It can be a daunting prospect, trying to find a gift for the most important woman in your life. Whether you need to thank your mum for all the free childcare she's provided this year, for letting you move back in, or just because you haven't seen her in ages and really, really miss her, it will pay to think about the perfect present this Christmas.
You've already tried family photos, you couldn't possibly buy another bath bomb and it just doesn't seem quite good enough to present her with potpourri (however much she may profess to like it). With that in mind, we've compiled the ultimate guide filled with gift ideas for special presents that are far superior to any of the above. Whether you're buying for your mum, your step-mum, your godmother or otherwise, Christmas is well and truly in the bag...
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Desmond & Dempsey's patterned pyjamas are so fabulous that she won't want to take them off.
With Prosecco this budget-friendly, you can keep the bubbles flowing.
Aspinal's silk scarf is a classic that will slot right into her 'forever' wardrobe.
If she's a fan of eyes over lips, Gucci's palette is the absolute dream.
For carb fiends, Rachel Roddy's pasta bible is a must.
This six-pair set of cashmere bed socks will keep her snugly for days.
Deiji Studios is our new favourite sleepwear brand. Isn't this robe a keeper?
Give her the gift of comfort in style with these ultra-soft faux-fur sandals.
She might not have considered a sweatshirt, but we bet she'll be tempted by this sweet collared version.
This gorgeous dress is part of the new offering from M&S x Ghost.
More jolly cashmere, this time a wear-with-everything scarf from Johnstons.
Sandra Gonzalez is the queen of glass jewellery - and now she has cocktail sticks!
If your mum never gets a moment to herself, this bath cologne will give her a nudge in the right direction.
Olivia Von Halle's silk eye mask is almost too beautiful to wear to bed.
For analogue organisers, Papier's planners are the best in the business.
Chic and practical? You'll be hard pressed to find a better gift for mum than a new handbag. Radley's Hyde Road will score her maximum points in the style stakes.
If she doesn't have a snuggly pair of slippers, Just Sheepskin's are the gold standard.
Loewe's candlestick comes in the most beautiful packaging that she'll definitely want to save.
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