Mother’s Day falls on 10 March this year, so it’s time to start planning how you will celebrate this special day with your mum or mother-figure in your life. It’s traditionally a time to send cards and flowers, and maybe treat your mum to a meal out or pampering session at her favourite beauty salon. 

However, if you are looking for a more unique gift that will hold a more permanent place in your mum’s heart, then you may wish to consider a Welsh love spoon. These are beautiful items hand carved from quality sycamore, walnut or limewood, and they are not only decorative but carry special meanings. 

For example, Celtic knotwork symbolises eternal or everlasting love, which can perfectly express the unconditional love between a mother and child. Other suitable symbols include a heart, flowers, an angel, an anchor, or a dove. 

The love spoons were originally symbols of affection from a man to his sweetheart, but the meaning has changed over time. They are now used to express wider forms of love and affection, and have become a popular gift for many different occasions such as weddings, births, and of course Mother’s Day. 

Here are some ideas to present this special gift in a thoughtful and creative way.

Personalised packaging

Present the love spoon in a beautiful personalised box with a sumptuous lining, and accompany it with a card that explains how the love spoon was carved, and the history and significance of the symbol you have chosen for your mum. This shows that you have put some thought into the gift and it will be truly heartfelt and memorable. 

With a display stand or frame

Choose an accompanying frame or display stand so that your mum can showcase the love spoon in her home as a reminder of your love and affection for her. For example, she may have a display unit, dresser or mantlepiece that would show off the gift to perfection. 

Alternatively, a wall mounted frame can be a very striking method of displaying a love spoon, and the collection can be added to with different symbols over time to create a stunning feature wall. This is sure to be a focal point and also the perfect conversation starter for any room. 

Paring with flowers

Flowers are a traditional way to mark Mother’s Day. The custom goes all the way back to the mediaeval times when young children were sent away into domestic service, and allowed to visit their families on the fourth Sunday before Easter. On the walk home, they would pick wild flowers to offer as a gift and expression of love for their mother. 

You may wish to accompany your love spoon with a bouquet of flowers, or even present it as part of the floral arrangement for a truly unusual and charming Mother’s Day gift.