May 5th, 2009
Mother's Day Gift Guide Toronto
You can’t put a price on a mother’s love, but you can show her you love her at any price point. Herewith, Vitamin Daily Toronto’s top 5 prezzies (from $25 to a splurge) to make Mom feel posh this Mother’s Day:
Nibble on dainty sandwiches and pastries at a Mother’s Day tea for two at the Gardiner Museum. Don’t forget, sipping from your teaspoon and biscuit dunking are cardinal sins in the mother’s book of etiquette. $25 at Jamie Kennedy at the Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen's Park, Toronto, 416 362 1957 ext. 2, www.jamiekennedy.ca
For new mums or mums-to-be we've found a mini-kit containing everything you need to care for your skin. The Mama Mio range contains no ‘nasties,’ is marvelous on stretch marks and sore boobs, and is completely safe to use during pregnancy. $39 at The Bay, www.thebay.com
You can never go wrong with fresh blooms and Pam Kosoy of Midge is one of the most creative florists in the city. Kosoy suggests a pre-made arrangement over a bouquet (hydrangeas, orange and pink roses and Gerber daises are perennial faves). Gorgeous peonies ($6 a stem) are now showing as well. Midge, 651 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-488-0875, www.midge.ca
To match the décor of its first ever stand-alone store, why not snap up a stylish Satsuma orange Spanner jacket ($179)? The bold colour, white stitching and delicate ruching will make this piece a spring favourite. Spanner, Shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Rd., Toronto, www.shopsatdonmills.ca
And for the "mom-deserves-it-because-she-was-in-labour-for-18-hours" splurge gift, peruse the wonderful world of vintage baubles. Carole Tanenbaum’s online collection features everything from ‘80s lucite bangles ($300) to stunning shoulder duster earrings from the ‘60s ($1200). www.caroletanenbaum.com




