What Would Your Mother Choose?

There’s not long to go before it’s Mother’s Day again, and we’ve been on the hunt for a selection of fitting gifts. Would your mum appreciate one of these 10 tempting treats? 1. Newby Teas Majestic Himalaya [caption id="attachment_1427" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Newby Teas Majestic Himalaya[/caption] Here’s a suggestion from our own gourmet tea range to start with. It’s elegant, floral and subtle – and it comes in a bright pink caddy! Feeling flush? There’s a whole set of these top-end teas to give. 2. My Burberry perfume [caption id="attachment_1405" align="alignnone" width="461"] My Burberry perfume[/caption] This enchanting, limited edition fragrance comes in a timeless golden package. The bottle is adorned by a gold gabardine knot, and you can even personalise it with your mother’s initials (or even your own if you’re that sort of person). 3. Christian Lacroix silk scarf [caption id="attachment_1406" align="alignnone" width="461"] Christian Lacroix silk scarf[/caption] If your budget (and her bravery) doesn’t extend to one of Christian Lacroix’s colourful dresses, you can always add a hint of exuberance to ma’s latest look with a little something from the man’s accessory range. 4. McQueens flower bouquet [caption id="attachment_1396" align="alignnone" width="461"] McQueens flower bouquet[/caption] We love the style of these hand-tied fresh flower bouquets from McQueens. These vintage roses look like a little pink tree! Such is their floral expertise, they even run classes to teach budding (sorry) florists. 5. Ted Baker scented candle [caption id="attachment_1407" align="alignnone" width="461"] Ted Baker scented candle[/caption] This Tokyo scented candle from Ted Baker fills the room with the fragrance of bamboo and green tea. Of course, there are other ways to achieve this effect: a) hire a panda, or b) more feasibly, order in some of our Japanese Sushi tea caddies. 6. Michael Michaud Orange Blossom brooch [caption id="attachment_1408" align="alignnone" width="461"] Michael Michaud Orange Blossom brooch[/caption] Nature inspires the whole collection of Michael Michaud. This Orange Blossom brooch, made from bronze and delicate pearls caught our eye. Orange Blossom is said to symbolise purity, innocence, chastity and, er, fertility. OK! 7. Champneys Mother & Daughter Spa Break [caption id="attachment_1409" align="alignnone" width="461"] Champneys Mother & Daughter Spa Break[/caption] A weekend at a serene Champneys resort should provide just enough time to catch up with each other. While you do, you can make use of all the fine spa facilities and be very well nourished too. Just don’t ruin the ambience by fighting over who gets the manicure. 8. Afternoon Tea at The Swan at Lavenham [caption id="attachment_1410" align="alignnone" width="461"] Afternoon Tea at The Swan at Lavenham[/caption] We can vouch for the afternoon tea at The Swan being pretty special, because they serve Newby tea there. That’s not the only advantage, though, because this hotel in a pretty Suffolk village has a very fine restaurant, a luxury spa and a cosy, memorabilia-packed bar. 9. Adam Handling at Caxton Tasting Experience [caption id="attachment_1411" align="alignnone" width="461"] Adam Handling at Caxton Tasting Experience[/caption] Give mum a break from cooking by treating her to a true foodie experience in central London. Top chef Adam Handling’s specially created tasting menus of 7 or 11 courses include delights like goat, sea urchin and Adam’s much talked-about crab doughnuts. Quite the culinary adventure for a special occasion. 10. Mother’s Day Brunch at The Cavendish London [caption id="attachment_1412" align="alignnone" width="461"] Mother’s Day Brunch at The Cavendish London[/caption] With its Petrichor restaurant being the holder of 2 AA Rosettes, you know a leisurely brunch at The Cavendish London is going to be something special. Start with champagne cocktails, then tuck into a traditional roast dinner and a dessert officially certified as 100% irresistible. The elegant Mayfair location is close enough to the centre of town for a post-brunch retail splurge too – Sunday sorted.