Mother’s Day is fast approaching.
Be sure to give Mum something she’ll really love on May 14th. This list of fail-proof gifts will be right up her street – you can take our word for it.
Be sure to give Mum something she’ll really love on May 14th. This list of fail-proof gifts will be right up her street – you can take our word for it.
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1. Cashmere
Few gifts can top the luxury of cashmere. Mum will love cosying up in a pair of snuggly cashmere socks or slippers this winter – and best yet, she’ll think of you every time she does!
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1. Cashmere
Few gifts can top the luxury of cashmere. Mum will love cosying up in a pair of snuggly cashmere socks or slippers this winter – and best yet, she’ll think of you every time she does!
Juliette Hogan cashmere sweater, $499
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1. Cashmere
Few gifts can top the luxury of cashmere. Mum will love cosying up in a pair of snuggly cashmere socks or slippers this winter – and best yet, she’ll think of you every time she does!
Laing Home cashmere socks, $88
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2. Smelly things
It’s Mum. She likes pretty, nice-smelling things. You can’t go too far wrong if you lavish her with sumptuous fragrance, enchanting candles and delicious body washes.
Ecoya Jasmine and Bluebell Candle $44.99
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2. Smelly things
It’s Mum. She likes pretty, nice-smelling things. You can’t go too far wrong if you lavish her with sumptuous fragrance, enchanting candles and delicious body washes.
Panier des Sens Rose Geranium Shower Gel, $24.95 from Isabel Harris
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2. Smelly things
It’s Mum. She likes pretty, nice-smelling things. You can’t go too far wrong if you lavish her with sumptuous fragrance, enchanting candles and delicious body washes.
Jo Malone The Bloomsbury Set Blue Hyacinth cologne 30ml, $114 from Smith & Caughey’s
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2. Smelly things
It’s Mum. She likes pretty, nice-smelling things. You can’t go too far wrong if you lavish her with sumptuous fragrance, enchanting candles and delicious body washes.
Arquiste Art Deco candle, $139 from WORLD Beauty
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2. Smelly things
It’s Mum. She likes pretty, nice-smelling things. You can’t go too far wrong if you lavish her with sumptuous fragrance, enchanting candles and delicious body washes.
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Body Oil, $148 from Smith & Caughey’s
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3. Lovely literature
Whether it’s a good read, an inspiring cookbook or a stunning coffee table tome to brighten up her home, Mum will always appreciate being gifted a beautiful book.
The Vegetable Garden book, $55 from Father Rabbit
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3. Lovely literature
Whether it’s a good read, an inspiring cookbook or a stunning coffee table tome to brighten up her home, Mum will always appreciate being gifted a beautiful book.
Allure by Diana Vreeland $53.95 from Whitcoulls
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3. Lovely literature
Whether it’s a good read, an inspiring cookbook or a stunning coffee table tome to brighten up her home, Mum will always appreciate being gifted a beautiful book.
Simplicity book $89 from Superette
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4. A good cup of tea
There’s no problem a good cup of tea can’t solve. Or so Mum is always telling us.
Karen Walker critter mug, $25
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4. A good cup of tea
There’s no problem a good cup of tea can’t solve. Or so Mum is always telling us.
Storm and India Vintage Chai tea, $50 from Tessuti
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4. A good cup of tea
There’s no problem a good cup of tea can’t solve. Or so Mum is always telling us.
General Eclectic teapot, $49.99 from Shut The Front Door
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5. Sparkle and shine
Give Mum jewellery of any description and you’ll be sure to be in the good books for another year.
Zoe & Morgan goddess bracelet, $189
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5. Sparkle and shine
Give Mum jewellery of any description and you’ll be sure to be in the good books for another year.
Dyrberg Kern earrings, $249
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5. Sparkle and shine
Give Mum jewellery of any description and you’ll be sure to be in the good books for another year.
Karen Walker earrings, $80
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6. Pampering
Mum is usually so busy fussing after others she hardly ever takes time out for herself. Give her the gift of pampering this Mother’s Day, so she’s forced into some well-deserved ‘me time’.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Powerfoil Mask, $152, from Smith & Caughey’s
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6. Pampering
Mum is usually so busy fussing after others she hardly ever takes time out for herself. Give her the gift of pampering this Mother’s Day, so she’s forced into some well-deserved ‘me time’.
Glam Glow firming mud mask $109 from Mecca
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6. Pampering
Mum is usually so busy fussing after others she hardly ever takes time out for herself. Give her the gift of pampering this Mother’s Day, so she’s forced into some well-deserved ‘me time’.
Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum from $112 from Farmers
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7. Wine o’clock
Let’s face it, Mum loves a good tipple now and then. Whether it’s of the champagne variety or a specific type of wine, you can’t go past a bottle of the good stuff. Brownie points if you throw in some stunning stemware.
Crafters Union wine range from $21.99, available from leading wine retailers nationwide
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7. Wine o’clock
Let’s face it, Mum loves a good tipple now and then. Whether it’s of the champagne variety or a specific type of wine, you can’t go past a bottle of the good stuff. Brownie points if you throw in some stunning stemware.
Citta set of two wine glasses, $54.90
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7. Wine o’clock
Let’s face it, Mum loves a good tipple now and then. Whether it’s of the champagne variety or a specific type of wine, you can’t go past a bottle of the good stuff. Brownie points if you throw in some stunning stemware.
G.H.MUMM Rosé champagne, $69.99 from leading wine retailers.
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8. Fitspo
Even if Mum isn’t a huge fitness fanatic, there’s sure to be a fitspo gift perfect for her. She’ll love tracking her steps with a FitBit or you could even take a yoga class together for some perfect mother-child bonding time.
lululemon yoga mat, $69.99
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8. Fitspo
Even if Mum isn’t a huge fitness fanatic, there’s sure to be a fitspo gift perfect for her. She’ll love tracking her steps with a FitBit or you could even take a yoga class together for some perfect mother-child bonding time.
Nutribullet 1000 $219.99 from Noel Leeming
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8. Fitspo
Even if Mum isn’t a huge fitness fanatic, there’s sure to be a fitspo gift perfect for her. She’ll love tracking her steps with a FitBit or you could even take a yoga class together for some perfect mother-child bonding time.
Fitbit $259.99 from Torpedo 7
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8. Fitspo
Even if Mum isn’t a huge fitness fanatic, there’s sure to be a fitspo gift perfect for her. She’ll love tracking her steps with a FitBit or you could even take a yoga class together for some perfect mother-child bonding time.
Studio Red Yoga 5 Class Pass, $130.00
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9. Gadgets
Just because she’s your mother doesn’t mean she’s not into all the latest gadgets like we are! Watch the excitement on her face as she unwraps the latest Apple iWatch or a top-of-the-range appliance.
Breville mixer, $499 from Harvey Norman
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9. Gadgets
Just because she’s your mother doesn’t mean she’s not into all the latest gadgets like we are! Watch the excitement on her face as she unwraps the latest Apple iWatch or a top-of-the-range appliance.
Apple watch from $429, available at all official Apple stockists
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10. Flowers
There’s literally no Mum on Earth who wouldn’t appreciate a beautiful bunch of flowers. If you want to get extra kudos, gift her with entry to Blush’s Mother-Daughter Flower Workshop, where you’ll learn the skills of flower arranging together. (And don’t forget a chic vase to house your creations!)
Mother’s Day flower bouquets from $60 at The Botanist
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10. Flowers
There’s literally no Mum on Earth who wouldn’t appreciate a beautiful bunch of flowers. If you want to get extra kudos, gift her with entry to Blush’s Mother-Daughter Flower Workshop, where you’ll learn the skills of flower arranging together. (And don’t forget a chic vase to house your creations!)
Skultuna boule vase from $169 from Simon James
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10. Flowers
There’s literally no Mum on Earth who wouldn’t appreciate a beautiful bunch of flowers. If you want to get extra kudos, gift her with entry to Blush’s Mother-Daughter Flower Workshop, where you’ll learn the skills of flower arranging together. (And don’t forget a chic vase to house your creations!)
Blush is offering an exclusive Mother & Daughter Class on Sunday, May 21, 2017 which includes an introduction to flower-making as well as afternoon tea, $250 for two. Find out more information and book your spot at BlushFlowers.co.nz.
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