Thanks mum! A gorgeous gift roundup for Mother’s Day

Firstly, a moment for those who don’t have the good fortune of being able to see and celebrate their mum this Mother’s Day. We see you and we acknowledge how hard this day can be. Maybe there is another wonderful human in your life who gets to receive your love in the place of your mum this year – we hope you find something in the list below to show your appreciation.

If you’re looking to give the gift of experience rather than a physical goodie, why not consider a subscription to a quality, much-loved magazine (ahem, we can totally recommend this one), tickets to a show, a subscription to a snail mail club or an annual membership to a museum or gallery in her area?

Otherwise, dive into our roundup and shower those mums with the love they deserve! 

THE SEWIST MUM

Making Happy Things by Sue-Ching Lascelles

Give her the gift of creating with this endlessly inspiring bounty of projects from the talented Sue-Ching Lascelles.

Sewing machines and accessories / Echidna Sewing

Want to secure yourself as the favourite? Then suss out her sewing machine and see if there is a snazzy foot, attachment or tool you can add to her sewing arsenal for a gift that will not only be appreciated but put to good use!

Sewing Machine Hair Claw / Sew to Grow

Keep her tresses out of her eyes so she can create in comfort with this darling sewing machine hair claw.

THE STYLISH MUM

Earrings and accessories / Haus of Dizzy

Got a bright and bold mum-type in your life? Then look no further than Haus of Dizzy. With earrings, hair accessories, clothing, gifts and more, all designed by proud Wiradjuri woman, Kristy Dickinson you’re bound to find the perfect treasure to gift this Mother’s Day.

T-shirts for a cause / Dangerous Females

Invite your mum to show her support for the incredible work done by Dangerous Females, who advocate for all women and their right to safety. All profits from t-shirt sales are donated to domestic violence services so why not go for a matching moment and double your impact by grabbing yourself one while you’re there?

Accessories and homewares / Little Black Duck

From candles to bookmarks, art prints to handbags, Wiradjuri woman and multi-disciplinary creative, Ashleigh Pengelly has created an incredible number of beautiful items which would hit the spot for Mother’s Day gifting!

THE ARTY MUM

Paint-by-numbers kit / Journey of Something

If she loves to paint but hasn’t yet got the confidence to go it alone, the gift of a paint-by-numbers kit might just be the ticket to help her creativity flourish!

Watercolour paints / Ruco Paints

If she loves to paint and HAS got the confidence to go it alone then look no further than the absolutely beautiful watercolour paint kits in handmade ceramic pots from Ruco Paints.

Artwork / Frances Cannon

If she doesn’t love to paint but appreciates fun quirky art that celebrates the human form, religion, fairytales and queerness, then the cool creations from Frances Cannon will hit the spot.

THE YARN-LOVING MUM

Handmade stitch markers / Say! Little Hen

Make sure they don’t lose their spot with these beautifully handcrafted ceramic stitch markers, made exclusively for Say! Little Hen by Miss Muffet Knits in Aotearoa.

Holly Jumper Knit Kit / Cardigang

If your mum or mum-type is a knitter – even a beginner knitter – then here’s a sweet project to keep her hands busy.

Recycled yarns / Oh My Pebbles

For the waste-not, want-not advocate, Oh My Pebbles has created a range of yarns from preloved clothing, such as wool textiles, cotton clothes and denim.

THE FITNESS MUM

Salty Peach Yoga Mat / Yogi Peace Club

Support her to achieve her fitness goals with this beautiful, functional and good-for-the-planet yoga mat.

Artist collab drink bottle / Ever Vessel

Help her stay hydrated with one of these stunning artist collab glass drink bottles, where function and creativity collide.

Terra Thread gym bag / Biome

Keep her fitness gear organised and easy to transport with a sturdy and stylish organic cotton gym bag from Terra Thread at Biome.

THE STITCHY MUM

Embroidery kit / Stitched Up

The hardest part of this gift is choosing the design. From classic to floral, Australiana to modern, there are stitch kit designs for every style.

Needle minder / Clever Poppy

Make sure they never lose a needle with these snazzy little magnetic needle minders.

Finger protector / SOHMO

If she’s not a fan of a thimble then these are an excellent (and cute to boot) alternative that will protect her delicate digits!

THE GREEN THUMB MUM

Delivered fresh flowers / LVLY (various locations around Australia)

It’s a classic for a reason. Send her flowers to show your love – with meaningful or fun messages on the jar (we heart the ‘Love You Mum’ Luke John Matthew Arnold collab). Better yet, LVLY’s blooms are sourced from Australian sustainable growers, ensuring fresh flowers, local support and a smaller carbon footprint.

Plant Care Essentials Kit / The Plant Runner

A perfect gift for the plant-mother in your life. Grab the essentials pack; all ready for gifting in a beautiful box and watch the plant obsession grow!

Plant Pins / Lucky Things

For the person who helped you grow and was always there to lean on, how about a literal representation: these plant pins from Lucky Things, designed to support your leafy loves, are made from 100% recycled plastic.