Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Supporting Local Businesses

Celebrate your 'mammy' in style this year 👇

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 12th Mar 2021
Last updated 12th Mar 2021

This is your official warning that Mother's Day is just around the corner again, it's this weekend - Sunday 14th March!

This year is especially tricky due to lockdown, so a last minute dash to the shops is almost impossible. You'll need to spoil your 'mammy' is some way - you might be stuck in the house together, so it has to perfect.

Not to worry...we’ve done all the hard work for you and gathered together our pick of thoughtful and unique presents from a selection of local brands we think she’ll love. We've covered a range of styles, budgets and hobbies.

Now more than ever it's important to shop and support local businesses.

Local Mother's Day gift ideas

Lines and Current Jewellery

Lines & Current is a Belfast based jewellery brand developed by husband & wife team Rebekah & Jon. Born out of a love for clean lines with a boho twist, you can shop for handcrafted necklaces, rings and earrings for your trendy mum. Each piece is soulfully designed in Belfast, plus make use of the 10% discount for first time customers. Check out linesandcurrent.com

Irish Linen from Ulster Weavers

Ulster Weavers is a home textiles company based in Lisburn, producing an extensive range of giftware, homeware and textiles. You'll be spoilt for choice shopping through the various themes and collections on offer. Online shoppers can avail of same-day delivery for orders places before 1pm with free UK delivery on orders over £30. Visit ulsterweavers.com

Hand-Thrown Ceramic Pieces from Claire McC Ceramics

Claire McCullough is passionate about pots! Her talents shine through every piece she crafts herself. Shopping is simple, with a variety of pieces on sale and updated regularly. You gotta be quick though, Claire's products fly off the shelves when they restock. Check out clairemccceramics.com

Mrs R'Ganics Skincare Essentials

Mrs R'Ganics used only 100% plant based, organic and natural ingredients, sourced locally where possible and all handmade in Co. Down. Level-up your mother's skincare routine this with Mrs R'Ganics Mini Facial Set or Organic Night Cream. Every online order contributes to a donation each month to a different local food bank. Check out mrsrganics.com

Solid Scent Co. Fragrance

This is perfume, done differently - a highly portable fragrance range, which is also kind to the planet. What more can you ask for? Oh wait...these bad boys are refillable, so when your mum runs out, simply order another and it will arrive straight to her door. Visit solidscentco.com to discover their scents.

Luna & Co Candle

Made in County Down, Luna & Co. candles are mindfully made using cruelty free vegan soya wax and pure essential oils to offer luxurious hand poured aromatherapy candles that delicately fragrance the home. Choose from 13 different scents including Pick Me Up, Sweet Dreams and Chilly Nights & Twinkly Lights. Check out Luna & Co

Luxury Reed Diffuser from Olivia's Haven

These beautifully scented Luxury Reed Diffusers are all hand poured and expertly blended from the Olivia's Haven studio in Northern Ireland. Each of the diffusers comes presented in a beautifully illustrated box, featuring the story behind the scent and is finished off with stunning gold foil details. For 10% off your first order, check out olivias-haven.co.uk

Gift Set from Suki Tea

Mum's love tea, so why not treat yours to her very own stump teapot, complete with delicious loose leaf tea. Based in Belfast, SUKI - Tea Makers ethically source and blend loose leaf teas, herbal infusions and fruit blends from all over the world. Check out suki-tea.com

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