The best Mother’s Day gifts for Number One mums

New to the Oliver Bonas vase collection: a painterly pop of colour in ceramic rather than the brand’s customary glass. A part-Mediterranean, part-Japanese style feast for the eyes that’ll make a marvellous home for the bunch of flowers you're buying for her this year.

Easter is no longer the only time a fish can upstage everyone. With a Gluggle jug, a guppy-mouthed pesce can be the centre of every gathering: whether there's water or wine inside is down to your mum's own discretion.

Normally we'd say that letterbox flowers are about as basic as Mother's Day presents get. Turn the sentiment into a flower delivery subscription, though, and you'll have a gift that quite literally keeps on giving. A perfect Mother's Day gift that has a life long beyond March 10, it's an easy but oh so effective win.

We don’t know for certain that your mum is a fan of Sakura season, but who hasn't stared longingly at those cherry blossom blooms when they pop up on travel docs and TikTok? If a weekend away in Tokyo is a bit of a stretch the Mother's Day, then this limited edition bottle of Japanese Roku gin might just do the trick instead.

A jewellery brand for more than just engagement rings, Tiffany & Co. is a fantastic spot for prestige gifting of many kinds. Now especially engraved for Mother’s Day: the iconic Tiffany heart tag pendant inspired by archival brand price tags and worn by classic dressers the world over.

The Willoughby Book Club is making Richard and Judys of all of us with its three-month subscription model. With it she’ll receive: a gift-wrapped novel selected based on her tastes and the smug feeling associated with being well-read and up on what’s new.

No need to head out of the house for afternoon tea: you can always enjoy a round of tea, scones and other elevenses nibbles from home thanks to Cutter & Squidge’s delivery service. Throw in the bakery’s afternoon tea Bible so she can make the next one herself.

The bum bag has had a rebrand. Now a “sling bag” or — in Lululemon speak an “everywhere belt bag” — it’s a style to be worn around the shoulder and packed with as much as you can physically fit in it (it’s quite a lot). Available in twelve colours.

Blushes and glitters make up the four eye shadows in this palette from purveyor of glamour Charlotte Tilbury. Beautiful on all skin tones and wearable for day and nighttime.

Let her wear her heart on her finger with one of these hypey new Missoma rings. A jelly heart encased in gold, there are multiple colours available in the style, using differing stones to create the desired effect. This pink model is our favourite, using quartz to achieve its cartoonish effect.

The diffuser is swiftly becoming more popular than incense and even scented candles, but if she’s in a smaller space some models can seem ungainly. Lucky that Neom should have developed a miniature version, then.

No cottage kitchen is complete without a helping of Emma Bridgewater, and there’s no need to go OTT with it either. A quaint little mug like this one with illustrated high tea-inspired sweet treats will do nicely. Add personalisation if you so wish.

For the Goop-subscribing, health nut mother (also known as an ‘Almond Mom’ on TikTok), something in the matcha arena should be a winner. Kelly Loves set focuses on the ceremony of the powdered tea drink, offering a chic ceramic bowl and bamboo whisk and spoon alongside ceremonial grade matcha.

A strong contender for most game-changing kitchen countertop gadget of modern time, she'll have surely seen the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser all over TikTok… (OK, more likely conventional advertising channels). Rendering powdered sachets null and void, the Velvetiser promises rich and creamy mugs of hot chocolate every time with the addition of her choice of milk and grated chocolate. Yes. Please.

Running low on ideas but got money to burn? It’s got to be a spa. There are hundreds to choose from, but allow us to give you just one suggestion: Herefordshire’s The Grove with its bucolic setting, red brick architecture and five star services.

Made from Alstonia wood and painted to look like a bunch of famous figures, these doorstops by Graham & Green offer a new homeware diversion that she probably doesn't have already. Choose from Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Audrey Hepburn, Frida Kahlo, Queen Elizabeth II and our favourite: Sir Elton John.

B-Corp L’Occitane uses the verdant fields of Europe as the source for its soothing ingredients. In this gift set of soap, shower oil, hand cream and body milk concentrate, the humble almond. Presented in a lovely floral wash bag.

Pistachios are having a bit of a moment, so to tee her up ahead of the nut-covered giant Easter Egg you’re going to get her come the end of March, there’s this box of truffle-adjacent milk choc covered pistachios. Presented in an appropriately coloured collectible tin.

We work on a slate of gift guides and you can take it from us: the most consistently bought presents are alcohol and candles. Both can be found in this Harvey Nichols bundle, which pairs two luxurious yellow leaders in their respective genres: Moët champagne with an Acqua Di Parma candle.

One of Atelier VM’s more understated creations, the “Sister Stella” comprises pink waxed cotton and a 9 carat gold star charm. A friendship bracelet for grown-ups; the perfect complement to her uniform of neutral knitwear and denim.

Anna + Nina’s twee-but-cool crockery and glassware hits every time, and is somewhat of a one-stop-shop for gifts. This season, it’s this off-white breakfast plate with “Good Morning” inscription that has our attention. Destined to soon be laden with pancakes.

Perfect for the hostess who is too polite to say when they’d like their guests to leave — or, truthfully, even for those who are less than shy about it but could do with a little extra support — this gem by Candlols says it for her. Visiting her for Mother’s Day? Please, for the love of god, leave by 9.

The renaissance of romantic blouses and delicate knitwear favours the mums who always dress for the occasion. In the former category, we’ve found this striped broderie anglaise number by Damson Madder. Made for wear with denim, it hits all of the notes we look out for in such a blouse, including that double frill neckline.

It's very likely your mum could tell you her favourite Jo Malone scent at the drop of the hat. In fact, with Mother's Day around the corner, she's probably champing at the bit for you to ask. If a new perfume bottle, diffuser or scented candle feels a bit done, you might not have been aware that the label also produces air conditioning vent-mounted car diffusers for a number of its best selling fragrances. Something extra luxurious to elevate the vehicle you once called your taxi service.

A best-seller from popular jewellery label Missoma, these 18k Recycled Gold plated earrings are part of the brand's first-ever recycled metals collection, infusing an eco-friendly sensibility into her jewellery box. Embellished with pearl cabochons, they're a well-intentioned classic she can add to her everyday rotation.

The kind of champagne you break out on days when you receive really, really great news, Laurent-Perrier’s rosé champagne is described by our in-house alcohol expert as “unbelievably good”. Uniquely made from black grapes (instead of a blend of red and white), get in a bottle to well and truly round off Mother’s Day lunch.

There are so many flower delivery services available now that it can be hard to decide which to opt for. If your mum is someone who’s likely to enjoy bright colours over traditional pastels, look to Selfridges-delivered brand Your London Florist and its mix of dried and fresh flowers. The most sought-after bouquet right now? This sunny medley.

The dainty handbag-sized hand cream might be a staple in the lives of anyone who appreciates the relief of a little lotion, but Kiehl’s’ larger, homebound version of the treatment is likely better than anything she’s used before.

Choosing from between the many jewellery brands clamouring for your gift-giving money can prove a tough one. As our full guide will attest though, there are a few places that don’t take the mick. One of them: Astrid & Miyu, from which we love this initial pendant necklace in crystal pavé.

It’s tough to choose between Diptuqye’s many irresistible scents, but we’re currently sold on Fleur de Peau, an addictive medley of musk and flowers. In this misting format, the scent is intended to be spritzed into the hair, producing a lovely cloud of aroma every time she moves.

Treat your mother to her own personal library this Mother's Day with one of Amazon's Kindle Paperwhites. Available in three colour options (black, green and blue), the Paperwhite boasts up to 32GB of storage, so she can store a bookshelf's worth of books whose virtual pages can be turned with the touch of a button. Light and slim, it makes for an easy travel companion and is even waterproof.

An Old Fashioned and a Martini are the cocktails embroidered on these linen napkins by gift connoisseur Not Another Bill, but it’s not the only duo available: you can also choose from Aperol and Blue Lagoon, eggs and beans, croissant and bacon, chilli and onion or…a pair of skiers.

Think pearls, think TV's most enduring mother figure: Marge Simpson. Jokes aside, pearls have come back in a big way over the past few years, and though they've been adopted by Gen Z stars your mother is only barely familiar with, they also have a timeless elegance that can be appreciated by all. This necklace by Olivia & Pearl makes for an extra special gift that's sourced from ethically-sourced AAAA+ grade pearls.

Stan Smith may be a man, but his shoes are not delineated by gender: the classic leather sneaker has been a mainstay of anyone who likes to wear trainers for decades. This box fresh white pair come highlighted by creamy yellow to the back and deserve to be homed with an owner who’ll keep them looking as good as new. That'll be mum, then.

Cake and flowers scream ‘present’ more than gift wrap and a bow, and that’s why Cake & Flowers is a bit of a one-stop shop for giftees who love both. Pastry chef Michael Kwan and florist Philip Hamond pool their hard-learned superpowers into one bundle that can be picked up (at The Dorchester) or delivered to her London address.

When it comes to mum-friendly scented candles (a particularly saturated area of Mother's Day gifting), you can't really go wrong with the Diptyque Baies. One of the luxury brand's most famous scents, Baies' notes of blackcurrant leaves, buds, roses and ambergris has been a firm favourite for 40 years. Incidentally, that's a number that your dear mother doesn't look a day over herself.

H&M’s grown-up sister & Other Stories is a treasure trove of gifts for the women in your life, particularly should you pay a visit to the jewellery section. You’ll find affordable trinkets they actually want there, such as this delicate wavy ring in gold-tone sterling silver.

An aquamarine tassel, pale blue cotton velvet body and salmon pink letter make this monogrammed wash bag a touch art deco and a tonne appropriate for your mum’s special Mother’s Day gift, with plenty enough space for all the skincare essentials she’s been accumulating.

If she has Nespresso Vertuo on subscription but her machine has packed up, here’s the ideal replacement: a collaboration with Liberty London that connects via Bluetooth for (not so sexy) descaling alerts and (slightly more sexy) general updates.

Drowsy — it of the most comfortable sleep mask in the world — has turned its silk-spinning hand to scrunchies — with opulent results. The XL sleep scrunchie has to be seen to be believed. A truly enormous, pillowy invention, it has two primary intentions: caring for the hair, and increasing sleeptime comfort.

Clinically proven to induce a faster and more refreshing slumber, this aromatic pillow spray is infused with lavender, camomile, and vetivert to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, regardless of what her day might have looked like.

One of only a few skincare brands with the powerful moniker of “Doctor” behind it, Dr Barbara Sturm’s tinctures have the strength of science behind them. On the anti-ageing serum front, few are as potent as this one, which reduces the appearance of dark circles and brightens the eye area.

Once the Mother's Day roast dinner is through, there's only one thing for it – some Charbonnel et Walker truffles. Ensure there are plenty of options on the table with this three-box gift set that has all tastes covered; dark, milk and pink shells, all encasing a signature Marc de Champagne centre.

Lovers of analogue should be celebrated for their dedication to the old ways, and not only because it makes your gifting endeavours so much easier. We suggest visits to the vinyl store for records and the second-hand book shop for paperbacks, of course, but reams of handsome, sturdy writing paper works wonders too.

The luggage stakes have never been higher. As airline restrictions tighten and your wardrobe expands, getting a suitcase that fits as much in as humanly possible without leading to a fine is paramount. Enter Antler and its capacious Stamford 2.0. It can’t hurt that it’s gorgeous.

They say there are still some stragglers who haven’t yet enjoyed the community-driven gaming phenomenon that is Animal Crossing. If she’s in possession of a Nintendo Switch already then she’ll soon be hooked on this twee and addictive piece of cosy gaming genius. And if she doesn’t have a Nintendo Switch yet? Well, you’ll just have to buy her one of those too, won’t you?

A plain old mug with a plain old handle is the old way of life. In this new romanticised chapter, we’re gifting veritable ornaments like this stoneware piece from Milo Made ceramics. Made and finished by hand, each of these pieces differs slightly from one another, but all of them convey a whimsical joy through a high, twisted handle and optimistic yellow glaze.

Traditional Chinese Medicine continues to find mainstream appeal, particularly in its use of gua sha stones. With blood-stimulating effects that can bring life into the skin, expert Lanshin has delivered that same ethos into products and tools for the scalp. This duo comprises a beautiful jade stone and a scalp-stimulating, pre-wash treatment from Shaz & Kiks. A hair routine fit for a queen.