Mothers. So damn needy.
Of course, now’s not really the time to complain. Rather, it’s the time to fulfill those needs to the best of your ability. We’ve covered the bases. (Minus the obligatory phone call. Memo to self?)
For her accessory appetite
Timi & Leslie’s charming bags look mom-like
in a totally undowdy way — even more so paired with not-so-classic
pearl
earrings.
For her sanity
Smythson of Bond Street’s new yellow notebooks and organizers will have her jotting down all her important info in style.
For her brain
The mere sight of these books on the bedside table will delight her:
Venetian Stories by Jane Turner Rylands delves into secret lives
in Venice. Chandler Burr’s The Emperor of Scent provides thrilling
insight into the mystery of perfume.
For her vanity
Stop giving her grief. Yes, she looks fine, but let her
primp! Spare her the pricey in-office treatments, and give her the at-home
Dermanew
system or Sonya Dakar’s botox-in-a-bottle. Fresh’s Creme Ancienne combines ancient Greek secrets with modern science.
For her senses
Sound: She’ll feel hip and you won’t be embarrassed when she plays new
tunes
from Pete Yorn’s latest, Day I Forgot. Another sure bet is Fleetwood Mac’s Say You Will.
Smell: Red Flower candles may be yesterday’s news to you, but mom will thrill to their scents.
Taste: The ice-cream man has nothing on FedEx’d yumminess from Crème Cremaillere What mom could pass up flavors like Chocolat Suzette and Crème Brulee? Or, of course, chocolates. The Chocolate Garden (80 Thompson Street, 212-334-3284) sells such rarities as sesame, crème brulee, and green-tea truffles.
Sight: Flowers aren’t usually a surprise on Mother’s Day, but they can be when they arrive from Belle Fleur (11 East 22nd Street, 212-254-8703).
Touch: Warm and soothe those worn-out tootsies with fragrant, cozy lavender booties and wrap. Remind her of all the hugs you’ve ever given her with Alberto Mantilla’s adorable hugging salt and pepper shakers.
For her green thumb
Gardening’s fun and all, but only when there’s plenty of sitting
involved.
Get her a gardener seat and tool caddy. If
she’s
more of an indoor type, Fred Flare’s adorable Mini Gardening Kit will do the trick.
For her bedroom
What Mom isn’t overextended? She’ll be inspired to spend more time asleep
if she can wear supercute Cherry Pie PJs and curl up in a comf blanket.
She’ll have sweet dreams about you.














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