For all the unsung mums - the ones who fought through the festive frenzy only to be left clearing the mountains of discarded wrapping – these are the gifts they will long to discover under the tree...
Show them how much they mean to you with inspiring ideas, even for those who have everything. Merry Christmas to all The Grace Tales mamas! Image: Helene Sandberg
Life's too short to not enjoy one of Doing Goods' bonkers-but-we-love them rugs
DOING GOODS Large Looney Leopard Rug, £185
Add a little tiding of joy to any coffee table with this impossibly glamorous porcelain tray by Jonathan Adler
Tiger tray, £44, Jonathan Adler
If you’re stuck with the cooking, at least let it be from a stylish cookbook with recipes the whole family will enjoy.
The Missoni Family Cookbook, £38
What cosier way to end the day than with this jolly knitted hot water bottle
There’s nothing more indulgent than locking the door, running a hot bath and listening to the radio
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without some vintage-inspired Claus Porto soaps
Claus Porto Mini soaps gift box, £50
What mother doesn’t live for ‘gin o’clock’ - make hers extra special with a personalised bottle from Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason personalised gin, £35
Oh to have a Christmas filled with everything from L’Objet – especially this 24 carat gold box
L’Objet Lito Eye Magnifying Box, £275
Make like you’re at Soho House with these glorious 20s-style, crystal champagne coupe glasses
Soho Home Set of two glasses, £64
The ultimate finishing touch – not to mention the season’s must-have accessory – a beautiful, sparkling hairclip
Alexandre de Paris camelia, £70
Say it in style – thank you notelets are such a welcome gift especially Smythson’s elegant correspondence cards
Ejing Zhang makes the most amazing sculptural art jewellery, like these resin and gold-plated earrings
Forget beauty advent calendars - this year it’s all about crackers getting things off to a bang
Molton Brown gift cracker, £15
Here is a gift to really make her smile – a delicious Pat McGrath lipstick in Obsessed!
Who wouldn’t want to step into a forest of pine and cedar trees with this delicious Diptyque candle
'Tis the season for a touch of bling – so why not bring it with this velvet and rhinestone bag by & Other Stories.
& Other Stories velvet bag, £35
Astley Clarke’s friendship gemstone bracelets make a beautiful gift, especially when 20 per cent of the proceeds go to the worthy Theirworld charity
Astley Clarke 18 carat gold vermeil bracelet, £95
Pencil in time to celebrate with this special Veuve Clicquot rose champagne magnet gift box
Veuve Clicquot rose champagne gift box, £55
There are few things nicer than a handwritten note. Get back into the art of letter writing with Manuscript’s calligraphy pens, markers and cool fluorescent ink. (manuscriptpen.com)
