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GIFTS FOR MOM

She’s the most important person in your universe. This Mother’s Day, show your mom how much she means to you with a thoughtful purchase from a local shop with our curated selection of beautiful gift ideas she’s sure to treasure. Don’t forget your grandmothers, too—or anyone who’s been like a mom to you.

LITTLE ROSE COOKIE CO.

As delicious as they are beautiful, cookies from Little Rose are always a special treat. Give your mom a gift as sweet as she is! Simply decadent. 13 Main Street littlerosecookieco.com

IMPRESSIONABLE GIFTS & DÉCOR

For the mom-to-be! A thoughtful gift for expecting moms to trace their journey of baby's pending arrival. The journal provides a variety of pregnancy milestones to document and showcases beautiful illustrations. Spiral bound hardcover with gift box sleeve for easy gift-giving and safekeeping for years to come. 74 Lakeshore Road East impressionablegifts.ca

IMPRESSIONABLE GIFTS & DÉCOR

Make your mother’s heart smile with this touching necklace that she will treasure. Lead and nickel safe with a 20” chain. Exclusive at Impressionable Gifts & Décor. 74 Lakeshore Road East impressionablegifts.ca

INNER BEACH CO.

Oversized to hold everything Mom needs, pick up one of Inner Beach's cotton totes featuring a cheeky colourful print. Perfect for shopping or long days at the beach. 6 Elizabeth Street South innerbeach.com

HEATHER CASTLES ILLUSTRATION

Show your mom how she makes you feel with a stunning piece of original artwork from a local artist. Heather Castles tells stories visually and whimsically in paint or pencil as well as traditional mediums like oils, acrylic or watercolours. Inspired by the lush fields of dahlias at Andrews Scenic Acres in Milton, where “the clouds are always on the move, the trees are gorgeous, and the dahlias just give their all the whole season,” this piece, entitled “The Dahlias At Andrews” is just as lovely as motherhood. Acrylic on canvas, 4 x 5 feet. illustrationcastle.com @heather_castles_illustration

CRAFTED DÉCOR

The perfect gift for Mother’s Day, the Lampe Berger has a unique and patented diffusion system that helps eradicate undesirable odors and bacteria while also diffusing luxurious fragrance. Purify your air the French way. Made in France. 232 Queen Street South crafteddecor.ca

CONNON NURSERIES

Give your mom the gift that continues to grow for years to come (just like you!) Perennials make the prettiest (and most practical) present of all. HINT: Why not prep the bed and plant these beauties for her, too? Anything to make her life easier… 656 Robson Road, Waterdown connon.ca

Give Something Original to People You Love

Browse 100's of unique gift ideas, hand picked from local businesses in Ontario. Find something 28 Look Local Volume 2 | Issue 8special for the ones you love.