Your (very) last-minute gift guide for Mum
Ichendorf Milano Botanica pink flower mug, $49.95, David Jones Ichendorf Milano Botanica pink flower mug. Credit: Supplied
Etto tea tree clay mask, $49, Priceline Tea tree clay mask, Etto. Credit: Supplied
Mini heart waffle maker, $15, Kmart Mini heart waffle maker. Credit: Supplied
Body Benefits bubbling hydro foot spa, $39, Big W Body Benefits bubbling hydro foot spa. Credit: Supplied
Chloe & Lola luxe satin jacquard pyjamas in soft blue, $55.97, Myer (Garden City) Chloe & Lola luxe satin jacquard pyjamas in soft blue. Credit: Supplied
Midi bunch, $99, Flower Run (pick up only 10am-2pm May 11, Osborne Park) Midi bunch, Flower Run. Credit: Supplied
Original premium gift box, 10 serves, $75, The Honeycake (Northbridge, Fremantle) Original premium gift box, The Honeycake. Credit: Supplied
Mermade Hair blow dry brush, $81, Harvey Norman Mermade Hair blow dry brush. Credit: Supplied
Custom perfume making workshop (gift card), $110, The Prospect Project Custom perfume making workshop. Credit: theprospectproject.com
Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia cologne, 30ml, $120, Mecca (Carousel) Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia cologne. Credit: Supplied
Miro Miro Mira mini earrings, gold, $195, AGWA Design Store Miro Miro Mira mini gold earrings. Credit: Supplied
Mother's Day unlimited prosecco and high tea, $125pp, Pan Pacific
Juliet earrings in crystal quartz, $160, Mountain & Moon (North Perth) Juliet earrings in crystal quartz. Credit: Supplied
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