6 Great Local Gifts for Mother’s Day
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
It's her day (when isn't it?). Are you ready? We've got 6 great, local inspirations for Mother's Day.
For traditional mom: Flowers she'll never forget from Jephry
There are bouquets and arrangements, and then there are flowers from Jephry Floral Studio in Providence. The artists here create the most gorgeous arrangements in the state, and why not indulge Mom with one of their best springtime creations. This Sumptuous Spring arrangement features hydrangea, tulips, lilac, peonies, and viburnum, bursting from a large cylinder vase. $120 as shown. For more inspirations, look online, here, call 866-351-3516 to order toll free, or stop by the shop at 432 Broadway. Plan ahead: they're closed Sundays.
For active mom: Treat her to a 5K
That's right, get the whole family involved and run the 5K or do the 2-mile Family Fun Walk on Mother's Day at Rogers High School, 15 Wickham Rd, Newport. Sponsored by the Newport Public Education Foundation, the course follows beautiful Ocean Drive, and attracts more than 500 participants. Moms who run or walk will receive flowers and
chocolates. Bases, covered. Sunday, May 8, 9am. Register online, here. Proceeds benefit the Newport Public Education Foundation.GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
For pleasure-loving mom: Give her a Mother's Day Surprise Makeover
It's like she woke up in her own reality show. Spadyssey Day Spa in Providence is offering a full-tilt day of beauty for mom, including limo pickup at the doorstep, flowers, bottle of champagne, and a day at Spadyssey including hot stone massage, skin consultation, micropore facial spa manicure and pedicure. Add-ons can include hair styling, cards, champagne, flowers, before and after photos, or even a video recording and DVD production of her very own Makeover Story. Package begins at $499. Call 273-9777 to discuss and plot. Spadyssey, 75 Dorrance St, Providence, 273-9777.
For artsy-yet-sentimental mom: Keepsake artwork from The Great Remember
Talk about creative, and beautiful. RISD grad Lisa Waltuch's inventive online shop, The Great Remember, creates keepsakes for mom that are both hip and sentimental. How about a locket with a piece of fabric from a favorite blanket, or photo? Or creative canvas mosaics that are boldly graphic, with your family's photos incorporated? Check out the Mother's Day Gifts, here. Prices start at $99.
For cocktail-loving mom: Tip-C Cupcakes
It is Sunday, after all, so indulge her love of fine cocktails along with the loveliest, liquored up cupcake she'll ever taste, from this North Providence boutique bakery. How about these options? Strawberry Margarita, Jacks Mistress (top-shelf bourbon and peach schnapps), or The Pool Boy (coffee creme liquor, orange rum). This is a sweet for a grown-up mother, all right. 1270 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, 305-3503. Closed Sunday, so plan ahead!
For high-style mom: Tiffany Peay earrings (on sale!)
The gorgeous creations of Tiverton's Tiffany Peay are on sale from May 1-8, so swoop down to Tiverton Four Corners and pick up a pair of this artist's dazzlingly gorgeous earrings. How about 14k pink gold cluster dangle earrings, plus amethyst and natural fresh water coin pearls? Feminine, fashion forward, and yet utterly classic. That will make for one happy mother. $396 on sale (normally $495... all in-stock earrings 20% off during sale). Tiffany Peay Jewelry, 3851 Main Rd, Tiverton Four Corners, 816-0878.
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