100 best gifts for mums that she actually wants for Christmas 2024

The White Company should always be your first port of call for gorgeous, spa-grade things just like this snug robe, which looks stolen from a 5 star hotel.

Despite its surprisingly affordable prices, Mejuri's jewellery is of wonderful quality in both gold and silver (of which these earrings have both).

An eating and drinking extravaganza featuring a belting 850g of cheese (soft, hard and blue) as well as a bottle of red or white wine paired by the experts.

The Adidas Gazelle could well be the trainer of 2024, and this gorgeous blue colourway is currently is one of our favourites.

A Christmas candle that prioritises wellbeing (through essential oils) as well as festive joy (through cinnamon and mandarin).

GQ's favourite pyjama brand Get warm and snuggly this winter with Desmond & Dempsey's sumptuous sleepwear accessories.

A one-off order from (or a stint with) a flower delivery service is your solution to never, ever, ever buying petrol station flowers again.

A one-of-a-kind bag for a one-of-a-kind woman: no one works leather like Carl Friedrik, and no one will wear it quite like your mum.

The Chapel Down vineyard is pumping out some of the best sparkling wine since the region of Champagne got the hang of aging and riddling.

The instant photo scrapbook you've always wanted to make from scratch without anywhere near as much of the effort.

Some of my favourite ever body and hand balms come in this gift set alongside a body cleanser and a big bottle of the status symbol that is Resurrection Aromatique hand wash.

ABBA Voyage at its own special arena in east London has become an essential pilgrimage for fans of the band, pop music and wearing lots of glitter.

Irresistible to most mums, Jo Malone’s fresh and fragrant home scents are ideal if you have the budget.

In my work with Heidi Quill and the team at British GQ, I’ve come to the conclusion that Arket is one of the very best high street stores for affordable, high-quality clothes.

Get her cutesy jewellery signpost from Rachel Jackson for guaranteed quality.

The best thing for beds since mattresses replaced palettes.

A pleasant-smelling alternative to the bouquet you usually buy her.

This one goes out to the Christmas mad mums with an attic full of decorations.

Buy her a Mulberry Bayswater for less than £100 this Christmas (sort of).

Lululemon has teamed up with Disney… need I say more?

Lulu Guinness takes a moment away from its iconic lips logo in favour of pearl-like beads on this glamorous makeup bag.

Come December, more mittens are never, ever a bad idea.

Scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could make a hair brush/straightener hybrid that they didn't consider whether they should. Thankfully, the result — ghd's Glide hot brush — is exceedingly safe as well as a beauty phenomenon.

Present the PaperWhite to a mother who loves a bit of Wolf Hall but isn’t so much of a fan of holding it.

I don’t care what anyone says: no amount of mugs is too many mugs.

At once cleansing and hydrating, plus it smells divine.

All together, now: "thank you M&S for being there for every conceivable shopping assignment".

A big old slab of the best cookie dough discovered since records began.

The ideal accompaniment to a big box of Biscuiteers bakes? A cup or five of Whittard tea.

It’s all well and good buying your mum trinkets every time her birthday rolls around, but where is she keeping all of these wonderful gifts you’re furnishing her with?

If your ma is the type to enjoy such cottagecore aesthetics, add to her collection with something personalised.

If a selection of seasonings specifically made for roast dinners of steak and chip meals didn’t already sound wonderful, just know that Ross & Ross’ rubs have won awards for their tastiness.

A bombe of Lancashire cheese encased in a personalised wax seal.

For neutralising the negative energy that one uncle of yours brings every Christmas, we have this ritual pack of Palo Santo wood and a hand-thrown bowl for them to smoulder in.

The impossibly popular Charlotte Tilbury moisturiser, in bauble form for Crimbo.

Uplifting sandalwood and orange for post-Christmas wind-downs.

This ceramic diffuser will mist and infuse any room with whatever blend of essential oils she fancies trying.

A beauty secret that fends off fine lines and frizzy hair, the silk pillowcase is one of my first recommendations of gifts that suits pretty much everyone.

The ultimate dedication to the parties and luxury that Ibiza has become known for.

Grind knows that vintage motorcycles were onto something with all of that chrome, which is why this French press gift set uses all-over stainless steel to imitate mid-century aesthetics.

Not content to rest on only exquisite ingredients, Jo Malone’s brand Jo Loves also dedicates itself to beautiful packaging.

Flower delivery service or local florist: pair your choice with a lovely new vase for an extra boost.

A pillow might be low on the Family Fortunes style list of Things To Buy As A Gift, but I've found it to be a dark horse in the present-giving game.

An open-mouthed fish in a series of colours, this is a receptacle that can be used as a vase, a water jug or just a wavey ornament in the kitchen.

These sitting leopards have the appearance of sphynx appointed to guard your mum’s front step, bookshelf or kitchen counter.

An extremely attractive alternative to turning up the thermostat.

Send in a picture of a handwritten recipe and Gusto Designs will laser etch the wood for you. A keepsake that won’t end up in the attic.

This striped Tekla towel is composed of organic cotton and looks good enough to eat.

I can see this Balzac Paris sweater being worn by Farrah Fawcett on her skateboard in the 1970’s.

The anti-ageing LED face mask by Currentbody alongside a bottle of green tea serum and a five-pack of hydrogel face masks.

A sleek, supple everyday handbag that wouldn't look out of place on a Victoria Beckham RTW runway.

An all-rounder fragrance for a special birthday. It also made for a lovely just-because gift to my own mum.

The leather trainers taking over the world.

A cooling gel-like cream, Laneige's Water Sleeping Mask goes on like a dream and sees you wake up plush with moisture.

The smallest version of that Marc Jacobs tote bag, this is the most affordable entry into one micro-trend that just isn’t going away.

If you’re going to give jewellery, particularly to a platonic or non-romantic giftee, simple is almost always better.

A spectacular retrospective on the late Issey Miyake and his transformative work in fashion and wider culture.

Perhaps, on reflection, the moniker of dad sneaker was a little exclusionary: who among us doesn’t have a mum who’d also love her own pair of New Balances?

A vegan formula more than three years in the making. And if you ask our pic editor Josie, it works.

The Korean skincare revolution is in its salad days, and Then I Met You's cleansing balm/gel cream combo are part of the reason.

If your mum has completed what seems to be every DIY project on god's green earth, then it's time to move her onto the big guns and set her up with her own candle-making kit.

A cosy everyday wear kind of jumper that’s smart enough for brunch but cosy enough for comfort wear, it’s also available in dark green, light grey, camel and black.

A stunning edition of a classic book: just one of many available from the delightful Folio Society.

Meet the beastliest of puzzles; the final boss of jigsaws; a completely transparent 70, 150 or 330 piece challenge.

Delicate and poised, this necklace from Olivia & Pearl makes the perfect gift for showing your mother dearest how much she means to you.

A culinary-meets-DIY gift: one which will put her icing skills to the test.

She may not be allowed to buy any of the rare mini waterlilies, but your mum will be able to collect some of the world's most interesting flora with her eyes and camera lens — followed by a self-serve afternoon tea in one of three eateries.

It’s all very well and good downloading a habit-making app, but nothing motivates quite like hand writing a goal.

Beautifully understated and relatively affordable yet stunning.

Whether they’re a jam-on-first or a cream-on-first kind of person, an afternoon tea will always hit the spot

Another certified hit from Antler, this time in the form of a glossy green moulded stripe cabin case with magical expandable properties.

Short on citrus? Never again, thanks to this Maison Balzac glass, intended for fruity cocktails. One look and you'll be taken by the entire collection.

As one of the best-regarded and luxurious perfume houses in the world, I always take notice when Creed drops a new fragrance. Queen of Silk does not disappoint.

The brand behind some of interiors expert Daphne Bugler's favourite linen bedding.

Anine Bing is to the elegant what Gap is to preppy youths and Adanola is to twenty-something pilates princesses.

Perfect for a classic ABBA mum, a rebellious Prodigy mother or an elegant classical fan.

My mum loves hers so much, she makes sure to burn it bit by bit in order to make it last.

An enduring fragrance on women’s dressing tables for its understated and sophisticated motivation.

Lucky for you (and your mum), one of these heart boxes will set you back less than £100.

English sparkling wine is on the front foot; watch your back, France!

There are 13 Dorchester-made stars in this essentials hamper, but if you ask Rob Leedham, it's all about the vanilla shortbreads.

Detoxifying, soothing and hydrating, it’s the all-round experience a high-end face mask should be.

Books and gin. To be more precise: Inferno, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wuthering Heights and a bottle of Seventy One gin.

A breath of summer via Daylesford Organic's hamper of light bites (olives, salted broad beans, waxed cheddar…) and light quaffs (rosé, sparkling apple juice).