A Mothers Day Gift Buying Guide Supporting Small Businesses in Warwickshire
Finally, signs of spring are upon us, and Mother Nature herself is readjusting her crown for her opening number. There are signs of new life everywhere around us, with green shoots and the reappearance of colour amongst the mud. (and don’t we dog owners know about the mud this winter?!)
image:@priscilladupreez
How fitting that as mother nature warms up, it is time for us to celebrate our mothers and the women who have nurtured and supported us.
“To the world you are a Mother. To your family, you are the World”
Flowers are our thing, but if you want to give a little extra, we’ve curated a gift guide from locally sourced independent; female-owned brands in Warwickshire to help you celebrate your mums with the art of giving, from one woman to another.
Lily Loves Seasonal Flowers & Wreaths, from £25
It wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without flowers, and our Mother's Day products offer something for everybody. Whether you're looking for a little something extra, or a lavish luxury bouquet, we have a variety of wild, beautiful blooms on offer with local delivery. We also offer seasonal spring wreaths which are one of our best sellers.
2. Basement Snug Voucher, from £25
Whether you need to manage stress, improve well-being or quite simply want to prioritise rest in your life, Kerry at the Basement Snug in Kenilworth has created a sanctuary where you do just that.
Kerry hosts yoga classes, retreat days, and workshops. Now you tell me anyone who would not enjoy the gift of relaxation?
3. Artibus Yard Home Fragrance, from £14
Charlotte at the Artibus Yard has established a studio shop in Kenilworth that is nothing less than an apothecary’s dream. The shelves are stacked with scents and products to suit any taste.
image: The Artibus Yard
Our favourite about this local business is the attention to detail. Every purchase is beautifully wrapped and bagged, with care cards, and spritzed and to make it smell even better, Charlotte is on board with our sustainability ethos and offers candle refills in-store.
4. A treatment at Pigpen Aromatherapy, from £40
Helena has transformed her actual pigpen into a luxury treatment experience here in Warwickshire. No pigs in sight, just high-quality essential oils, and spa treatments!
So, whether your mum would prefer a facial, massage, or hot stone treatment, you can't go wrong with this independent brand.
image: Pigpen Aromatherapy
5. Coffee & Brunch, Forrest Coffee House, from £10
Molly & Alex at Forrest Coffee have created one of our favourite brunch spots in Kenilworth. We are sure your mum would love nothing more than a cosy morning brunching in Kenilworth’s coolest coffee spot.
Whether you treat your mum to a voucher, or a luxury slab of cake (raspberry and white chocolate is our personal favourite ;-)) and an artisan coffee, we think this is the perfect way to say ‘Thanks a million mum’.
Vouchers are available in store.
6. Caterpillar Cross Stitch kit, from £4.85
Sally is a mum on a mission to make cross stitch accessible for everyone. Sally is a mum of two, and launched Caterpillar Cross Stitch in Kenilworth when her children were young.
Sally’s designs are modern and appealing and we think a perfect gift if you have a mum with a crafty edge, or simply a mum who deserves to sit down for an hour!
7. East Chase Farm Gin, from £40
Okay, so not female owned, (but who are we to get in the way of a good gin?!) A stone's throw from our studio in Kenilworth, East Chase Distillery makes a variety of gin, of all flavours. East Chase is an independent artisan distillery a short walk from Kenilworth Castle. This small business has taken our love of all things gin, and run with it, and we are here for it!
image: East Chase Distillers | Handcrafted Spirits | Premium Gin
We know all too well that Mother's Day can be triggering for so many people, and we want to acknowledge that. Whether you are grieving, in a tricky relationship, or living in a series of what ifs, we hope that by acknowledging the difficult feelings, you can find peace in a difficult time.
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