Mother's Day Gifts Designed For Life*
Mother’s Day evokes a number of good vibes for me- it’s a sign that Spring is finally here and is a nice excuse to spoil someone special to you. I am trying to be super organised (ahead of schedule) and give you our ideal gifts that say thanks for those Mum’s obsessed by design*.
When it comes to a good gift, think about what makes your Mum happy - do they love being outdoors? Maybe they ooze style? Or perhaps they are a crafter at heart. There’s something here for everyone.
No.1+2
For the ‘precise’ mum
So you’re mum’s a creative? She loves displaying her ideas and thoughts, or just surround herself with inspiration? No worries- we can make that clutter or ‘inspiration’ as she may call it, look fabulous.
These beautiful cork travel tag memo boards by Cox and Cox are just the ticket and sure to look great in any office, studio or hallway.
This traditional wooden Hansa desk calendar is handmade from sustainable mango wood and will look at home in any space. The calendar is made up of individual blocks etched with the days, weeks and months of the year - perfect!
No.3 For the ‘Artisan’ mum
Labradorite is said to
bring strength and success.
This beautiful Labradorite necklace is skilfully handmade in Rajasthan. Each natural stone is cut & polished by hand. Labradorite is one of our favourite semi-precious stones here at 101010 - it goes great with denim!
Every necklace is plated in 22k gold and finished with an anti-tarnish that will age over time, enhancing the vintage look of the piece. Each piece comes gift wrapped in a stylish suede pouch - so that’s the presentation taken care of!
So she’s a budding artist, a fan of the classics or likes to dabble with a paintbrush as a hobby? Why not treat mum to an original artwork of her very own?
No.4 For the ‘arty’ mum
Ok, you’ll have to push the boat out a little for this one, but then again it’s mum, isn’t she worth it?! Sold by John Lewis - rest assured you’re in safe hands for this purchase.
The Atelier Mourlot was founded in Paris, originally producing fine wallpaper. In the early 20th Century the founder’s grandson, Fernand Mourlot, invited some of the most celebrated artists of the day to collaborate on traditional limestone lithography, essentially creating the art poster as we know it today.
Artists such as Braque, Calder, Chagall, Dufy, Léger, Matisse, Miró and Picasso worked with Fernand to produce unique and visually striking lithographs that were used as posters to promote the artists exhibitions. By 1937, the atelier had established itself as the largest printer of artistic posters in Europe with artists clamouring to work with Mourlot. By 1970, it had opened a second location in New York, working with a brand new generation of artists, from Lichtenstein to Bacon.
This original, rare lithographic poster comes from the Galerie Mourlot archive in New York and each piece is supplied with a certificate of authenticity. Although not as pristine as when originally printed, to preserve its condition, each lithograph has been archivally framed in the UK by trusted specialists with 35 year’s experience in the museum art world.
Still not sure? Channel what they do to make them feel good- Wellbeing? Food? Spa? We got you
No.5 For the ‘foodie’ mum
For the foodie in your life, why not opt for some beautiful, instagram worthy cutlery? This sexy set from Habitat will be right at home on any swanky dining table. The set of 16 is £95 and comprises of 18/10 stainless steel.
No.6 For the ‘elegant’ mum
La Roche Posay have an unrivalled reputation for their skin care products. Their Pigmentclar serum is fantastic and has certainly helped to even out my skin tone. It’s gentle and not heavy - ideal for combination or oily skin.
My other favourite from La Roche Posay is the Effaclar Duo+ Unifiant Tinted Moisturiser, but I will be talking about that in another post about my post 30 skin routine!
Title image: ‘Mum’ by The HK Photo Company via Unsplash
Luggage Tag Memo Board: from Cox and Cox
Wooden Desk Calendar: from Nkuku
Labradorite Pendant: by Nkuku
Original Artwork: by artist Han Harthburg from John Lewis
Matt Black Cutlery: by Habitat
Pigmentclar Serum: by La Roche Posay