The 31 best Christmas gifts for Mum this year

Is your mum as obsessed with a hard-working piece of knitwear as ours? If so, ME + EM is always going to be a winner. Every piece from the brand is considerately designed with unique details and made to stand the test of time. This Alpaca Crop Cardigan in neon peach is perfect for injecting a pop of colour into a casual outfit.

A word of advice from us, don't allow yourself to linger too long on the site, as you'll want to put everything in your basket – stick to the gifting task at hand, if you can...

Earthy tones and soft, fluffy texture? Tick and tick. You'd struggle to find any recipient who wouldn't be ready to rip open the wrapping paper on this gorgeous bedspread. It's a bit of an investment, but if you've got a generous budget this year, this will look divine draped over their bed or on the sofa.

If your mum is the impatient sort, she’ll love this instant gratification cream. It gives an immediate and very pleasing plumping effect, and makes skin feel incredibly smooth, cocooned and cared for. The thirst-quenching formula contains coconut extract, sunflower oil and shea butter to get hydration deep into the skin, then keeps it there all day. Even if she doesn’t lean into the importance of barrier strengthening, she’ll be interested in the fact it’s proven to smooth lines within two weeks.

Missoma is absolutely loved by jewellery fans and is very much the brand of the moment, but the designers have truly outdone themselves here. Demure and classy, but special enough to turn heads and garner compliments, these are the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.

We all know someone who’s surgically attached to their hot water bottle in the winter months, but they often get tatty or worn from so much use. This chic, personalised, washable case (which also includes the insert) is a thoughtful and practical present for mums that run cold.

This aesthetically pleasing coffee table book will go down a treat with art and cocktail fans alike.

If style and utility are both important to Mum, and she loves a weekend away, Antler is the place to shop. Its cases are durable, conveniently-sized and chic all at the same time – dreamy for someone who loves a spa weekend or whirlwind city break.

Fabulously festive in colour – what's more Christmas than cranberry red? – this forever knit with perfect mother of pearl buttons will delight anyone who finds it under the tree (top tip: you can wear it backwards too if they want to mix it up).

These gold and turquoise studs make us nostalgic for summer holidays and will bring a touch of sunshine to any winter outfit. Wear with a classic LBD and a gold cuff bangle to all and any events on the party season calendar for an easy pop of glamour. Grab some before they sell out in the early Black Friday sales.

A magazine subscription is a thoughtful present for someone who deserves some time to themselves, offering Mum the chance to sit down and relax with our editors each month.

But you don't just get 12 issues of the magazine; our new VIP membership allows readers the opportunity to come and mingle with Team GH at various events, including our brilliant book club, plus you can become a GHI tester. So, you'll be buying her a slice of community and a chance to review the latest product launches in 2025.

This is a gift that keeps on giving. She'll receive gorgeous seasonal arrangements each time, along with advice on how to arrange the blooms, and the joy of having fresh flowers delivered to her door each month will make sure you secure your status as best of the brood – her pick of the bunch. Plus, they scored 84/100 in our Good Housekeeping Institute tests.

This gorgeous necklace is a bestseller for Merci Maman, a brand that's been spotted on the Princess of Wales. It can also be personalised with initials – maybe yours and your siblings' if not her own – making for a truly unique gift and one to treasure.

We are firmly of the view that you can never have too many lamps (does anyone actually like the big light on?), and nothing feels cosier than cuddling up under lamp light in a corner with a good book. Nothing.

This scalloped shade with matching base also makes the ensemble look far more expensive than it really is. What more could you want from a gift?

For the mum who has everything, why not treat her to an experience? This will allow her and a guest to indulge in a delicious afternoon tea and a glass of champagne each.

Plus, you can select to gift it as an e-voucher, making it a great last-minute gift (and you won't have to check her availability before you buy). Here's hoping that guest is you...

Now, bear with us here... The name of this fragrance doesn't immediately scream "Christmas gift for Mum”. But you'll be won over by the scent.

It's modern, a bit androgynous, and grown up – if you want to treat her to one of the most exciting new perfumes out there, this is what our beauty team recommends. It has just enough edge to feel different and fresh.

Warm winter gloves just got a certified glow up. With fashion really falling for the Scottish Highlands aesthetic recently, from the Dior Cruise show at the Gleneagles Hotel to copious kilts, chunky knits and more tartan than you can shake a battered Mars bar at, there’s no denying the land of whisky and haggis is having a sartorial moment.

These checked gloves are ideal for Christmas day walks, and we have no doubt your mum or mother figure’s friends will be ordering their own as soon as they see them.

Has your mum been known to pop to the shops with her PJs on? Good on her! Encourage her cosy-chic vibe further with these ultra-warm fluffy Ku‘i slippers, with a rubber sole thick enough to take on the outside world before she heads back indoors to put her feet up. Indoors or outdoors, they’ll be a winner.

We can't think of many people at GH who wouldn't love to receive this as a gift. It's very Mary Poppins (aka ludicrously spacious, compared to how big it looks), which is ideal for those who can't help but overfill their bag with notepads and lip oils and a full pharmacy – just in case.

It comes in eight colourways with a timeless design that means they can reach for it year after year. Plus, it can be worn cross-body, keeping hands free for Google Maps or Wordle on the go.

This set of four playful napkins are sure to elevate their Christmas dinner table or add some fun to any dinner party they host from here on out. If it were us, we’d get a set for ourselves and a few for Mum, too.

While definitely more of a practical gift, a good-quality electric toothbrush is a must-have for everyone, and this one was the winner in our Good Housekeeping Institute tests. It's both gentle on teeth and effective at removing plaque and reducing staining, scoring 93/100 overall. We also love the chic rose gold finish.