51 best mother-in-law gifts for Christmas 2022 that are guaranteed to get you in her good books
Ah, mother-in-law gifts. One of the most stressful purchases on any Christmas gift list. Let’s face it: we’re all ~desperate~ to get our MILs (that is: mother-in-laws) to be on our good sides forever, whether she’s a future mother-in-law or one who has been in your life for as long as you can remember. As such, treating her to a great gift this Christmas is the perfect place to start.
The basics: your mother-in-law gift needs to show her she’s the best mom-in-law in all of the land (even if that’s ahem - not really the case) by being a thoughtful gift that nods towards her loves and personality. You’ll want it to be stylish, because, well... you want her to think you’ve got taste. And you probably won’t want it to be so expensive. Cos-of-living crisis and all that – and you’ve got holiday gifts for the whole family to buy. Being a model daughter-in-law isn't your only job.
Where to start? Right here. We’ve compiled the ultimate gift guide to the best gifts for mum-in-laws (that you can bookmark for your Mother’s Day gifts hunt in March, too). We’ve found personalised cutting boards for her next wine and charcuterie night, cashmere jumpers, essential oil diffusers to elevate her next DIY pamper and skincare gift sets aplenty. Other highlights? Seriously comfy slippers, a luxe blanket at Etsy, a cookbook, a jewellery box and a silk eye mask. A unique gift is just a few clicks away.
Below, GLAMOUR’s full edit of the best mother-in-law gifts for Christmas 2022.
Gifts for the mother in law who has everything
AESOP Industrious Resurrection Hand Care Set, £59, Selfridges
Cold climes and harsh winds needn't go hand-in-hand with winter with this bestselling Aesop Resurrection hand care set from Selfridges. Hugely popular for good reason, it's packaged inside a recycled pulp case and contains a hand wash, hand balm and rinse-free wash for on-the-go cleaning.
Save when you shop for the best mother in law gifts with these Selfridges discount codes.
Etsy gifts for mother in laws
Personalised Family Recipe Plate Ceramic Plate, £27.95, Etsy
We love this custom desert plate from Etsy which can be personalised with a family recipe of your choice. Was your mother-in-law the one who taught you how to make that epic lemon tart? Or her infamous spag bol? Get it printed on a plate as a sentimental pressie she'll treasure forever.
Photo frame for mother in law
Millicent Hand Painted White Wooden Photo Frame 4x6", £22, Oliver Bonas
A picture frame containing your favourite family snap will never not be appreciated at Christmas time. We love this wooden photo frame from Oliver Bonas which is adorned in a hand-painted swirl print.
Pyjamas for mother in law
Elysian Day Tana Lawn™ Cotton Pyjama Set, £225, Liberty
The reigning Queen of pyjama brands is - hands down - Liberty. Sure, they're a tad pricey, but they feel so special and will last for years. This pair is crafted in Tana, a true Liberty signature fabric which is light and fluid and has been perfected over a century.
Cosy gifts for mother in law
Piece And Quiet - Empowerment Palace Jigsaw Puzzle, £25, Hush
Keep her occupied over the Christmas break with this cute empowerment jigsaw puzzle from Hush. Their selection of mother in law gifts is characteristically chic for 2022 – spanning far past the printed knitwear they're best-known for.
Kitchen gifts for mother in law
Mae Check Pink & Yellow Ceramic Butter Dish, £24.50, Oliver Bonas
Have you ever case your eyes over a butter dish cuter than this one? Lift the lid and be delighted by playful “butter” wording. The gold handle is a cute finishing touch.
Cashmere gifts for mother in law
Cashmere Roll-Neck Jumper, £179, The White Company
Anything crafted from cashmere is a fail-safe MIL gift, not least ‘cos it’ll leave her feeling like she's wrapped in a cloud. The White Company's roll-neck jumper is proving to be hugely popular for Christmas 2022, complete with a rollneck for added warmth. And don't forget: TWC's cashmere is certified by The Good Cashmere Standard®.
Home fragrance gifts for mother in law
Winter Collection, from £10, The White Company
Winter is one of The White Company's signature and bestselling scents, reminiscent of Christmas and cosy evenings at home. It was created over 21 years ago and combines notes of clove and fresh zesty orange. Choose from a scented candle, fragrance oil, reed diffuser room spray or pot pourri – or a combination of them all.
Sleep gifts for mother in law
Cashmere Bed Socks, £36, The White Company
Crafted from cloud-soft cashmere certified by The Good Cashmere Standard®, an independent standard for sustainably certified cashmere, these luxuriously cosy bed socks make a dreamy mother in law present – and are available in a range of colourways to suit her style.
Gift sets for mother in law
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN Fragrance Wardrobe eau de Parfum Set, £35, Selfridges
Can’t choose which Maison Francis Kurkdijan eau de parfum to choose? The bestselling Baccarat Rouge 540 just slightly out of budget? You're in luck: the French perfumery has curated an edit of their most popular scents in collaboration with Selfridges so she can get the best of every world. Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait included.
Trending gifts for mother in law
Viola Floral Essential Oil Electric Aroma Diffuser, £45, Oliver Bonas
The best electric diffusers – which double up as a stylish piece of home decor – are one of the best ways to inject calm into your space. Oliver Bonas' bestselling Essential Oil Electric Aroma Diffuser has been reimagined for 2023, adorned in a playful floral print and complete with pastel LED lights. Adore.
Christmas gifts for mother in law
For the board game-obsessed in-laws, consider a chic, roll-up backgammon set which comes with matching counters, dice and instructions.
Forever gifts for mother in law
ADIE ROAD Small Flapover Cross Body, £219, Radley
New in at Radley right now, a charmingly cute and compact cross body bag complete with detachable webbing strap and luggage tag.
Fashion gifts for mother in law
Women's Dress Slipper, £420, Grenson
Grenson stocks a plethora of loafers, slippers and winter boots that are guaranteed to get your MIL's seal-of-approval. New on site: a pair of patent dress slippers which will pair perfectly with her trouser suit on New Year's Eve.
Wellness gifts for mother in law
Winter Wellness Kit, £69.99, JS Health
Elevate her wellness routine with a curated collection JS Health beauty supplements, each targeted at making the winter a more bearable one. Think: Vitamin D supplements to boost mood and aid in heart health, as well as immunity supplements to banish those pesky colds.
The White Company gifts for mother in law
Faux-Fur Cross Slider Slippers, £39, The White Company
A new pair of slippers will never go a-miss, and this cross slider pair from The White Company reign supreme as our favourite choice. The brand's bestselling design have been given an update for 2023, now made with recycled polyester (but still with the same luxurious, soft feel). The suede patch on the front of the soles stop your toes from sliding out, and the straps are sufficiently chunky.
Elemis gifts for mother in law
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Classics, £49, Sephora
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balms are staples in the skincare routines of countless GLAMOUR editors, so this gift set of cleansing classics has shot ~straight~ to the top of our wishlist. She'll receive the original balm, the Rose fragrance and the Summer Bloom fragrance to keep her topped-up until the weather turns warmer.
Beauty gifts for mother in law
ACQUA DI PARMA Colonia eau de Cologne Gift Set, £122, Selfridges
Give the gift of the harmonious blend of bergamot, orange, jasmine, coriander and sambac this Christmas with Acqua di Parma's Colonia eau de cologne gift set: comprised of a deodorant, D-panthenol-infused shower gel and a bottle of eau de cologne.
Skincare gifts for mother in law
CLARINS Double Serum Collection Gift Set, £82, Selfridges
Parisian-based skincare brand Clarins – which is more-than-likely already adored by your MIL – has been changing the plant-based skincare game for decades. Their Double Serum Collection gift set showcases their new anti-ageing Double Serum alongside a nourishing Lip Comfort Oil and a Beauty Flash balm.
Luxury gifts for mother in law
Small Orb Buckle Belt, £170, Vivienne Westwood
An investment accessory she'll adore forever, the Small Orb Buckle belt from Vivienne Westwood spotlights the brand's orb emblem at the centre of a black leather strap.
Interior gifts for mother in law
Queen Size Cotton Blanket, £34.11, Etsy
Hand-woven and made-to-order, these cute cotton blankets from Etsy seller Living Roots will look beautiful draped over her sofa or armchair. Or lap. 'Cos, yanno: cost-of-living crisis.
Customised gifts for mother in law
Digital Custom Portrait, £94, Etsy
These digital portraits by Shapes and Faces can be turned around in five-seven days and turn photographs into beautiful works of art.
Best mother-in-law gift for Mother's Day
Letterbox Flowers, from £25, Bloom & Wild
Any mother, whether it's your actual mum or your mum-in-law, will be over the moon with a bunch of flowers whatever the occasion – whether it's her birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas or an anniversary.
Save when you shop for mother in law gifts with these Bloom & Wild discount codes.
Unique mother-in-law gifts
The Atlantic & Jubilee Bag Set, £50, Trinny London
If she's jetting off on a post-lockdown holiday, treat her to Trinny London's famed Jubilee and Atlantic makeup bags which are sized to perfectly house her Trinny London stackable makeup kits.
Mother-in-law gifts birthday
Merry Go Round Musical Biscuit Tin, £25, Fortnum & Mason
A cute mother-in-law gift for the festive season, this Fortnum's Merry Go Round Biscuit Tin, contains a feast of fabulous biscuits in seven different flavours, including Salted Caramel, Pistachio, Clotted Cream and Chocolate & Macadamia Nut.
Mother-in-law gifts for foodies
Fortmason Tea Biscuits, £9.95, Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum's signature tea blend, flavoured with notes of orange blossom and subtle floral sweetness, has been transformed into a delicate biscuit. Presented in a beautiful biscuit tin, they're a delicious gift for mother in laws.
Personalised mother-in-law gifts
Nathalie Lete Bouquet Monogram Mug, £12, Anthropologie
Elevate her morning brew routine with a personalised mug from Anthropologie. The cutest mother-in-law gift that she'll love to keep in her collection forever.
Affordable mother-in-law gifts
Slivered Geode Coaster, £14, Anthropologie
Handmade from agate stone and edged in brass plating, this coaster is a stylish home for her morning brew – and a chic addition to any coffee table or desk.
Perfume presents for mother in law
Philosophy Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette Spray 60ml Gift Set, WAS £50 NOW £42.50, Escentual
With a full-sized original Eau de Toilette, a multipurpose shampoo, bath and shower gel, and a scented firming body emulsion, this fragrant trio makes for a divine self-care experience this Mother's Day.
Cookery gifts for mother-in-law
Always Pan, WAS £125 NOW £90, Our Place
Give your mother-in-law the gift of this Insta-famous pan that sold out ten times over in the US by the brand described as “Le Creuset for millennials". An incredible gift for mother in laws if she's into cooking, this piece of killer cookware does the job of eight different pieces of cookware in one. Yep: it promises to become her frying pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucepan, spatula and spoon rest, braising, steaming, boiling, storing and searing her culinary creations without the need for 74822 different kitchen gadgets. Impressive, right? It's so good; you can read our full Always Pan review here.
Jewellery mother-in-law gifts
Floating Sapphire Necklace, £68, Mejuri
Delicate necklaces like this one from Mejuri will go with everything she wears, guaranteeing that she'll love receiving it. It's simple enough for every day, and sparkly enough for special occasions.
Mother in law gifts for Christmas
Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir Home Scented Candle, £55, John Lewis
Jo Malone's candles are iconic, and for good reason: they scent your entire home. Pomegranate Noir is a bestseller, so a safe option to treat your mother-in-law to this Mother's Day.
Save when you shop for mother in law gifts with these John Lewis discount codes.
Celebratory presents for mother in law
Fortnum's Personalised Blanc de Blancs Champagne, £46.50, Fortnum & Mason
Produced by Laurent Hostomme from his own vineyards, Fortnum's Blanc de Blancs Champagne blend is always 100% Chardonnay and aged for three years. It's light, refreshing and a real treat.
Chocolate presents for mother-in-law
The Everything Chocolate Gift Hamper Collection, £35, Hotel Chocolat
You know those occasions when you're seeking the perfect gift but can't quite decide what it should be, all you know is that the person you're buying for loves chocolate? Hotel Chocolat's The Everything hamper is just the ticket.
Mother-in-law gifts on Amazon
Ottolenghi SIMPLE, £23.45, Amazon
This cookbook contains 130 brand-new dishes that contain all the inventive elements and flavour combinations that Ottolenghi is famous for, but with minimal hassle. The dreamiest mother-in-law gift for anyone who loves to cook.
Gifts for mother in law under £20
A Little Mother In Law Bracelet, £17.99, Joma Jewellery
Why we love it: You don't have to spend a fortune on your mother in law to show her you care this Mother's Day – not when the perfect gift exists and it's less than £20. Joma Jewellery's A Little Mother In Law bracelet is just the way to say how much you appreciate her.
Keepsake Christmas gifts for mother in law
Organic Pearl Hoops, £85, Mejuri
Why we love it: Pearls are such a lovely gift to give someone, especially your mother-in-law on Mother's Day. She'll want to put them on straight away.
Mother-in-law gifts she can wear
Pure Cashmere Crew Neck Cardigan, £89, M&S
Why we love it: Available in a plethora of different colours, M&S' bestselling cashmere crew neck jumper is guaranteed to add some luxury to her winter looks.
Save when you shop for mother-in-law gifts with these Marks and Spencer discount codes.
Mother-in-law gifts wedding
Stackers Medium Travel Jewellery Box, £28, John Lewis
Why we love it: Ensure she keeps her favourite jewellery safe in this elegantly designed Travel Stackers Collection jewellery box, finished in a soft velvet lining and complete with rose gold hardware.
Save when you shop for mother-in-law gifts with these John Lewis discount codes.
Birthday gifts mother in law
Skincare The New Edit, £14.48, Amazon
Why we love it: Caroline Hirons knows skin, and her beauty bible will teach everything she knows to your mother-in-law.
Sentimental mother-in-law gifts
Sophia Tassel Pouch, £19.99, Katie Loxton
Why we love it: A mother-in-law gift she can keep forever, these tassel pouches are available in a plethora of colour combos and can be personalised with her initials.
Gifts for parents in law
Fragrance Society Hand & Body Trio, £12.50, Marks & Spencer
Why we love it: Inside the stylish gift box, she'll find a cleansing bath and shower gel, moisturising hand and body cream, plus a nourishing hand and nail cream to keep in her bag.
Save when you shop for mother-in-law gifts with these Marks & Spencer discount codes.
Gifts for parents in law
Personalised Oak Chopping Board, £49, Not On The High Street
Why we love it: The ideal gift for the mother-in-law who has everything – or the impossible to buy for – this chopping board can be personalised with her name for a gift she'll use forever.
Luxury MIL gifts
SLIP Queen Silk Pillowcase, £85, Selfridges
Why we love it: Not familiar with the plethora of benefits of a silk pillowcase? Well, silk bedding is great for those who suffer with allergies, it's naturally cooling and it helps to reduce split ends. It also keeps bedhead at bay and helps protect the skin, while also refraining from absorbing your skincare products while you sleep (so they can actually get to work on your face). What could be a more luxurious gift for your mother-in-law?
Save when you shop for mother in law gifts with these Selfridges discount codes.
Present ideas for mother in law
Eberjey Fleece-Lined Knitted Socks, WAS £45 NOW £13.50, Net-A-Porter
Why we love it: Eberjey's socks are knitted from thick, chunky yarns, so they have the substantial feel of your favourite slippers. They're lined in plush fleece for warmth and have grips on the soles for stability on wood and tile floors, too.
Save when you shop for mother in law gifts with these Net-A-Porter discount codes.
Inlaw gift ideas
Damselfly Candles So Much Love For You Large Candle, £40, Harvey Nichols
Why we love it: We love candles, who doesn't? Especially ones that have cute little slogans on the front, like this one from Damselfly. This one will make your MIL (that's mother-in-law) feel oh-so special.
Mother in law gifts from daughter in law
The Hoop Station La Elba Huggie Small Hoop Earrings, £45, John Lewis
Why we love it: Sometimes it's the simple things we appreciate most, and the sophisticated elegance behind these gold-tone hoop earrings is something she's sure to love. They'll go with everything.
Mother in law necklace
Single Bee Pendant Necklace, £50, D. Louise
Why we love it: Simple, elegant and charming, this bee pendant necklace is something your mother in law is sure to treasure. The best part? 10% of profits of each sale from this collection proudly supports The Bumblebee Conversation Trust to help fund their work to save the bumblebees.
Gifts for the mother in law that has everything
Flawless Nightly Eye Serum, £37, Dr. Sam's
Why we love it: This unique formula smooths eye wrinkles, brightens dark circles and restores skin barrier function to supercharge your beauty sleep. A formula any woman is sure to love.
