Mothers, they are our friends, our loved ones, our carers, our role models, the original multitaskers, the queens of chaos management, and the masters of "mom jokes" that make us groan and giggle simultaneously.
They're the ones who can find a lost sock in a black hole and whip up a gourmet meal from seemingly empty cupboards. On Mother's Day, it's our duty to give back to these superheroes, and take a moment to celebrate them, appreciate them and shower them with love, not just on mother's day but everyday.
This year we can celebrate our mothers while also being sustainable by shopping local from makers here in Ireland to reduce our carbon footprint and supporting local businesses and makers in the process. Let’s take thoughtful gifting to the next level, we’ve taken the time to pull together our top list of Irish gifts perfect for mothers day to save you some time.
Jo started her business making solid perfume roll ons and quickly expanded into all kind of products from luscious hand soaps, to essential oils and diffusers. If you want to offer your mother the gift of a good nights sleep we would highly recommend Jo’s super soft bamboo bedding. Cool to the touch and nearly feels like silk, its kind on skin and super breathable fabric will give you mum the gift of a deep relaxing rest at home in bed.
Taking inspiration from her time in the rainforest and the mountains of Peru. Nicola the Irish creator behind Nunaia skin care range sources all her ingredients directly from farmers in Peru helping them to preserve the land and giving the farmers a better quality of life. Her products are simple and focus on the importance of ‘daily rituals,’ or moments of self-love.
Taking the time to stop and pause, to re-connect with oneself, is what gives us meaning and fulfilment and allows us to find moments of stillness in daily life.
Her range of superfood skincare rituals are crafted and formulated to restore skin health and bring a greater sense of calm and balance to your day.
Crafted with potent, nutrient-dense botanicals from the Peruvian Rainforest and Andes Mountains that not only nourish and restore skin health but also soothe our emotions and help calm and balance. A perfect self care gift for mothers day, to encourage our mothers who never stop to take a moment to refresh and focus on themselves with a beautiful skin care ritual.
Give the gift of a moment in time to your mother this mothers day with a fragranced candle from the home moment. Let her unwind, as each candle comes with a scannable QR code that will take her to a library of secret soundscapes for her to enjoy with her candle at home. For mothers we would recommend air, fire or water fragrances. The perfect gift to encourage mum to take some time for herself to reset.
We have had our eyes on Jam Art Factory for years they are always stocked with the freshest and most talented artists and art prints that Ireland has to offer. You can guarantee that there will be a gorgeous piece of art work here to surprise and delight even the most decerning mother on mothers day. With locations in temple bar and on Patrick’s street Dublin, you can pop in to see their full collection in person or you can order directly with them online.
For mothers who like a little bit of sparkle. Scribble & Stone is an Irish, ethical, jewellery company based in Dublin. They make high quality affordable jewellery using premium materials. Their mission is to make fast fashion jewellery a thing of the past! "Buy less, buy better" is at the heart of what they do. They want to make well designed "Objects of Beauty" available to everyone. Quality pieces of jewellery ethically made, designed with longevity in mind and consciously purchased. Pieces that will last well, be worn well and loved for many years. With such a wide range of pieces, and designed and hand finished right here in Dublin what’s not to love.
Why buy your mother flowers when you can buy her the whole plant? We love love love hopeless botanics based in Dublin 8, just at the end of Francis Street. They have beautifully curated collection of plants, clay pots, seeds and other gorgeous bits and bobs for the mother who is a plant lover. However our favourite item of there’s at the moment is their botanical art kit. Let mom create floral cyanotype prints and works of art from clippings of flowers and wild life from her back yard.
For the mothers who love getting into the sea. As an island we are absolutely blessed with the salty sea just on our door step for many of us. Why not gift your mother a wet suit or dry robe from award winning Irish owned company ORCA BOARD. Their mission is to bring high quality and affordable products to the nation so that they can begin to discover the real beauty of Ireland from the sea. All of their range is proudly designed in Ireland guaranteeing the best quality, design and innovation. Give the gift of a warm sea swim this mothers day.
If you’re going to give chocolates this mothers day, why not give ones that look and taste like a work of art. Grainne Mullins the create of Gra Chocolates comes from a long line of talent cooks and chiefs in her family. Great family cooking was a part of Gráinne Mullins’ childhood, and she grew up in Galway with a love and respect for good food. Setting foot in a commercial kitchen as a teenager only deepened her connection with food and she began working part-time in the pastry section of five-star hotels. She spent two years working in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Aix-en-Provence. Channelling the skills, artistry and joy she has learned from some of the country’s most talented chefs, Gráinne founded Grá Chocolates in her hometown of Kilchreest in 2020. Hand crafted artisan chocolates made here in Ireland, they look just as beautiful as they taste. Something truly special for mothers with a sweet tooth.
If your mother is interested in yoga or maybe you want to open her up to a more mindful lifestyle this mothers day. Check out Flowstate. Flowstate launched in April 2019, as an integrated lifestyle brand, created and developed by three friends who have a shared passion for creativity and wellbeing. With a desire to work together and explore the idea of an integrated lifestyle further, the Flowstate concept was developed. Flowstate introduced their first product range in 2019, ‘The Botanical Collection’; a series of a yoga and movement mats. The Flowstate mat is the first of its kind; taking an integrated and sustainable approach to the traditional yoga mat. Designed by Maser, who has managed to transform each mat into a functional work of art; injecting energy and creativity into each piece. The Flowstate mat is considered an expressive feature that can be hung or displayed in homes as a work of art. Finally a piece of fitness gear that looks good even when you’re not using it.
The Caulfeild county boards are a family owned business based in Meath, they make the most beautiful hand crafted wood chopping boards and other items for use around the kitchen. Some of their pieces even have laser etched pieces of art work, drawings of wild life and animals on them. Making them a beautiful addition to any kitchen, they focus on sustainable hardwoods for their pieces, and incorporate sustainability into all aspects of their design. A thoughtful and beautifully crafted gift for any mother.