Someone once said, “A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take”; they are right indeed. A mother can be a teacher, a friend, our guiding light, but no one can stand in lieu of her. The title ‘mother’ is right above the title queen.

A mother’s love for her young one is like nothing else on the planet. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and smashes down callously at anything that stands in its way. She stands for us; She stands with us. She believes in us more than we could possibly believe in ourselves and her love is more precious than any of us will ever know.

They are, without a doubt, the strongest women that ever live. A mother is there with her children from even before they are born, raise them through all the highs and the lows, and hold their hand till she takes her last breath. Our mothers will strive tirelessly for us through eternity only to see us smile, to provide us with everything she can, and yet, she has only one day dedicated to her, and it is our job to make the most of it. Though our moms’ hearts will be full of joy even by seeing us happy, a little gift will make the day more special.

Here are some amazing ideas for a gift your mum would love for sure:

Jewelry

Jewelry is one major commodity every woman uses to accessorize herself. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, anklets: the list never ends, does it? The Tiffany&Co collection puts most others to shame. We all know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend and gold her one true love. Well, Tiffany&Co’s Mother’s Day Collection has it all. For a more traditional outlook, Amrapali has one of the best finds. Their beautiful Lakshmi Ganesha Temple Style Bangle or the Multi-Strand Lotus Pearl Drop Anklets, all of it bound to make your mum’s eyes shine like rubies.

Framed Picture

There is nothing like a personalized gift, not only for mother’s day but any occasion. Your mom may be a hard one to buy a gift for; be that as it may, with a bit (or a great deal of) thought and a dash of inventiveness, you can come up with something individual and unique. I mean, you cannot really go wrong with a personalized gift now, can you? One of the easiest, yet the spectacular, way to go about it is framing your mom’s favorite picture of you and her. If you are short on time, buying a ready-to-go frame is the best way. However, if you can take out a little time out of your busy schedule, you can get a plain cardboard frame, and decorate it the way you want; you can use glitter, confetti, colors and just so much more. Taking old photos is a better alternative to recent ones, so you and mom can take a trip down memory lane. It is a cheaper option, nevertheless, one of the most excellent ones.

Makeup

Women and their love for makeup go centuries back to when the queens use to use flower petals to paint their lips. Even today, most women are fascinated by makeup and love to play and experiment with it. They love stroking their cheeks pink and following new trends that keep coming up every other day. To aid their adoration for makeup, you can buy your lovely mothers the Charlotte Tilbury makeup set. It is on the more expensive side, but undoubtedly worth the price. For a much cheaper option, you can also gift your mum the Milani Strobe Light Instant Glow Powder for that extra shine.

Handbag

Every woman adores her bags and purses to a whole new level; almost like their child, if you may. And if you are worried your mom would not like the bag you choose for her, fear not, because there are one of the most universally loved handbags that your mum just cannot say a no to. The Gucci GG Marmont matelassé shoulder bag in dusty pink and the Louis Vuitton Twist MM in Noir are complete classics, and hence, fool-proof. For a lower budget, the Kate Spade Margaux large work tote will work perfectly because again, it is simple, elegant and not tacky at all. If you need an even cheaper option, Zara’s Double Compartment City Bag is absolutely perfect!

Perfume

“Perfume is a form of writing, an ink, a choice made in the first person, the dot on the I, the weapon, a courteous gesture, part of the instant, a consequence.” Yes, scents do mean so much because they can stir up a harmonization of emotions and millions of memories; that is what a simple scent can do. You can buy a perfume from a humungous pile of brands, from Christian Dior and Salvatore Ferragamo to Skinn by Titan and The Body Shop. You can always buy a new perfume, but what a step ahead would be is to find out what perfume your mom wore about 5-10 years back, and try and get her the same one. Trust me, she will love it!

Chocolate Hamper

I know all our mums like to stay young and fit, but a little teensy bit of chocolate does absolutely no harm. This one is rather easy. Go to a grocery shop, supermarket or a chocolate shop if possible, and select your mom’s most loved chocolates and candies. You can professionally get a hamper made, or you could also put your creative hat on and compile them the way you like.

Flowers

Flowers are the utmost quintessential gift you can give anyone: your family, your better half, your friends, literally anyone. Nature does add life in the room, it makes the room prettier, sometimes makes it smell good too, and definitely gives you that extra dose of oxygen to feel refreshed. You can again get creative and choose an array of assorted types and colors of flowers: roses, daisies, lilies, sunflowers, etc.

A Card

Like I said, personalized gifts are the most special ones. Whether you get your mom a gift or not, giving her a card is necessary. On this one day, she deserves to know how much she means to you, and can simply be done by the means of a card. You can again get all artsy, browse through Pinterest and YouTube only to find yourself drowning in the deepest ocean of fabulous ideas. If you do not have a lot of time left, just take a shopping trip to Archie’s and buy one.

Diary

Mothers work all day and all night. They have to take care of the house and the family, and some work too. Needless to say, it is one hectic affair. They surely have a lot going on in their mind and a diary can turn out to be a rather thoughtful gift. If not to write down their thoughts, then to make lists, or maybe just doodle and scribble around. You can always pop in your nearest stationary shop, but chances are they would not have the most aesthetic diaries, just the conventional ones. Paperchase is a superb site to check out!

Shoes

“Keep your head, heels and standard high.” -Coco Chanel

Heels mean a lot to women- a lot. And what is better than adding to your mom’s shoe collection? If you are looking for luxury brands, there is nothing better than Christian Louboutin or Roger Vivier; you can also try Yves Saint Laurent or Jimmy Choo. For a lower budget, check out Charles and Keith, Dune London, Steve Madden or Aldo. An even cheaper option could be Catwalk.  

This Mother’s Day, make sure you make your mum feel more special than ever and shower her with wondrous gifts.