20+ thoughtful gift ideas for every type of mum this Mother’s Day

Best for: the sweet tooth

Treat the women in your life to Haigh’s curated selection of milk and dark chocolates, including fruit, nut, liquer centres and a limited edition Milk Pomegranate Fudge. Whether to share at the table or for her to indulge in alone, we guarantee she’ll love these.

Best for: the avid home cook

Nothing stalls home cooking like missing the right spices when you need them. Thankfully, heritage brand Lord & Lion have taken care of this with their premium spice boxes that take inspiration from jewellery boxes. Each one comes with a gold spice spoon, a handmade cotton tea towel, five recipes cards and a set of 13 spices to master Sri Lankan cooking, including organic Ceylon cinnamon spice quills. Perfect for the mother who loves to cook or is trying to expand her culinary skills.

Best for: the food and travel enthusiast

Give mum the gift of me time with a yearly subscription to her favourite luxury food, travel and lifestyle publication. With monthly issues delivered to her door, she’ll have all the inspiration she needs to meal plan, prep and dream of that annual holiday. Plus, your subscription will also put you in the running to win $50K.

Best for: the artful entertainer

For the mother who understands the power of a beautiful tablescape, this hand-painted, scalloped oval platter is the pièce de résistance. Made by artisans in Puglia in the region’s signature splatterware style, its classic silhouette and painterly finish bring a sense of Italian ease to everything from antipasti to voluminous salads, shared main courses and any manner of side dishes.

Best for: the cookware collector

Equal parts cookware and centrepiece, this sculptural casserole dish inspired by the anemone flower from Le Creuset’s La Collection Jardin brings a sense of occasion to slow braises, golden bakes and everything in between.

Best for: the cocktail alchemist

It’s time to mix it up. This 10-piece, no fuss cocktail set has everything you need to craft premium drinks from the comfort of your home. Whether your mum is an espresso martini aficionado or a Cosmopolitan connoisseur, she’ll have everything needed to craft her perfect drink.

Best for: the modern host

Crafted in Australia, these hand-poured resin salad servers add a pop of colour to your space, and are a striking addition for those who entertain with style.

Best for: the coffee lover in residence

For the retro-inspired countertop, this Smeg coffee machine features a 1950s profile, and extracts espresso in single and double shots with its 15 bar pressure pump. Use the in-built steamer for all your homemade cappuccinos.

Best for: the refined eclectic

This playful set includes two clear glasses with colourful jewelled bubbles for the retro entertainer. Timeless and chic, the Maison Balzac range is crafted for the vibrant and effortlessly classy woman in your life.

Best for: the wine enthusiast

Coravin Sparkling allows wine lovers to preserve bottles of sparkling wine for up to four weeks after opening. This innovative tool maintains the flavour and freshness of the bubbles, so there’s no hesitation when it’s time to pop open another bottle of champagne or prosecco for ladies’ night.

Best for: the mindful homemaker

Infused with rich aromas of sandalwood and Virginia cedar, this luxurious scented candle is designed to immerse you in visions of crackling fires and wide-open skies. Hand poured 100% premium soy wax blend and designed to be dripless, Santal Woods uses pure cotton, lead-free wicks for an smooth, long-lasting burn. A truly perfect gift for Mother’s Day.

Best for: the eco-conscious homebody

A must-have for homebodies who employ timeless function in their home, this candle is designed to never melt. With three distinct colours to choose from, this candle adds a touch of scent-free elegance to any home and offers a piece of Australia’s serene coastal ambience to your home.

Best for: the homebody

This elegant, modern teapot from T2 comes with a matte metallic silver finish, perfect for the modern homebody looking to warm themselves up this winter.

Best for: the refined matriarch

Crafted with Caviar Micro-Nutrients, the Skin Caviar Liquid Lift from La Prairie deliciously infuses the skin to help support skin’s metabolism for augmented lifting efficacy.

Best for: the stylish wanderer

Crafted from 100% silk twill, this scarf adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit. Whether draped gracefully over the shoulders, worn as a headpiece, or wrapped around the neck or waist, its versatile design effortlessly transitions from casual to formal, making it the perfect accessory for any occasion.

Best for: the style-forward jet-setter

An essential in travel style and an icon in its own right, the Le Pliage Original Shoulder Bag by Longchamp can easily hold all of your documents, work essentials and more for easy carry capacity in style. With long leather straps, zipper closure and timeless design, it’s made to go the distance – just like your mileage points.

Best for: the beauty connoisseur

Designed with delicate hair in mind, this premium fortifying treatment serum from one of the leading luxury haircare brands is made for the well-groomed, glamorous mother. Offering strength and hydration, it can be used on wet or dry hair for instant shine and restoration.

Best for: the ritualist

For those chasing smooth and firm skin, this LED face mask delivers clinic-grade results from the comfort of your home. Combining red, blue and infrared light with an under-eye cooling mechanism, it works wonders in tightening, clarifying and reviving tired skin, giving mums a polished, post-facial glow.

Best for: the at-home hair stylist

Time-poor, glamorous mothers will love the all-in-one functionality of this hair tool. Dry, curl, wave, straighten, smooth and volumise in one sitting – this is Dyson’s lightest and most technologically-advanced Airwrap. With intelligent curl recognition that automatically adjusts airflow, heat and timing to suit your hair type,

Best for: the fragrance aficionado

For a gift that feels personal and considered, this scent captures the charm of sun-warmed orchards. Ripe pear and sweet pea notes give it a fresh, fruity fragrance, while undertones of white musk prevent it from being overly sweet.

Best for: the icon

Elevate her everyday wardrobe with a statement clutch that combines timeless sophistication with grunged-up edge. Expertly crafted from snake embossed leather in Italy and complete with stunning gold hardware details, this is the missing piece that will make her transition from day to night effortlessly elegant.

Best for: the olfactophile

Designed for the mother on the move, this miniatures set is ideal for frequent travellers — or simply those who enjoy dipping in and out of different fragrances. Featuring five 10mL Extraits de parfum miniatures from the Quintessence collection, ranging from the sweeter, Blue Talisman to the fruitier, woodier scent The Hedonist offers, the set is a collector’s dream.

Best for: the woman who must have flowers, always

Nothing brightens a room quite like a stunning bouquet of flowers. This Mother’s Day, treat mum to her favourite bunch and receive a complimentary 100ml Leif hand balm with you pre-order. It’s win-win.

Best for: the frequent flyer

Hard shell suitcases are the unanimous winners of the checked bag kingdom. For the frequent flyer, this 110-litre checked plus large luggage is durable, sturdy and easy to manoeuvre through crowded airports and rocky pavements. With water resistant, stain-proof lining, an integrated TSA lock and a polycarbonate shell, it’s designed for the long haul. Not sold? Perhaps the lifetime warranty and 100 day free returns will turn the tide.

Best for: the woman on the go

Whether she’s on the move internationally or prone to misplacing every day items at home, these quietly clever devices will help her track down personal items on her phone and ensure life’s most essential pieces are exactly where they belong.

Best for: the comfort-seeking voyager

For the woman who travels often, this bestselling neck pillow is an in-flight essential. Patented ergonomic deign with responsive memory foam is designed to support your head 360°, while vertical side panels and seat strap system keep you perfectly positioned.