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31 great gifts for Mother’s Day from York indie retailers

Thu 12 Mar

Thu 12 Mar 2015  @ 5:33pm
Grace Edwards
Shopping

Stuck for ideas for Mother’s Day? Don’t panic! York’s amazing array of independent retailers have it covered with gifts for all mums, and all pockets.

Whether it’s a day out with tea and cake, some colourful local flowers or a something more quirky, there’s no excuse for not spoiling mum on Sunday (March 15).

Here are a few gifts and treats available from York’s lively range of indie shops and cafés.

In Bloom Thermos Flask

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£15.99

Give A Dog A Bone

17 Fossgate, York, YO1 9TA

Shop website

Part of Give A Dog A Bone’s new In Bloom range, inspired by vintage seed packets, this flask will keep your mum’s soup warm – or her gin cold – on those family trips to the coast.

Afternoon Tea & A Photo

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£15.95

Cakes d’Licious

61 Clifton, York, YO30 6BD

Facebook page

Sandwiches, scones, tea and more at Cakes d’Licious – plus photographer Joanne B from Joanne B Photography will commemorate the family occasion so your mum can have a keepsake of her day out.

Gold and Turquoise Earrings

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£10

Rue B York

3-5 Minstergates, York

Shop website

These gold and turquoise hoop earrings are a gift for the mum about town, and Rue B York are offering 15% off on their website: just type “mums the word” at the checkout.

Luxury Bouquet ‘Glory’

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Standard size £36.95

The York Flower Co

177 Burton Stone Lane

Shop website

Freshly cut flowers will always bring a smile to your mum’s face, so treat her to an arrangement from the York Flower Co.

Salted Caramel Brownies

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£15.95

Tarte and Berry

Astonthorpe House, 308 Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1HF

Shop website

If your mum likes chocolate – well, of course she does – then these salted caramel brownies might prove to be a winner with her, as they were with the BBC Good Food Show.

Quirky Owl Teapot

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£19.95

Daisy Taylor’s

4 Kings Court, York, YO1 7LD

Shop website

Warm mum’s heart with a cup of tea brewed in her very own artistic owl teapot, from Daisy Taylor’s. It’ll be a hoot!

Cheese Hampers

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Prices vary depending what you want in the hamper

Love Cheese

16 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ

Shop website

Design and fill a cheesy hamper especially for you mum! There are even Love Cheese gift vouchers to put in it so she can come back for seconds…

Cheeky Jack Trinket Box – Bird

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£14.95

Priestley’s at no.36

36 Bootham, York, YO30 7BW

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This trinket box with its bird design is one of the pretty things that your mum might covet from Priestley’s at no.36.

Classic French Painter’s jacket

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£140

Harper and Carr

41 Fossgate, York

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Trendy yet unique, these stylish items from Harper and Carr will enhance your mum’s wardrobe and offer comfort and flair.

Lavender hanging house ornament

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£3.75

Blossom and Walker

3 Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7HB

Shop website

Part of Gisela Graham’s Mother’s Day collection, these lavender hanging houses will add a sweet scent to your mum’s wardrobe and are also charming decorations.

Dandelion Clock paperweight

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From £28

Snowhome

42 Gillygate, York

Shop website

Show your mum how beautiful wildflowers can be with this dandelion paperweight, a stunning piece of everlasting nature.

Lovely Linocuts

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£15

Blue Tree Gallery

23 Bootham, York

Facebook page

Giuliana Lazzerini’s linocut prints and cards at Blue Tree Gallery make perfect Mother’s Day cards. Write in your own personal message inside as well as giving mum some beautiful artwork.

Kate Moss Smellies

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£24.95

Burgins Perfumery

2 Coney Street, York YO1 9NA

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If you have a super model mum, see to it that she smells like a supermodel! The Kate Moss For Women Eau De Toilette 50ml spray is on offer at Burgins, along with all kinds of other fabulous fragrances and super scents.

Rocking Radio

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£190

Herbert Todd & Son

Percy’s Lane, York, YO1 9TP

Shop website

Is your mum a dog-loving radio fan? Then this decorative DAB Roberts Radio from Herbert Todd will tick all the boxes. Let your mum put her feet up and listen to her favourite station, while you make her a cuppa…

Lucky Glass Cats

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£3.95

York Glass Ltd

34 Shambles, York, YO1 7LX

Shop website

We mustn’t forget the cat-loving mums. Lucky cats make charming gifts and will bring your mum good fortune throughout the year* (*not guaranteed).

Tasty Brunch

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Contact the café for prices

Filmore & Union

62a Low Petergate, York

Café website

The “Love Your Mama” brunch at Filmore & Union promises a morning filled with sumptuous food delivered in a charming atmosphere.

Charming Chocolates

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Prices vary

Monk Bar Chocolatiers

7 The Shambles, York

Shop website

The Mother’s Day treats on offer at Monk Bar Chocolatiers are a chocoholic’s dream! The attention to detail makes their creations almost too good to eat. Almost.

Gluten Free Chocs

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£4.95

El Piano

Grape Lane, York, YO1 7HU

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Don’t let food intolerances get in the way of spoiling your mum – this selection of six gluten-free, truffle-style choccies from vegan restaurant El Piano will put a big smile on her face.

Mum’s Theatre Day Out

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Free – asking for donations

York Theatre Royal

St Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD

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York Theatre Royal is offering a day out on Mother’s Day, including a tour around the theatre, craft activities and a treasure hunt for all the family to enjoy.

York Rose Soap

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£3.29

Mooch

43 Shambles, York, YO1 7LX

Shop website

If anyone deserves a luxurious soak in the bath it’s your mum. And a hand made soap from specialist Mooch will make it even more special.

Striking Stripy Blazer

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£60

Paper Doll

28 Back Swinegate, York

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The boho style is easy to wear casually, or enhance with accessories for a more refined look. This blazer’s eye-catching stripes will make your mum stand out. From Paper Doll.

Crafted Creations

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Smaller gifts start at £2.50

Blueberry at Silver Street

5 Silver Street, York

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Gearing up for Mother’s Day, Blueberry staff have been creating craft sensations to sell in store, including charming brooches for your mum to pin proudly to her coat.

Hot Choc Afternoon Tea

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£13.50

York Cocoa House

3 Blake Street, York YO1 8QJ

Shop website

They’ve indulgence off to a fine art at York Cocoa House. This includes a hot drink, savoury treats, chocolate and cherry scones and truffle torte. For an extra charge you can add a glass of wine too.

Fairtrade Coffee and Coasters

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Coffee £3.50, coasters £19.50

Fairer World

84 Gillgate, York, YO31 7EN

Shop website

Your mum can enjoy her coffee knowing she is helping other mums in Uganda sustain their livelihoods. Available from Fairer World.

Retro Shades

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£10

Bowler Vintage

52 Fossgate, York, YO19TF

Shop website

If you have a cool dude mum, head down to Bowler Vintage and snag a pair of retro sunglasses.

Quirky Cushions

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Between £12-£15

Dog And Bone Vintage

36 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ

Shop website

Comfort and style! These patterned fabric cushions are an affordable indulgence to brighten up mum’s home this Mother’s Day, and there are plenty more individual gifts she’ll like at Dog And Bone Vintage.

Brilliant Bangles

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£40

Shine

34 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ

Shop website

Shine stocks a lot of gifts that might be perfect for your mum, including aluminium cuff bangles, scarves and pendants.

Pottery Painting

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From £6

Rainbow Ceramic Painting Studios

15 Bootham, York

Shop website

Fun for the family! Your mum can paint her chosen pot with you on Mother’s Day and pick up her finished piece the following week.

Sound Of Music Screening

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Tickets: £9 adults, £6 children

City Screen

13-17 Coney Street, York YO1 9QL

Shop website

If yours is the sort of mum who spins around singing “The hills are alive…” and has a thing for goatherds, take along to this screening of The Sound Of Music at City Screen.

Free entry to the Choc Story

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Mums go free with a paying son or daughter – tickets £10.50 (conc £9.50)

York’s Chocolate Story

Kings Square, York YO1 7LD

Museum website

You can take mum round this guided tour of the city’s chocolate history on Mother’s Day and buy her an assortment in the shop with the money you save!

Free entry to the Dungeon

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Mums go free

The York Dungeon

12 Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RD

Dungeon website

If your mum is attracted to the darker side of history, she goes free at York Dungeon on both Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15. From Guy Fawkes to Henry VIII, the dungeon features 12 entertaining shows over 75 minutes.


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