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Global News
05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Global News
Celebrate Mother's Day with these gorgeous finds from Umbra
The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. On the hunt for an original gift this Mother's Day? If you want to really shake things up on May 11th, treat mum to something from Umbra's stable of original home décor and accessories. Brimming with cool pieces that are both modern as well as functional, you just might win that Favourite Child Award yet. Did we mention Umbra is also proudly Canadian, since 1979 they have been creating original designs from their Toronto headquarters! Bellwood Picture Frame Modern meets warm and woodsy is one of my favourite intersections when styling interiors. Umbra's Bellwood Picture Frame is fashioned from sustainable beechwood and comes in Natural, Aged Walnut or Black. And thanks to pivoting glass within a bent-wood frame, the Bellwood allows you to showcase two snaps at once in either portrait or landscape $30 (4X6), $35 (5X7), $55 (8X10) at Umbra Story continues below advertisement Aquala Bathtub Caddy & Tray Now this is what I call bath time. Minimally designed yet loaded with hooks and holders for everything from a sponge loofah to your crisp glass of Aquala Bath Caddy serves up tranquility and order all at once. $50 at Umbra Wavy Jewellery Organizer Help mum round up her rings and bling in the Wavy Jewelry Organizer. Whether she stacks the trays or displays them separately, I think she'll appreciate the velvety pillow base and polished chrome stylings with this slick, sophisticated art piece. $35 at Umbra Stowit Storage Box Hidden compartments, smooth sliding drawers – the Stowit is the 007 of catch all's. Clean lines and a combination of renewable wood and metal make this organizer the perfect gender-neutral gift idea. Extra points? Protective rubber feet won't mark surfaces. Available in two sizes. $75 (L), $50 (S) at Umbra Story continues below advertisement Cubiko Wall Planter How cool is the Cubiko? Thanks to a customizable configuration, this wall planter accommodates a variety of plants and is built with rust-proof recycled plastic and includes four pots with drainage trays. As with the kitchen installation (below), where the Cubiko can play host to herbs and oils alike. $120 Umbra Stream Water Fountain Hold up. A wood fibre desktop water feature that creates instant tranquility? Sign me up. The USB-powered Tabletop Stream Water Fountain not only adds moisture to dry office air, but also elevates your personal peace thanks to the soothing sound of water in motion. In place of pens and pencils, I'd pot the 3.5' planter with a bushel of fresh rosemary. $50 at Umbra Tipsy Bottle Opener Who knew a bottle opener could be such a charming conversation starter? Practicality, playfulness, sculpture and design all come together to stick a perfect landing on your bar cart. Please be introduced to your Mother's Day, Father's Day or go-to hostess gift for Summer 2025 – the Tipsy Bottle Opener. $24 at Umbra (was $30) Story continues below advertisement Tesora Jewelry Stand Consider gifting mum the award-winning Tesora jewelry stand (because untangling knotted necklaces is soul crushing). Thanks to a sturdy base and three posts with varying heights, the Tesora is both elegant and practical. Just like mum! $40 at Umbra Moona Storage Box With its rotating drawers and hidden compartments, the crowd-pleasing aesthetic of the Moona storage box makes it suitable for pretty much any room in your home. Whether its chic office supplies or Q-tips and makeup wedges in her beauty department, this semi-circular organizer will play well pretty much anywhere at your mama's crib. $60 at Umbra
The Independent
20-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Independent
9 ways to showcase your trinkets, treasures and things
With an eye for detail, giving your space a new slant with carefully curated items means even the tiniest curios count. Moreover, taking the #shelfie trend a step further with artfully arranged pieces – from greenery, to books, to prized photos and techy tools – means everything is at your fingertips… and a life more organised. And let's face it, how often do you go rummaging for something and realise you'd completely forgotten about that pretty little thing… as the adage goes, out of sight, out of mind. To put everything in a new perspective, this display décor is where it's at… 1. Industrial Style Iron Wall Unit – Medium, £150, Cox & Cox – available early March When you've treated yourself to a new set of stoneware, why squirrel it away when you can have it on view to inspire your next tablescape? 2. Cubiko Wall Planter, £120, (available in Sand and Black), Umbra Plant parents love showing off their flourishing greenery – and appreciate how frustrating it can be when you've run out of counter space. Cue this clever wall planter which can be customised to suit your flora, and comes with drainage trays to keep them healthy and thriving. 3. Remy Alcove Shelving Oak, £499, Furniture Village Ideal for artfully curated chinaware and colourful ornaments, this oak-effect unit with open alcoves will fit seamlessly against a feature wall… and works like a dream in contemporary interiors. 4. Large Natural Rattan Etagere, £319 (was £424.99), Desser This circular frame in trendy rattan comes with three shelves to show off your favourite spirits; or anything worth seeking out and styling up. Well-supported with naturally sturdy cane feet, there's capacity for coffee table books alongside candles and glassware. 5. Earth Ladder Shelving Unit, £399 (was £499), Furniture Village Ladder units give you the freedom to lean them strategically to make a statement; and with its combination of fixed drawer handles and metal brackets, this one provides an industrial style backdrop to angle rustic décor. 6. Swoon John Lewis + Swoon Cole Glass Bar Cart, Black, £229, John Lewis & Partners A bar cart on wheels brings everything to the party, especially if you've invested in beautiful stemware and crystal decanters to elevate happy hour… and a crying shame to keep them under wraps. 7. Mustard Made The Collector in Blush, £749, Mustard Made If you love to live life in colour and celebrate a 'more is more' aesthetic, this metal frame cabinet is tailor-made for souvenirs, mementos and keepsakes. Better still, fluted glass lockable doors mean you can safeguard against intrusion… should the situation arise. With adjustable shelves, it can be tailor-made to fit your needs. 8. OHS Set of 2 Floating Shelves – White, £4.50 (was £8.50) Online Home Shop An affordable solution for styling out your smaller artefacts and succulents, floating shelves can be aligned separately or together – and look striking against a dark wall. 9. White Standing Desk, £129.99, VonHaus When you don't want to stash things away at the end of the working day, what's not to love about this adjustable standing desk? Not only can it accommodate a monitor, laptop and bits and bobs, it encourages more movement while reducing the negative impact sitting can have on your back. With the added bonus of a broad height range, and option to save three height settings.
