciate and love her. If you choose a present with care, you don’t need to spend a lot. Money is no substitute for thoughtfulness…all you have to do is work out what makes your mother tick and ensure what you buy is appropriate to her. Here’s an exhaustive selection of beyond-the-obvious presents to show how unbelievably thoughtful you are – from new-season treats to old favourites – sure to impress! They’re all so pretty…
A LITERALLY FEELGOOD GIFT GUIDE FOR MUM:
- A Pullover Consider a knit V-neck that your mother can team with a pair of trousers and long necklace.
- Accessories To Change The Look of Outfits Think new-season earrings, bags, scarves (all style, no real value) to make your mum feel like a movie star.
- A Dress New and fun, in a good, non-crushable fabric that will make her look like a local wherever she goes.
- Beautiful Bowls that will make her think of you everytime she sets the table
- A large breakfast cup and saucer Dishwasher-proof and with a fine rim.
- Beautiful personalized stationery Get her name printed across the top.
- French champagne. It’s outfizzing Italian prosecco
- Dressing Gown Something light, foldable and glamorous for mornings and evenings.
- A very special book on a subject that interests her
- Tanqueray Gin for the Mum who wants to have fun
- Monogrammed anything: for mother’s who love personalized pieces from pyjamas to iPhone covers, and luggage tags.
- French, Italian or English soaps in multiples
- Tea towels, preferably plain or classic designs
- White Egyptian cotton or linen guest towels
- Pure linen or cotton pillowcases and bed linen – get a gift voucher, so she can choose. We love Hotel Luxury Collection (top designers swear by it)
- A throw rug in a lovely neutral colour
- A teapot that pours beautifully
- A weighty frying pan makes a good cook out of her
- Good wooden spoons: she’ll think of you everytime she stirs a bowl
- Large white cotton or linen napkins
- Extra-virgin olive oil – a year’s supply
- A generous wicker basket or tray for just about anything
- A plain glass vase in a low, squat shape that always make her flowers look great
- A classic clock that will keep ticking even when there’s a blackout
- A beautiful tape measure – surprisingly handy
- Satin sleep masks for those times when the hotel room does not have shades
- A leather writing book that she can slip into her bag and jot notes
- A plant that she can pot for the house or garden
