Finding the right present for your mum is often harder than it looks: she says she doesn't need anything, and she's always thinking of everyone else. Here are 15 Christmas gift ideas for Mum, from small treats to bigger presents, all with one thing in common: they make everyday life a little nicer.
The essentials
- Choose things she'll use every day: comfort, warmth, small rituals.
- Pair an object with a personal touch (a note, a photo, time together).
- For shoes and slippers, quietly check her size first.
- A modest budget is plenty if the gift is well chosen.
Cosy gifts
1. A really soft throw
A large chunky-knit or soft fleece throw in a colour that suits her living room. It's the gift that lives on the sofa all winter.
2. Slippers that keep her warm
The ultimate comfort gift. The Merano slippers with a wide faux fur cuff (€34.99) have a plush lining and relax slightly over time to mould to the foot. They come in pink, beige, camel, brown, grey and black. If she often has cold feet, they're a safe bet.
3. A hot water bottle with a knitted cover
A simple thing, yet much loved on winter evenings. Choose a soft, washable cover.
4. A scented candle
A woody, fig or white tea scent in a pretty container she can reuse afterwards for pens or plants.
5. A tea or herbal infusion set
A selection of teas from around the world or evening infusions, with a lovely cup: a daily ritual she'll associate with you.
Gifts for her feet
6. Clogs she can slip on in a second
For the house, the garden or quick errands, the Sienna clogs (€39.99) are closed-toe clogs in vegan suede with an adjustable metal buckle and a cushioned footbed that follows the arch. In taupe, camel or black, they go with everything. And if you're buying a pair for your sister or yourself too, the second pair of Sienna is 75% off.
7. Faux fur lined clogs for winter
Our newest style, the Bormio faux fur lined clogs (€39.99), take the Sienna shape and add a faux fur lining right up to the collar. The cork-effect lug sole can be worn outdoors too: perfect for popping out to the post box without changing.
8. An indoor and outdoor pair
Can't decide between two styles? With Build your own bundle, any two pairs are €59.98: for example Merano slippers for the sofa and Bormio clogs for going out.
Meaningful gifts
9. A notebook and a good pen
For her lists, recipes, memories or plans for the year. A cloth-bound notebook and a pen that feels nice in the hand always go down well.
10. A family photo album
Gather the year's photos, or old ones found at your grandparents', in a printed album. Add a few handwritten captions.
11. A book chosen just for her
A novel by an author she loves, or a beautiful cookery or gardening book. Slip a short note inside the cover.
12. A lovely plant
An easy-going houseplant in a ceramic pot brings life to the house during the grey months.
Gifts to share
13. A workshop for two
Pottery, cooking, a Christmas wreath, watercolours: a class you do together is both a gift and a memory.
14. Time to unwind
A voucher for a massage or a treatment at a salon near her: a moment that's all hers.
15. Your time
A handmade voucher for breakfast in bed, a day together, a walk followed by lunch. Often, it's the gift that means the most.
Our tips to get it right
- Look at her daily life: does she feel the cold, spend a lot of time at home, love pottering in the garden?
- Find her size: discreetly check the label on a pair she wears often. Our styles are true to size, but size up if in doubt. Our guide: choosing the right size.
- Think about colour: if she dresses simply, go for beige, taupe or camel; if she likes a cheerful touch, powder pink or saffron will delight her.
- No stress: delivery is free, so are size exchanges, and she has 60 days to change her mind.
- Make the wrapping special: kraft paper, a ribbon and a handwritten tag make all the difference.
Frequently asked questions
What do you get a mum who has everything for Christmas?
Go for a comfort item she'll use every day (slippers, a throw, a mug) or for time together. These are the things people rarely buy for themselves.
What's a good gift for a mum who always feels the cold?
Lined slippers, faux fur lined clogs, a hot water bottle and a throw. More ideas in our guide to gifts for someone who's always cold.
How can you find out your mum's shoe size without asking?
Look under a pair she wears often, or quietly ask someone close to her. If you're unsure, size exchanges are free.
To cover the whole winter in one go, the Winter Trio brings together the Merano slipper, the Alba outdoor slipper and the Cortina fleece-lined boots: three pairs for €79.98 instead of €119.97, each in the colour and size of your choice.
Read more
- Women's slippers: how to choose
- Cosy Christmas gift ideas under €50
- Hygge: the cosy art of winter living
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