| Mother's Day is just around the corner and this year let's give Mom a fabulous gift designed just for her. Even if the planter is the typical ceramic, resin or metal variety, increase the design bar by embellishing the front with a vintage brass doorknocker, a painted wood molding detail or even a wall sconce that can hold a candle. Now for the plants: Plant trailing bamboo, banana palms or another fabulous tropical and fill with colour-coordinating flowers and fabulous textured leaves. Everyone in the family is going to want a copy, so be certain to print more than one. Moms are notorious for not pampering themselves, so plan a spa day for Mom and a friend or Mom and you. Splurge and also hire a professional stylist, like Sam, to consult on a new look, give makeup tips (of course you'll want to treat Mom to all the new products she'll now need) and possibly even a whole new outfit. I gave my Mom an iPad at Christmas and she's addicted. I knew she would love it, I just didn't realize how much. Register yourself and Mom in an art class, a wine tasting or a cake-decorating class. My Mom loves it when I give her custom-designed front door planters. This is a great book that shares stories of 20 inspirational women: Estee Lauder, Mata Amritanandamayi and Ella Fitzgerald, just to name a few. A great book with a beautifully handwritten inscription from you, telling her how much she has inspired you, is truly priceless. Of course, we start with great planters. What a great evening and this can even include a cooking lesson. Give Mom a beautiful picnic basket, complete with lunch for four, and have a great day enjoying a favourite local park. Moms are busy people, so treat her to a day with a professional organizer. Cleaners once a week for the month of May is also a great gift that can help Mom have more time for her. |
Sunday 6 May 2012
Dear Mom ... this is for you
