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Welcome to The Yorkshire Press’ exclusive Mother’s Day gift guide, where we celebrate the spirit of motherhood with a selection of exquisite offerings from mostly Yorkshire-based businesses.
From luxurious nail polishes crafted by a Yorkshire-based serial entrepreneur to delectable foodie treats sourced from esteemed Yorkshire businesses, embodying the rich culinary heritage of our region.
This Mother’s Day, let your love shine through with gifts that reflect the heart and soul of Yorkshire, capturing the essence of our beloved county’s entrepreneurship and ingenuity. Explore our curated selection and make this Mother’s Day truly unforgettable.
11 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas…
Illustrated ‘Staithes’ Coaster – £4.50 Sarah Westwood Illustrator
Sarah Westwood is an illustrator based on the Yorkshire Coast. Inspired by her passion for dogs and love of the outdoors, her designs are colourful, quirky and fun. Most of Sarah’s illustrations feature four-legged friends and are available on gift cards, mugs, coasters and mugs – perfect for gifting on Mother’s Day. Whilst browsing her website, I also came across these wonderful coasters featuring Sarah’s illustrations of Staithes – one of Yorkshire’s most picturesque coastal villages.
‘The Ritual of Sakura” Large Gift Set – £54.90 Rituals
https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/the-ritual-of-sakura—large-gift-set-2023-1116730.html
Rituals create collections of luxurious home and body cosmetics using signature fragrances designed by some of the world’s finest perfumers. Just last month, Rituals opened its first store in Harrogate and I had the opportunity to sample products from one of their fragrance ranges.
The Ritual of Sakura range includes a selection of treats boasting the delicate scent of Cherry Blossom. The products are available to buy individually but this large gift set would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.
Mother’s Day Treats Gift Bag – £27.50 Bettys
https://www.bettys.co.uk/mother-s-day-treats-gift-bag
If you’re looking to treat your Mum, Grandma or another special lady to something sweet and indulgent this Mother’s Day, this bag of treats from Bettys should tick every box. Priced at £27.50, it includes a Raspberry & Vanilla Loaf Cake, an assortment of chocolate hearts and a box of Yorkshire Shortbread. I can confirm that this shortbread is beyond delicious! Buttery, crumbly and ever-so-moreish, a round of Bettys shortbread will perfectly complement your favourite female’s next cup of tea!
Cherry Liqueur – £16.00 Ellers Farm Distillery
Co-owned by Ricky Gervais, North Yorkshire-based Ellers Farm Distillery produces some truly delicious drinks. Built on the principle of balancing profit with purpose, the B Corp®business measures and offsets its carbon emissions by supporting projects around the world.
Dutch Barn Vodka is probably its best-known brand but Ellers Farm also creates a range of small-batch spirits including this delightful Cherry Liqueur (20% ABV). A 50cl bottle costs £16 and can be ordered online. A delicious tipple for Mother’s Day which can be enjoyed over ice, served with a dash of lemonade or topped with prosecco.
Rhubarb & Custard Scented Vegan Candle – £9.40 Rinky Dink Candles
RinkyDink Candles is the brainchild and passion of Leeds-based entrepreneur, Aimee, whose candle-making hobby turned into a profitable business in just six months.
The aroma from this vegan-scented candle will evoke childhood memories of sweet shops and after-school treats. Handmade and cruelty-free the scent is inspired by the traditional Rhubarb & Custard sweets with its beautiful notes of tangy rhubarb and sweet vanilla. There are other equally as pleasing scents available in RinkyDink’s tin candle selection including Lemon Meringue Fudge, Mallow Krisp and New Bedding.
Zrow Lifestyle Phone Holder Natural – £28.00 SilkFred
Does your mum keep misplacing her phone? I know mine certainly does! This sleek and elegant phone holder by Nadia Minkoff London is available on the SilkFred website – an online treasure trove of fashion staples, dreamy dresses and on-trend accessories.
Large enough to fit a phone up to 16 x 8 x 0.9cm and with handy compartments for those essential cards, this real leather accessory will both elevate an outfit and reduce the need for a heavy handbag.
The Cosy Night In Treat Box – £50.00 – Cartwright & Butler
If you’ve seen past gift guides of mine, you’ll already know how much I love Cartwright & Butler hampers. The Yorkshire-based company creates hampers for all occasions and this Mother’s Day, there’s a superb range available with a gift to suit most budgets.
Our favourite for this season has to be The Cosy Night In Treat Box. It includes a carefully curated selection of goodies ideal for when mum enjoys a rare evening of relaxation and pampering. Surprise Mum with a box filled to the brim with premium quality biscuits, sweets, fudge and more.
Magical Mother’s Day Natural Self-Care Discovery Box – £29.50 Cosy Cottage Soap
Cosy Cottage is a family-run business based in Malton that produces and sells a gorgeous range of beauty and lifestyle products. Their natural soaps, deodorants, shampoos, candles and more are all made using sustainably sourced ingredients and the essential oil fragrances they are infused with, are crafted from steam-distilled flowers and fruits.
It’s difficult to choose just one product from their extensive range so perhaps, treat Mum to this beautiful beauty and skincare gift set, featuring facial soap, foot balm, lip balm and more.
Mother’s Day Foodie Gift Box – £30 Charlie and Ivy’s
Foodie mums will adore this Mother’s Day gift box from artisan producers, Charlie & Ivy’s. Based in the Yorkshire Wolds, this family-run business makes delicious sauces, marinades and more from their very own cold-pressed rapeseed oil.
This special edition collection is priced at £30 and is fully customisable so you can choose Mum’s preferred flavours of bread dippers, dressings, marinades and mayos to be packaged in one of Charlie & Ivy’s eco-friendly boxes. Make your foodie gift extra special by adding a unique card from Yorkshire-based designer, Plewsy!
Candyfloss Nail Paint – £8.00 Palette London
Yorkshire-based entrepreneur, Tajinder Banwait MBE has created a brand new collection of plant-based nail paints. The Palette London collection is environmentally friendly and features an extensive portfolio of gel-effect nail colours and treatments, perfect for gifting on Mother’s Day.
In addition to being made from sustainable ingredients, each nail colour, base coat and top coat features Palette London’s strengthening Super 3 – arginine, tea tree oil and vitamin E. Available in a rainbow of colours and shades, these luxurious yet affordable nail products don’t just make nails look good, but also transform dry and brittle nails into visibly healthier nails.
We love this Candyfloss shade as it’s perfect for spring but there are numerous other colours to suit every personality and every outfit.
Mother’s Day Red Velvet Brownies – £20.00 Love Brownies
Yorkshire-based Love Brownies creates the richest, fudgiest and most indulgent brownies I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. They come in boxes of 4, 6 or 8 so make the ideal gift for someone who deserves a special treat. The Classic, Raspberry and Salted Caramel brownies are consistently incredible but they’ve recently launched a limited edition brownie for Mother’s Day – Red Velvet.
Securely packaged in a pretty gift box with a handwritten note, they can be ordered online and sent via post to your chosen recipient. The sweetest of surprises!
