It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday (March 30th) and the mums at Stoke Newington’s independent businesses have pulled together some brilliant options.
Whether you splash out on a memorable meal or a fabulous experience or opt for a beautiful gift, when you buy local this Mother’s Day you’ll also be helping a small business to thrive.
Heidi Early, Chair of Stoke Newington Business Association, said: “We’re urging local people to make a conscious decision to shop with independent stores this Mother’s Day and to choose unique, less generic gifts. So many of our local businesses are run by mums – we’ve put so much care into creating something special. Buying online doesn’t do much for the soul – shopping with Stokey’s independents not only keeps them going, it’s also a great experience.”
Top Gift Picks
Gin Kit – Kitchen Provisions. In this hand-crafted artisan gin kit you’ll find everything to transform humble vodka into your own majestic gin: two botanical mix sachets which include juniper berries, bottle label, tag, cocktail stirrer, straws and two sachets of gin toppers for the finished product.
Prep Cookware has a stunning range of hand painted bowls to suit all budgets. They’re handcrafted by potter Nick Mosse and his wife Susan (a botanical artist). From £21
These cute keyrings by Earlybird Cards are the perfect thing to slip into a Mother’s Day card (find these in store too!). Choose between a Stokey bus, bees, hearts, cats and dogs. These guys also sell fabulous cards.
Treat your Mum to a beautiful scent from British fragrance brand Ampersand. Our favourite is Discovery – orange blossom and mandarin with a hint of blackcurrant. £60 from Array
Evergreen and Outrageous and Plantastic are packed to the rafters with beautiful flowers and plants and also sell Emma Bridgewater pottery. Check out their hidden garden centre out the back for outside plants too.
The Little Wine Shop on Kersley Road has you covered for fabulous fizz or Meat N16 is offering a trio of wines to suit all tastes. Planning on cooking a roast lamb or beef? Check out the “Souffle de la Terre” – a wonderful Pinot Noir from Made in Little France.
Why not put together a goodie bag? Nook has everything from candles and diffusers to gorgeous socks and stationary or check out The Ark (on the High Street opposite the Farmers’ Market) for fabulous water bottles, coffee cups, bags and more.
These minimalist oil diffusers in Bless were handmade by a World Fair Trade organisation certified collective in Kathmandu, Nepal. Cost: £20
We love The Swell by local author Kat Gordon. Set in Iceland, this is a spellbinding, beautifully atmospheric read, rich in Icelandic myth. Pick up your copy or another fabulous read from Stoke Newington Bookshop.
We’ve spent a fair bit of time gazing longingly in the window of fashion designer Sonia Taouhid. Each of her garments is meticulously designed and crafted in her atelier on Stoke Newington Church Street. We love this Beatrice blouse. Cost: £95.
Local potter Lesley McShea’s work can be found at Know and Love in Church St. Her London and Stokey mugs are made for cupping in your hands for morning coffee. Hand thrown by Lesley in sunshine yellow, pistachio green and speckled white.
Rude Studios on Nevill Road have a range of gorgeous prints for sale – think bold, bright images with uplifting statements like ‘Love you to the Bus Stop and Back’ or ‘You Bring the Sunshine.’
Why not say it with cake? The Luminary Bakery empowers women who have experienced the worst of times. This year their Mother’s Day cake is a Classic Victoria sponge cake with mixed berry buttercream, adorned with delicate dried strawberries. Pre-order via their website for £55.
Most of the jewellery in Metal Crumble is handmade by owner Roger. Their earrings would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
Top Experience Picks
Rainbow Glass (based on a cobbled courtyard just off Stoke Newington Church St) is offering a one-day Stained Glass for Beginners Workshop. Participants will each make a stained-glass panel to their own design. Cost: £170.
Why not treat your Mum to tickets to the Tower Theatre? Their next play Chasing Hares is set between the UK and West Bengal and explores the power of storytelling in the struggle for a fairer world. It’s by award-winning writer Sonali Bhattacharyya.
Rouge on Stoke Newington High Street is running a Kintsugi workshop – teaching the art of Japanese Ceramic mending on May 10th. They’ll learn how to beautifully repair pottery while enhancing its aesthetic appeal – using gold or silver along the break lines. Cost: £70.
Eating Out
If you’re after a delicious roast, The Three Crowns is offering a free glass of fizz for mums this Mother’s Day or The Clarence has the benefit of a beautiful, covered garden.
We’re big fans of Acoustic Brasserie on Church St and their team recently opened the Acoustic Stokey Garden. Dive in for delicious pancakes or amazing Mediterranean food including fabulous Shakshuka.
You’d be hard-pushed to find a more family-focused restaurant (or bigger pizzas) than La Rosetta. Run by Erjon Likcani and his mother Beatrice, this restaurant is getting five star reviews and for good reason!
Offering traditional freshly-prepared Italian food, Primavera is popular with local families. They’re offering free prosecco to all mothers eating there this Mother’s Day.
Also serving free fizz on Mother’s day is The Good Egg – grab a table for brunch or lunch or treat your Mum to one of their incredible chocolate or cinnamon babkas (order at least 24 hours in advance).
If you love Mediterranean food head down to Babel Stokey, where you can often find live music and entertainment too.
Serving Japanese tapas with a European twist, Aun’s four-course lunch menu is sure to be memorable. Book ahead for Mother’s Day!
If you’re looking for a fabulous Mother’s Day breakfast, pop into Le Parlour - they’ve something for everyone, from traditional fry-ups to pancakes and omelettes.
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