With April coming to an end and May just around the corner, a special date needs your close attention. We’re talking about May 12, also known as Mother’s Day.
If you’ve been wracking your brain for a suitable gift that speaks just to the special mother figure in your life, get ready to pore over these wonderful ideas for a Mother’s Day gift personalised and made by hand – with extra love and attention to detail that shows just how well you know her.
Finding the perfect gift for the mother figure in your life is a mission of love and we’re here to help. Beyond the simple and beautiful fresh bouquet, or homemade cake, we recommend opting for a personalised gift. Not only are they guaranteed to pull at the heartstrings, but there are also many options to create a gift unique to your Mum. Below, we’ve rounded up our favourites this year. Whether it’s a chic hold-all to be used every day, or a special item of jewellery or home decor, Mum will cherish these gifts (and you) forever.
The best personalised Mother’s Day gifts 2024
Best for: Everyday essentials when you’re on the go
This cunning travel case gives mum plenty of room to stash her essentials for travel or everyday use. Fill with makeup, jewellery, haircare or travel necessities, then zip closed and see everything at a glance through clear PVC walls. Top with your mum’s initials to make it truly hers.
Colours: Sand, Black.
Materials: Recycled Saffiano leather (outer) clear PVC and nylon lining.
Key features:
- Elegant gold details in zip
- Personalise with up to 3 characters
- Dimensions: W26 x H13 x D13cm
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Arms of Eve ‘R’ initial ring in Gold
$69, The Iconic
Best for: Fun fashion with a personal touch
If jewellery is your Mum’s thing, an initial ring all of her own is a lovely way to be with her everywhere she goes. Delicate detailing with a touch of bling makes for a pretty statement on any finger.
Colours: 18k Gold (1 micron plating), Zircon stone.
Materials: Recycled Saffiano leather (outer) clear PVC and nylon lining.
Key features:
- Nickel and lead-free
- Malleable for the perfect fit
- Choose your Mum’s own initial
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Personalised ‘Cocktails are the solution’ French martini gift box
$69, Hardtofind
Best for: Go anywhere cocktails
Did someone say cocktails? This French martini cocktail kit has everything she needs to make her favourite tipple – three times. Plus, she can use her new personalised wooden box to store all her cocktail-making essentials afterwards. Talk about multi-purpose.
Materials: Timber box
Key features:
- Contains stainless steel shaker, double jigger, martini glass, vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice and dehydrated limes to garnish
- Makes 3 cocktails, refill ingredients for continued use
- Personalised with your Mum’s name on top of box
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White embroidered bath towel
$55, Etsy
Best for: Personal pampering
This luxurious embroidered bath towel will ensure she never mixes hers in the laundry again. Add Mum’s initials or name in a thread colour and font of your choice.
Colours: White towel with any colour embroidery thread.
Materials: Cotton.
Key features:
- Five-star reviews for service and quality
- Personalise with up to 15 characters
- Dimensions: 69 x 140cm
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Grandma’s Garden personalised birth month flower print
$40, Hardtofind
Best for: The gardener in your life
Customisable to include all of the names and birth months of her grandchildren, this Australian artwork is made to order for a blooming beautiful tribute to any head of the family who loves spending time in the garden. Order your kids from oldest to youngest and watch your Mum’s unique garden of love grow!
Materials: High quality 180gsm matte photo paper.
Key features:
- A4 size – also available in A3
- Personalise with up to 8 family members for best results
- Print comes unframed
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‘Mummy’s Magic Hugs for You’ book
$59.99, Wonderbly
Best for: Special storytimes with children ages 0 to 6
What could be better than sharing a story with your little one that follows their journey of love with you? One of a whole range of personalised books, Mummy’s Magic Hugs is a snuggly tale featuring gorgeous illustrations and the names of mother and child from cover to cover in a heartwarming story guaranteed to warm the soul and cheer a glum heart.
Materials: FSC-certified high-quality paper sourced from sustainable forests.
Key features:
- Optional gift wrapping and dedication on the first page
- Australian made
- Dimensions: 23 x 23cm
- Hardcover book with 30 pages
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Personalised mug
$65, Etsy
Best for: Mum’s moments of calm with a cuppa
Write any message of love inside or outside of this beautifully textured hand-thrown ceramic mug. Press Mum’s name or a message of love into the speckled surface and she’ll hold it in her hands while enjoying the best time of day.
Colours: Speckled natural clay.
Materials: Ceramic.
Key features:
- Holds around 350ml
- Personalise with any message inside, outside, or both
- Neutral colour matches any decor
