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The ultimate Mother's Day gift guide. Use it as inspiration for your own mum's pressie, or leave it lying around for the, ahem, benefit of other people.
We love to support local Surrey businesses here at Muddy, and we love to treat our mums. So here we’ve combined the two! Here are 14 great gift ideas for mum – all designed or made in Surrey, or available at fab Surrey high street stores.
Cocktails and dreams
For the cocktail-loving mum, we love this fabulous print. There's also one for Coffee, Gin and Tonic and House Plants. £19.99
Two Ducks, Woking
Visit Two Ducks at 5 St John’s Road, Woking, GU21 7SE
Shady lady
The sun is coming. We're sure it is! And we love the cool retro look of these oversized Serenity Sunglasses in nude. £28
Tarelle
Butter mum up
These body butters are handmade in Surrey using only natural ingredients. Perfect for tired mums. New mums. Old mums. All mums. £10-£18
Naturally Thinking, near Banstead
Fizz and flutes
Award-winning Surrey sparkling wine, two cute Champagne flutes and a wine stopper - all presented in a classy wooden gift box. Need we say more. £49.45
Albury Organic Vineyard, Albury
Visit Albury Organic Vineyard at Silent Pool, Shere Road, Albury GU5 9BW
Hats off
Cute, quirky and handmade in Surrey. What's not to love? Mum can roll the brim up or down and put the brooch wherever she likes, to really make it her own. £45
Susan Holton Knitwear, Hampton Court
Big, bold, beautiful
Style meets practicality with these super-sized bags designed by two sisters from Surrey. They're big enough to use as a handy overnighter, or simply for stashing all those things you need for a day out with the family. And handily they come with a smaller cross-body bag. £40
Two Queen Bees, Surrey
Kimono classic
Just a tiny bit in love with this stunning, silk wrap-kimono by Camilla with Love - perfect for chic Sunday lounging, or over a swimsuit on a sun-drenched holiday. You'll find it at The Gate Boutique in Guildford.
The Gate Boutique, Guildford
Visit The Gate Boutique at 57 North St, Guildford, GU1 4AH
Diary queen
Help mum stay organised with this planner by Reigate designer Doodle Moo. It's undated and comes with a choice of three covers, plus removal artwork and cool quotes. We love. £32
Doodle Moo, Reigate
Makes scents
Whether you treat mum to this handmade candle for the gorgeous lavender, frankincense and geranium scent, or for the stylish design - she'll seriously love you for it. £18
Coppertop Candles, Reigate
Bag this!
These luxury faux leather vegan three-in-one handbags by a Surrey-based designer are classy, classic and practical. And perfecto! £249
Morphbag by GSK
Vintage style
Here's an idea. Let mum choose her own gift. Take her for lunch at the boutique department store One40 then browse the store. I've got my beady eye on this vintage wine bucket and Champagne glasses.
One40, Cranleigh
Visit One40 at 140 High St, Cranleigh, GU6 8RF
Heart to heart
Go straight to mum's heart with this dainty and simple silver heart pendant. A classy and elegant way to say 'I love you'. £130
Simon Pure, Guildford & Cranleigh
Visit the Simon Pure showroom at 5 Swan Lane, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4EQ or the showroom and workshop at 3 Smithbrook Kilns, Horsham Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8JJ
Silk style
What mum wouldn't love this beautiful Inoa silk scarf - designed in Australia, made ethically in India and sold in Guildford, Surrey? It's pure class and luxury. £62
Courtyard, Guildford
Visit Courtyard boutique at 5/6 Angel Gate, Guildford, Gu1 4AE
On the cards
These lovely cards are printed from a watercolour illustration in Surrey painted by Godalming based MiriArtist. You'll find them, and loads of other inspirational ideas at Yard Market in Godalming. Around £3
Yard Market, Godalming
Visit Yard Market at the rear of, 99-105 High St, Godalming, GU7 1AQ