Mother Knows Best: Stylish Gift Ideas to Impress Her This Mother's Day
Should you need any reminding, this year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday 30 March, coinciding nicely with the first shoots of spring. To mark this special occasion, there's nowhere quite like Bond Street to discover an array of timeless pieces that say “thanks” and meet with her full approval.
You could, for instance, go all out with a heart tag yellow gold bead bracelet, £2,575, from Tiffany & Co. or splurge on a new-season Hug bag, from £1,360, from Ferragamo. Alternatively, a massage is always sure to delight, in which case, a luxurious “Pamper and Tea for Two” experience, £505, at the Langham Hotel’s Chuan Body + Soul spa is a must.
Why not bestow the gift of an unforgettable dining experience or an indulgent afternoon tea on the woman you hold most dear? There are plenty of elegant tables to book and dishes to savour – from Claridge's new seasonal British menu to a delicious afternoon tea at Sketch, Brown’s or The Ritz.
Whether she's a maternal friend, chic mother-in-law or inspirational mother figure, our pick of Bond Street's best “thank-you” gifts will make your leading lady feel treasured.
Dior Prestige Quartz Rose de Modelage, £175, might look as if it should be admired in a fine art gallery, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Chiselled in the shape of a rose from semi-precious rose quartz, this ornate sculpting tool is designed to massage and shape the natural contours of the face. When used in tandem with Dior Prestige La Crème, from £126, it will also boost any anti-ageing effects.
She’s sure to love Asprey’s beautiful butterfly mug, £200, made from fine bone china and featuring an uplifting hand-painted print. Taking inspiration from a silk scarf in the Asprey archives, the mug is designed to mix and match with other pieces in the tableware collection. The sunny shade of apricot adds a little boost to those precious mid-morning coffee moments.
Scarves are a highlight of Gucci's spring/summer 2025 collection, seen tied stylishly around models' heads and paired with large sunglasses at last year’s Milan catwalk show. This black silk carré featuring a bold floral print, £410, makes a far better gift than any short-lived bouquet or pot plant. Perish the thought!
When it comes to a sure-fire Mother's Day scent, you can't go wrong with the perennial favourite, rose. Diptyque’s Roses large candle, £168, is spring in a beautiful pastel pink porcelain vessel. Simply light it and sit back as the air gradually fills with fresh, flowery notes. The school run can always wait.
Chloé’s latest fragrance, Nomade Lumière d'Égypte, £115, is inspired by the landscapes of Egypt and the lush banks of the Nile River, thanks to its delicate blend of jasmine flowers, water lily and sandalwood. Grounding cinnamon and hints of incense add a little spice to this imaginary journey. The perfect present for the generous Earth Mother in your life as opposed to yet another gift-to-self.
No one deserves a special “thank you” gift more than your number one mum. And, when it comes to bright and beautiful pieces, Georg Jensen's aptly named “Offspring” necklace with pendant, £360, is just the ticket. Featuring two irregular shapes in silver and 18k rose gold, interlocked to represent the unbreakable bond between parent and child, it’s bound to pull on the heartstrings and earn you extra brownie points.