By Marica

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and as you know from previous posts my recent Mother’s Day track record hasn’t been so good… not that I haven’t been trying. This year however I’ve decided to keep it simple – dead simple. In fact, I’m not even going to set a foot outside my front door – this year, I’m gift shopping online!

I am so thankful for the new wave of South Africa online design and décor shops – a few years ago none existed. Now you can comfortably browse and purchase the best that South African design has to offer without leaving your couch.

I have selected ten awesome Mother’s Day gifts from a few local online stores. The items range from budget – for those with a tight pocket, to luxe – for those who REALLY want to spoil mom and can afford to. Please be sure to follow the link in each image caption to the relevant online shop – nothing wrong with a bit of online window shopping!

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Keep Mom’s toes nice and warm this winter with these adorable cable knit slippers from Woolworths – R 120.00. Not only is cable knitting super trendy, it also super cosy! | http://www.woolworths.co.za/Home/Women/Lingerie/Slippers/Cable-Knit-Slippers/501897324.pid

I absolutely adore this unique Dark Urchin Necklace designed by Chris Krafft! It’s so stunningly beautiful I might steal this one for myself. Available from Meekel – R 621.00 | http://www.meekel.co.za/jewellery/dark-urchin-necklace

The Three Pink Flowers Cushion, handcrafted by It’s Me Tanya, is soft, fresh & feminine! via 5rooms.com – R 549.00 | http://www.5rooms.com/gifts/It-s-Me-Tanya-Three-Pink-Flowers-Cushion-With-Inner-Pillow-11648.html

This blue and white, knife and fork design tea towel is hand-printed onto a cotton / linen blend by Maradadhi Textiles. Available from Meekel – R100.00 | http://www.meekel.co.za/linens/cutlery-tea-towel

Handcrafted ceramic jug set from the Mervyn Gers Swallow & Cherry Blossom range from Africandy – R513.00 | http://www.africandy.com/large-jug-swallow-cherry-blossom-range-5779.html

Want to REALLY spoil your mom? This luxe 100% silk designer scarf will do the trick! Designed by L’MAD featuring the art of Michael Taylor, this scarf is SERIOUSLY hot! Available from Africandy – R1,734.51 | http://www.africandy.com/michael-taylor-scarf-243.html

This fantastic gift set of luxurious body products includes Sensual Body Oil, Massage Oil and Sweet Orange Wrinkle Banisher. via Utique – R180.00 | http://www.utique.co.za/shop/sensual-body-oil-massage-oil-sweet-orange-wrinkle-banisher/

Forget a Mother’s Day card – rather get one of these quirky canvases designed by Nevertheless. Available through Hello Pretty @ R320 each | http://hellopretty.co.za/nevertheless-canvas-and-wall-art/worlds-best-mom-block-mounted-canvas

Watch the colours develop right before your eyes while the tea leaves infuse in a Nigiro glass teapot. via Yuppiechef – R425.00 | http://www.yuppiechef.co.za/nigiro-tea-making-equipment.htm?id=7215&name=Nigiro-Glass-Teapot

This beautiful Shaw Sisters set of kitchen utensils is crafted from coconut wood, with a brightly sprayed handles. Available from Meekel – R154.00 | http://www.meekel.co.za/cutlery/coconut-utensils