advent calendar with floral wreath design on the front of the gift box

Christmas Gift Guide for Mum (and all Wonderful Women)

Christmas Gift Guide for Mum (and All the Wonderful Women in Your Life)

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for Mum, Grandma, your sister, or a dear friend can feel like a challenge, especially when you want something meaningful, beautiful, and a little bit different. At Joy in the Present, we believe gifts should spark joy, celebrate nature, and feel personal. So we’ve curated a selection of garden-inspired treasures that do just that.

Whether she’s a seasoned gardener or simply loves the beauty of flowers and stationery, these gifts are designed to bring joy the whole year through.

Advent Calendar – 12 Days of Geranium Joy

A limited-edition countdown filled with floral surprises. Each of the 12 envelopes hides a geranium-themed gift - from seeds and stationery to soap and coasters which are all beautifully presented in a rigid gift box ready to gift.


Explore the Geranium Advent Calendar

Pocket Diary 2026 with Notebook and Gift Box – Forget-Me-Not Edition

Perfect fit for a handbag, this hardback diary features a delicate blue Forget-me-Not design and includes a matching notebook and seeds. Gift boxed and ready to wrap, it’s ideal for mums who love to stay organised with a touch of floral loveliness.


Shop the A6 Diary

Flower Seed Calendar 2026 – A Year of Blooms

Give her a garden that grows with this wall calendar which includes 12 packets of flower seeds -one to sow each month, plus a sowing guide and garden notes. It’s a gift that blooms, from spring through to autumn.


Discover the Seed Calendar

A5 Diary 2026 – Geranium Design

For those who love a little more space to plan, this spiral-bound A5 diary features a white geranium illustration on the front and back cover and lays flat for easy writing. It’s practical, pretty, and printed on FSC-certified paper - ideal for nature lovers and stationery fans.


View the A5 Diary

Happy Birthday Gardening Gift Box (Also Perfect for Christmas!)

Originally designed for birthdays, this gift box is a festive favourite too. It includes luxury gardening gloves, a monthly garden journal, and flower seeds -all beautifully packaged and ready to personalise. A wonderful choice for mums, aunties, or grandmas who love to potter and plan.


Browse the Gardening Gift Box

Why Choose Border in a Box?

All our gifts are designed and made in the UK in small batches using FSC-certified paper. We believe in thoughtful quality over mass production. Just beautifully crafted gifts you can feel good about.

Final thoughts...

This Christmas, give her something that reflects her love of nature and creativity. Whether it’s a diary to plan the year ahead or a seed calendar to grow joy month by month, these gifts are more than just presents - they’re moments of connection.


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