Christmas gift ideas for mum

A Christmas gift for your mum works when she uses it or sees it every day: a family photo in a beautiful frame, a cushion on her armchair, a warm light on the festive table. Below you will find eight ideas, each with products from our catalogue, plus options for mum and dad together and for your mother-in-law. If you are making a list for the whole family, start with our Christmas gift guide.

1. A photo frame with a family photo

A frame with a recent family photo is the gift your mum will put on display the very next day. Choose a picture she does not have printed: the grandchildren at last year's dinner, or an old photo, scanned and restored.

The frames in the photo frames collection have metallic finishes in silver, rose gold or vintage brass, and look lovely on a chest of drawers or a console table. The Thatcher set has two frames with a hammered surface, in different sizes, ideal for an old photo and a new one placed side by side. Brentwood and Mulholland have clear glass that makes the photo appear to float.

−30% EichholtzThatcher photo frameVintage brass finish, set of 2 €140,95€201,95 −29% EichholtzBrentwood S photo frameRose gold finish €32,95€46,95 −30% EichholtzMulholland L photo frameSilver finish €68,95€98,95

2. A decorative cushion for her armchair

A decorative cushion suits a mum who has her own spot on the sofa or in the armchair, with a book or the phone she uses to talk to you. The Bouclé S cushion, in cream, has a soft, looped texture and goes with almost any sofa. Lyssa S, in a sand shade, is a more understated option.

If you want something that hints at the holidays without being seasonal decor, the Kauai S cushion has a red herringbone pattern with fringed edges and stays in place long after the tree is packed away. See all the designs in the decorative cushions collection. A practical detail: cushions that have been unsealed cannot be returned, so choose the colour based on a photo of her living room.

−30% EichholtzBouclé Decorative Pillow SCream €90,95€129,95 −30% EichholtzLyssa S decorative pillowSand €90,95€129,95 −30% EichholtzKauai S decorative pillowRed €97,95€139,95

3. Warm light for winter evenings

A candle holder or a set of candles brings into your mum's home the warm light we associate with December evenings. The Siracusa S candle holder is hand-cast, has a vintage brass finish and looks good on the table, on a mantelpiece or on a console table.

If safety is on your mind, the set of 10 LED candles with remote control creates the same atmosphere without a flame, and your mum can switch them on without getting up from the sofa. You will find other designs among the lanterns and candle holders.

−30% EichholtzSiracusa S candle holderVintage brass finish €104,95€149,95 −41% ShishiSet of 10 LED candles with remote control10 cm high €22,95€38,95

4. Angels and traditional Christmas decorations

For a mum who cherishes traditions, an angel for the tree or for the festive table is a gift that comes back into the house every December. The 24 cm golden cherub with a violin can sit on a shelf, on the piano or on a chest of drawers, next to the tree in the living room.

The little angel with an embroidered dress and feathers hangs on the tree, and the porcelain angel tree topper can replace the classic star. More designs are in the angel figurines collection.

−40% GoodwillCherub with golden violin 24cm €23,95€39,95 −37% GoodwillAngel with wings and embroidered dress28 cm €17,95€28,95 −39% GoodwillPorcelain angel Christmas tree topper41 cm €52,95€87,95

5. A vase for the flowers on her table

A vase is a good gift for a mum who always has flowers in the house. The painted porcelain vase with the Bird of Paradise, in white and blue, has a classic feel, suited to a home with traditional furniture.

The Hadleigh vase, in champagne-coloured glass with a hand-cut pattern, is more restrained and fits into a modern living room.

−39% GoodwillPorcelain vase The Bird of Paradise37 cm €65,95€108,95 −30% EichholtzHadleigh VaseChampagne flute €68,95€98,95

6. For the mum who gathers the family around the table

If the whole family gathers at your mum's for Christmas, something for the festive table shows her you have noticed the effort she makes. The tall three-candle holder, with Christmas decorations in white, gold and green, can take centre stage on the table.

The Sirenuse S tray, with a fretwork pattern and an antique brass finish, is good for serving drinks or as a base for a few small candles. For more styling ideas, read the article on Christmas table decor.

−40% Fiori di LenaTall 3-Arm Candle Holder with Christmas DecorationsWhite/gold/green, 50 cm €147,95€246,95 −30% EichholtzSmall rectangular Sirenuse trayAntiqued brass finish €104,95€149,95

7. A gift for mum and dad together

For both parents, choose something for their home that they will use together. A lantern lit in the evening on the windowsill or on the living room coffee table is a shared gift, not one for just one of them.

The Georgian S lantern has four glass panels and a nickel finish, while Zimmerman S is woven from natural rattan with vintage brass details. Georgian comes without candles, so add a few to the parcel. If you also want a separate gift for your dad, the article on Christmas gifts for him has ideas that suit a father too.

−44% EichholtzGeorgian S decorative lanternNickel finish €54,95€98,95 −30% EichholtzZimmerman S candle lanternRattan €140,95€201,95

8. An elegant gift for your mother-in-law

For your mother-in-law, choose a beautiful object for the home rather than a personal one: a door wreath, a frame or a vase are safe choices. The snow-covered Full 3D wreath, 45 cm in diameter, hangs on the front door and is the first thing guests see.

The set of two white artificial candles looks like wax candles and does not drip; a tealight goes inside, which is not included.

−39% Tasi Home StudioFull 3D Christmas tree with snow45 cm €28,95€47,95 −30% EichholtzArtificial candle ø 10 x H. 15 cmWhite, set of 2 €90,95€129,95

Which idea suits which mum

Each idea suits a different kind of mum: the frame for the sentimental one, the cushion for the one who reads in the evening, the angels for the one who cherishes traditions.

How to choose a gift for your mum

Choose based on her home, not on what you would like: the colours, the style of the furniture and where the object will sit matter more than trends.

• Look at photos of her home before choosing a cushion or a vase, so you do not buy a colour that does not match.
• On a small budget, an ornament or an angel for the tree is a lovely gift; you will find more in the Christmas gifts under 100 lei collection.
• Keep the packaging and the invoice. Unused products in their original packaging can be returned within 14 days of receipt, in line with the returns policy; unsealed textiles, such as cushions, are the exception.

See the pieces in our Satu Mare showroom

If you are in Satu Mare or passing through the area, you can see pieces from the catalogue in our showroom at Strada Aurel Vlaicu nr. 88/A, open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00. If you want to see a specific product, ask beforehand via the contact page. For ideas for the rest of the family, from your partner to your wedding sponsors, you will find everything in the Christmas gift guide.

Frequently asked questions

Working to a fixed budget? See Christmas gift ideas under 100, 200 and 500 lei.