Engraved chopping board
A wooden serving or chopping board engraved with a family name, a date or a favourite kitchen saying.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
Engraved
To Mum
Personalised gifts for mums — from a name necklace or an embroidered dressing gown to a framed family tree or a recipe tea towel in her own handwriting.
The best personalised gifts for a mum usually say something only your family would say: a nickname, the children’s names, a date that matters or a line she always uses.
If you’re buying for Mother’s Day, start early — see the gifting calendar for this year’s date.
28 ideas for Mum
Narrow down in the gift finderA wooden serving or chopping board engraved with a family name, a date or a favourite kitchen saying.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
Engraved
A soft robe embroidered with a name, initials or a role (“Bride”, “Mum”, “Bridesmaid”) on the chest or back.
For: Mum · Partner · Grandparents
Embroidered
A printed family tree with names (and sometimes dates) of the family — framed for the wall.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
PrintedIllustrated
A pendant spelling a name in script — in silver, gold or plated finishes — or a small disc with initials.
For: Mum · Partner · Children
EngravedHand-made

A drawing or painting of their dog, cat or horse from your photos — framed or printed.
For: Mum · Partner · Friends
Illustrated
A wooden, metal or glass frame engraved with names and a date — the photo does the rest.
For: Mum · Couples · Grandparents
Engraved
A wooden rolling pin laser-engraved with a pattern and a name — for bakers who like their biscuits personalised.
For: Mum · Grandparents · Friends
Engraved

A trowel, fork or kneeler engraved with a name — for the gardener who borrows everyone else’s tools.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Engraved

A bangle or cuff engraved with a name, a date, coordinates or a short message inside.
For: Mum · Partner · Friends
Engraved

A wooden box engraved with a name and date — for baby’s firsts, wedding cards or memories of someone special.
For: Mum · Couples · Grandparents
Engraved
A slate or stone marker for the garden, engraved with a name and a short line in memory of a person or a pet.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Engraved

Bath towels or a hand-towel set embroidered with names or initials — a smart wedding or housewarming present.
For: Mum · Couples
EmbroideredMonogrammed

A cushion embroidered with a family name, a house name or a date — the “home” gift that lives on the sofa.
For: Mum · Couples · Grandparents
Embroidered

A cotton or linen apron with a name or kitchen title stitched on the front.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Embroidered

A set of linen napkins embroidered with initials — elegant, useful and a fit for a linen anniversary.
For: Mum · Couples
EmbroideredMonogrammed
A fleece or woven blanket printed with family photos — a cosy gift for grandparents.
For: Mum · Dad · Partner
Printed
A ceramic mug printed with a photo, a name or a message — simple, quick and used every day.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Printed
A wall calendar with family photos for every month — and the family’s birthdays already marked.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Printed
A book of front pages or headlines from the day someone was born — or every birthday since.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Printed
A tea towel printed with a family recipe — ideally in the cook’s own handwriting.
For: Mum · Grandparents
Printed

A pottery mug made on the wheel, with initials or a name stamped or painted into the glaze.
For: Mum · Dad · Partner
Hand-made
A scented candle in a jar or tin with a personalised label — a warm thank-you or birthday present.
For: Mum · Teachers · Friends
PrintedHand-made
A frame of pressed flowers — from a wedding bouquet or birth-month flowers — with names and a date.
For: Mum · Couples · New baby
Hand-made

A copper or brass bookmark stamped by hand with a name or a few words.
For: Mum · Partner · Teachers
Hand-made

A quilt or cushion sewn from favourite clothes — baby clothes, old shirts or a loved one’s jumpers.
For: Mum · Grandparents · New baby
Hand-made
A stylised drawing of the family (pets included) from your photos.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
Illustrated
A drawing or watercolour of the church, register office or venue where they married.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
Illustrated

A silk scarf with embroidered initials — a 12th anniversary or birthday gift.
For: Mum · Partner · Grandparents
EmbroideredMonogrammed