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Fun ways to spoil Mum on Mother’s Day (plus a gift guide)

Article posted: April 17, 2023

Remember when shopping for a gift you knew Mum would treasure forever was as simple as heading down to the Mother’s Day stall with your pocket money at recess?

The only questions you had back then were what would she like more: the bath salts or the World’s Best Mum mug? And would the paste on the card you made dry in time?

A lot has changed since then, but there is still one place where you can find everything to make this Mother’s Day the best ever – and that’s Camberwell Junction.

This Mother’s Day, Camberwell Junction has you covered for the perfect gift, and the best way to spend time with the person who will always be the World’s Best Mum.

Make a day of it in Camberwell Junction

There’s so much to do in Camberwell Junction, you can create a whole day’s itinerary of fun.

Start your day with a relaxed morning at the Rotary Camberwell Sunday Market, browsing stalls for hidden treasures, and sitting in the sunshine listening to music and sipping coffee.

Uncovering all those hidden gems works up an appetite, so head down to one of Camberwell Junction’s wonderful cafes for brunch.

Nearby, Barrel & Roast, located in a converted warehouse, oozes character; and Deco serves great brunch and an even better view of the iconic Rivoli Cinemas.

Take mum out for afternoon tea and sweet treats

Afternoon tea is a tradition beloved by mothers for generations – and Camberwell Junction is home to afternoon tea destinations that play a shining role in the treasured memories in so many family trees.

Laurent has been a family favourite for many years, and locals will tell you that they’ve taken their mothers there for afternoon tea, just as their mothers took theirs.

If you’re creating the high tea experience at home, duck into Provence Artisan Bakers and Penny for Pound for tarts, sandwiches, and quiches, or grab some pastries from Woodfrog Bakery.

You’ll need chocolate of course, and you can get that all at Choclatte and The Chocolate Box.

Mother’s Day calls for a very special cuppa, so spoil Mum with a speciality tea from T2 Tea and freshly roasted coffee from 1961 Coffee Roasters.

Express your love with flowers

Is it even Mother’s Day without flowers? Psst, the answer is no!

For fancy or flamboyant, head to Eufloria; or for a bouquet made especially for Mum featuring all her favourites, check out Camberwell Florist. For a bouquet that combines art with blooms, head straight to Monet de Fleur.

Want flowers that last longer? Why not swap out a bouquet for a flowering indoor plant? Victoria’s Flower Garden and Cafe has a wide range to choose from – or take Mum to choose her own, and then share a coffee and cake while you’re there.

More gift ideas for Mum

You can never go wrong with jewellery, and every piece of jewellery discovered at Eyes on Floyd is a piece of art that will be treasured forever.
She’s the queen of the family, but you can’t wear a crown everywhere, so why not give Mum a unique and beautifully hand-crafted hat, fascinator or headband from Hats Off Handmade Headwear.
If your mum loves singing, gift her some professional voice lessons at Jaanz International Singing Academy and watch her really shine!
She’s got a million wonderful recipes floating around her memory, as well as words of wisdom we should all live by, so this Mother’s Day give Mum a gorgeous leather notebook from Paper Republic so she can write them all down.
With such a wide variety of genres, you’ll always find the perfect gift in a bookstore. Whether she’s into the latest fiction, political biographies, or has a thing for crime thrillers, you’ll find just the right read at Dymocks Camberwell or Cook & Young Booksellers.
Every mum deserves a day of pampering, and a gift certificate from Endota Spa means she can choose from a menu of massages, facials and relaxation treatments to suit her.