Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Here are 10 great ideas for decorista and foodie moms. Can you say "Thanks for the love, support, cooking, chin-wiping, shoe-tying, bedtime stories, drives to swim class, laundry, care packages, cash gifts, and finally, understanding, Mom" in just one gift? Well, these ones are a good way to start. Perhaps you'd better get two. (There, you knew there was a reason why you were always mom's favourite.)
 | #1 For the clean queen Dyson's DC18 Slim offers the brand's Root Cyclone technology and guarantee never to lose suction. Its air filters will remove dust, dander and mold while dad vacuums, leaving the air 150 times cleaner than before, perfect if mom has allergies, asthma, or just a furry household pet. Best part? Its supersleek styling, $569, dyson.com or at The Bay, Home Outfitters, Best Buy, The Brick, Linens N Things. #2 For the art lover If mom's pining for a portrait of her little honey, she'll delight over a custom canvas from Honey Bunch Homestore For Kids. Just send over a print or jpeg (the simpler, the better) and select two colours for your hand-painted image. In eight sizes, from $155 (8"x8" canvas) to $1,350 (30"x40") #3 For the sweet hearted Mmmm. If mom has a sweet spot for creamy lattes and desserts, she'll love Fruits & Passion's Cucina Dolce collection candles. They smell as lovely as they look (think: cream, espresso, nutmeg-and-orange or hazelnut) and the caffe-style tumblers can be reused once the candle is used up, and the glass carefully washed. $14 each; $18 limited-edition duo; $58 per gift boxed set of eight; fruits-passion.com. |
 | #4 For the eco-conscious shopper These cool retro-print shopping totes are made from recycled packaging from Vietnam. The packaging is cleaned and handcrafted into bags by Cambodian women supporting families on their own. We love the uniqueness of the pieces, and they're the perfect size for beach bags or picnicking, too. Recycled Southeast Asia Weekender Tote, $45 US, uncommongoods.com. #5 For the storage seeker Scrapbookers, card-makers, or just any super-organized mom who wants to keep her do-dads in one place will love these old fashioned cardboard mini suitcases. In sky blue with cheery yellow contrast stitching, they're a charming storage solution for any room. Petit Jour Suitcase Three in One, $65, modernkid.com #6 For the chef's chef If mom knows her Maldon from her Murray River, chances are she'll go ga-ga over this cool boxed set of eight gourmet natural salts from around the world. As any cook worth their, well, salt, knows, different salts perform differently on the grill, in the pan, or simply sprinkled atop roasted veggies or salad. We love that this gift set comes from a petite boite selling artisanal spices in downtown Toronto. $65, per boxed set of eight fine salts (with ceramic spoon), thespicetrader.ca |
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