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My Picks For Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you haven’t had the time to buy your Mom a gift or you still don’t know what to give her, then here are some gift ideas that will truly make your Mom very happy.  Our Mothers deserve only the best!

1. Joanna Preysler

Make your Mom’s Croc dreams come true with these exquisite pieces by Filipino designer Joanna Preysler.  The “Michelin” tote comes in different colors. Check them out at their store in Greenbelt 3, Makati City Philippines.

Follow Joanna Preysler on Instagram @joannapreyslermanila https://www.instagram.com/joannapreyslermanila/?hl=en

Photos Courtesy of Joanna Preysler Manila

2. Jewelmer’s Mother and Child Pendant

What better way to commemorate Mother’s Day by giving her this beautifully crafted Mother and Child pendant made of 2 Golden South Sea Pearls and diamonds set in 18K gold.

Check out their website for the nearest Jewelmer store to see the collection up close and personal https://jewelmer.com/store-locator/.

Mother and Child Pendant from Jewelmer.   Photo Courtesy of Jewelmer

3. Sony A7iii Camera

Nothing is more practical than giving your Mom Sony’s latest Full-Frame mirrorless camera that is easy to use and light on the hands. One of the best ways to capture’s life’s precious moments, is with the SONY A7iii.

For more details check out their website http://www.sony.com.ph/electronics/cameras

SONY A7iii Camera Photo Courtesy of SONY

4. Jo Malone Colognes

Jo Malone recently came out with the BLOSSOM GIRLS collection, a trio of limited edition scents that evokes the fresh, fun and joy of spring.  Something Mom would love to have.  You can give her one or get her all three since they are only available while supply lasts. #BrilliantBlossoms

Sakura Blossom, Plum Blossom, Nashi Blossom Photo Courtesy of Jo Malone London

Another option is the HOT BLOSSOMS featuring two new scents that are also available for a limited time only.  Both scents are perfect for the summer season.

Tropical Cherimoya Cologne – A delightful combination of cherimoya fruit, juicy pear, passion flower and Brazilian copahu resin.

Cattleya Flower Body Mist –  keeping it fresh with cattleya orchid petals, citurs fruit and vetiver

Tropical Cherimoya Cologne and Cattleya Flower Body Mist.    Photo Courtesy of Jo Malone London

Find the fragrance that suits you by going to nearest Jo Malone boutique.  To create your own scent by combining it with one or two of Jo Malone’s wide array of colognes.

To know more about it check out my blog on How To Create Your Own Scent With Jo Malone https://francolaurel.com/how-to-create-your-own-scent-with-jo-malone/

5. Dyson V8 Carbon Fibre

The newest cordless vacuum cleaner from Dyson is so light and powerful that it will make your Mom so happy to have one in her home.

Available at all Dyson stores. https://www.dyson.ph

Dyson V8 Carbon Fibre Photo Courtesy of Dyson

6. Sony Bravia OLED TV

Your Mom will definitely appreciate the new SONY BRAVIA OLED A8F series where she will get to watch her favorite “teleserye”, movies and TV series with its 4K HDR picture quality.  It is so thin that you can mount it on the wall or put it in any area where you wish to put it.

For more details visit http://www.sony.com.ph/electronics/tv/t/televisions

SONY Bravia OLED. Photo Courtesy of SONY

7. Olive Tree Linen

Bespoke linen pieces for the home with your Mom’s initials will make these finely crafted linens a personal and meaningful gift to your Mom.

Visit their instagram page and follow them l@ivethelinendream https://www.instagram.com/livethelinendream/?hl=en

Olive Tree Linen      Photo Courtesy of Kyla Olives

8. DKxCA Shoes

Dr.Kong shoes recently collaborated with tastemaker and Lifestyle/Mommy blogger Cat Arambulo Antonio to come up with the DKxCA, a pair of black sneakers that combines comfort and style.  Something your Mom will love cause it will definitely make her feel young and look “groovy”

#LoveMyFeet

DKxCA is only available in select Dr.Kong stores in Metro Manila.

Ayala Malls the 30th, Robinson’s Magnolia, Uptown Mall BGC, and Greenbelt 5.

DKxCA Sneakers Photo Courtesy of Dr. Kong Shoes

9. Clothes form Othello

Off the rack couture from Othello, only a few pieces are made per style. The beautiful thing about the clothes from Othello is it is mostly Free Size, which is what our Moms love.

Visit Othello at the second level Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Makati City.

Follow them on IG @othello.ph https://www.instagram.com/othello.ph/?hl=en

Photo Courtesy of Othello.ph

10. Common Scents Candles

The third year students of Media and Entertainment Managemnt from the University of Asia and the Pacific founded Common Scents PH a scented candle brand that has a worthy cause.  All proceeds from this venture goes to Project Brave Kids, an organization that supports the needs of children battling cancer.

Each candle is sold at Php 350 per piece with three scents.

Prudence – Citronella Scent

Constancy – Lavender Scent

Magnanimity – Eucalyptus Scent

They also have a CHARITY BUNDLE

3 scented candles – Php 990.00

50-99 candles – Php 300.00 each

100 and above candles – Php 275.00 each

Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @phcommonscents or contact them via email at ph.commonscents@gmail.com

Common Scents Candles

11. Pamper your Mom at The Zen Institue

Our Moms deserves a beauty treatment that will make them feel and look good in in every way.  The Zen Institute offers a wide array of services that will enhance your beauty in a non-invasive way giving our Moms a healthier choice for a beauty perfected from within. To know more about the services they offer checkout their rate sheet and consult with Dr. Mary Jane Torres and her team of doctors at their four branches including one at Vietura in Sofitel.

Go to their website to learn more on what they offer and the branches you can got to. http://www.thezeninstitute.com

The Zen Institute

12.Sunday Brunch at Mireio

Treat your Mom to premier Luxe Sunday Brunch Buffet at Mireio in Raffles Makati featuring live cooking stations and a wide range of Provencal and French cuisine by Executive Chef Anne-Cecile Degenne and Provençal-native Mireio Chef De Cuisine Herve Clair.

The Luxe Sunday Brunch Buffet is PHP 2,450 per person, from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m.. Unlimited soft drinks, refreshing juice, local beers, red and white wine, and selected cocktails can be enjoyed with an additional PHP 895. Pair the Sunday Brunch Buffet with limitless Taittinger Champagne with an additional PHP 1,288. Bon Apetit!

Luxe Sunday Brunch at Mireio

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