COMPILED BY Gina Dionisio
Looking for the perfect gift ideas for Mother’s Day for your mom, sister, daughter, MIL? We’ve done some browsing and found these 30 options worth considering, from fine-art prints to accessories for the home.
The Food Goddess
For the leading lady who feels happiest in the kitchen or pouring over the latest cooking book, spoil her with a little something from Le Creuset’s new Botanique Collection (we love the Espresso Mugs), a set of Sencillo Ceramic Bowls, gorgeous servers from Kirsten Goss Abode or this sunshine yellow apron from Skinny LaMinx.
Le Creuset Botanique Collection Espresso Mugs | R819
Kirsten Goss Skjell Fork Servers | R990
Sencillo Ceramic Bowls (Set of 6) | R1320
Skinny LaMinx Cross Back Pinny Sunshine Gold | R665
Technivorm Moccamaster Filter Coffee Machine | R4239
The Great South African Cookbook | R459
The Comfort Queen
One of the best spoils you can give mom on Mother’s Day is a little R&R – this beautiful metallic throw from African Jacquard, soft Mungo linen gown, comfy slides from Espadril and fynbos-scented set from Babylonstoren are all perfect pamper gifts.
African Jacquard Metallic Leopard Lounge Throw | from R2955
Minimalist 60% DarkMilk Chocolate | R80
@home Celebration Soy Candle Coral Bliss | R279
Mungo Linen Gown | R1800
Espadril Flat Mule | From R750
Babylonstoren ‘Scents of the Cape’ | R980
The Plant Mom
If she has a ‘green thumb’ then some updated goods for the garden are a great Mother’s Day choice. We love the GRO-URBAN seed squares (available via the VISI Shop) and you can’t go wrong with the colourful Mia Mélange or ZANA indoor planters or botanical coffee table book.
GRO-URBAN seed squares | R80
Mia Mélange Planter Basket | From R290
Plantify Pastel Watering Can | R465
Wild and Wolf Orla Kiely Secateurs | R677
ZANA Small Soft Pot | R210
Flower: Exploring The World In Bloom | R991
The Local Lover
Looking for a hyper-local or one-of-a-kind gift? This limited-edition Sealand Gear Zeplin Sling Bag comes in a bespoke colourway and provides plenty of space for her on-the-go essentials. A limited-edition local art print (check out 50ty/50ty for all the collabs) or beautiful ceramics from Mash.T Design Studio’s ‘Presents from Joburg’ collection will add a special touch to a room she loves.
Banana Bread Woman by Nabeeha Mohamed | R3450
Via Wax Candles | From R80
Best Zee Earrings | R1890
Sealand Gear Zeplin Sling Bag | R925
‘Presents from Joburg’ Ceramics by Mash.T Design Studio | email to order
Maxhosa Socks | R250
The Entertainer
If mom is the life and soul of the party then why not gift her a gorgeous bottle stopper like the hummingbird from Carrol Boyes, a bespoke wine bag or some local bitters and botanicals for her evening tipple.
Fieldbar Drinks Cooler Box | R1699
Babylonstoren Bitterlekker | R135
Ledikana Babina Noko Winebag | R399
Carrol Boyes Hummingbird Bottle Stopper | R295
Symmetry Concentrated Botanical Tonics Gift Set | R350
Country Road Vivi Tumbler | R129 each
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