So what is in my bag?
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*Trigger warning*
Ever since I can remember, prepping for a holiday has been one of my favourite things to do. Rushing around the shops grabbing some last minute toiletries and adding a few too many new outfits to the trolly has always been a fond past time for me. And so when I arrived at Merry Hill shopping centre in March 2008 to do just that I was excited, little did I know what I would actually be taking home with me.
This year Mother's Day falls on the 27th of March, so if you haven't got that special lady a gift just yet, you'd better act fast! But what do you get the most influential woman in your life? Well if you're from Birmingham, I already know one thing you're definitely going to be hunting down this March - a "Mom" card. We don't do "Mum", "Mam" or "Mother" here!
I'll also assume (because you're reading this gift guide) that you're a good Brummie who is looking to support some great Birmingham businesses this Mother's Day, so I'll try to help you out the best I can!
I've popped together a list of fantastic Birmingham independent's supplying all of the things your Mom could possibly want. From flowers arranged by born and bred Brummies to bevs brewed right here in the second city, I'd like to think I've got it all covered!
Oh and I've even tracked down a couple of Mom cards too! You're welcome!
So here it is, my ultimate Brummie Mothers Day Gift Guide...
Plants and flowers
Jungle Houseplants
Birmingham based houseplant shop with delivery across the UK. Gifts, greetings cards, and gift cards are also available.
Isherwood & Co
Florist and houseplant shop based in beauty Bournville in south Birmingham. Mother's day bouquets, gifts, and cards available to order.
Get 10% off all cut flowers online until 26th March with code GRACE10.
Easy Plants
Houseplants, garden plants, artificial plants and more, all available for delivery across the UK.
Urban Design Flowers
Hall Green based florist offering bouquets, gifts, cards, balloons, and more.
Petals of Piccadilly
A boutique florist based in Piccadilly Arcade in Birmingham City Centre.
Flowers at Moor Street
Fresh flowers, house plants, and gifts available to buy online or from Moor Street Station.
Health and beauty
Aura-Lutus Beauty
A vegan and cruelty free makeup brand based right here in Birmingham.
Harvest Skincare
An independant skincare company based in Kings Heath. Facials, massages, and others treatments are also available.
Shakina Spa
Dry Spa in the centre of Birmingham. Treatments, gift vouchers, and spa products available.
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa
Spa hotel based in Sutton Coldfield. Treatments and gift vouchers available.
Clothes, jewellery, and accessories
Urban Village Vintage
Vintage clothes, accessories, books, and records.
People
Clothes, accessories, homeware and more.
Working Clasp
Laser cut jewellery, DIY craft kits, and workshops available.
A Typical Thing
Minimal recycled silver jewellery. Designed and made in Brum.
Hannah Kyriakou jewellery
Botanical inspired jewellery handmade in Birmingham's world famous Jewellery Quarter.
Food and drink
The Early Bird Bakery
Independent bakery based in Kings Heath. Cakes, Bruch, and gift Vouchers available.
Three Church Road
Restaurant and bistro based in Edgbaston. Mothers Day Afternoon Tea available.
Pineapple Club
A new Birmingham based cocktail bar. Gift vouchers and Pre made cocktails available for delivery.
Grace + James
Kings Heath based shop and deli selling Wine, cheese, hampers and more.
Loki Wines
Natural wines and gift cards available.
Cards, gifts, and wrapping
Folks Like These
Stationary, books, greetings cards and more.
You Got This Club
Funky cards, gifts, hampers, and more.
Rachel Alice Art
Greetings cards and prints. "Mom" cards available!
Marenzo Designs
Cards, stickers, wine labels, and more. "Mom" cards available!
Baby Aid Birmingham
A Brummie charity selling mothers day cards to help families with young children. "Mom" cards available!
Cards By Banks
Fun Brummie greetings cards. "Mom" cards available!
Blooming Heck
Plantable cards which bloom into flowers. "Mom" cards available!
So with all these fantastic Birmingham Businesses selling all kinds of cards and gifts, I'm sure you'll be able to pick up a thing or two for your Mom this Mother's Day whilst also supporting some great independent sellers!
Let me know if you've grabbed any goodies from the businesses lifted above, and if you think I've missed off any fab Brummie brands give me a shout in the comments!
Thanks for reading!