8 Stylish Shops For The House Proud

Making a house a home is one of life's greatest pleasures, and there are those who elevate it to an art form. Whether your mom likes to set flawless tables, create picture-perfect shelves, or decorate a quiet bedroom, these top online decor stores offer curated collections and unique finds that are perfect for those with an eye for style

Issimo

If you're a fan of photographer Slim Aarons, you've definitely heard of (or seen) Hotel Il Pellicano, the posh resort off the coast of Tuscany that he frequently visited between the 1960s and 1980s to capture enduring images of the jet set . This fabulous hotel is the founding property of the Pellicano Hotels group, led by CEO and Creative Director Marie-Louise Scio.

A few years ago Scio launched Issimo, dubbed a “digital extension of the Pellicano world” and an ode to the best of Italy. The website features stories, guides and a variety of products, some designed and created together by Italian artisans, while others are limited edition collaborations with brands like Byredo.

Give your mom the cheerful ISSIMO x Anna Lari Queen lamp, which can be used indoors and outdoors, or perhaps the Apulian Sketched Ceramics Plate Service, a vibrant set that has a fun color combination of yellow , green, pink and carmine red.

permanent resident

Seeking the unique is the mantra of newly launched online decor destination Permanent Resident, founded by Lucia Tait Tolani and Cinda McClelland Reynolds. The friends and co-founders, with backgrounds in fashion retail and lifestyle e-commerce, wanted to create a shopping experience they couldn't find while decorating their homes in their adopted city of Hong Kong.

The site features a selection of pieces from original brands, trusted sources (they have vintage and upcycled lines), as well as a collection of their own that they design themselves. From distinctive accent pieces that are sure-fire conversation starters to gorgeous Aurora linens that are a wonderful canvas for a meal, the permanent resident is ideal for moms who favor an eclectic and worldly atmosphere.

Assouline

Every impeccably designed home has one thing in common: it has beautiful books adorning its shelves, consoles and coffee tables. And there is no publisher as prolific as Assouline when it comes to creating volumes that have style and substance.

One of their most popular collections is the travel series, and the latest installment is Seville Art by Paul-Maxime Koskas, a tribute to the detained Andalusian city of Seville in Spain. With the author's insights and observations combined with stunning photography, it's a book that will provide inspiration for years to come.

Assouline has also launched scented candles as an extension of its best-selling Travel Series titles. There are six destinations and scents, namely Mykonos, Tulum, Marrakech, Ibiza, Gstaad and the Moon.

Hotel Magic

Browse the Hôtel Magique website and you're likely to be struck with feelings of nostalgia and wanderlust. Created by Milou Neelen, the travel-inspired lifestyle brand has a magical, transportive quality that it imparts through beautiful hotel memorabilia, limited edition art prints and pieces made in collaboration with artists hand selected

Find decor items that are sure to put a smile on your mum's face, such as the ingenious 'Wake Up – Maybe Later' cushion set or delicious ceramics from Hôtel Magique's 'Giardino di Magique' collection x On Monday

green

Scroll through the best interior design accounts on Instagram and you'll probably find a minimalist bottle with the word Verden on it. The name, meaning 'the world' or 'earth' in Danish, offers a range of natural fragrances for the body, bath and home.

Founded by Charlotte Semler and Arabella Preston of Votary skincare, Verden makes a great gift for moms who are serious about wellness, as well as those who want something nice on the bathroom shelf. It's also a thoughtful gift for new moms who will benefit from a serious session of self-care.

Maison Flâneur

The clue is in the name: Maison Flâneur is about the intersection of home and travel. The brand's vision is to “put homewares back into the context of the cultures and trends that shape the world we live in” and they achieve this by traversing the globe to bring together authentically designed homewares in one place

The brand has a range of pieces for the whole home, including table linen, furniture and rugs. From the soft yet striking original pendant petal light to the sassy The Popotin Gl (ass) and the beautiful chess towel, these special pieces will find pride of place in your home.

bay

Perhaps the best gift to give a mother is a good night's sleep. This is practically guaranteed if the bed is wrapped in Baea bedding, a line of luxury natural bedding. Their ethos is to “bring the natural world indoors through contemporary homeware design”, which is expressed through subtle patterns that represent dappled light and the ebb and flow of water .

While the brand also carries textiles and small items, it is best known for bedding sets made from organically grown cotton. The products are found in five-star hotels such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Raffles Singapore, but are also available online (they ship worldwide). A classic choice would be a set from the Essential line, which has edges in a range of soothing colors, or a soothing piece from the new Sea Meets Shore collection.

Rifle Paper Co.

Whimsical illustrations, bold colors and a dash of floral are the hallmarks of Rifle Paper Co., a brand founded by husband and wife Nathan and Anna Bond in 2009. The lifestyle label infuses happiness into every corner of the home, through its wide range of items spanning wallpapers, fabrics, drinkware and more.

Charm your mom with small but beautiful pieces like the Curio Round Porcelain Box, perfect for holding change or jewelry, or the Estee Porcelain Vase, which has a vintage-inspired floral print and gold rim.