Mother’s Day Gifts for the Mom Who Loves Life at Home

My love for Anthropologie’s Bistro Tile collection knows no limits, and we’re sure the moms who can’t go without their morning tea or coffee will love it, too. The stunning black and off-white pattern with gold accents makes the perfect addition to your mom’s kitchen cabinet, and honestly, we wouldn’t blame her if she wanted to display it somewhere on the counter.

Bistro Tile Mom Mug, Anthropologie, $14.

Picture this: it’s Sunday morning and your mom wakes up wondering why she just got the best sleep of her life. You bring her breakfast in bed and break the news – she was sleeping on a new mattress. The newly launched S&S Organic Mattress combines GOTS-certified organic latex, cotton and wool to bring you the comfiest green mattress, available in three varying firmness levels: firm, medium-firm or plush. So whether mom prefers firm support or cloud-like comfort, you can choose the firmness level based on her unique needs. And let’s be honest – her needs are what matter most on this celebratory day.

The S&S Organic Mattress, Silk & Snow, $850-2,500.

It’s no secret most moms always have a long list of things to do throughout the day, and the best way to knock one thing off her list is cleaning with an iRobot. The Roomba Combo Essential is a 2-in-1 vacuum and mop that starts cleaning your floors at the tap of a button – she’ll get a clean house, all while being able to focus on other tasks (plus, it helps to get things started with voice control when paired with Amazon Alexa and Google Home!).

Roomba Combo Essential Robot, iRobot, $370.

Whether she’s got soft music going to entertain guests, some jazzy beats to bop to while she cooks or the latest pop hits to pump up her workout, a wireless speaker is a sound choice. But the Samsung Music Frame isn’t just any speaker – it doubles as a beautiful piece of home decor that can display art or family photos. It’ll blend into any space and won’t stick out against the existing home aesthetic. Plus, the built-in voice assistant pairs it seamlessly with Apple Airplay, Amazon Alexa and Google Home for hands-free control.

Music Frame With Wireless Speaker, Samsung, $600.

Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that make the biggest difference in our lives. Take bath towels, for instance. If you’ve got worn out towels and switch to 100 per cent organic cotton ones instead, you’ll be blown away by how luxurious something as simple as taking a shower will become. That’s something I think we can all agree that mom deserves!

Classic Bath Towel (Pair), Homebird, $118.

For the Jet-Setter mom who travels a lot but loves coming back home, and whose favourite line is “text me when you get there” or “text me when you’re leaving” comes the perfect travel essential – a glossy red carry-on roller with text that reads “Text Me When You Land”. Sounds just like my mom.

BÉIS x Lonely Ghost Carry-On Suitcase, BÉIS, $319.

Becoming a new mom can be a unique change to navigate – taking care of the baby, running a household and taking care of yourself can be a lot to take on at once. Extra attention should be placed on rest and recovery for new mothers to help mitigate post-partum disorder; something that a quarter of Canadian women deal with. That’s why Alma Care offers services in the comfort of your home to assist with the newborn and light housework so that the mom can get genuine time to rest and recover. As a parent or partner this thoughtful service is a great gift for the first-time mom.

Alma Home Care Service, Alma Care, $45/hour+.

LOHN’s website boasts that they’re “the best smelling candles” and we can’t argue against that. Their new Resort Collection fills a room with the feeling of tropical paradise, endless summer vacations and sandy days, with scents like blood orange, pomelo, lime, sea salt and copal. Think she’ll love them all? Grab the Resort Trio ($144).

Resort Candle, LOHN,$48.

For the mom who loves her daily caffeine boost and doesn’t have the time to be stopping in a long drive-thru line during her commute, the Dedica Maestro Plus makes coffee creations at home a total breeze. Its 15-bar Italian pump provides the perfect amount of pressure to produce a single or double shot and features a steam wand that can create three different foam textures. Latte art will become so easy, that she’ll add “barista” to her resume.

Dedica Maestro Plus, DeLonghi, $500.

If flowers feel a touch overdone, why not gift mom with something a little more original, like this cookbook all about how to cook and bake with flowers. Written by renowned gardener Nikki Fotheringham, this unique book features over 90 recipes with everything from salted honey chamomile cake to flower pasta with marigold pesto. If she wasn’t a budding food enthusiast before, she soon will be!

Taste Buds: A Field Guide to Cooking & Baking with Flowers, Amazon, $35.

Some may say indoor fashion is just as important as outdoor fashion, so who says your slippers shouldn’t be cute? For slow evenings lounging about, or busy mornings running around the house, a comfortable and breathable pair of slippers isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s often a need-to-have. Made of faux-wool lining and available in four different colourways – for whatever mom’s vibe is – these smiley slippers are sure to put a grin on her face (pun intended).

Smile Slippers, Relevé, $45.

There’s just something about going through old photos, seeing all your favourite memories tastefully curated in a beautiful flat-lay. From pulling a photobook off the bookshelf on a rainy day, to displaying it on a coffee table to show off family photos to guests who stop by the house, this gift never gets old and always feels so special.

Hardcover Photo Book, Black’s, starting at $42.