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Take Three: Presents of mind for Mother’s Day

Top gift ideas, from stylish sleep accessories to attractive plants and sharp writing

Try a BloomBox subscription

Plants on tap

Where flowers fade, a houseplant can be a year-round joy. Mums who love indoor greenery might delight in a monthly subscription to BloomBox, a mail order service that delivers a new plant and pot each month, complete with care instructions. You can pay for the subscription up front or on a quarterly basis, with more details at bloomboxclub.ie.

Alternatively, look to Irish florists and plant stores for inspiration. We spied the very lovely Box of Plants (from €40) to order from The Garden (thegarden.ie) and can highly recommend Hopeless Botanics in Dublin 8 for straight-talking advice and a modern selection of indoor plants that any Mum would appreciate; see hopelessbotanics.ie.