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20 gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2024
Beauty, fashion, food and drink… we’ve got so many ideas for her present
It’s Mothering Sunday on 10 March – if you’re searching for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day 2024, Ealing Broadway has everything you could dream up.
From gorgeous flowers and hand-wrapped chocolates from independent stores to spring/summer 2024’s most-wanted fashion, pampering treatments, fresh signature scents you can sample in-store and readymade beauty boxes via books and jewellery, discover thoughtful gifts for every mum right here.
Planning something special for your partner? Be inspired by Ealing Broadway’s incredible entertainment, bars and restaurants and surprise her with cocktails and celebrations or a big family meal out together.
(And don’t forget, we’ve got Click and Collect to ensure you don’t miss out on the most popular gifts, special offers and in-store loyalty discounts…)
1. A new signature perfume
Vanilla is everywhere in fragrances for spring 2024: discover the note in YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum or the bests-selling Burberry Goddess for Women Eau de Parfum (mixed with lavender).
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For floral fans, try Marc Jacobs Daisy Drops Signature for Women; Lancôme La Vie Est Belle L’Extrait de Parfum or new vegan scent Narciso Rodriguez for her Musc Nude (out 1 March). Head to Boots and Superdrug to find the perfect one.
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2. This season’s big bag
Gorgeously oversized designs are taking over bags this spring. H&M, Primark, Marks & Spencer and River Island are showing off some slouchy and bright styles.
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3. A readymade beauty box
For kids with pocket money, keep an eye out for gift sets under £10 including Sanctuary Spa Me Time Minis Gift Set, Champneys Treatments Moisturising Face Masks and Ted Baker Little Beauties Gift Set 2 at Boots. The Body Shop, Marks & Spencer, Superdrug and Holland & Barrett also have carefully curated beauty boxes in store.
4. A Mother’s Day bottomless brunch
Take some time out (without the kids) and enjoy the special bottomless brunch menu from Turtle Bay with sunshine-fulled tunes, unlimited tropical cocktails or fizz for two hours with brunch plates, burgers and wraps.
5. New mothers and mum-to-be pampers
Book her some vouchers for a pregnancy massage at The Massage Company or head to Boots for new mums in need of some care with lovely ideas including Mama Mio Bloomin Lovely Pregnancy Gift Set and Weleda Stretch Mark Massage Oil, £19.95.
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6. Bohemian jewellery and big hair bows
Layered necklaces à la Taylor Swift at the Grammys; squishy, oversize hair bows; stacked bangles and gold hoops remain the biggest accessory trends. The secret is to mix dainty with bold. Try Warren James, Pandora, Accessorize, Marks & Spencer and H&M.
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7. Date night-movie and street food
Head to the cinema for a chilled-out evening of popcorn and big-screen entertainment at the Ealing Project followed by delicious street food from your go-to spots including itsu, Starbucks, wagamama and Wasabi.
8. A chic trenchcoat
It’s transition season and the trenchcoat remains the go-to must-own for every wardrobe. Find this season’s most wanted styles at H&M, River Island and Primark.
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9. Flowers, roses and blooms
You can’t go wrong with a brightly coloured bunch of roses, peonies, spring tulips or fragrant lilies. Order for collection in person from gorgeous independent florist, Jasmin Bloom or select some bright and leafy plants from Greenka.
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10. The trainers to own in 2024
Retro trainers are back in a big way with Adidas SL72 and the Samba OG going strong. See also Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66, Nike Air Force 1s and Cortez, New Balance 576 and Converse Move. Head to Foot Locker and JD Sports.
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11. Mother’s Day Sunday lunch
Organise a family together at Castano Lounge or Comptoir Libanais. With kids’ menus and special Mother’s Day offers, book your table early!
12. Lab-grown diamonds
Sustainable and forever, Pandora’s lab-grown diamond collection featuring 100% recycled silver and gold makes for an inspired Mother’s Day gift with beautiful rings, earrings and pendants.
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13. This season’s cute cardigan
Short, cropped, knitted and with thoughtful embellishment, the cardigan is back for spring. River Island’s stripe version (in this season’s vibrant red), H&M’s chunky knits and Primark’s sporty twist designs lead the way.
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14. A delicious box of chocolates
Leonidas have beautiful spring boxes of chocolates for Mother’s Day featuring their signature pralines, marzipan and caramel creams.
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15. A pampering beauty treatment
OK this is the real winner. Booking in a treatment or buying vouchers for a pamper of her choice is an absolutely foolproof present. Head to Bhavi Beauty, Laser Clinics UK, Lashious, Nails 4 U, Thérapie Clinic or get some vouchers for the ultimate wind-down at The Massage Company.
16. Breakfast in bed
Warm croissants, melon slices, doughnuts, good coffee, maybe a morning bellini… Plan the perfect wake-up present with Marks & Spencer and Heriots Patisserie.
17. Casual & comfy
Laidback hoodie and jogger sets, loungewear and matching family PJs. Head to H&M, Primark and River Island.
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18. Mother’s Day menus
Book in for special menus and treats at Ealing Broadway’s restaurants by keeping an eye on our offers page.
19. A must-read book she can curl up with
For family drama and an uplifting story with hidden secrets, go for Lorraine Kelly’s bestselling The Island Swimmer or for an addictive twisting and turning thriller, choose The Fury by Alex Michaelides at Waterstones and WH Smith.
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20. Finally, your Mother’s Day cards
Do not forget the essential cards from the kids with Card Factory and Clinton Cards with cute wrapping from Flying Tiger and Minoso.
From picking up presents to family days out together to celebrate mum, plan your trip to Ealing Broadway here.