Long gone are the days where you can get away with giving your mom a craft made from popsicle sticks for a Mother’s Day gift. When you’re not sure what to buy for Mom, it’s easy to stick with safe gifts. But, may I suggest you make the switch from ordinary to fabulous by choosing a fantastic, unique gift from one of these Edmonton stores?
Located on Whyte Avenue, this small, funky store is full of great gift ideas, such as artwork (lots of paintings and prints by Canadian artists!), beautiful lamps, fun socks, locally made chocolate from Violet Chocolate Co., trinkets and jewellery. Browsing through the big selection can be daunting but the staff are very friendly and helpful, and can likely help you narrow your search. If your mom favours unique items over cookie cutter gifts, this is a good spot to find the ideal present.
If your mom is a beauty junkie (or skincare aficionado), she’ll adore anything from Lux. This tiny, well-curated shop, located in High Street, sells high-end makeup, hair products, skincare and fragrances, plus cute items, like designer candles. They’re always bringing in new collections, but some of the great brands they stock regularly include Skyn, Caudalie, Tata Harper, Butter, Ilia, Philip B. and Ren. If you’re not sure what skin type your mom has or what cosmetics she prefers, the gorgeous Voluspa candles are always a good gift option.
If your ma is an eco-conscious lady with good taste, the goods at Carbon will be right up her alley. This cute, green-friendly store, located in High Street, sells everything from eco-chic products for the home to fair trade coffee, chocolate and more. Their selection of green grooming products, including perfumes, lotions, makeup brushes, sunscreen and soaps, all make great gifts. Put together a (bamboo) basket of good-for-the-planet goodies that Mom can enjoy year-round.
Not only can you get gorgeous bouquets of pretty blooms here (classic Mother’s Day gift, right?), you can also find trinkets and treasures that make fabulous gifts. You can likely find a beautiful vase to hold those flowers for Mom, or a unique piece of jewellery. They also have a fantastic selection of household items to add some dazzle to the mundane. They carry a curated collection of stuff from cool brands, including TokyoMilk, Creative Co-op and Library of Flowers.
Does your momma have a sweet tooth? If she’s crazy for cocoa, you’ll get a gold star for getting her some treats at Jacek. This local chocolate shop sells bars, truffles, cocoa nibs and sipping chocolate, all with fantastic, fashion-inspired names. If you’re not sure what to choose, go for the pack of chocolate bars, which contains a mixture of flavours. It’s decadent, delicious and unique – all the ingredients you need for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Plus, if you’re lucky, she may share!