Creative Gifts For Mother's Day
WORDS: CHYKA KEEBAUGH
IMAGES: MARCEL AUCAR
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate all the women in our lives - from mums to partners, sisters to aunties, godmothers to our favourite barista - we all have a maternal figure in our lives - let’s celebrate them, and remember that they that come in all shapes and sizes. So we need to get a little creative when it comes to gifting. When it comes to gifting to those we love, remember that size does not matter! No matter how big or small your gift is, the presentation matters. It doesn’t take a lot of time or money to make something look extra special - by adding a few small touches like popping gifts in a basket, using matching gift wrap, a ribbon to tie it all together or a flower to brighten everything up. Details matter!
Breakfast Basket
Breakfast in bed doesn’t have to be boring (or time consuming!) Pick up Mum’s favourite danish and a coffee, serve it in a cute basket with a new tea towel, a jar of jam and a fabulous hug!
FRESH PRODUCE Basket
Got a foodie to celebrate? Made 100% recycled plastic, these serving dishes are elegant and practical, with a lid that can be used as a serving tray. Fill it with fresh food, a delicious recipe and a gorgeous bow. Simple, useful and great for the environment by Put A Lid On It.
DIY COCKTAIL BASKET
Gorgeous glasses, a delicious Alcohol free Cosmo cocktail mix, a garnish and cute straws make this a perfect gift. Mix, shake, pour and enjoy this gift with your favourites this Mother’s day. Adding either alcohol or soft drink will make this mix a hit, especially when served in the super cute Afternoon Tumbler 4 Piece Set Pink from my Chyka Home collection.
BATHROOM Basket
Gift the basket of bath time bliss by turning that hot tap on, popping in some bath salts and let Mum relax. Why not add in some chocolates, a hair wrap and a matching towel set for good measure.
GET COSY Basket
Who wouldn’t love a new super soft scarf and beanie from Rose St Trading as we enter the cooler months? No one, so why not gift it along side some softening liquids and a sweet Posie of matching roses. Simple, classic and guaranteed to be loved by Mum.
KNITTING Bouquet
You don’t need to stray far from hobby’s when it comes to gifting - give the people what they want! Got a knitter? Update their wool stash. Get creative with wrapping and skewer the wool with needles and you’ve created a gift that you know will be used.
A Few More Creative Ideas for Mum…
Create a Mother’s Day that is fit for a Queen! Explore this post if you want to create an outdoor cake station in her favourite shade or perhaps a high tea at home finished by a perfect sponge cake.
Make Mum something special this Mother’s Day! This is a post for all creatives wanting to make something extra special. Choose from an assortment of crafts, from love notes to bath salts.
DIY Garden Posie Wouldn’t a garden posie just be adorable, heartfelt and treasured? A little more than a rose in a tube of plastic. Which by the way, if you do give that to your mum - you should be ashamed!