RISE & SHINE
Helping Mom wake up in style on Mother’s Day (or any day)
Whether we kids are young or young at heart, our moms are our “original influencers” and deserve some thought and attention. What could be more luxurious for mom than staying in bed an extra hour longer on her special day? I hunted around online for the perfect gifts to help all sorts of moms enjoy their mornings with the ideal Mother’s Day gifts. Now all you have to do is set a Zoom date with Mom to celebrate her special day!
JUST FIVE MINUTES MORE, PLEASE
Whether it’s to fall asleep, stay asleep or sleep in a few minutes longer, Mom’s pillow is her sleep-aid. I found the perfect pillow, one that’s sure to give even a Goldilocks-type sleeper a dreamy snooze. The Chamomile Pillow, $79 from Dormez Vous, is not too hard, not too soft and is infused with chamomile extracts that promise to help you fall asleep and stay in a deeper, more relaxed sleep. Perforated memory foam helps move excess heat away from the head and neck, and a breathable mesh cover provides extra cooling effects.
A CUP OF HER OWN
Make Mom’s daily first cup of java stylish with the Keurig K-mini single-serve coffee maker in on-trend Oasis blue, $80. Mom can enjoy delicious coffee, tea and many other beverages at the touch of a button and Keurig’s recyclable pods will please Mom’s inner Earth Mother, too.
GOLD METAL BAKER
Got flour? Baking has had a recent resurgence due to spending more time at home. Why not bake Mom a family-favourite recipe? The always popular banana bread, served in a shiny new gift pan that she’ll keep long after the treat has been devoured, is sure to be a hit. Anna Olson Kitchen’s non-stick steel loaf baking pan, $22, found at the Bay, is professional quality and its matte gold colour is sure to make whatever you bake look like a pro was in the kitchen for Mom.
BREAKFAST IN BED, THEN OFF TO WORK
Gifts that offer double-duty are always appreciated, and one that serves up breakfast in bed for mom is the Acrylic Bed Tray, $120 from CB2. It can also be a tray table for snacking while watching movies or a lap desk for working remotely (perhaps from the sofa?). I’d love one to elevate my laptop on the kitchen counter when I’m researching recipes. Its sleek, clear design ensures it fits into any room’s décor.
CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY FROM A DISTANCE?
1. Send a gift certificate for a future dinner. It will give everyone an event to look forward and helps to support Mom’s favourite restaurant or café.
2. Don’t forget flowers and greenery! Create a beautiful potted spring arrangement from plantings at the garden centres, then get it to her front door or porch.
3. Hold a breakfast-in-bed Zoom party for Mom. Everyone dresses in their fanciest PJS, and connects online with coffee in hand and smiles all around!
Do you have a decor dilemma or want to give feedback? You can contact Karl on Facebook at Karl Lohnes Designer. Karl has worked as a home decor expert and product designer for 25 years.