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Eco-chic and ethical: The modern mum’s gift guide

Frances Mocnik

When it comes to selecting a gift to recognise someone on Mother’s Day, why not choose something that gives in more ways than one? Many of the products featured below are ethical or eco-conscious, either made from recycled material, in small batches or with the aim of reducing our impact on the environment.

Marina-Strone heirloom throw designed in collaboration with Alémais. With every purchase, an identical throw is donated to a woman’s refuge, $390, from twogood.com.au

Marina-Strone heirloom throw, designed in collaboration with Alémais.

Tommy Cotton “Finn Stripe” hair towel, $30.

Tommy Cotton “Finn Stripe” hair towel.
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Your Story, Mum

A guided journal with nostalgic prompts to inspire mums to capture life experiences, $27.

Your Story, Mum: a guided journal to help her capture life experiences.

Kattasche “Jolene” crescent bag with detachable strap in premium leather, designed and handmade in Port Kembla, commissions available, $1200.

Kattasche “Jolene” crescent bag.
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Handpicked Wombat Creek Chardonnay 2024 Yarra Valley single vineyard, $100.

Handpicked Wombat Creek Chardonnay 2024 Yarra Valley

“Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle” smart cutting machine to cut, draw and score cards, stickers, labels and more, $249, officeworks.com.au

“Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle” smart cutting machine.

Maison de Sabre “Sabrémoji Vegetable Charm”, made from upcycled leather offcuts, available in Mushroom, Chilli, Carrot and Snap Peas (pictured), $89.

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Maison de Sabre “Sabrémoji Vegetable Charm”, made from upcycled leather offcuts.

“Fabric Flower” brooches, handmade from premium linen offcuts, $50 each.

Eva Cassis “Fabric Flower” brooches, handmade from premium linen offcuts.

Put a Lid On It “Small serving bowl with lid” that doubles as a serving platter, perfect for lunches, picnics or storage and made in Australia from certified recycled food-safe plastic, $40.

Put a Lid On It “Small serving bowl with lid” – that doubles as a serving platter.
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Koko Black 25 Piece Gift Box set of pralines, $83/300g.

Koko Black 25-piece gift set of pralines.

Luz Do Sol raised bowl, handcrafted in Portugal, $149.

Luz Do Sol raised bowl, handcrafted in Portugal.

KitchenAid “Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer KSM195” in spearmint, $999.

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KitchenAid “Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer”.

Sylvie Kidsilk Flower Brooch by Michelle du Plessis, crochet kit to make your own, all materials and tools included, $36, from handmakecreate.com.au.

Sylvie Kidsilk Flower Brooch by Michelle du Plessis: DIY crochet kit.

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