If you totally forgot that Mother’s Day is this Sunday 9 May then don’t worry, you’re not alone. But curb the stress because we’ve got all the last-minute ideas sorted so you can retain that sweet angelic reputation in your Mum’s eyes.
Whether you’re buying for Mum or a carer or special guardian, there’s plenty here to make their day special.
Holy Sugar Desserts
Mum deserves homemade, right? But who said it had to be homemade by you? Holy Sugar desserts are all lovingly made by ex-Lune, Port Leo Estate and Laura alumni pastry chef Audrey Allard and they are next level. This Mother’s Day, she’s whipping up gourmet Wagon Wheels, cakes and tarts which you can pick up in Collingwood or have delivered this Saturday.
The Details
Price: From $45 to $85
Where to get them: DM Audrey on to order.
Piccolina Gelato Bon Bons
Honour your mum’s sweet tooth with this delicious box of sweet treats from . Each of the twelve bon bons has a surprise gourmet centre which is surrounded by creamy gelato and coated in chocolate. The flavours vary from salted caramel and peanut butter brownie, through to pistachio and raspberry and vegan dark chocolate. These gift boxes are definitely a one-way ticket to ‘favourite child’ status.
The Details
Price: $49 per box of 12
Where to get them: Order or pick up instore.
Cannoleria’s Scented Candles and Cannoli
Give Mum a virtual trip to Italy this Mother’s Day with the Cannoli Scented Soy Candles from . Buy them on their own, or go all out with a DIY cannoli kit too. The candles have been designed in collaboration with . and they’ve got the yummiest cinnamon and orange cannoli scent. They’re beautifully packed in frosted glass vessels with gorgeous wooden lids. As for the cannoli, they’ve launched a new Nudella Donut Cannoli—a crispy cannoli stuffed with cinnamon donut-infused ricotta then sprinkled with a donut crumble. They’re available from and we think Mum will love you for it.
The Details
Price: $16 for one candle, $38 for candle and large cannoli kit
Delivery deadline: Order by 6pm, Thursday 7 May for metro Melbourne.
Gift Pack Collaboration by NON and Maison Balzac
Just in time for Mother’s Day, beverage company and scented candle and gift company have teamed up to produce a limited edition gift pack. Available exclusively at and stores (in-person only), the pack includes a custom bottle of NON and a Maison Balzac candle which have been designed to compliment each other. It’s a feast for Mum’s senses.
The Details
Price: $50
Where to get them: and stores (in-person only).
Mister Bianco Mother’s Day Feast
This is the perfect solution for those of us out there who want to treat mum to a feast, but aren’t necessarily whizzes in the kitchen. Bring home with their four-course Italian meal boxes for two available for pick up or delivery. Serve it up at home and say you cooked it—no one will suspect a thing.
The Details
Price: $99 per meal box
Pre-orders: For meal boxes click .
Wine-Infused Chocolates by Innocent Bystander X Melbourne Cocoa
If Mum likes wine and chocolate then voila, this is the perfect gift. and have teamed up to create a range of truffles and chocolate shards that are sure to please any foodie. The range includes pinot and moscato truffles, rose honeycomb shards and cherry berry shards. Each item has been made with the aromatic wines in mind, and can be enjoyed with a drop of Innocent Bystander’s finest.
The Details
Price: $45 for wine and shards, $13.95 shards only, $37.95 box of twelve truffles.
Where to get them: Order or purchase at Innocent Bystander cellar door.
Online Providoor Masterclass With Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Julia Busuttil Nishimura will be sharing Italian recipes from her bestselling cookbooks via this online masterclass hosted by Shane Delia from . Along with the class, you’ll receive everything you’ll need to take part, from the fresh ingredients to the purpose-built wooden gnocchi board and tart tin you’ll be using on the day. It’ll all be delivered to you prior to the class on Sunday 23 May. This is a great last minute gift idea for the best cook in the world—aka Mum.
The Details
Price: $130 plus postage.
Where to book: Orders available until Thursday 20 May unless sold out prior.
Maker & Monger Mother’s Day Apple Crumble
They might be known for their cheeses, but are flexing their dessert muscle this Mother’s Day and they’ve got Head Chef Kay-Lene Tan onboard for the occasion. As a homage to owner Anthony Femia’s mother, they’ve reinvented the humble apple crumble with a cheesy twist. There will only be 50 available on Mother’s Day and they’ll be capped at two per person, so don’t miss out.
The Details
Price: $16 each.
Where to get them: at Prahran Market from 9am, Sunday 9 May.
If you haven’t already, check out our Mother’s Day gift guide for some last minute inspo.
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