Fall in Love with Aran this Mother's Day

Give thoughtful gifts that have real meaning behind them.

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(SALEM, Ore.) - Spring is well underway, and that means Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Don’t be caught out – make a plan to honor the most important women in your life with gifts they will love and treasure forever.

Mother’s Day is traditionally a time to celebrate the woman who brought you up. But in the modern era, we’ve abandoned our narrow definitions of motherhood, recognizing that for many it could be another figure who has fulfilled that special nurturing role in their lives.

Perhaps a godmother, an aunt, a family friend or a teacher who you feel deserves the luxury treatment.

No matter who you are lucky enough to be able to celebrate in your life, Aran Sweater Market can help.

Their beautifully crafted Irish artisan products are family heirlooms in the making, and make cherished gifts that will last a lifetime.

With their specially curated selection of the finest Irish Aran knitwear, as well as homewares and jewelery, we have something perfect for every giftee.

Here’s our guide to creating the perfect Mother’s Day.

How to create the perfect Mother’s Day celebration

Perhaps she’d love a long lie-in, and then breakfast in bed, accompanied by some lovely gifts. Or maybe she’s a morning person, who would prefer a walk followed by lunch at her favorite eatery.

Once you’ve established an outline of your day, do the necessary practical steps – book restaurants, get in the right food supplies, and prepare your space.

If she’s coming to stay with you, make sure your guest room is clean, tidy, and full of thoughtful touches to make her stay as comfortable as possible.

Think luxurious bedding, piles of towels, mirrors and hair dryers for getting ready, convenient boxes of tissues, dressing gowns, slippers, and a hot water bottle.

Then, on to perhaps the most enjoyable task: present shopping!

Mother’s Day is all about giving thoughtful gifts that help create a memorable occasion and have real meaning behind them. Forget tacky gestures and corner shop flowers.

A great gift doesn’t have to break the bank, but it does involve research and effort, to find something that will have lasting meaning for one of the most important people in your life.

Mother’s Day gift guide

Here’s our top pick of ideal Mother’s Day gifts from the Aran Sweater Market collection.

The Merino Honeycomb Irish Sweater

This cozy Irish sweater comes in an endlessly wearable style that will suit everyone. In keeping with the nostalgia of the classic Aran patterns, the sweater brings a modern twist, with elaborate detailing and a slim fit lending a particularly feminine edge to the design.

The sweater features the ancient trellis stitch, which represents the pattern of walls and fields on the Aran Islands. This echoing of the unique landscape of Aran brings a rustic beauty to the piece, but the stitch also holds a deeper meaning.

The stone walls of these field systems acted like fortresses and were built as protection from the strong Atlantic winds. The trellis stitch is used to symbolize protection, and is therefore a particularly meaningful piece to gift to your mum, or to anyone else you wish to look after.

Women’s Aran Knit Crew Neck Sweater

If you’re looking for a more traditional Aran piece that still bags modern fashion points, this could be the choice for you. A crew neck sweater is a wardrobe staple, so you can’t go wrong when assessing someone else’s style for gifting.

This sweater comes in a wide range of colors, so think about your gift recipient’s existing wardrobe and you’ll easily identify the shades they most like to wear.

As a pure Aran piece, this sweater is kind to the environment, using all natural materials, and so has top sustainability credentials. It’s easy to care for, and gentle on the skin too.

The stitches used in this sweater are the diamond stitch and the honeycomb stitch. The diamond stitch is said to represent wishes for good luck, success, and wealth, so it’s a gift imbued with special meaning.

Wool Cashmere Aran Throw

If you’re feeling intimidated by estimating your mum’s size and wardrobe choices, but you still want to give her the special gift of Aran, you could consider a more flexible option, such as this beautiful Aran throw.

A throw can still be worn, if she chooses, draped round the shoulders on colder evenings, or as a simple alternative to a coat. But it can also be perfect as part of a home décor scheme, lending a splash of colour to a sofa or tying in an armchair to the rest of the room’s design.

The Aran Sweater Market Wool Cashmere Aran Throw is a very special gift indeed. Made of the finest and softest cashmere blended with Merino wool, this piece oozes luxury. With delicate cable detailing, and unrivalled warmth, it’s a practical gift that anyone would treasure.

Cable Knit Waterfall Aran Cardigan

A really easy-to-wear piece, this waterfall cardigan makes a great gift, as you won’t need to worry about a tight or perfect fit. It’s meant to be worn as a flowing, casual layer, and is perfect for the practical mums out there – featuring convenient pockets as well as Aran’s signature temperature regulating qualities that make it so useful.

Coming in a range of stylish neutral colours, this down to earth cardi nonetheless comes with the classic Aran quality – softness, warmth, and a certificate of authenticity, to prove it is a genuine Aran piece.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Aran Sweater Market

Outdoorsy mums will love the practicality of Aran, which will keep them warm on wintery walks and cool on summer adventures. Fashionista mums will know of Aran’s special place in the fashion history books, and its continued timeless stylishness today.

Whether your mum has Irish heritage she’d like to connect to, is an eco-warrior who wants gifts with serious sustainability credentials, or is an enthusiastic knitter who will appreciate fine craftsmanship, there is something for everyone here.

Fall in love with Aran this Mother’s Day, and make her day truly special.

Source: Salem-News.com Special Features Dept.