AS THE days get brighter and winter bids its final farewell, the changing of the season brings with it a series of festivities – including, of course, Mother’s Day.
Due to such a wide range of items on offer, it’s often difficult to know what to buy to commemorate the occasion. So, to aid your woes, Glass has compiled a list of precious gifts for the mother figures in your life.
Hotel Chocolat’s Most Wanted Collection
£39.95 – buy here
To start, what better sweet treat to mark the day than chocolates? This year, Hotel Chocolat is offering a luxurious ready-to-gift box for those wanting to try the brand’s ultimate favourites. Renowned for its irresistibly smooth chocolates, the Most Wanted collection is not to be skipped.
Cake and Flowers Flowers and Treats
Starts from £95 – buy here
Located at the front of The Dorchester, this stunning boutique crafts the most exquisite bouquets. Accompanied by a bottle of Bollinger La Grande Année 2014, scrumptious cakes and hand-made bonbons, Cake and Flowers’ gift packages are undeniably flawless.
Petite Porte Noire Rosé Champagne
£55 – buy here
Continuing the celebration, a bottle of Petite Porte Noire Rosé Champagne is a delightful gift idea. Porte Noire – meaning black door in French – was born in 2018 following a partnership between David Farber and Actor Idris Elba.
The duo, having previously visited the historical Sanger viticultural school in Champagne, France, were inspired to create their own exquisite beverage. Consisting of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir grapes, sourced from the Chardonnay Du Sezonnais and Pinot Noir Venteuil terroirs, there’s no better way to make a toast to your mother.
Lords limited edition Pengelli Candle
£36 (225g) buy here
From the British fragrance house Lords, the Pengelli candle is available in a beautiful limited edition bespoke pink glass vessel with a hand-drawn design. Inspired by the Pengelli Forest in Wales, this gorgeous candle evokes a spring walk in the woods and is scented with bluebell, hyacinth, lily of the valley and earthy galbanum.
Vieve Muse Palette
£49 – buy here
For those particularly interested in makeup, the Vieve Muse eyeshadow palette features 10 beautiful, pigmented shades. From tonal mattes to jewel-toned shimmers, the palette is incredibly versatile and can be used for casual everyday looks to evening glamour.
Dioressence Eau de Toilette
£114 – buy here
Featuring delicate notes of geranium, cinnamon and patchouli, Dior’s cult eau de parfum will pamper any mother figure in your life. Classical and timeless, the scent captivates and enchants all those in its proximity.
Clé de Peau Beauté Luminizing Face Enhancer
£89 – buy here
Adding radiance and glow to anyone’s complexion, the limited edition heart-embellished Luminizing Face Enhancer carefully manipulates light across the skin’s surface to add further contour and illumination. Available in intense luminosity and subtle luminosity, the face enhancer amplifies any makeup look.
Diptyque’s Do Son Shower Oil
£48 – buy here
Thanks to its gentle, soothing formulation, Diptyque’s limited edition Do Son shower oil can be applied directly to the skin when bathing to create a delicate, cleansing foam. Enriched with the finest scents and ingredients, the oil hydrates and cleanses for the ultimate self-care skincare addition.
Nyita Bath & Shower Oil
£139 (50ml), £190 (100ml) – buy here
Nyita’s luxurious body oils are a beautiful Mother’s Day gift. British company Nyita offers a range of finely fragranced candles, bath and body oils – made of the highest quality pure organic ingredients – such as patchouli from Rwanda, yuzu from a remote Japanese island and jasmine from Columbia – which have been meticulously sourced from sustainable suppliers. Nyita elevates the everyday act of bathing and moisturising to a luxurious sensory experience.
Briggs & Riley Sympatico International Carry-On Spinner in Plum
£549 – buy here
For the jet-setter mother figure in your life, the Briggs & Riley Sympatico International Carry-On Spinner is the ideal size for a weekend getaway.
Fitting easily into overhead luggage bins, the suitcase utilises innovative CX compress-expansion technology to allow 22% more space for your precious belongings. For a personalised touch, one can also add a monogram to the case to ensure the valuable cargo is not lost.
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Rajni Nocturne by Lilanur Parfums
£224.55 – buy here
Lilanur Parfums scents are equal parts hypnotic and refreshing. Rajni Nocturne – the brand’s Indian Tuberose chef d’œuvre – is infused with notes of Jasmine, musk and ylang-ylang to adorn the skin with a floral peachy scent. Giving the gift of fragrance is a great way to tell a loved one that you are thinking of them.
GreenPan Padova Pans in Sunshine Yellow
£125 – buy here
If your mother is particularly good at cooking, GreenPan offers a luminous set of frying pans. Made of quality ceramic, the pans are non-stick and entirely PFAS-free – meaning no toxic chemicals in the coating.
Dior Beauty Prestige Le Baume de Minuit
£530 – buy here
Calling upon the power of Rose de Granville, Dior Prestige has harnessed the flower’s nocturnal biological rhythm to produce the ultimate skin regeneration formula.
Harvested in the middle of the night, in the Dior Rose Garden in Granville, roses are converted into Midnight Rosapeptide – the balm’s pivotal new ingredient. Enabling your mother to feel rejuvenated and youthful, the balm is a dream luxury gift.
Smythson’s Rectangular Cosmetic Case in Panama, Nile Blue
£295 – buy here
Make your loved one’s day with one of Smythson’s ever-expansive cosmetic cases. Folding out to reveal two pockets, the case can hold all of one’s beauty essentials. Lined with an oil-resistant satin, the case ensures effortless organisation.
Memoize London Collection II Gift Set
£97- buy here
With so many delightful fragrances on the market, it’s difficult to not want to try them all. Memoize has made the dilemma much easier with its Collection II gift set.
Comprising of three 7.5ml bottles of the brand’s eaux de parfum, the set lends itself to experimentation and playfulness. Including Luxuria eau de parfum, Rose Luxuria eau de parfum , Superbia eau de parfum and Humanitas eau de parfum, the set is an olfactory delight.
Beoplay EX Earphones from Bang & Olufsen
£349 – buy here
Wireless and versatile, Bang & Olufsen’s EX earphones make listening to music even more of an immersive experience. Thanks to special noise cancelling technology and arriving in a compact charging case, these earphones are stylish and adaptable – perfect for mums on the go.
Miranda Peacoat from North Sails
£320 – buy here
Harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies and high-performance fabrics, North Sails focuses on creating weather-proof, sustainable garments. Classy and stylish, the Miranda Peacoat is a sparkling addition to any wardrobe.
Carrière Frères La Rose Aime La Menthe Candle
£54 – buy here
Last but not least, you definitely can never go wrong with a candle. Unveiling its new collection La Rose Aime La Menthe, Carrière Frères has carefully combined Turkish Damask rose with fresh spearmint to capture the atmosphere of souk markets and palaces of North Africa. Floral, radiant and fresh, the candle is sure to be adored by any mother figure.
by Sophie Richardson