Gorgeous Mother’s Day gift ideas

In Hong Kong, Mother’s Day is celebrated in May, this year on 12 May. British expat mums are lucky – they get to double-down on the spoils of Mother’s Day. (They deserve it!) We are all probably guilty of taking Mum for granted from time to time, so Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to remind her that we really do know how fabulous she is. Here are some great gift ideas that might help our mums know how much we love them.

For bookworm mums

Is your mum an avid reader? We’ve found a beautiful gift for mums that are bookworms. TREE has just released a series of petrified wood bookends and they’re gorgeous. Each set has undergone a process where the wood’s cellular composition is slowly replaced with inorganic materials, transforming it into a hardened fossil with a beautifully petrified effect. Mum will love them!

More: tree.com.hk

Take her for brunch

This city is teeming with amazing brunches and Mother’s Day is no different. After you’ve made her breakfast in bed, treat her to a brunch she’ll remember. The DiVino Group (Spasso, DiVino Patio, Carpaccio) is saluting the most special women in the world with food, drink, gifts and love aplenty. Mums will be gifted with a Toni & Guy complimentary hair or scalp treatment voucher valued at HK$680 and there’ll be a Toni & Guy lucky draw prize too. You could really make mum’s day! Read our full list of great brunches here.

 

There are also Mother’s Day brunches on at Porterhouse (offering roses and special desserts for mothers), Ecriture (with flower gifts for mums), Kytaly, FEAST (with semi-buffet plus DIY lipstick workshop) and all the CORDIS restaurants, which will each offer something special for mums. While she’s at the Cordis, you could treat her to a special “It’s MUMday” head-to-toe treatment from the Chuan Spa.

Take her cruising for the weekend

Why not try a cruising staycation. What is a cruising staycation? It’s a weekend aboard the World Dream, a luxury cruise ship that departs Hong Kong Friday night, does a big lap of the ocean, and returns on Sunday. All you need is your HKID and off you go! There’s loads to do – lots of restaurants and gastronomic experiences, a spa, yoga classes, a fun family pool area with awesome waterslides and even a show. Importantly, there’s a kids club so mum will have time to read her book or have a glass of bubbly (or two) at the Champagne bar in peace.

For reservations or enquiries: 2317 7711 | dreamcruiseline.com

Really comfy and super stylish chinos

Tove & Libra’s two-way stretch Pull-on Slim Chinos (HK$550) have become quite the must-have among Hong Kong women. These pants are great for day-to-night wear, with fabric that is forgiving and supportive in all the right places. Plus, this minimalist brand has a worthy sustainability approach – they’re a home-grown Hong Kong fashion story we should all get behind.

Available online here: toveandlibra.com

A bag made from recycled plastic bottles

Does your mum love our planet? Is she always the one making sure the recycling is out? Then she might just love this super-cool backpack from TUMI. The APAC-Exclusive TUMI Recycled Capsule collection is available in selected TUMI retail stores and online at TUMI-HK.com. They’re priced from HK$2,390 to HK$4,390.

Beauty treatments she’ll love

Does your mum deserve some pampering? She might enjoy a massage with a difference at  The Mandarin Spa. From now until the end of July, guest therapists Khun Serm and Khun Chalisa from the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will be in town performing two culturally unique Thai treatments: Muay Thai Massage and Thai Warrior Massage. They are both priced at HK$1,800 on weekdays and HK$2,040 on weekends (subject to a 10% service charge).

Mum + Me fashion

If your mum loves to match her little mini-me, then she might love the elegant Bonpoint Paris collection. Some of the range is designed so sophisticated urban women and their little ones can match outfits. Cutest!

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