Flowers and chocolates are the classic Mother's Day presents - but while those are lovely options, a thoughtful and unique Mother's Day gift is a fantastic way to show your mum or mother figure how much you care.
Take the stress out of online browsing and shopping with our handy guide to interesting and unusual Mother’s Day gifts. From cute decorative items to practical pieces and eco-friendly presents, you'll find out-of-the-ordinary gift idea tailored to the special woman in your life - even the mum who has everything.
So why not treat mum to a gorgeous and useful gift (or two!) this Mother’s Day with unique gift ideas below, with options to suit all personalities and tastes.
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Quirky Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2024
Le Creuset Stoneware Petite Round Casserole
If your mum lusts after Le Creuset cookware, add to her collection with this adorable mini casserole, available in a range of striking colours. The miniature dish is ideal for gratins, soufflés, cakes, chocolate mousse or crumbles. You could also use it as a bowl for dips, condiments, and salads. The enamel finish makes it easy to clean and is scratch-resistant too, while the famed Le Creuset stoneware interior keeps an even temperature throughout, ensuring your food is cooked with the best results.
To go the extra mile, fill with her favourite pudding, condiment or dip, pop the lid on and wrap it with a bow to give her an extra surprise.
Butterfly Plant Pot
Plant pots make a failsafe Mother’s Day gift. This eye-catching stone pot features a dreamy butterfly design in a gorgeous lilac hue. Ideal for if your mum loves decorating with pastels. This pot is suitable for indoor plants, and would make a charming utensil pot too. However she uses her new pot, it's sure to bring a touch of Spring sunshine to any grey March days!
Does she deserve a little something extra? Gift this pot filled with a luscious plant as another special touch. Try this sweet-scented jasmine on a hoop from Thompson & Morgan.
Brass Watering Can
As stylish as it is practical, this watering can from Graham & Green is a lovely gift for houseplant-loving mums. The tall design and long spout make it easy to water both low and high reaching plants, with no worrying about spillages from the can or water splashing everywhere from the nozzle.
With its contemporary design and brass finish, there’s no need to hide this watering can away either - it’s striking appearance make it a decorative item in its own right.
Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Home Candle
Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Candle, Feelunique
The Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir candle is a cult classic thanks to its luxurious and comforting scent. Pomegranate intertwines with raspberry and plum, plus added notes of pink pepper, Casablanca lily and spicy woods.
Packaged beautifully and presented in a classic glass jar, this candle will bring the wow factor this Mother’s Day. Plus, the candle has an impressive burn time of 45 hours - making it a gift that really does keep on giving. And for more fragrances perfect for chilly nights, check out our pick of the best winter candles for a cosy home.
Top tip: the first time you burn a candle, make sure to leave it burning long enough so the wax melts evenly all across the top, otherwise tunnelling may occur.
Baggu Reusable Nylon Shopping Bag
Brighten up your mum’s shopping trips with this stylish and eco-friendly reusable bag from Baggu, available at ASOS. Despite its lightweight appearance, it can hold up to 13kg while remaining comfortable to carry thanks to the smooth and sturdy material. The bag folds up into a matching pouch, and is perfectly pocket-sized for busy mums on the go.
Great for shopping trips, days out, carrying sportswear or transporting picnic goodies, a Baggu bag is a long-lasting shopper that will never go out of style. You could even be extra eco-friendly and wrap up another pressie with the Baggu to create two gifts in one!
Indoor Allotment
How cute is this mini herb garden container? Bring the joy of a white picket fenced garden inside with this adorable indoor allotment from Prezzybox. The indoor allotment comes with three plant pots that fit snugly inside the fenced area, and you can open the roof and door of the sweet little shed, where you’ll find soil pellets and a pack of three seeds; coriander, basil and oregano.
This little herb station would look great on a window sill or kitchen counter and makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift for a passionate cook.
Emma Bridgewater X Biscuiteers Time For Tea
Here at YourHomeStyle, we love Emma Bridgewater's iconic ceramics and we also love Biscuiteers, whose intricate designs are a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth - so when we heard they'd teamed up to create a Mother's Day treat box, you bet we were excited!
Inside the beautifully-illustrated metal keepsake box, you'll find 12 hand-iced lemon biscuits modelled after Emma Bridgewater's Bluebell collection.
A Biscuiteers gift box is a fab option if you won't get to see Mum on the day itself - they can be sent through the post, with next-day delivery available, and the biscuits stay fresh for up to three months in their sealed tin.
Cox & Cox Hanging Birds
Gifting your mum this set of four pretty, cast-resin birds is a sweet way to give her a smile this year. They're quirky addition to her decor, but their golden coats make them look super classy too.
She can arrange them in a charming flock, like this, or pop each one in a different place in her home to add plenty of touches of fun.
Fjallraven Kanken Blue Ridge Backpack
Fjallraven Kanken Blue Ridge Backpack
When it comes to fashion and function, Scandi brand Fjallraven has it covered. Their popular Kanken rucksacks are super sturdy and comfortable to wear, thanks to the cleverly designed shoulder straps and flat, square back of the bag (which also comes with a handy picnic seat pad inside) They're also made from a showerproof fabric that's available in a huge range of on-trend colours, so they're durable and gorgeous.
This is a great Mother's Day gift for new mums, mums on the go, or keen daytrippers. It may be a bit pricey, but it is certainly an investment item that your mum can enjoy for years to come.
Leckford Farm Beeswax Reusable Lunch Wraps
If your mum embraces sustainable living, these fun beeswax food wraps from John Lewis & Partners make a useful and cute gift. These plastic-free reusable wraps are great for preserving leftover food or half-used fruit and veg like lemons and onions. They're also great to use as sandwich wraps or to cover bowls and plates of food. The natural material of the wraps let food breathe, thus keeping it fresh for longer.
Each wrap features unique artwork inspired by the Leckford Estate in Hampshire, farmed by the John Lewis Partnership for over 90 years, making them that extra bit special.
HK Living Striped Cushion
For interior-loving mums, you can do no wrong with a velvet cushion! This peaches and cream number from Dutch brand HK Living ticks all the right boxes; it's super soft to the touch and its warm, neutral colour scheme means it will fit in with a range of interior styles. It's reversible too, so if you're not in the mood for stripes, flip it over for a solid peach cotton exterior.
Now all mum needs to do is lay back with a cuppa and enjoy the rest of her day.
Apothecary Time For You Gift Set
Give the gift of relaxation with this 15-piece gift set from M&S's Time For You gift set. All items come from the Apothecary collection and feature products, including candles, reed diffusers, fragrance oils and room sprays, all scented with the collection's Restore, Balance or Calm fragrances. We especially love the addition of a silky eye mask too, ideal for making your mum feel properly pampered.
Rosado Pink Stemless Gin Glasses
If your mum prefers the form of relaxation that comes in a glass, check out this stylish set of stemless gin glasses from Oliver Bonas. In ridged, pale pink glass etched with a delicate gilded rim, they can hold up to 500ml, enough for a generous gin and tonic. Why not gift alongside a bottle of pink gin - here are some of our favourites.
Whisk & Bake Letterbox Brownies
Letterbox gifts are a great option if you want to give your mum a lovely surprise - especially if you won't be able to visit in person. You can get just about anything in a letterbox format these days, from self-care packages to flowers, but if you're buying for somebody with a sweet tooth, why not try these letterbox brownies from WhiskandBake at Etsy?
Choose from a box of six or nine, with an optional fondant message on top, and pick brownies flavours from a selection including Jaffa cake, Crunchie and Lotus Biscoff.
Just Another Manic Mum Day Mug
Not on the High Street is one of our favourite destinations for quirky, handmade gifts, like this hand-thrown porcelain mug by Gemma Wightman Ceramics. Decorated with 'just another manic mum-day' in multicoloured lettering, it's a perfect way to show appreciation for the mum who juggles everything.
For an extra special touch, why not fill with your mum's favourite tea bags or coffee pods? Or maybe a hot chocolate lollipop?
Bloom & Wild subscription
If your mum is partial to flowers, why not get her a flower subscription? Bloom & Wild offer one of the best on the market - every month, your lucky recipient will receive seasonal selections of budding blooms in the post chosen by their florists - or, if you prefer, you can select a bouquet of your choice.
Choose from a three, six or 12 month subscription, or a rolling option which continues as long as you like - prices start from £20 a month.
Emma Bridgwater Pink Hearts Heart Shaped Tin
It's no secret that we here at YourHomeStyle are massive fans of Emma Bridgewater. If your mum is, too, then the iconic English homeware brand is a fantastic destination for gift shopping. If you're buying for a keen baker, check out this heart-shaped cake tin in the brand's famous hearts pattern - not only does it definitely say 'I love you', with any luck it will inspire mum to whip up some cakes or biscuits to share.
Amber Noir Reed Diffuser
This elegant reed diffuser by Shearer Candles, available at La Redoute, would make for a stylish addition to a living room, bedroom or entrance hall.
We love the dramatic design with its gold lid and striking black reeds, and it will fill your recipient's home with the equally dramatic scent of tuberose, violets and amber. The fragrance, described as 'sensual and mysterious', should last between 12 and 14 weeks, longer than most diffusers on the market.
Don't forget to check out our recommendations for the best online homeware shops for buying decor in the UK. And if you're looking for more gift inspiration, don't forget to check out our ideas for homeware gifts, presents for cocktail-lovers, personalised food gifts and even gifts that help support refugees.
