6 Australian Mother's Day Gift Ideas That She'll Really Want

Stuck for a Mother's Day gift idea? Look to Australian designers and artisans for a gift that supports our local talent and that Mum will really love (or share this list with a loved one for yourself!). Here's what I'd really love for Mother's Day.

The perfect match - ceramics and honey at Win's Creek Pottery and Meadery

More beautiful locally-made gift ideas for you: the lovely ceramics and honey (and ceramics holding honey!) from Win's Creek Pottery and Meadery near Canberra. Snap up ceramics and honey from this talented bunch!

The can't go wrong gift - a Crayon Chick rope necklace. Or bowl. Or wall hanging.

Another great Australian-designed and handmade gift idea! Crayon Chick's Michelle Harvey creates beautiful rope necklaces, bowls, wall hangings, earrings and more in her Melbourne workshop. 

These cups made from coffee husks make the best Secret Santa gifts

This is my pick for the best Secret Santa gift out there. Aussie designers HuskeeCup create these cups made from coffee husks and have a design award under their belt to boot! They are perfect for your coffee run of course (with matching lids) but great for all liquids; I was introduced to them at a work meeting at a crowd-funding investor’s office, used for water for all the guests. They have a nice feel, look good, and have a great sustainable story.

8 more Australian-designed Mother's Day gift ideas

I couldn't resist putting together another Mother's Day gift guide full of Australian-designed goodies. If edgy is more your style, check out my Gift Guide for Minimalist Mamas. But if you've also got a softer side, like me, here are eight more ideas to pass on to your other half:

8 Australian Mother's Day gift ideas for a minimialist Mama

Mother's Day is really all about cuddles and kisses from little ones and precious time spent with our own mothers. If there's a gift you need to get or a wishlist you're compiling, be inspired by these eight Australian-designed gift ideas that a minimalist Mama would love:

Carry On Watson art suitcases

I met Catherine Bell, founder of Carry On Watson, at a friend's Christmas party recently and was so impressed with her beautiful suitcases featuring artworks that are real head-turners. Why own a boring suitcase, when you can carry one of these beauties. And never again wonder which luggage is yours at the baggage collection!

Bondville Mother's Day Giveaway 2016

Win this fabulous Mother's Day gift selection worth $200! We all deserve a little treat and this prize pack includes a ceramic mortar and pestle, cute art print (I'm picturing this one framed in a nursery!), a splash of colour for your bathroom, stylish side plates and a sweet timber wall plaque. To enter, comment here on Instagram. Closes Mother's Day - Sunday 8th May 2016. Read on for more details:

Kids' floral workshop at Seasonal Concepts in Sydney

Sydney wonder emporium Seasonal Concepts in Redfern, NSW is hosting a floral workshop for kids next Saturday 7th May. Send your 8-15 year old along for an hour and a half of creativity and be guaranteed beautiful blooms for Mother's Day!

Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2015: For Her

I've scoured all the Australian designers and online stores in the Bondville shopping directory and chosen my favourite gift ideas for this Bondville Christmas Gift Guide for a Sister/Mum/Grandma/Bestie/Cousin/Gal Pal. I'll have one of everything please:

Mini ceramic vases by Paper Boat Press

For anyone that has ever received a little gift or offering foraged by a small person, these mini handmade ceramic vases with magnets by Paper Boat Press in Brisbane are absolutely perfect. Pop the tiniest of blooms in and stick on the fridge for both you and your wee one to admire. I love them Kylie!

Dan300 x Eubi portable mobile charger

Oh look - technology that's not ugly! In fact, it's downright cute. This is a universal portable mobile phone and tablet charger by Australian design powerhouse Dan300 in collaboration with Melbourne-based Eubi.

Tickle The Imagination magazine Mother's Day bundles

Still stuck for a gift for Mother's Day? Bondville sponsor Tickle The Imagination magazine has three great offers for the craft-loving, design-savvy Mum:

Offer 1: 1 year print subscription, gift-wrapped issue 20 and embroidery hoop kit gift, $59
Offer 2: Mother's Day Bundle - 6 of the latest back issues, $51
Offer 3: 1 year digital subscription and back issue bundle, $19.95

Image: Tickle The Imagination magazine

Tiff Manuell art clutches and bags

South Australia-based artist Tiff Manuell makes the most amazing clutches and bags, as well as some great fashion, accessories and artwork. They are fun, cool and truly pieces of art.

Make: Mother's Day photo gifts

There's not much that Mums love better than a photo of their children or grandchildren. I've teamed up with Officeworks to create two fun photo projects that Mums will love using their in-store Kodak Picture Kiosks. Both are inspired by a DIY challenge by Katrina Chambers, an ex-contestant on The Block and now lifestyle blogger. I've tweaked and personalised them a little with a splash of colour. Read on to make these gorgeous photo blocks and a framed photo heart.

Australian Mother's Day gift ideas 2015

Have you had your eyes peeled for something special for Mum/Nanna/Grandma? I've teamed up with some of my favourite bloggers to support buying local with our Australian Mother's Day Gift Guides. There are so many great local designers making goodies for Mums; here are ten gift ideas for Mums of all ages:

eeni meeni miini moh yoga leggings for adults

Brilliant. eeni meeni miini moh has just launched their signature yoga leggings for adults! The special edition single knit jersey leggings are available in charcoal marle or charcoal marle stripe with a neon or metallic print above the ankle. The best bit? No elastic waistband.

Get them while you can - there is only a limited quantity. Available in the eeni meeni miini moh online store. Psst... Mother's Day is just around the corner!

Image: eeni meeni miini moh

Tickle The Imagination magazine issue 19 out now

Bondville sponsor tickle the imagination magazine Issue 19 arrived in my mailbox this week and it's my favourite issue so far. Issue 19 is full of beautiful images and ideas for creative projects, here's a sneak peek of some of the lovely features, starting with this gorgeous girl's glamorous camp-inspired party photoshoot:

Inkkas fair trade Peruvian shoes for kids and adults

One of my favourite Australian online stores (with retail stores in Brisbane too!) is Biome Eco Stores, and I quite often flick over to see what new goodies have arrived. I'm glad I do, as I have fallen hard for Inkkas - fun, fair trade shoes handcrafted by local artisans in Peru using traditional fabric designs and patterns. How great are they!

Last minute gift - Tickle The Imagination magazine subscription

Looking for a very last minute gift idea for that craft and design-loving person in your life? A subscription to the lovely Tickle The Imagination magazine for $49 will give you big brownie points, particularly as new subscriptions include a bonus gift of the complete digital subscription.

Simply subscribe, and download the printable gift certificate, and you're done! Head to the Tickle The Imagination website for all the details. I'm also thrilled to welcome Tickle The Imagination as a new major sponsor for Bondville for 2015! I'm looking forward to sharing this lovely publication with you.

Images: Tickle The Imagination