Top 10 Mother’s Day ideas

Some ideas from us for you to show your Mum, or the person you think of as Mum, how much they mean to you.

Sweets for the sweet- try a chocolate making workshop like these http://www.mychocolate.co.uk/html/workshops.html or http://www.cocoablack.co.uk/chocolate-school/introduction-to-chocolate.html

Pamper the tootsies with a perfect pedicure at home http://www.beautybay.com/skincare/leighton-denny/pristine-pedicure/  or whisk her off to a spa where they’ll provide champagne into the bargain. At cushion the impact we know the best places

Spoil her with breakfast in bed, complete with newspapers or her favourite magazine- and do the washing up as well…. Priceless  

Treat her to a mini break- either to a hotel or a snug Bed and Breakfast where long lie- ins and relaxation are the order of the day.

Let her Sparkle: In this season’s statement piece…an eye catching cocktail ring. Head over to  www.babettewasserman.com or www.misschiclondon.com  and let your fingers do the walking.

You can never go wrong with flowers. Find out what flowers mean and pick just the right bouquet. http://www.findflowers.co.uk/flower-meanings.html

A Matryoshka bracelet: Full of Russian charm, the dolls are historically linked with Family and Motherhood. You’ll find lots of other folklore inspired jewellery and bags at www.danalevy.co.uk

Perfect lipstick every time. ID I-Gloss. Lipgloss with a spotlight and a built-in mirror. http://www.newcidcosmetics.com/Product+Range/Lip+Products/item70

Classy dining especially for Mother’s Day at Harvey Nichols http://www.harveynichols.com/output/Page121.asp#mother

Indulge her with a fragrance from current media darling Tom Ford. http://www.tomford.com/#/en/beauty/privateblendwhitemuskcollection

February Newsletter

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Give Mickey a run for his money…. As alternatives to Euro Disney or closer to home than Florida French theme parks have really come on. Two of the best are: http://uk.futuroscope.com/attraction.php and http://www.puydufou.com/uk/  Combine that with a stay in one Siblu’s Parks you can choose your own length of stay, whether it’s 3 nights or 28 nights.  You can also start any day of the week, which is great for making the most of low-cost flight options.  www.siblu.com

Up North to Keel House apartments: Boasting some of the most impressive River views anywhere in Newcastle, these extremely spacious and ultra stylish apartments are a perfect base from which to enjoy this cosmopolitan area of Newcastle.  Each apartment has been individually designed and crafted to put quality time back in your day. Guests get to enjoy the beautiful views from the spacious balconies available in most apartments. http://www.propertiesunique.com/pages/locations.php

Tickets galore: It is the return of the 6 nations in February and we will have access to all the best tickets and hospitality for matches in London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Cardiff, Paris and Rome. Suggestion for the sensitive of hearing, avoid the Scottish office when any Scotland matches are on, Diane gets rather carried away! If you prefer your balls a different shape as well as all the Premier League and FA Cup Games, we can get the best packages for all the Champions League games involving Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

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Flock til you drop. Established in 2000, Arthouse has grown rapidly to become one of the country’s leading suppliers of home decoration products. Based in Rossendale in Lancashire, their design team develops wallcoverings, tiles and wall art which are complemented by their contemporary coving. Whether you want to re create the elegance of Victoriana or the cool sophistication of urban living, there is something to suit you. www.arthouse.com

Give your sofa a makeover and get creative at http://www.design-a-cushions.co.uk

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Visit The Royal Academy London for their exhibition The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and his Letters. It’s running until 18/4/10 but out culture vulture in the know tell us that sharp elbows might be needed to get you close enough to truly appreciate the man’s genius.  http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibitions/vangogh/

The skies in a whole new light. Go stargazing at the Galloway Astronomy Centre. Unique in Scotland, the Centre is located in open farmland approx 20 miles south of the new Dark Sky Park at Galloway Forest (the first in the UK) enjoy a comfortable stay and really see the sky at night free from the light pollution of cities and towns. http://www.gallowayastro.com/

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Snuggle up with beautiful knitwear from Brora Ethical trading and environmental issues have thankfully become a very big focus for retailers with more and more pressure from the consumer to abide by a certain code of conduct. For Brora “ethical” has never been an optional extra; it has been the natural core value of the business since they started sixteen years ago. www.brora.co.uk 

A fire for your garden. Inspired by the lighthouses along the coasts of Scandinavia Christian Bjørn has created ‘Lighthouse’ for Menu. Hurricanes and oil lamps glowing like bonfires in the dark. With patented oil burner and a unique construction enabling you to top up the oil without disassembling the lamp. http://www.menu.as/en/collection/outdoor/lighthouse/  Uniquely available from In 2 Home Ltd. Katherine Hampton 10 High Street, WR11 7EW, Badsey, Evesham, Worcesteshire, Tel: 00447834 767211 katherine@in2homeltd.co.uk

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Indulge your loved one or yourself with indulgent gifts from Green and Blacks. Mmmmm http://www.greenandblacks.com/uk/home.html

Recipease – Jamie Oliver’s venture, in Clapham and Brighton, designed for people who wouldn’t normally cook. Have a laugh and a glass of wine while you learn the tricks of the trade from their highly-trained kitchen pros. When you’re done, you’ll either sit down with the class and tuck into the tasty dishes you’ve created or you’ll take it home to share with your friends and family. NEW YEAR, NEW LESSONS from February 2010. Book online at http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipease/easy-to-learn.html