S O S : M A M A - D I A

This is your first SOS, as the day that all Mothers love is very much on the horizon.

An entirely commercial venture? Maybe. I say, let’s take advantage of this loud, hugely unsubtle reminder, to tell our Mums just how great they are. They did after all, take the time to lick a tissue and wipe our grubby faces all those years ago, amongst a few other things. So, it’s really the least we can do.

If you’re bored of the generic floral tribute, below are some ideas, that won’t die after a week. Just to remind you, it's on March 22...



Pink Chocolate Marc de Champagne Truffles – by Prestat - £11.98






Love Mug – in various colours – by Big Tomato Company - £15.00






Olives 'Grow it’ – available with Bonsai, Chilli Peppers and many others - by Gift Republic - £12.99







Penguin Book Bag – in Mauve, Green or Orange - £19.57




Benetint (gives lips and cheeks a rosy glow) – by Benefit - £22.50





Tea for one (Bone China) - by repeatrepeat - £29.95








Organic Wild Rose Beauty Balm with Muslin Cloth - by Neal's Yard Remedies – £22.00






Knitting Needle Roll - by Cath Kidston – £20.00





Morris Rose Garden Secateurs - by V&A - £14.50





Paris Blank Notebook - also available in NYC & London - by Cavallini & Co - £6.95




Bill’s Food Cookery Book - by Bill Granger - £8.99