Mother’s Day – a gift guide
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, do you have the perfect gift for those special women in your life?

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, do you have the perfect gift for those special women in your life?
If the answer is “not yet”, we have come to your rescue with a list of some of the best places to buy the perfect gift for those women who just love their homes. And better still – we have them by location so you don’t need to venture too far from home.
Bayside
146 Martin Street, Brighton
Local resident Anna Chisholm, presents a cornucopia of interesting and beautiful fashion, gifts and homewares. You’ll find original artwork, limited edition prints, decorator items and accessories perfect for all mums.
251 Hampton Street, Hampton
Recognising the connection between plants to interiors, and a frustration of never being able to find the perfect plant and pot in the one place, owner Martina opened Into The Wild. If your Mum would love a beautiful healthy plant and a perfect pot – this is your answer.
398 Hampton St, Hampton
Freddy Kjaer-Petersen and Nikki Kjaer Doherty combine to bring you Frankie and Coco. There’s a wide range of furniture, homewares, giftware, clothing and accessories sourced from all over the world coming together in a unique eclectic style.
403 Bay Street, Brighton
Of course flowers are the obvious choice for Mother’s Day, but why not make them fabulous. Pash is passionate about seasonal materials, whether that means shumbug tulips, full summer garden roses and clouds of jasmine or long, wild branches of japonica and peaches. Arrangements reflect the natural curve, beauty and texture of each bloom, branch and vine.
Boroondara
39 Church Street, Hawthorn East
Filled to the brim with a collection of globally curated gifts, stationery, homewares, accessories and art. Products are from many local and international designers and the store makes it easy to find beautiful things that will make the women in your life smile.
275 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
The Ultimate Bed Bath ‘N’ Table store where you can buy a gift for Mum and have a great cup of coffee and cake. The Works simply has everything to create the ideal home including designer bed linen, quilt covers, cushions, towels and outdoor entertaining.
72 Willsmere Road, Kew
Tucked in a neat corner of Willsmere Village is Flatiron run by sisters, Penny and Sam. You’ll find a small but well curated selection of fashion and homeware items and the best part – you can nip into the attached Side Door Wine Bar after you’ve selected your gift.
95 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn
An Old Motor Mechanics Garage converted into a Cool Lifestyle Store with a unique fusion of modern/rustic and natural pieces. There’s a mix of textures, styles, old and new, mixing less expensive items with more bespoke pieces.
Port Phillip
161a Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
The brainchild of Orlando Mesiti, Scout House is filled with wonder and curiosity. A carefully curated collection of treasures brings together vintage goods, original 20th century design items, bespoke furniture and authentic crafted artisanal products.
269 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Family owned and operated design store Vincent is a Mecca for beautiful gifts. Notably, there’s creative lighting and home concepts from Design House Stockholm and beautiful tableware and durable floor mats from Chilewich New York
Ground Floor, Shop 1, 3-5 St Kilda Road, St Kilda
Designstuff is a Scandinavian focused showroom created by Christina Fedders, inspired by her upbringing amid the eclectic style of Denmark. There’s a contemporary collection of homewares, furniture, gifts and art – handpicked from a pool of local and international design talent.
59 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Co.Co describes itself as “lifestyle confetti” and has become one of the go-to stores for Mother’s Day Gifts. You will find a specifically curated Mother’s Day selection which makes selecting easy – prints, candles, cushions, art, throws, cushions, ottomans and more.
Stonnington
913 High Street, Armadale
Recently featured on The Design Files, Anna Lofts, owner and of L&M Home, and Tina Richards, owner of Tribe Home, joined forces with homewares store, FJORD + CO. A beautifully curated selection of furniture, rugs, textiles and decorative accessories, with an emphasis on handcrafted and artisanal pieces.
1391 Malvern Road, Malvern
Turner and Lane is known for its very unique collection of homewares, gifts and global treasures. Cushions, ceramics, baskets and artwork are complemented by bright prints lovely glassware. One of our favourites is the Grandiflora perfume selection developed by Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora Florist, Potts Point in Sydney.
148 Burke Road, Malvern East
Scandinavian inspired Norsu has an incredible Instagram following so it’s likely the woman in your life will be aware of this wonderful Melbourne store. You have an easy time finding the perfect gift with so many lovely cushions, throws, vases, pots, vessels and more.
1250 High Street, Armadale
IVY MUSE is the brainchild of longtime friends Jacqui Vidal (founder of art gallery Signed & Numbered) and Alana Langan (an interior stylist). IVY MUSE is a botanical wares studio designing functional and beautiful plant stands and other wares that amplify plant-life within a space. You may also consider IVY MUSE’s first book; ‘Plant Style: How to greenify your space’.