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Honour the motherly figures in your life with a gift to show how much you appreciate them

We are slowly heading towards May and it can only mean one thing—Mother’s Day is around the corner. This year, Mother’s Day falls on May 14 and what better way to celebrate than by pampering her with a gift or two?

On top of buying a lavish bouquet of flowers and taking her out for an extravagant meal, a thoughtful gift can also be a great way to show your appreciation to her—especially if gifts are her love language. That said, finding the perfect gift is no easy feat.

To make your hunt easier, we have sussed out some of the best gifts to surprise mum with come Mother’s Day.

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For food loving mums

1. Bynd Artisan

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Above Blossom Gift set

Honour the queens in your life with Bynd Artisan’s Blossom Gift set. Inspired by pink carnations—flowers which symbolise love, appreciation and gratitude—this set features handmade ripple glasses, Yomeishu craft gin and floral designed coasters. The latter comes in the brand’s signature pink classic leather.

2. T2 Tea

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Above T2's Mother's Day selection

Make the perfect cup of tea for mum with T2’s latest offerings. Head down and pick from a selection of teas. Mums with a sweet tooth would love the rosy rhubarb custard, a dessert-inspired green tea with hints of rhubarb, rose and elderflower. While mums who enjoy a delicate cup will revel in the white tea blooming tea, paired with notes of fruit and bergamot. 

Serve mum her new favourite blend in T2’s latest floral teaware collection. Inspired by the gardens of Melbourne, the Luscious Protea collection sees a set of china teaware adorned with beautiful illustrations of protea and gumnut flowers. 

3. Awfully Chocolate

Chocolate-loving mums with revel in Awfully Chocolate’s latest Mother’s Day gift bundle. The indulgent bundle comprises the brand’s signature All Chocolate Cake shaped in a heart and a Mother’s Day gift set. The latter is filled with rich dark chocolate truffles and crisp double chocolate chip cookies. The set is wrapped in a sleek black box and complete with a customised velvet mauve sleeve.

4. Tigerlily Patisserie

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Above Camellia Crown cake

Celebrate mum with chef Maxine Ngooi’s latest creation. The limited edition Camellia Crown cake is a stunning creation layered with French Gariguette strawberry compote, camellia tea-infused bavarois. The cake is nestled within a cage of sponge fingers and adorned with vanilla crème madame petals.

For skincare-loving mums

5. Clarins

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Above Clarins’s Precious collection

Clarins’s Precious collection is sure to revitalise mum’s skin. The exclusive luxury skincare range helps to strengthen the skin’s inner longevity, thanks to the addition of the priced Moonlight flower. Start with the La Lotion to help hydrate, soften, smoothen and plump the skin. Next, the La Crème will help restore and renew the skin’s youthfulness. End the luscious treatment with the anti-aging moisturiser, a collagen-boosting face cream that will help preserve and stimulate the skin.

6. La Prairie

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Above Skin Caviar collection

Pamper mum’s skin with La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Harmony L’Extrait. The intensive resculpting treatment is infused with Caviar Infinite, a blend of caviar components that help target skin’s vertical pillars. The luxurious blend will help restore and strengthen skin’s vertical pillars.

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7. Glowgear

Glowgear’s Glowquartz face roller is perfect for mum’s who enjoy a home facial session. On top of rejuvenating and optimising skin health, this non-evasive tool also helps to sculpt facial contours, drain puffiness and eases facial muscle tension. 

Customise the Glowquartz by choosing between jade and rose quartz, with each stone having a different purpose—jade is known to bring good luck while rose quartz help to soothe anxiety. 

For mums who love scents

8. Jo Malone

Jo Malone’s collection of cologne is sure to get mum excited—what’s more, there is something for everyone. If mum enjoys a floral scent, go for the Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, a soft and luxurious cologne with notes of jasmine, rose and red apple. While mum’s who prefer something fresh and earthy will enjoy the Honeysuckle & Davana Cologne, complete with notes of rose, davana and moss. 

9. Nitwick

If mum appreciates a home that smells good, she will love Nitwick’s collection of candles. Here, a wide range of scents are available, including the Oud La La, a limited edition candle that exudes rich notes of smoked oud, mahogany and Palo Santo. The aromatic candle is poured into a handmade pot by local ceramic artist Ng Ying Zi. Like mum, each pot is unique and no two are alike. 

For mums who love unleashing their creativity

10. Maison 21G

Let your mum create her new favourite scent at Maison 21G’s perfume creation atelier workshop. Learn more about the art of perfumery before crafting your unique scent. Each private workshop will be guided by an expert scent designer. While you’re here, why not make the workshop an even more luxurious affair? For an additional cost, get to sip on free-flow prosecco while creating your own perfume.

11. Kobo Jewellery

Head down to Kobo Jewellery with mum and create your very own jewellery pieces. Choose from a range of workshops including ring, earring, and necklace making. Learn about various jewellery making methods and take home your own creations. If mum enjoys bracelets, go for the Shobu Bangle making workshop and create your own unique design. A range of textured metals and engraving stamps are also available to choose from.

For mums who love a good sweat sesh

12. Shangri-La Singapore

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Above (Photo: Shangri-La Singapore)

If you have a mum who enjoys sweating it out, why not surprise her with a membership at Shangri-la Singapore’s Health Club? At the club, look forward to a range of fully-equipped fitness facilities including an outdoor pool, flood-lit tennis courts and personal training gym sessions. Club members also have access to the hotel’s sauna, steam room and hot whirlpool bath.

13. Therabody Theragun

After a hard session in the gym, there’s no better way to help soothe mum’s sore muscles than with Therabody’s Theragun Pro. This massage gun offers deep muscle treatment that helps to relieve aches and pain.

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For mums who enjoy a good pamper session

14. Capella Singapore

Capella’s Mother’s Day Wellness Retreat at Auriga Spa is sure to help mum feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Exclusively available on Mother’s Day weekend, this retreat comes filled with gratifying wellness activities such as experiencing the power of Tibetan singing bowls and its soothing vibrations; as well as an intuitive wellness massage tailored to your mum’s needs. 

15. W Singapore Sentosa Cove

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Above W Singapore Sentosa Cove (Photo: Facebook)

Pamper your mum with a luxurious Mother’s Day Spa Package at W Singapore Sentosa Cove. Head down and indulge in relaxing a footbath ritual, luxurious full-body massage and a hydrating facial. The 120-minute session is sure to help her unwind and feel rejuvenated.

16. Raffles Spa

Treat mum to a lavish facial session at Raffles Spa. Its Biologique Recherche treatment package is complete with personal consultations with Biologique Recherche-trained therapists that can help analyse and tailor individual sessions to your skin needs.

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