The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Whether you’re planning on giving a thoughtful present this Mother’s Day, or looking to spend more time with your mum when restrictions allow, Oxfordshire indies offer some of the best Mother’s Day ideas to show you really care. Whether your mum is a creative, a foodie or in need of some rest and relaxation, we’ve created a list of 10 ideas to delight your mum on 14th March. >>

5 Minutes Peace

For those juggling family life through lockdown, finding 5 minutes to yourself can be tricky. So a gift that helps them to carve out a little downtime could be just the ticket. >>

Neves Bees, Eynsham

The Oxford Soap Company, Oxford

Shop at the Old Fire Station, Oxford

Gaia Botanics, Oxford

Littlemore Candle Company, Oxford

Sitaraah, Oxford

Brownies & Bakes

When you can’t share a piece of cake and a cuppa in person, these Oxfordshire indies have you got your zoom tea party covered. >>

Happy Cakes, Oxford

Essie Bakes, Watlington

Yellow Submarine Cafe, Oxford

Celia’s Kitchen, Carterton

Gatineau, Oxford

Skogen Kitchen, Oxford

Flowers

There’s nothing quite like a surprise bunch of flowers to share the love. Oxford indies The Garden and Bicycle Blooms, are both taking orders for Mother’s  Day now, and Jane at Bicycle Blooms has teamed up with Happy Cakes to add an extra sweet treat this Mothering Sunday.

The Garden, Oxford

Bicycle Blooms, Oxford

Creativity

Journaling, weaving, painting and well, anything creative, can be a real mood booster, so sending kits and art materials could be a great way of spreading some cheer. Why not arrange a crafty afternoon on zoom with your family, or book a post lockdown experience to share with your mum. >>

Amy Surman Jewellery, Oxford

Broad Canvas, Oxford

Pixie’s Magic Hook Crochet & Macrame, Oxford

The Oxford Weaving Studio, Oxford

Jessie’s Art Shed, Eynsham

British School of Upholstered Furniture, Nettlebed

Oxford Upholstery, Oxford

Open Stage Arts, Oxford

The Maker Space, Nuffield

Beautiful Things

From beautiful works of art to fashion, and jewellery to gardening tools, explore these indies to find something unique this Mother’s Day. >>

Custom Made, Oxford

Indigo, Oxford

Objects of Use, Oxford

Sarah Wiseman Gallery, Oxford

Sanders of Oxford, Oxford

Rainbow & Spoon, Oxford

Irving Contemporary, Oxford

Payne & Son, Oxford

Vanilla, Oxford

Books, Games & Records

When we’re all stuck at home for the foreseeable future, books, board games and records provide the escapism we’re all craving without breaking any lockdown rules. >>

Rapture, Witney

Mostly Books, Abingdon

Truck Store, Oxford

Hoyles of Oxford, Oxford

Hampers

You can’t go wrong with a decadent hamper, gift box or an immune boosting fruit and veg box to provide a wholesome dose of cheer. >>

Fallow & Field, Nuneham Courtney

Bonners, Oxford

Pickle & Lime, Oxford

Team Tea, Charlbury

Oxonbox, Oxford

Cranston Pickles, Horspath

Wellbeing

With the end of lockdown in sight, many of us are planning in the activities and experiences we’ve missed during the pandemic. If your mum is craving a massage, or a class to help ease the tension of the last 12 months, check out the indies below for a range of wellbeing experiences. >>

Nourish Yoga, Oxford

Ayurveda Corner, Oxford

Mum’s The Word Poetry, Oxford

Progress Soft Tissue Therapy, Kidlington

Everybody Studio, Oxford

YogaVenue, Oxford

Wine & Gin

Here are some Oxfordshire businesses delivering the good stuff to your door. >>

L’Altre Vi Wines, Abingdon

Bearded Viking Drinks, Oxford

The Market Cellar Door, Oxford

The Oxford Artisan Distillery, Oxford

Grape Minds, Oxford

The Oxford Wine Company, Oxford & Standlake