Each May, we say thank you to the kind and loving mothers of the world. From cookbooks inspired by African safaris to a brand-new nature-based spa range, give the gift of luxury this Mother’s Day with these fabulous presents.
The Beautiful Magnolia Eau de Parfum by Estee Lauder is a hypnotic blend with signature notes of lush Magnolia, solar Gardenia, warm Woods and luminous Musk. Romantic, feminine and radiant. Make mum feel feminine with this beautiful scent. $100 for 30ml, $140 for 50ml or $190 for 100ml available at esteelauder.com.au
Can you see your mum behind the wheel of a Lamborghini? How about snorkelling the Tangalooma Wrecks or flying high over the Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon? This Mother’s Day, give your mum an exciting gift that she can look forward to. Why not choose to share a special experience together and tick something off her bucket list? Read Red Balloon’s 9 best Mother’s Day experiences here.
Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair is their number 1 serum to fight the signs of aging. You know mum already looks a million dollars but she’ll feel it too after three weeks of using this powerful serum. $110 for 30ml, $159 for 50ml or $205 for 100ml available at esteelauder.com.au
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell was the winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020. The novel begins on a summer’s day in 1596, a young girl in Stratford-upon-Avon takes to her bed with a sudden fever. Her twin brother, Hamnet, searches everywhere for help. The novel is historical fiction at its finest. Is it available on Booktopia for $19.80
Nigella Lawson called the In Praise of Veg cookbook ‘A joyous must-have vegetable companion for the vegetarian or simply veg-forward: ‘Alice Zaslavsky is a force of nature!’ Learn how to make vegetables the centre of the plate with this cookbook on Booktopia for $43.75.
Yes, summer is over but mum can start planning for her next holiday in the Seafolly New Wave One Shoulder Maillot. The trendy swimsuit, perfect for poolside lounging and beach bumming is available on backcountry.com for $147.95.
Time to turn the tables and have a go at dressing mum. She’ll love this three-piece activewear set from Ultracor Inc. Including Ultra High Legging ($150.40), Ambit T-Shirt ($92) and Terrain Bra ($104) available from backcountry.com.
A beautiful keepsake with conservation at its heart, Patrick Mavros Forged From The Ocean bangle collection is the perfect travel-inspired gift for mums. Hand-forged in his very own garden in Mauritius during self-isolation amid COVID-19, the gold and silver bangles have been created using ancient techniques and can be purchased from the online Patrick Mavros store. Fifty per cent of all proceeds will be funnelled into the not-for-profit Mauritian Wildlife Foundation and its extraordinary work in saving endemic species on Mauritius and Rodrigues.
What better gift for your travel-obsessed mum than a hotel voucher? It’s also a great thing we can do to support the travel industry at the moment. Ranging from restaurant vouchers, spa treatments and overnight stays, vouchers from the hotels can be easily purchased online and redeemed at a later date.
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