Here's What Your Mum Really Wants for Mother's Day
If your mum is as home obsessed as we are, ditch the chocs this year and treat her to one of these thoughtful ideas
Got a mum who loves interiors? Think outside the (chocolate) box and spoil her with one of these brilliant purse-friendly Mother’s Day suggestions instead. With a little imagination, you can fulfil some of the ideas on her wish list and really show you care. It’s a win win all round…
All her precious pictures framed and displayed
Does your mum have a box full of old pictures, photos, children’s drawings and postcards? If you know she’s been meaning to frame them all, how about doing it for her? Hunt around for a selection of frames in different sizes and put a picture or photo in each one. Now all you have to do is help your mum arrange and hang them to make a lovely gallery wall.
Does your mum have a box full of old pictures, photos, children’s drawings and postcards? If you know she’s been meaning to frame them all, how about doing it for her? Hunt around for a selection of frames in different sizes and put a picture or photo in each one. Now all you have to do is help your mum arrange and hang them to make a lovely gallery wall.
Her own gardener
If your mum’s a keen gardener, chances are she’s got plans for her outdoor space. You don’t need to help her landscape the whole area though, just treat her to a few garden items. Spruce up a plain patio with some container plants, or even outdoor accessories like these lanterns. A fruit tree makes a lovely gift too, and is something you can plant together. Don’t forget to offer your services as well – an hour or two of heavy weeding will earn you big brownie points.
If your mum’s a keen gardener, chances are she’s got plans for her outdoor space. You don’t need to help her landscape the whole area though, just treat her to a few garden items. Spruce up a plain patio with some container plants, or even outdoor accessories like these lanterns. A fruit tree makes a lovely gift too, and is something you can plant together. Don’t forget to offer your services as well – an hour or two of heavy weeding will earn you big brownie points.
A lazy afternoon
What your mum really wants is probably a few hours of doing nothing, so spoil her with an afternoon on the sofa . Buy her a beautiful soft blanket to cuddle up under. This yellow one brightens up the grey sofa and looks wonderfully soft and snuggly.
What your mum really wants is probably a few hours of doing nothing, so spoil her with an afternoon on the sofa . Buy her a beautiful soft blanket to cuddle up under. This yellow one brightens up the grey sofa and looks wonderfully soft and snuggly.
A perfectly organised kitchen
If your mum loves design, you can’t go wrong with some stylish storage. In her dreams she’d love to wake up to a newly installed larder cupboard, complete with pull-out drawers, spice-jar holders and a worksurface for small appliances. Failing that, some gorgeous jars will suffice. Hunt out a range that fits in with the style of her kitchen, and that she can add to easily. The simple glass containers here with silver lids look neat and organised lined up along the shelf.
If your mum loves design, you can’t go wrong with some stylish storage. In her dreams she’d love to wake up to a newly installed larder cupboard, complete with pull-out drawers, spice-jar holders and a worksurface for small appliances. Failing that, some gorgeous jars will suffice. Hunt out a range that fits in with the style of her kitchen, and that she can add to easily. The simple glass containers here with silver lids look neat and organised lined up along the shelf.
A calm space for a lie-in
Give your mum the ultimate treat by creating a clutter-free sleep space to relax in. You could buy her a few items to add to her bedside, such as a vase for flowers, a scented candle and a pretty basket to keep magazines in. You could even splash out on a new lamp like this stunning wall-hung design if you really want to spoil her.
Give your mum the ultimate treat by creating a clutter-free sleep space to relax in. You could buy her a few items to add to her bedside, such as a vase for flowers, a scented candle and a pretty basket to keep magazines in. You could even splash out on a new lamp like this stunning wall-hung design if you really want to spoil her.
A quiet spot for reading
Give your mum her own corner to relax and read a book. A home library with rows of shelves and a ladder is a dream idea, but it’s also a pretty tall order. Instead, position a comfy chair or beanbag somewhere warm and quiet. Buy your mum a good-quality reading lamp and satisfy her passion for design with some pretty vintage books.
Discover some of the best reading nooks
Give your mum her own corner to relax and read a book. A home library with rows of shelves and a ladder is a dream idea, but it’s also a pretty tall order. Instead, position a comfy chair or beanbag somewhere warm and quiet. Buy your mum a good-quality reading lamp and satisfy her passion for design with some pretty vintage books.
Discover some of the best reading nooks
Some beautiful tableware
Of course, your mum will love it if you rustle up a delicious Mother’s Day lunch, but for design obsessives the tableware is just as important. Hunt around for some lovely plates and bowls that work well with her existing tableware, so that she can mix and match. You don’t need to buy a whole dining set, a few items or one beautiful serving platter will be much appreciated.
Of course, your mum will love it if you rustle up a delicious Mother’s Day lunch, but for design obsessives the tableware is just as important. Hunt around for some lovely plates and bowls that work well with her existing tableware, so that she can mix and match. You don’t need to buy a whole dining set, a few items or one beautiful serving platter will be much appreciated.
An indulgent home bar
Planning a get together for Mother’s Day? How about splashing out on a drinks trolley? They come in a range of prices and if you hunt around you might be able to find a vintage secondhand one.
Failing that, a few retro glasses and a decanter would do the trick, especially if displayed all together on a matching tray.
How are you going to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day? Share your ideas in the Comments below.
Planning a get together for Mother’s Day? How about splashing out on a drinks trolley? They come in a range of prices and if you hunt around you might be able to find a vintage secondhand one.
Failing that, a few retro glasses and a decanter would do the trick, especially if displayed all together on a matching tray.
How are you going to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day? Share your ideas in the Comments below.
What’s more indulgent on Mother’s Day than relaxing in a Zen-like bathroom? Of course, we’d all love a room like this, but even in a simple wash space you can recreate a spa-like ambience by splashing out on a few accessories. Choose some attractively packaged toiletries, a scented candle, some reed diffusers and a new luxurious towel. Package it all up in a pretty wicker basket, and on Sunday evening you can run the bath and deck out the bathroom with her new goodies.