Mother’s Day gift inspiration


Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate mums and mother figures. Whether it’s your mum, stepmum, grandmother or someone else who plays an important role in your life, it’s a day to show how much you care and create special moments together.

Looking for Mother’s Day gift inspiration? At Bowls and Dishes, we believe the best gifts become even more special when they create meaningful moments together around the table. From an elaborate breakfast to relaxed drinks or a lovely lunch, a gift that is both beautiful and practical is something she can enjoy for years to come.

Think stylish serving boards, beautiful serving dishes, handmade ceramics or practical table accessories that make every meal feel that little bit more special. That way, you’re not just giving a gift, but also an invitation to enjoy the small moments together that matter most.

Mother’s Day gift inspiration


Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate mums and mother figures. Whether it’s your mum, stepmum, grandmother or someone else who plays an important role in your life, it’s a day to show how much you care and create special moments together.

Looking for Mother’s Day gift inspiration? At Bowls and Dishes, we believe the best gifts become even more special when they create meaningful moments together around the table. From an elaborate breakfast to relaxed drinks or a lovely lunch, a gift that is both beautiful and practical is something she can enjoy for years to come.

Think stylish serving boards, beautiful serving dishes, handmade ceramics or practical table accessories that make every meal feel that little bit more special. That way, you’re not just giving a gift, but also an invitation to enjoy the small moments together that matter most.

Popular Mother’s Day gifts from Bowls and Dishes

A great Mother’s Day gift doesn’t have to be big. What matters is that it suits the person you’re giving it to. Gifts that add something special to cooking, dining and spending time together are always a great choice.

Think of a wooden serving board, a stylish sharing board, Moments Table Tools or one of the gift sets from the Espuma and Mano collections. Beautiful serving dishes and bowls also make wonderful gifts, as they’re both practical and decorative.

The great thing about these products is that they can be used straight away for breakfast, brunch or drinks on Mother’s Day itself.

Mother’s Day gifts for cooking enthusiasts

For someone who loves spending time in the kitchen, a gift that makes cooking and serving even more enjoyable is a lovely surprise. Think of a stylish serving dish, a set of beautiful bowls or practical kitchen accessories that are not only functional, but also look beautiful on the table.

This turns cooking into more than just an everyday task and makes it a moment to slow down and enjoy.

Want to make the gift even more personal? Prepare a dish together or take care of all the cooking yourself. Set the table beautifully, serve her favourite dishes and create a relaxed evening that’s all about enjoying time together.

Popular Mother’s Day gifts from Bowls and Dishes

A great Mother’s Day gift doesn’t have to be big. What matters is that it suits the person you’re giving it to. Gifts that add something special to cooking, dining and spending time together are always a great choice.

Think of a wooden serving board, a stylish sharing board, Moments Table Tools or one of the gift sets from the Espuma and Mano collections. Beautiful serving dishes and bowls also make wonderful gifts, as they’re both practical and decorative.

The great thing about these products is that they can be used straight away for breakfast, brunch or drinks on Mother’s Day itself.

Mother’s Day gifts for cooking enthusiasts

For someone who loves spending time in the kitchen, a gift that makes cooking and serving even more enjoyable is a lovely surprise. Think of a stylish serving dish, a set of beautiful bowls or practical kitchen accessories that are not only functional, but also look beautiful on the table.

This turns cooking into more than just an everyday task and makes it a moment to slow down and enjoy.

Want to make the gift even more personal? Prepare a dish together or take care of all the cooking yourself. Set the table beautifully, serve her favourite dishes and create a relaxed evening that’s all about enjoying time together.

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Mother’s Day Favourites

Discover our favourite Mother’s Day gifts. Perfect for mums who love cooking, dining and enjoying special moments together.

Mano Borrel geschenkset terra
Rustig, verfijnd en handgemaakt – Het Mano servies van Bowls and Dishes staat voor minimalistisch design met een ambachtelijke ziel. De naam ‘Mano’, Spaans voor ‘hand’, verwijst naar de met de hand aangebrachte penseelstreken die elk item uniek maken. Een ingetogen en stijlvol cadeau voor liefhebbers van rust en eenvoud aan tafel.Deze serviesset bestaat uit een bord van 18 cm en vier schaaltjes van 7 cm. Het bord is perfect als gebaksbordje of voor voorgerechten, terwijl de kleine schaaltjes ideaal zijn als dipschaaltjes of voor het serveren van sauzen, tapenades of kleine hapjes. De set wordt geleverd in een mooie geschenkverpakking, klaar om te geven.Net als de rest van het Mano servies wordt ook deze set in Andalusië met de hand gemaakt van witte rivierklei. Het glazuur wordt met zorg met de hand aangebracht, waardoor elke schaal en elk bord subtiel verschilt in kleur en uitstraling.Geschikt voor magnetron en vaatwasser, maar niet voor gebruik in de oven.Verkrijgbaar in drie natuurlijke kleuren: groen, terra en blauwgrijs.Combineer deze bordenset met grotere schalen of dinerborden uit dezelfde lijn voor een harmonieuze serviesset.

€28.95
Espuma Bord 23 cm terra
Uniek, levendig en handgemaakt - Het Espuma servies is een echte eyecatcher op tafel. Het patroon van het aardewerk doet wat aan marmer denken, maar is in werkelijkheid een aaneenschakeling van luchtbellen. Hier is de naam Espuma ook aan ontleend, wat Spaans is voor schuim. De bubbels refereren aan een luchtig, optimistisch en levendig gevoel, waarbij er alle ruimte is voor het opborrelen van nieuwe ideeën en creaties. Daarnaast worden espuma's vaak door chefkoks gebruikt om smaak, kleur en beleving toe te voegen aan een recept. Dit bord heeft een diameter van 23 centimeter en heeft een lage opstaande rand. Deze afmeting is ideaal te gebruiken als gebaksbordjes of voor het serveren van voorgerechten. De aardewerk borden worden met de hand gemaakt van witte rivierklei, wat een fijne structuur geeft. Het glazuur is handmatig aangebracht, waardoor elke schaal en elk bord anders is en kan afwijken in kleur intensiteit. Het Espuma servies is geschikt voor vaatwasser en magnetron, maar niet geschikt voor de oven.Verkrijgbaar in de kleuren groen, terra en grijs. De bordenset en serveerschalen zijn heel goed te combineren met het bijpassende effen Mano servies. 

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Mother’s Day Favourites

Discover our favourite Mother’s Day gifts. Perfect for mums who love cooking, dining and enjoying special moments together.

Mano Bord 23 cm terra

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€15.95

Mother’s Day gift for drinks and sharing

For someone who loves enjoying relaxed moments together, a sharing board is a gift she can enjoy time and time again. With a beautiful serving board, you can easily create an inviting setting for a relaxed afternoon or evening.

Fill the board with a selection of cheeses, fresh bread, dips, olives and something sweet, and combine it with stylish bowls and serving accessories to complete the presentation.

A sharing board isn’t just a practical gift, but also an invitation to spend time together. It’s those moments together that make Mother’s Day so special.

Mother’s Day breakfast in bed

Breakfast in bed remains a Mother’s Day classic, and for good reason. A beautiful wooden serving board or serving dish instantly turns a simple breakfast into something special.

Serve freshly baked croissants, yoghurt with fruit, crispbread with strawberries, a boiled egg and a glass of fresh orange juice. A good cup of coffee or tea completes the breakfast.

Using small bowls for toppings, fruit or nuts gives the breakfast an extra thoughtful presentation. Add a handwritten card and you have a personal gesture that can mean far more than a big gift.

Mother’s Day gift for drinks and sharing

For someone who loves enjoying relaxed moments together, a sharing board is a gift she can enjoy time and time again. With a beautiful serving board, you can easily create an inviting setting for a relaxed afternoon or evening.

Fill the board with a selection of cheeses, fresh bread, dips, olives and something sweet, and combine it with stylish bowls and serving accessories to complete the presentation.

A sharing board isn’t just a practical gift, but also an invitation to spend time together. It’s those moments together that make Mother’s Day so special.

Mother’s Day breakfast in bed

Breakfast in bed remains a Mother’s Day classic, and for good reason. A beautiful wooden serving board or serving dish instantly turns a simple breakfast into something special.

Serve freshly baked croissants, yoghurt with fruit, crispbread with strawberries, a boiled egg and a glass of fresh orange juice. A good cup of coffee or tea completes the breakfast.

Using small bowls for toppings, fruit or nuts gives the breakfast an extra thoughtful presentation. Add a handwritten card and you have a personal gesture that can mean far more than a big gift.

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Mother’s Day Gifts

Surprise her with a gift made for enjoying together. Discover stylish serving boards, serving dishes and table accessories for special moments around the table.

Pure Beech Wood Steak Board 49 x 20 x 2 cm
Tough, practical and double-sided - this wooden steak board made of beech wood is perfect for cutting and serving meat, bread and vegetables. The sturdy steak board is equipped with a special juice groove along the edge on one side. When you cut grilled meat or juicy vegetables, the moisture is collected in the juice groove and your work surface stays clean. The other side is completely flat. Thanks to its robust structure, this cutting board is perfect for both the kitchen and the barbecue.Each Pure Wood plank is steamed, making it more stable and less likely to deform due to moisture or temperature changes. Maintenance & use- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap, not suitable for the dishwasher- Dry well and let dry upright to prevent warping- Prevent prolonged exposure to moisture and heat- Treat regularly with a maintenance oil or wax to maintain the color and shine

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€14.95
Pure Acacia Wood Serveerplank rond met sapgoot 50 cm
De Pure Acacia Wood collectie is gemaakt van acaciahout, zorgvuldig geselecteerd op de donkerste en meest karaktervolle delen van het hout. Het hout is afkomstig uit India en staat bekend om zijn levendige tekening, natuurlijke kleurvariaties en robuuste uitstraling.  Deze ronde serveerplank heeft een een praktische sapgoot die sappen opvangt. Een mooi formaat voor een gevarieerde borrel.Perfect om brood, kazen of fruit op te presenteren. Dankzij de sapgoot worden sappen netjes opgevangen. Ook een sfeervolle basis voor een koffiemoment of om gerechten mee te serveren.

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€44.95
Pure Beech Wood Serving Tray oval S 22.5 cm
Stylish, practical and versatile - With this elegant wooden tray made of durable beech wood, you can serve snacks, drinks and other items in style. The light wood color and refined finish give each wooden tray a modern look. Thanks to the raised edge, glasses and cups stay firmly in place, making this wooden tray not only beautiful but also functional.Use this wooden tray to make your coffee or tea moment extra atmospheric, or decorate it with plants, candles or bathroom accessories. Thanks to the sleek finish and natural wood grain, this wooden tray is not only a practical addition, but also a stylish eye-catcher in your interior.Maintenance & use- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap, not suitable for the dishwasher- Dry well and let it dry upright to prevent warping- Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and heat- Treat regularly with a maintenance oil or wax to maintain the color and shine

€5.95
Pure Acacia Wood Serveertray ovaal L 32x17 cm
Breng warmte en sfeer in huis met deze stijlvolle ovale serveertray uit de Pure Acacia Wood collectie van Bowls and Dishes. De tray is gemaakt van hoogwaardig acaciahout, zorgvuldig geselecteerd op de donkerste en meest karaktervolle delen van het hout. Dankzij de levendige houttekening en natuurlijke kleurvariaties is iedere tray uniek. Met zijn compacte formaat is deze houten tray perfect voor het serveren van koffie of thee met iets lekkers, maar ook ideaal als decoratieve basis voor kaarsen, sieraden, sleutels, plantjes of badkameraccessoires. Het subtiele opstaande randje zorgt ervoor dat alles netjes op zijn plaats blijft.

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€11.95

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Mother’s Day Gifts

Surprise her with a gift made for enjoying together. Discover stylish serving boards, serving dishes and table accessories for special moments around the table.

Last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas

Looking for an original Mother’s Day gift at the last minute? No problem. Even without weeks of preparation, you can still surprise her with something personal and thoughtful.

Put together a sharing board with delicious treats you already have at home or prepare an elaborate breakfast with her favourite foods. A handwritten card with a personal message can often mean more than an expensive gift, while a spontaneous dinner or coffee together can be just as meaningful.

Often, it’s the simple and thoughtful gestures that are appreciated the most.

When is Mother’s Day in 2026?

In the Netherlands and Belgium, Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday of May. In 2026, Mother’s Day therefore falls on Sunday, 10 May.

Antwerp has a special tradition: Mother’s Day is celebrated there on 15 August, coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption. This date differs from the rest of the Netherlands and Belgium.

What is the origin of Mother’s Day?

Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring mothers and mother figures for their role within families and society. The modern version of Mother’s Day originated in the United States and was officially recognised in 1914.

The tradition then spread around the world, with each country developing its own customs. Mother’s Day has been celebrated in the Netherlands since 1926. Today, the day is mainly about appreciation, attention and making time for the mother figures who are always there for us.

Celebrate Mother’s Day together

Whether you choose an elaborate dinner, relaxed drinks or a quiet breakfast, it’s the moments you share that stay with you. A beautiful Mother’s Day gift can make those moments even more special, especially when it encourages you to cook, serve and enjoy together.

Still looking for an original Mother’s Day gift? Choose something that suits her personal taste and the moments you want to enjoy together.

Last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas

Looking for an original Mother’s Day gift at the last minute? No problem. Even without weeks of preparation, you can still surprise her with something personal and thoughtful.

Put together a sharing board with delicious treats you already have at home or prepare an elaborate breakfast with her favourite foods. A handwritten card with a personal message can often mean more than an expensive gift, while a spontaneous dinner or coffee together can be just as meaningful.

Often, it’s the simple and thoughtful gestures that are appreciated the most.

When is Mother’s Day in 2026?

In the Netherlands and Belgium, Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday of May. In 2026, Mother’s Day therefore falls on Sunday, 10 May.

Antwerp has a special tradition: Mother’s Day is celebrated there on 15 August, coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption. This date differs from the rest of the Netherlands and Belgium.

What is the origin of Mother’s Day?

Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring mothers and mother figures for their role within families and society. The modern version of Mother’s Day originated in the United States and was officially recognised in 1914.

The tradition then spread around the world, with each country developing its own customs. Mother’s Day has been celebrated in the Netherlands since 1926. Today, the day is mainly about appreciation, attention and making time for the mother figures who are always there for us.

Celebrate Mother’s Day together

Whether you choose an elaborate dinner, relaxed drinks or a quiet breakfast, it’s the moments you share that stay with you. A beautiful Mother’s Day gift can make those moments even more special, especially when it encourages you to cook, serve and enjoy together.

Still looking for an original Mother’s Day gift? Choose something that suits her personal taste and the moments you want to enjoy together.