Best Mother's Day gifts under $50

Spoil mum or a loved one in your life by shopping local at these brands and boutiques. These picks for $50 or less are guaranteed gifting success stories.

When is Mother's Day in 2024?

This year Mother's Day falls on Sunday 12 May.

Mystery posy, from $35

Show your love with a sweet posy from Pollon Flowers. The kiss bunch comes with an arrangement of one type of flower, chosen by the florist. So it's always an exciting surprise. Head in store to find a tonne more affordable bouquets. In fact, a visit to Melbourne's most Instagrammable florist is a treat in itself.

Art belt bag, $49.95

Buy her a piece of wearable art from the NGV Design Store. Emblazoned with Hokusai's iconic Great Wave print, this crossbody belt bag is perfect for artsy mums. You'll score bonus points if you take her for a day out at the gallery too!

Colourful earrings, $49

Rediscover the charm of Little Collins Street when you wander down to Elk. Among the Melbourne designed wares you'll find the funky obbe earrings series. The fine geometric shape and colourful matte finish add a chic finish to any outfit. Just choose her favourite colour.

Collapsible glasses case, $18.95

Designed by local Melbourne artists, these glasses cases from Monsterthreads are perfect for quirky yet practical gifting. The range of designs feature cute characters like dinosaurs, unicorns and seagulls. Once you take your shades out, the case folds down flat to fit easily into your pocket or bag.

Perfume discovery kit, $45

A bottle of perfume from Santa Maria Novella might break the bank, but this set of sample vials is a luxe bargain. Help her discover her new signature scent and give her a little taste of luxury from the 800-year-old beauty apothecary. The set comes with eight dreamy scents, including iconic perfumes created by Dominican monks in the 1500s!

Salvador Dali Perfume pen, $29.95

Who knew Mr melting clock himself had a perfume line? This chic, travel friendly scent stick is an artwork for the nose, with notes of opulent floral Chypres. Find this touch of luxury to-go at the iconic Paint n Powder.

All-purpose beauty oil, $37

Featuring a blend of calming ingredients, the tansy cocoon body oil by Bopo is a gift you can feel good about giving. The mixture of rare Moroccan essential oil with coconut, sweet almond, lavender, mandarin and patchouli oils is a natural skincare dream. Or use as a bath oil or hair treatment. Shop the range at QVWC Shop.

Beginner beanie knitting kit, $25.55

Give the gift of a screen-free hobby with a knitting kit from Morris and Sons. The basic beret beanie kit comes with snuggly tweed yarn and a pattern for a DIY craft sesh. It's 100 per cent beginner-friendly, and the final product is a cute and cosy finish to any outfit.

Piccolina Gelateria gift box, $45

Give the gift of ice cream with an exclusive-for-Mother's Day gift box from the heroes of gelato. Piccolina's set features 5 handmade, gelato-filled bonbons. Sample the different flavours like peanut butter, apple and cinnamon or pineapple sage gelato. These tiny round frozen treats are available for pre-order via the Piccolina website.

Wattleseed pavlova kit, $28

If she's into baking and has mastered the art of the pavlova, level up her game with a wattleseed pavlova kit. Loaded with native flavours, this spice kit from Mabu Mabu puts a new spin on the classic Aussie dessert. Plus, you get to enjoy the spoils!

Herbal lemon-aid and teapot kit, $50

We can't name a more iconic duo than this Kinto teapot and delicious herbal loose leaf brew. The One Touch pot has a handy mesh strainer built into the lid, perfect for when you're brewing up a fresh Lemon-Aid from Assembly.