There are those who appreciate receiving the same gift year after year for occasions such as Valentine’s and Mother’s Day. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with pajamas, flowers, or chocolates, sometimes it is also nice to venture outside the norm and offer something a little more unexpected. This year’s edit focuses on pieces that feel personal, have more longevity, and are genuinely special. Whether you are shopping for a glamorous mother, a minimalist one, or someone who simply appreciates good design, Rebecca Tay presents five Mother’s Day gifts that balance indulgence with meaning.
Rolife Wooden Flower Bouquet
A bouquet of wooden flowers is a fresh take on a classic Mother’s Day gift—one that will not wilt or become moldy and smelly within a week. Beautifully carved, this one by Rolife features sunflowers, lilacs, red camellias, and pink roses, all of which can be removed and adjusted to different stem heights, so you can customize the arrangement or even gift them throughout the day. Available at Indigo for $49.99.
Canada Goose Snow Goose Aurelian Merino Pullover
Finding a suitable gift for the fashionable mom that does not feel like something she already has or something she would buy herself can be challenging. Show her that you have done your research into her interests with this unisex Aurelian merino sweater from Snow Goose, the first capsule collection by Canada Goose’s new creative director, Haider Ackermann (who also holds the same title at Tom Ford). If you are lucky, she might even let you borrow it from time to time. Available at Canada Goose for $550.
Sidia The Fragrance Wardrobe
If you were around in the 1990s, you might remember those plastic-wrapped beauty sets that often seemed like a collection of novelty-shaped bath beads thrown in with a few small bottles of bath gel. This Fragrance Wardrobe from Canadian brand Sidia is the exact opposite: it is modern, thoughtful, with products you want and nothing you do not. Ideal for the mom who loves a bit of pampering, it includes three bestselling body mists—Midas, Soaked, and Braless—all designed to be layered according to your mood. Available at Sidia for $166.
The Henrie Adjustable Pillow
Do not just give your mom a sleep-in on Mother’s Day; surprise her with her very own Henrie adjustable pillow to make it the best sleep ever—a gift she will be eternally grateful for. Designed in Canada and filled with a custom blend of chopped memory foam and kapok (a natural fiber that is a renewable, cruelty-free alternative to polyfill or down), it comes with a removable organic cotton cover, plus a storage bag for any excess pillow filling. Available at Henrie for $199.
Beaufille Buja Ear Cuff
A sculptural earring such as this Buja cuff by Canadian brand Beaufille is likely an unexpected gift, but it is a statement piece your mother will treasure, wear often, and keep forever. Designed by Toronto-based sisters Chloé and Parris Gordon, it is the kind of gift that makes an instant impression: bold, artistic, and beautifully crafted. Available at Beaufille for $280.
