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10th Mar 2018

10 last-minute Mother’s Day gifts you can’t go wrong with

Make mum smile tomorrow!

Trine Jensen-Burke

Happy (almost!) Mother’s Day!

If you are currently having a panic attack because you still didn’t pick up something for the important mum(s) in your life, fear not – we got you.

Here are 10 gorgeous buys we think any mum would be chuffed to open tomorrow (we know we sure would!):

1. Butlers Mother’s Day Chocolate Collection Keepsake Box

Because you can never go wrong with chocolates. And this gorgeous gift box contains a delectable selection of contemporary and classic chocolate pralines, truffles and caramels which are sure to delight. YUM.

Butlers Mother’s Day Chocolate Collection Keepsake Box, €15, Butlers stores nationwide

2. Alex and Ani “I Love You” Rose Gold Stack

Show a lovely mum ALL the love with this love-filled stacked bangle for her wrist.

Alex and Ani “I Love You” Rose Gold Stack, €126, stockists nationwide including Arnotts, Kilkenny Shop, Fields Jewellers and Weir & Sons as well as local jewellery stores nationwide.

3. Joanna Caffrey “Love Your Mum” Flowers

Say it with flowers this Mother’s Day – and not just any flowers, but these truly stunning ones from Joanna Caffrey.

Joanna Caffrey “Love Your Mum” Flowers, €45, Avoca

4. Homebird.ie Mother’s Day Card

We adore quirky, well-designed cards, and the Mother’s Day range from Irish Homebird.ie literally made us laugh out loud – and we bet your mum will too!

Homebird.ie Mother’s Day Card, €3.95, Homebird.ie

5. Olay Total Effects SPF 15 Day Moisturiser

This is so impressive! The new re-engineered Olay Total Effects SPF 15 Day Moisturiser it literally seven things – all rolled up in one, fab skincare hero. What does it do, you say? It reduces the appearance of wrinkles, moisturises, evens skin tone, refines the look of pores, smoothes texture, brightens and restores firmness.

Olay Total Effects SPF 15 Day Moisturiser, €22, available in leading retailers and pharmacies nationwide

6. M&S Sea Salt Caramels

These are DIVINE. In fact; we’d get mum two boxes, because everyone is going to want to have a taste.

M&S Sea Salt Caramels, €4.80, M&S

7. Ash Veneer Tray

Made for lazy mornings – gift mum with this gorgeous round tray – even better? Serve her breakfast in bed on top if it.

Ash Veneer Tray, €10.98, Søstrene Grene stores nationwide

8. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix

Estee Lauder’s iconic Advanced Night Repair has been my go-to skin treat for years, and when this eye serum came out last year, I rushed to try it out. And guys – it is AWESOME. Any tired mama will literally weep at this UH-MAZING beauty gift.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix, €58, Arnotts and at Estee Lauder counters nationwide

9. Monogrammed Leather Pouch

The monogrammed trend is still going strong, and we love these lovely leather pouches from Irish-made Bisou Design. Perfect for anything from passports and boarding cards when travelling or just used to hold cards and a lipstick on a night out.

Monogrammed Leather Pouch, €60, Bisoudesign.com

10. Avoca No. 8 Candle

Show us a mama who can resist a gorgeous, new scented candle (we sure can’t). This one from Avoca has pure white blossoms taken from gardenia, tuberose and jasmine blended to create a delicate, floral aroma, and is perfect for any room in the house.

Avoca No. 8 Candle, €19,95, available from Avoca stores nationwide and online at Avoca.com

(Feature image via Atelier Child)