Christmas gifts for your mother-in-law

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. We chose each one for who it suits and what it does, and listed the kind of person it works well for, from keen cooks and nature lovers to new parents.

We also aimed for a mix of kinds and budgets, from home fragrance and jewellery to kitchen pieces, keepsake ornaments and lamps. That way, you can compare a few options and find one that fits her taste and your budget.

Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Gifts for mum range, or try Home fragrance gifts and Christmas gifts for her.

Home fragrance gifts work well for a mother-in-law because they are simple to use and easy to place in her home. These picks mix mist diffusers with oil burners, so she can choose the style that suits her space.

Large Volcano Effect Aroma Diffuser, 560 ml (£35.99)

A great gift idea for her, this large volcano effect diffuser has a 560 ml tank and a colour-changing mood light. Its quiet ultrasonic motor means it is pleasant to have on in the evening. Fill it with water alone and it also works as a simple humidifier. It plugs in, so there is nothing to charge, and it suits a mother-in-law who likes a bold touch in her home.

Best for: Mums who like a bold look.

Flame Effect Aroma Diffuser with LED Clock (£27.99)

A cosy treat for winter evenings, this flame effect diffuser has a built-in LED clock, so the time glows right there in her room. She can pick from seven light variants and a timer of 1, 2, 3 or 6 hours. It runs on USB-C power, with a cord of at least 80 cm in the box. Use it with essential oils mixed in water only, and enjoy the flame effect mist in a quiet corner.

Best for: Winter evenings at home.

Palma Shell Effect Aroma Diffuser (£23.49)

Perfect for a new home, this Palma diffuser has a shell effect finish and a 400 ml tank. Its colour-changing LED light pairs with a 3 or 6 hour timer, so she can choose how long it runs. The 100 cm USB cord gives plenty of length to reach a socket. At 21.5 cm tall and 16.5 cm across, it is a neat size that is easy to place.

Best for: New homes and seaside fans.

Arch Oil Burner, Cream Speckle Gift for Her (£18.99)

Sweet, simple and personal, this arch oil burner is made from dolomite with a speckled, textured finish. Its arched design measures 14.2 cm tall, 15.5 cm wide and 8.4 cm deep, so it is a tidy size for a shelf. It weighs 575 g and comes in a colour cardboard box with polystyrene. It suits a friend or host who likes a simple, textured look at home.

Best for: Friends who like simple decor.

Cream Speckle Bubble Oil Burner (£11.99)

A fun way to say thank you, this bubble oil burner is compact at 12 cm tall and 10 cm across, so it suits a Secret Santa as well as a close friend. It weighs 340 g and comes in a colour cardboard box with polystyrene. The speckled dolomite and bubble design suit trendy, quirky homes, and it works as an oil burner and wax warmer in one.

Best for: Secret Santa and close friends.

Silver earrings, a locket necklace and a natural canvas tote all make stylish gifts for her. What ties them together is choice: each comes in several designs, so you can match her taste.

925 Silver and Coral Effect Earrings (from £10.99)

Made to be noticed, these silver earrings bring a bright red coral imitation colour to her jewellery box. They're a thoughtful pick for mum, a close friend or a Secret Santa. Every design is 925 silver, so you know exactly what you're giving. Choose from six designs, from simple leaf drops to long teardrops, and find the one that matches her style.

Best for: Colour lovers and Secret Santa picks.

Aromatherapy Diffuser Necklace (from £10.99)

Something a little different: a stainless steel locket with a pad inside for a few drops of essential oil. It opens through a side slit and fastens with a magnetic closure. Pick from five laser-cut designs, 25 or 30 mm across. The box also holds 10 assorted colour pads. It's a lovely pick for oil lovers, and the hamsa felt pad inside is a thoughtful touch.

Best for: Oil lovers who like a locket.

Natural Tote Bag with Leather Handles (£20.49)

Useful all year round, this natural cotton canvas tote measures 54 x 34 x 24 cm. It has frilly edges, a button closure and an inside zip pocket. Choose from four designs: flower of life, mandala, inspiration and Buddha. It's a practical pick for mum, a friend or a beach lover. Leather handles on natural cotton canvas give it a stylish look.

Best for: Practical gifts for beach lovers.

Small resin ornaments make a sweet keepsake for a mother-in-law. We have hand-picked three that each suit a shelf, from a mother and baby monkey to a family of elephants and a pair of fairies. All three are made from resin and polyresin.

Resin Ornament, Monkey Mother and Baby for Mum (£17.99)

A charming pick for her: a mother and baby monkey, made in resin and polyresin, that fit together. At 10 cm tall, it sits neatly on a shelf or mantelpiece. A sentiment is printed on the picture box it comes in, adding a personal touch. It suits a mum who loves monkeys, or anyone who likes a small, sweet keepsake.

Best for: Mums who love monkeys.

Family Elephant Ornament for New Parents (£18.99)

Great for a new home: two parent elephants cuddle their baby in this resin and polyresin ornament, 12.5 cm tall. A printed family sentiment card comes with it, and it comes in a designed colour cardboard box. It suits new parents, a housewarming, or a mum who loves a family theme. The cuddling trio is the heart of this one: a warm image to display.

Best for: New parents and new homes.

Fairy Shelf Sitters, Set of 2 (£11.99)

Ideal for anyone who loves fairies: two fairy shelf sitters with sculpted wings and flowing dresses, finished in an antique bronze effect. Their legs dangle over the edge of a shelf, which makes them fun to place. Made from resin and polyresin, the pair measures 11.5 cm tall. Bookish mums will enjoy a touch of magic on the shelves, and they make a sweet, playful pair to keep together.

Best for: Fairy fans and book lovers.

The teak chopping board and the teak and riverstone pestle and mortars suit everyday cooking best. They are all natural materials, and most have a practical job to do. The mango wood bowl adds a pretty touch to the table.

Teak Chopping Board (from £16.49)

Nice to unwrap, nicer to use. This hand-carved teak chopping board is 2 cm thick and comes in 30, 40 or 50 cm sizes, so she can pick the one that suits her kitchen. The wood comes from carefully managed reserves in East Java. A natural oil helps the wood resist water and protects it from decay and insects. It's a practical gift for a keen cook, and a fine choice for a new home.

Best for: Keen cooks and new homes.

Teak Pestle and Mortar (from £17.99)

If they love cooking, this is the one. This natural teak pestle and mortar is made in Bali villages from managed reserves, for everyday grinding. Teak's own oil helps it resist water. It comes in small, medium or large, and each size has its own pestle. It's a thoughtful choice for a keen cook, or for anyone who likes simple, natural kitchen tools.

Best for: Cooks who like simple tools.

Natural Riverstone Pestle and Mortar (from £10.99)

Made to be noticed. This natural riverstone pestle and mortar is carved by hand from solid stone, so no two are alike. It comes in three sizes. The medium and large are weighty bowls with a matching pestle, while the small one is a decorative piece with a smooth interior. It's a gift with character for someone who appreciates natural, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Best for: Lovers of one-of-a-kind pieces.

Lost in the Forest Enamel Wooden Bowl (from £14.49)

A charming pick for her. This mango wood bowl comes in a tree design, about 25 x 19 cm, or a leaf design, about 33 x 17 cm. It holds trinkets in either shape, and it's part of the Lost in the Forest range. What makes it special is the glossy green enamel inside, which sets it apart from plain wood.

Best for: Nature lovers and hosts.

A woven lamp, a glass bowl or a box of black and red candles can each change how a room feels. These three gifts add texture, shape or mood to a home. Each one suits a home that needs a little more personality.

Rattan Table Lamp (£24.49)

The kind of gift that gets used. This woven rattan table lamp stands 39 cm tall, and when it is lit, its braided weave scatters patterned shadows across the room. Because the rattan is natural, each lamp is a little different. The UK plug and bulb come included, and you can pick natural, dark brown or black. It suits a new home, or anyone whose living room could use a bit more warmth.

Best for: New homes and cosy corners.

Molten Glass on Wood (from £14.49)

Something a little different for a windowsill or shelf. This piece is hand-blown from recycled glass, then shaped over Balinese gamal wood while the glass is still hot. It makes a lovely setting for air plants, stones or cut flowers. Pick a small, medium or large bowl, or a vase, 27 cm tall on its wooden stand. For plant lovers, it brings a little craft to a windowsill.

Best for: Plant lovers and windowsill displays.

Vampire Blood Taper Candles (£13.99)

A playful pick for her, especially if she enjoys a bit of gothic drama. These taper candles come in black and red, with a bleeding wax effect that makes each one look a little wild. You get eight in the box, and each candle burns for approximately 2 hours. They are unscented, so the look is the star. The picture box has a window, so the candles show right away.

Best for: Gothic gift lovers and Secret Santa.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Large Volcano Effect Aroma Diffuser, 560 ml (£35.99)	Mums who like a bold look	Standard dispatch
Flame Effect Aroma Diffuser with LED Clock (£27.99)	Winter evenings at home	Standard dispatch
Palma Shell Effect Aroma Diffuser (£23.49)	New homes and seaside fans	Standard dispatch
Arch Oil Burner, Cream Speckle Gift for Her (£18.99)	Friends who like simple decor	Same-day dispatch
Cream Speckle Bubble Oil Burner (£11.99)	Secret Santa and close friends	Same-day dispatch
925 Silver and Coral Effect Earrings (from £10.99)	Colour lovers and Secret Santa picks	Standard dispatch
Aromatherapy Diffuser Necklace (from £10.99)	Oil lovers who like a locket	Standard dispatch
Natural Tote Bag with Leather Handles (£20.49)	Practical gifts for beach lovers	Standard dispatch
Resin Ornament, Monkey Mother and Baby for Mum (£17.99)	Mums who love monkeys	Same-day dispatch
Family Elephant Ornament for New Parents (£18.99)	New parents and new homes	Same-day dispatch
Fairy Shelf Sitters, Set of 2 (£11.99)	Fairy fans and book lovers	Same-day dispatch
Teak Chopping Board (from £16.49)	Keen cooks and new homes	Standard dispatch
Teak Pestle and Mortar (from £17.99)	Cooks who like simple tools	Standard dispatch
Natural Riverstone Pestle and Mortar (from £10.99)	Lovers of one-of-a-kind pieces	Standard dispatch
Lost in the Forest Enamel Wooden Bowl (from £14.49)	Nature lovers and hosts	Standard dispatch
Rattan Table Lamp (£24.49)	New homes and cosy corners	Standard dispatch
Molten Glass on Wood (from £14.49)	Plant lovers and windowsill displays	Standard dispatch
Vampire Blood Taper Candles (£13.99)	Gothic gift lovers and Secret Santa	Same-day dispatch

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide:

Gifts marked	Last order for Christmas
Standard dispatch	noon on Wednesday 9 December
Same-day dispatch	noon on Thursday 17 December

Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our Christmas delivery dates guide has every date in one place.

For a mother-in-law who loves a cosy home, a cook or a bit of jewellery, choose a scent diffuser, a teak chopping board, a glass vase or silver earrings this Christmas. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Christmas gifts for mum · Christmas gifts for grandparents · Cosy Christmas gifts.