7 Mother's Day gift ideas that mum will actually appreciate
Above Butterfly Kisses with lush peonies
Above Infinite Devotion with cymbidium, peony and rose
For Mother's Day, Hong Kong florist Blooms & Blossoms presents Whispers of the Heart collection featuring arrangements like Butterfly Kisses with lush peonies and Infinite Devotion combining cymbidium, peony and roses. Or your mum might love the Celestial Motherlove, that features voluminous peonies alongside graceful dahlias and sweet peas. Aesop
Above When in doubt, gift Aesop. This Eleos Nourishing Body Cleanser makes any cleansing ritual feel elevated and indulgent
Developed in the brand's Melbourne Laboratory, Aesop's Eleos Nourishing Body Cleanser offers an emulsion-based formula enriched with shea butter, jojoba seed and vitamin E. Notes of cedar atlas, patchouli and clove bud create a woody, spicy scent—offering a refreshing bath ritual for your darling mother. Oh, and why not gift her the Eleos Aromatique Hand Balm too as a perfect accompaniment? Issey Miyake
Above Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey gift sets are perfect for Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, Issey Miyake presents L'Eau d'Issey gift sets featuring its first aquatic floral fragrance. Expect notes of lily, lotus, mixed with the freshness of water and a woody undertone. The set includes 100ml eau de toilette, 50ml body lotion, and 10ml purse spray in packaging designed by Philippe Apeloig. Narciso Rodriguez
Above Say 'I love you' to mum with a perfume gift set by Narciso Rodriguez
If your mother is a fan of floral scents, a perfume set by Narciso Rodriguez might be just the thing for her. For Mother's Day, the brand is offering fragrance sets with designs by Berlin-based artist Martin Cole. Options include Pure Musc set, the all of me eau de parfum set and the eau de toilette set. Each set includes full-size fragrance, body lotion, and purse spray. Pomellato
Above As a Mother's Day gift, Pomellato's Pom Pom Dot collection is both playful and elegant
Above As a Mother's Day gift, Pomellato's Pom Pom Dot collection is both playful and elegant
Pomellato jewellery features Italian craftsmanship with bold, sculptural designs and coloured gemstones in distinctive combinations. For example, the signature Nudo line presents stones in minimalist settings, while the Pom Pom Dot collection blends playfulness with elegance. Each piece embodies Milan's fashion-forward aesthetic while maintaining timeless style. Swarovski
Above Swarovski's lab-grown diamonds are sustainable and stylish at the same time. Win-win!
Swarovski's Created Diamonds Eternity Collection features lab-grown diamonds in pavé-set halos and octagonal cuts. Crafted with renewable energy and recycled metals, each stone is IGI-certified for quality. Brand ambassador Karen Mok showcases the collection in the maison's latest campaign celebrating confidence and self-expression.
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