Mother's Day is fast approaching, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the incredible people in our lives who nurture, support, and inspire us every day.
Whether it's for your mom, grandmother, mother figure, or a grieving mother who needs a little extra love, finding the right gift can make all the difference.
We've curated a selection of thoughtful gifts from local Vancouver businesses. From heartfelt keepsakes to indulgent treats, these offerings not only convey gratitude but also support our vibrant community.
Join us in honouring the special mothers and mother figures in our lives while championing local artisans and entrepreneurs.
La Fraise Rose: Florals and chocolate-covered strawberries
This Mount Pleasant boutique specializes in made-to-order chocolate-covered strawberries and other edible fruit arrangements. La Fraise Rose is also known for its fresh flower arrangements, such as roses in a box, Parisian floral hat boxes,100-rose bundles, or chocolate strawberry bouquets, as well as beautiful dried florals. The business is owned by local entrepreneur and mom Nicole Pham, who wanted to create a floral Eden for customers in which to shop for elegant gifts and treats.
Goddess Sphere: Curated self-care gift box
This new biz was founded by a duo of Vancouverite women who are long-time pals who wanted to create "a full-circle marketplace for women-owned businesses, as well as a marketplace of ideas." Goddess Sphere's goal is to connect customers to "uncomplicated approaches to focus, balance, and well-being." To that end, they've made Mother's Day gifting uncomplicated thanks to their curated Mother's Day Box which has an impressive selection of self-care goodies.
Each recycled pine gift box holds the following: Tallu & Co. Roses Soy Candle and Vanilla Mint Body Butter; Loakin Botanicals Mystical Rose Mist; Helena Lane Nourishing Skincare Travel Set ; Nature’s Bodega's Candle Care Set, Reusable Facial Rounds and Bamboo Toothbrush. The box is their first release and is offered at a great sale price, with the option to customize a message to the recipient.
Lover's Tempo: Jewellery
For those who are a fan of dainty demi-fine gold jewellery with decidedly celestial-inspired motifs, there’s Lover’s Tempo. The Vancouver-based brand opened its brick-and-mortar boutique in Kits exactly one year ago, offering a dreamy space in which to shop for jewellery.
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One of Lover's Tempo's current best-selling collections is the "Cleo" line, which includes a layered necklace, hoop earrings, and ring. They also have a birthstone collection, which adds a lovely personalized touch.
River and Sea Flowers: CSA "flower share"
For a gift that keeps giving, Delta-based River and Sea offers a "flower share" for bouquets all summer, which can be picked up at the farm or the Vancouver Farmers Market. Their stunning dahlias can be purchased as a share for pick-up at the farm, but for those in the city, the Flower Friend Share (which is kind of like a credit account for beautiful blooms) is easy to use to get bouquets at River and Sea's farmers' market stall.
Sons: Sleepwear
Give the gift of lounging - or at least something cozy, stylish, and local to lounge in with pyjama sets and sleep accessories from Vancouver's Sons brand. They have three sets of floral-patterned cotton PJs for purchase online.
Mala the Brand: Candles
For anyone who loves candles, Mala the Brand has lovely individual candles and combo sets showcasing an array of nature- and nostalgia-fulled scents. Founder Melody Lim turned Mala from a side hustle into a full-time gig, growing massive support online for her indie Vancouver hand-crafted and eco-conscious candle biz. For every full-size Mala candle purchased, a tree is planted, too. Look for popular scents like "Cereal" or "Toast," seasonal scents, or cool collaborations.
Glimmer Collective: Tools for navigating grief
For a grieving mother, grandmother, or mother figure, Glimmer Collective offers some thoughtful ways to provide extra care. Founded by a Metro Vancouver resident and mom, the local business sells a Guided Grief Journal, Affirmation Card Set, and scented candles to help anyone go through the grieving process.
