TOP FIVE MOTHERS DAY GIFTS

So, I have been a naughty little blogger and not posted for a week or so. Tut tut tut. I have excuses - I have been a busy little soldier, chained to my desk at work but I promise to do better in future. This Sunday, in case any of you have forgotten, is Mother's Day. After buying my mum gifts at Christmas, Mothers Day and her birthday each year, it can get a little tricky to come up with a new idea. I quite often just ask her what she wants, but for those of you that want to surprise your mum this Sunday, I've come up with a top five gift ideas for your No. 1 Mum...

Royal Horticultural Society Sunflower Candle, £12
http://www.wax-lyrical.co.uk/

Wax Lyrical and the Royal Horticultural Society have collaborated to create the RHS Chelsea collection. The Sunflower candle comes in a contemporary case, but has a beautiful black and white botanical English garden illustrations from the RHS Lindley Library adorning the glass. It is so, so pretty. It has a fresh spring scent containing a luxurious blend of essential oils. It's a great gift for mum to enjoy this Sunday!

Rose Jug, £25
http://www.marksandspencer.co.uk/

I think this jug from M&S is so cute... I prefer plants to flowers, as they have a bit of longevity. What is also amazing about M&S is that if you order by 6pm, you get next day delivery - perfect for last minute 'what do I buy mum?' panics!!


Charbonnel & Walker Pink Champagne Truffles, £21.50
http://www.charbonnel.co.uk/

 A gift from Charbonnel & Walker will always make the recipient feel special - I bought some for my darling mum last year. The pink coloured champagne truffles have a milk chocolate and Champagne centre - yummy! The boxes of these premium eats are so gorgeous you need not wrap them! Bonus for people with substandard wrapping skills (like me!).

Diane Von Furstenberg Campbell Silk Scarf, £125
http://www.selfridges.com/

I think scarfs are always a lovely gift. You'd need to be feeling pretty flash to buy your mum a DVF scarf for mother's day, but this one is so so pretty, I just had to include it on my blog!

Prucia Plum Liquer, £31
http://www.harrods.com/

Oh my goodness... This has to be the most amazing drink I have ever, and may ever try. Buying booze for your mum isn't necessarily the obvious choice for Mothers Day, but why not break the trend and pick her up a bottle of the heavenly Prucia Plum Liquer? Serve over crushed ice or splash in a glass of Champagne for an uber-posh Kir Royal!

Love to all your mums xxx

TOP FIVE VALENTINE'S GIFTS

Eeek. It's Valentine's day in a about a week. What to buy? Below are a few suggestions to suit all budgets...

The Sanctum Valentine’s package, £420
http://www.sanctumsoho.com/

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of London’s infamous Regent Street lies the seven-storey Sanctum Soho Hotel. It's a great place to stay in London, just a stones through from all the theatres and fab restaurants and shops. The Sanctum Valentine’s package includes a luxury nights stay in Sanctum Soho for two, complete with a chilled bottle of champagne and strawberries on arrival, a sumptuousness candle lit dinner in the well known celebrity haunt restaurant No. 20, and breakfast in bed the next morning  for £420. You'll earn some serious brownie points with this gift!  

Connock London’s Kukui Oil Candle, £36.80
www.connocklondon.com

The delicate Kukui Oil Candle is infused with the sensual, exotic fragrance of Hawaiian flowers - it's make a great gift for girls who like the finer things in life. Romantic floral notes of Gardenia and Jasmine blend together into an adorable scent that isn't at all overpowering. This candle is beautifully packaged, so a great gift to give if you're not the best at wrapping presents!

Ruby Red Love is Everywhere, £32
www.rubyredcosmetics.co.uk/



Ruby Red is a range of natural beauty products designed and created for healthy, glowing skin. The ‘Love is Everywhere’ Valentine’s gift set will give her everything she needs for a night of indulgent pampering. It contains Bath Time Bliss; an Organic Rose Geranium & Ylang Ylang Bath Soak to help her unwind, an Organic Rose Whipped Shea Butter for smooth skin and an Organic Honey & Vanilla Lip Balm, formulated for soft, supple & kissable lips.

Rosey Slippers and Body Lotion, £9.99
http://www.madbeauty.com/  

If she loves all things pink and girly, this slipper and body lotion set is a good call. Super-snugly slippers to slip on post bath, with some lotion so she can make her skin super soft. The great thing about a gift like this, is it's something you can guarentee she'll use everyday.

For a full selection of products and services
available at  HeavenV visit http://www.heavenv.co.uk/

Virgin Active’s nationwide beauty spa, HeavenV, has lovingly crafted seven Valentine’s themed pamper packages. What better way to show your Valentine that you care, than with the gift of looking and feeling great? OR what a perfect way to treat yourself to some pampering before a Valentine's date?  There's a package to suit every budget. Prices start at £35, but I like the sound of the Spoil Me Senseless Package, £75 - with a facial, scalp and hand massage and full body massage...bliss.

What are you buying/hoping to receive for Valentine's?