The stress of buying the perfect present for Mother’s Day can leave even the strongest of us a shivering wreck.
Have we spent enough on our dear beloved? Have we bought her something she has clearly expressed dislike for in the recent past? Why have I left it until the day before when all the shops are closed?
These issues fade away when you realise the diversity of options available in Islington – a retail heaven leading up to Mother’s Day.
In aid of your quest to find a decent present for the doting matriarch in your life, we have compiled the five best places to find a present for mumsy. But be quick, time is ticking and mothers never forget!
Paul A Young
Angel Flowers
Angel Flowers used to be based directly underneath the Angel Centre’s statue of silver wings. It has since moved onto Upper Street where it continues to sell a spectacular array of flowers. The staff are helpful and skilled, and a trip to Islington’s longest running florist is an experience in itself. The old perennial, you can’t go wrong with flowers for mother’s day.
Don't forget your dearest this Mother's Day – we have flowers, plants, Champagne and wine to make her smile! ????? pic.twitter.com/OCTMCBWSWs
— AngelFlowers (@Angel__Flowers) March 13, 2015
Borough Wines
What began as a wine stall in Borough Market in 2002 is now a burgeoning fleet of wine and beer shops across London, and as far away as Hastings. Borough Wines is the perfect place to pick up some ‘Bathtub Gin’ or a nice bottle of fancy plonk for your mother. Pop in and take your pick.
Our kind of bouquet – foxgloves, immortelle & … err, those flowers that sprout out of deer antlers? Plenty of #MothersDay inspiration in store for tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/SEWlqJZKzT
— Borough Wines&Beers (@Boroughwines) March 10, 2018
After Noah
Entering After Noah is like entering Aladdin’s Cave. The cavernous boutique sells all things imaginable. Depending on your mother’s tastes, you could buy a cookbook, a human-sized teddy bear or how about this amazing large Gold Facetted Metal Pendant Light!
New in! Large Gold Facetted Metal Pendant Light.#gold #light #lightshade #midcenturyinspired pic.twitter.com/v04RBPuADs
— After Noah (@after_noah) March 9, 2018
Fat Faced Cat
Angel suffers from an oversaturation of shops selling faux-retro attire. Fat Faced Cat bucks the trend by offering genuinely vintage pieces. Based on Camden Passage, the double-fronted shop sells everything from full-length gowns to first edition novels. This is your one-stop for a classy gift for a mother of any age.
Credit image: Angel Flowers twitter
