17 of the best gift ideas for Mother's Day

1. Artwork

What: Antonia Mrljak - Acrylic, Ink and Charcoal on Paper

Why: To add a pop of new season colour to her living room

Where to buy: Becker Minty

How much: $985

2. Book subscription

What: Monthly book subscription - with added treats!

Why: To give Mum a break and a surprise each month

Where to buy: Bookabuy

How much: $42

3. Silk pillowcase

What: The Good Night Company Silk pillow case

Why: For a glamorous, good night's sleep

Where to buy: Becker Minty

How much: $79.95

4. Dig and giggle with Mum

What: The Inside Dig: Winter Colour gardening workshop at The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Why: Because what's better than gardening AND champagne?

Where to buy: The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

How much: $60 members, $65 non-members

5. Handbag hook

What: Handbag holder

Why: Genius must-have gadget for when the pesky bar or café doesn’t have a hook for your handbag, this cleverly anchors on the table for your purse to hang below

Where to buy: Muji

How much: $11.95

6. Robotic vacuum cleaner

What: Electrolux PUREi9 vacuum cleaner

Why: The latest tech gadget for the busy, forward-thinking Mum who has better things to do than clean the house. Runs from an app on anyone's phone so you can clean the house for Mum from the pub!

Where to buy: Harvey Norman

How much: $1699

7. Sparking soda stream surprise

What: Mother's Day Gift Pack

Why: For the avid entertainer, all that's needed to create Mum's favourite homemade sparklin classics such as ginger beer, lemon lime and bitters, or the perfect cocktail!

Where to buy: Soda Stream

How much: $240

8. Art holders

What: A6 Tasmanian Oak magnetic fram set

Why: For a fun and funky rotating gallery of your little one's creative output

Where to buy: Keep-oh Australia on Etsy

How much: $20

9. Home Beautiful magazine subscription

What: 6 issues of Mum’s (and your) favourite magazine

Why: Monthly delivery to your door of the most beautiful, inspiring homewares magazine PLUS receive a free $30* gift voucher from Edible Blooms

Where to buy: Subscribe here

How much: $35

10. Bottle stopper

What: Carrol Boyes ‘At Rest’ bottle stopper

Why: So Mum can vacuum seal her favourite drink and savour it for herself

Where to buy: David Jones

How much: $35

11. Cold brew coffee set

What: Kilner cold brew coffee set

Why: Not only an affordable alternative to a home espresso machine, indulge your coffee lover with the latest trending filtration equipment

Where to buy: Biome

How much: $79.95

12. ‘Kind’ gift pack

What: Natio gift set including a trio of Orange Blossom body products: Body wash, body lotion and hand cream

Why: She’ll think of you every day - orange blossom lifts the soul and apricot kernel softens and protects the skin

Where to buy: Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies or visit Natio

How much: $29.95

13. Smart griller

What: Tefal OptiGrill +XL

Why: For Mum to spend less time slaving over a hot stove, not just for toasties, it’s big, gorgeous and has advanced sensor programmable cooking for perfectly grilled fish, meat, poultry, sausages, burgers, bacon… the list goes on!

Where to buy: David Jones

How much: $399

14. Body oil

What: Smith & Co Macadamia & coconut dry body oil

Why: It’s a non-greasy nourishing and rejuvenating body oil that’s fragrance free!

Where to buy: Myer

How much: $19.95

15. Keep cup

What: “Own your story” porcelain keep cup

Why: To inspire, empower and fuel her - see it in action in the video below

Where to buy: Kikki K

How much: $19.95

16. Hip flask

What: Typo diamante hip flask

Why: Because sometimes every girl needs a little glamorous pick-me-up

Where to buy: Asos

How much: $21

17. The ultimate candle

What: The Vow candle from Lumira x Nicole Trunfio

Why: Beautiful quality as always from Lumira, this brand new cornucopia of a candle is a blend of rose, magnolia, sandalwood and tobacco , lightened by lemon and grapefruit . Packaged in Lumira’s ubiquitous elegant glass tumbler.

Where to buy: Atelier Lumira

How much: $65