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If you can't find your mum a great gift at one of these 10 shops, we give up!

First published on 30 Apr 2012. Updated on 6 May 2013.

Aesop - The Strand Arcade

Sydney

For natural beauty products, stop in at Aesop. The store is beautifully designed, and the bath, beauty and body products are wonderful.

Ariel Booksellers - Oxford Street

Paddington

For a little literary love token, we suggest this Oxford Street favourite. It always makes a difference when a bookstore chooses its stock with care, and Ariel has been a Paddington landmark since 1985 thanks to their knowledgeable staff and superb selection of quality titles.

The Card Shop

Brookvale

If you struggle to find a card that expresses just how much you love your Mum, try browsing this mega card store which stocks designs and messages for every possible occasion.

The Grounds of Alexandria Mother's Day Markets

Alexandria

The Grounds of Alexandria markets is great a one-stop-shop for last-minute shopping ideas, with fresh food and gift stalls from Salt Meats Cheese, Kakawa chocolates, Vanessa Megan organic skincare, Maya Sunny Honey and instant herb and veg gardens from Urban Gardenista.

I Ran The Wrong Way

Surry Hills

For ethical gifts that are as beautiful as they are sustainable, this Cleveland Street boutique stocks up-cycled accessories, natural perfumes, soaps, candles and practical and playful gifts like steel water bottles and letterpress cards.

Jac+ Jack Intersection

Paddington

Part of a large brood? Rally the troupes and pool your funds together to buy something special for Mother's Day - such as a luxury jersey or knit from local designers Jac+ Jack. The store stocks muted and minimalist pieces that Mum can treasure season after season.

Megan Morton Pop-Up Shop

Sydney

Renowned interiors stylist Megan Morton is opening a pop-up shop filled with Australia-designed homewares, handcrafted gifts and plenty of beautiful cards for Mother's Day.

Oxford St Design Store

Darlinghurst

Shopping on a budget, but looking for something locally made? Swing by this Oxford Street store. It stocks limited edition products from artists and groups including illustrator Forgotten Fancies, letterpress collective the Hungry Workshop and object design label Page Thirty Three. Nothing is over $20.

Seasonal Concepts

Redfern

Pick up something unusual from this wonderful Redfern store. Alongside the florals, Ken Wallis and TR Keller's store contains around 40 pieces of taxidermy, vintage crockery, garden tools, furniture and other curiosities.

Top 3 by Design - Crows Nest

Crows Nest

If you're completely stuck for gift ideas, you're bound to find something at this homewares store. As the name indicates, it stocks three products for each category, chosen according to design values - everything from a handy bottle opener ring to the perfect Alessi fruit bowl.

 

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