Want to show the mother in your life you care this weekend? Here are some inspired last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas from local boutiques for the mom who never stops:
1. The buttery soft Deerskin slipper by Manitobah Mukluks, an aboriginal-owned Canadian company, in natural hand burnt wheat design, available at Gravity Pope ($98) makes a nice fit for Mother’s Day brunch at home.
2. Herbivore Botanicals Coconut Bath Soak ($20) and Dead Sea Bath Salts in Calm ($22), available at Chinatown’s Charlie and Lee, will make for a soothing soak. The Herbivore line is made of natural and vegan ingredients in Seattle.
3. Vancouver jewelry designer Leah Alexandra is known for her simple-yet-striking creations, and the timeless Harper necklace ($210) is no exception. The chain-link necklace would add a pretty punch to a casual pair of jeans and a T-shirt, or dazzle with a cocktail dress.
4. The Pacific Blanket by Vancouver’s Kit and Ace ($138), located in Gastown, is a wrap-around or scarf that’s perfect for a crisp morning walk on the beach, a night by the campfire, or an evening out. Classic and contemporary, this checkered blanket will be treasured for years.
5. Rag & Bone Floppy Brim Fedora in a warm pecan colour, available at Charlie and Lee ($215), will turn bad hair days into stylish hat days. An investment purchase, this revamped classic wool fedora will remind mom that she’s still cool.
6. The Long Sleep Shirt ($290) in Oatmeal Linen is made from high-quality linen, which will last her for many nights. The Sleep Shirt is a Vancouver nightwear company that began with a simple unisex design, based on a 19th century chemise.
7. RGB Cosmetics nail colour ($22), at Still Life For Him & For Her on Main Street, features minimalist tones that offer a modern take on classic polish. Plus, the high-quality line is free of harmful carcinogens.
8. The Japanese-made Potoru Kettle by Noda Horo ($130), available at Much and Little, also on Main Street, comes in four bold, beautiful colours, to brighten up mom’s kitchen and warm her heart.
