BOKKS LONDON LAUNCHES MOTHER’S DAY GIFT BOKKS

BOKKS London, the exclusive luxury gifting service, launches the 2010 Mother’s Day collection of new BOKKS, each one tailored to a different type of mother, making it easy to find the perfect gift to pamper any special lady on Mother’s Day.

Partnering with only the most luxurious of brands, BOKKS has created a bespoke gift collection for Mother’s Day, making it easy to choose the perfect gift. Make her eyes light up with one of the stunning gift BOKKS available now.

In addition to the personalised BOKKS collections, treat her to a bespoke BOKKS experience, in which BOKKS arranges for an expert to come to her home to treat her to the ultimate, personalized dream-come-true experience. Whether it be a day making her own chocolates with an expert chocolatier, having a professional family photo shoot with a celebrity photographer, or a day where the Dorchester hosts a private afternoon tea at her home, BOKKS experiences makes it possible to give her a gift she’ll remember forever- seamlessly arranged, glam-packaged and delivered for an astounding surprise.

MUMMY ORCHID BOKKS: £250
Send her a stunning bouquet of rare purple Vanda orchids, sure to take her breath away. The color purple, specifically chosen for it’s meaning of royalty, ceremony, pride and success, is sure to make her feel like a queen for the day.

FORNASETTI / LISA HOFFMAN MUMMY: £100
Spoil her with an Eton BOKKS containing a drawer of indulgent chocolates and a Fornasetti dish or the Lisa Hoffman pulse-point perfume set.

TIMELESS MUMMY: £151
Surprise her with a petite Eton BOKKS filled with treats including a Bulgari Monete Silk Scarf and a drawer of delicious praline chocolates.

FUN MUMMY: £310
Make her feel like the classic beauty she is with a Chelsea BOKKS containing an Anya Hindmarch Loose Pocket, a Missoni scarf, a Miller Harris Fleur Oriental, and a choice of a Smythson notebook. Choose between the “Must Have”, “Travels”, “Experiences”, and “Wit and Wisdom”.

CLASSIC MUMMY: £301
Gift her with a unique Chelsea BOKKS containing a Chelsea drawer of chocolates, a Christofle Bookmark, a Prada Amber fragrance and a Theo Fennell picture frame. Customise your frame by emailing a photo to our team for them to insert ready for delivery.

EDGY MUMMY: £935
Make her feel like a million dollars, with a Knightsbridge BOKKS containing a Nymphenberg necklace, a Natalia Brilli Nolex, a Fornasetti dish, a Chanel De Lux book and a Le Labo Candle, specially customised with the customer's name.

IN VOGUE MUMMY: £1474
Treat her to a Knightsbridge BOKKS containing an Anya Hindmarch Lautner Bag, a larac bohinc solar eclipse bracelet and earrings and a drawer of BOKKS chocolates.

GLAMOUROUS MUMMY: £3,848
Make her sparkle with a Large Lid BOKKS containing an Anya Hindmarch Snakeskin tote bag and a matching wallet, a Vanessa Kandiyoti evil-eye bracelet and a chocolate BOKKS.

BOKKS THEATRE COLLECTION- Price Upon Request
Make her feel like a VIP for a night, with a Mayfair BOKKS concealing £300 of Theatre Tokens to “Love Never Dies”, two half bottles of Krug champagne, a drawer of BOKKS Chocolates and a pair of silver Christofle champagne straws.

DOMESTIC GODDESS MUMMY COLLECTION - GIFT HER A DAY WITH A BOKKS EXPERT
Within the comfort of her own home, BOKKS has BROUGHT TOGETHER some of the world’s leading experts in their field to provide master classes for mother and daughter. Choose from a selection of unique experiences, sure to spoil her rotten.

TEA EXPERT: Price upon request
A BOKKS-Hop will deliver a Fornasetti Tea Set and a message detailing her journey with a tea expert for a custom-blend master class. She will learn all about tea and how it is blended and then make her own perfect custom blend. Afternoon Tea will be served to enjoy after the experience.

PORTRAIT EXPERT: From £2,500
The world famous Tony McGee will photograph mother and child, resulting in two beautiful coffee table sized reportage books. The voucher for this will come concealed within a BOKKS containing a Smythson Makeup Pouch, a La Prairie Magic of Caviar set and a bottle of Miller Harris Eau de Toilette.

FRAGRANCE EXPERT: From £2,500
Let her enjoy a fragrance journey with Roja Dove over afternoon tea. The Dorchester will host a private afternoon with Roja Dove where the food is themed around fragrance. An odour profiling will take place, with Roja recommending one of his semi bespoke fragrances based on the outcome of the day.

CHOCOLATE EXPERT: From £1000
BOKKS London’s own chocolate expert Bill McCarrick of Sir Hans Sloane will take her on a chocolate journey. A BOKKS-Hop will deliver BOKKS cookies with a note detailing her experience with the expert.

WINE EXPERT Price upon request
BOKKS London will arrange for the most knowledgeable experts to guide her on a personalised wine or champagne journey. From tastings in the comfort of her own home, to experiences in wine producing regions- anything she desires is possible. A BOKKS-Hop will deliver the BOKKS London’s Wine Lover Collection with a note detailing her experience

VIP’S Deserve VPA’S
BOKKS continues to reinvent the art of gift giving. In addition to the Mother’s Day BOKKS Collection to choose from, you can also work with the BOKKS Very Personal Assistants (VPA) team to create your very own BOKKS with all your Mum’s favourites included. Taking the experience of gifting and wrapping to another level, BOKKS will hunt, gather, package, and hand-deliver the perfect present for Mother’s Day. With access to the worlds leading luxury brands from Prada to Harry Winston and Krug to Baccarat, BOKKS London will assist you in creating an exquisite gift for Mother’s Day.

It’s All About the Presentation: BOKKS HOP
The BOKKS experience culminates in the theatre of the delivery, BOKKS will transport a collection of items of any size in stylish BOKKS signature packaging. Each BOKKS can be delivered by a white-gloved and uniformed BOKKS bell-hop guaranteeing a seamless and stunning transition from conception to realisation.

With BOKKS anything is possible.

SPECIAL OFFER “Spend £500 and choose a further £50 worth of goods by mentioning HBCP in your order”. Valid until March 31st only.

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS FROM GIFT-LIBRARY.COM

Find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day with online gifting website Gift-Library.com.
Founded by the effortlessly stylish Caroline Stanbury, Gift-Library.com brings together a wide selection of niche luxury items for men, women, children, the home and even pets. Many of the items available can be monogrammed and all purchases are beautifully packaged and dispatched on the same day.
Not only a shopping site, Gift-Library has regular celebrity interviews, insider shopping and style tips as well as a personalized reminder service for important dates.

http://www.gift-library.com/

INSPIRATION FOR MOTHER’S DAY FROM ORMONDE JAYNE PERFUMERY

Bathing Beauty Gift Box in Ta’if Rose
What more could a mother want than a luxurious scented bath surrounded by scented candles? Total bliss!
Ta’if is the name of this exotic rose that grows on the top of this Arabian mountain overlooking the Red Sea. Combined with saffron, dates, orange blossom, broom & pink pepper, Ormonde Jayne’s Ta’if is an intoxicating and audacious rose scent that defies all other roses.
The Bathing Beauty Gift Box contains a bottle of the Essential Bathing Oil 100ml and two mini scented candles that burn for a minimum of 20 hours each. £68

Belle of the Ball Gift Box
If you know the Ormonde Jayne perfume she wears, why not treat your mother to a bottle of her favourite perfume together with a matching Replenishing Body Lotion, I guarantee you she will be thrilled and feel totally appreciated.
Ormonde Jayne’s Bathing Range is entirely free of parabens, mineral oils, sulphates, petrochemicals & GM ingredients.
Available in all eight women’s fragrances. £102

Discovery Set
A box of the entire range of 11 perfumes in mini 2ml sprays, together with a brochure explaining every scent. As Mother always knows best, add a gift card so she can order a full bottle once she has chosen her favourite perfume. (We have sampled this here at Hot Brands and the collection is divine, you will be absolutely spoilt for choice)£35 including worldwide postage
Scented Candle
The classic design of an Ormonde Jayne scented candle and its unique slow burn will fill the air with the sophisticated scents of Sampaquita, Tolu, Osmanthus & Cardomom & Juniper Berry. Casablanca Lily is our best seller and looks stylish in all settings.£38 burning time is at least 55 hours.
Stockists
Online from the new website www.ormondejayne.com with a 24 hour delivery within UK Over the phone with a trained member of staff on +44 207 499 1100
From The Ormonde Jayne Boutique in The Royal Arcade, Old Bond Street, London.

Also from Ormonde Jayne in Dubai at Boutique 1, Jumeirah Beach.

MOTHER’S DAY TO BE REMEMBERED

Ettinger of London http://www.ettinger.co.uk/ have a range of leather gifts that have been handmade in Britain by dedicated craftspeople with at least five years of training. Bestowed with a Royal Warrant, Ettinger have been producing leather goods for over 75 years in Britain from the finest bridle hide. With Mothers' Day just around the corner (28 March) in the UK, Ettinger has three suggestions for a lasting gift that will pamper your Mother this Mothering Sunday.

Jewel Box with Mirror £70
This horseshoe shaped leather Jewel Box with Mirror has a silky pig suede on the inside & a waxy hide on the outside to store your mother’s jewels. Measuring approximately 8.8cm X 7cm X 3.2cm
Available in pink, pale blue, red, black & tan.

Palace Leather Frame £240
This Palace Leather Frame has a wooden curved-top base which is entirely covered with our wonderful waxy hide from the Lifestyle Collection. These leather frames are made to order and are entirely hand made by one of our best craftsmen.
Approx. size: 13.8cm x 19.5cm x 1.6cm (external); will hold one 10x15cm photo.

Travel Clock £80
A perfect combination of practicality & stylishness for travelling in luxury, this front operated alarm clock is encased in a foldable leather stand.
Approx. size: 9cm X 6.8cm X 8.5cm open; 8.5cm X 6.8cm X 3.5cm closed. Available in red, pink, blue, black & tan.
Happy Mothers' Day!

NOTES:

Ettinger products are available to buy online at http://www.ettinger.co.uk/ and are all beautifully presented in boxes with worldwide shipping.

Ettinger products are also available http://www.ettinger.co.uk/distribution/ to buy in London from Fortnum & Masons, The General Trading Company, George F Trumper in Jermyn Street & Curzon Street and Mitsukoshi Dorland House in Regents Street or from the showroom in Putney, London.

Available overseas from shops in USA, Canada, France, Belgium, Norway, Japan, South Korea and Australia.

MAKE MOTHER”S DAY SPECIAL FROM OSKIA

For mother’s day we are selling a limited edition leather gift box (which doubles up as a beautiful jewellery case) containing our Bedtime Beauty Boost, RRP£115.

“More than just a natural brand, OSKIA had developed a new approach to achieving a healthy, glowing complexion - nutritional skincare. OSKIA’s luxurious products and supplements supply the skin with a comprehensive diet of essential nutrients to boost cell health and efficiency, while pioneering beauty actives provide advanced, targeted anti-ageing solutions.”

THOUGHTFUL INDULGENT GIFT IDEAS FROM THE HANDPICKED COLLECTION.

No one deserves a treat more than a multi-tasking mum. Make her day this Mothering Sunday with thoughtful, indulgent gift ideas from The Handpicked Collection.

http://www.handpickedcollection.com/

PAMPER HER THIS YEAR, WITH STAND OUT LUXURY AND SIMPLE ELEGANCE; MOTHERS DAY WITH THE JOSEPHINE HOME TOUCH FOR BOTH STYLE AND COMFORT - JUST HOW IT SHOULD BE!


Elegant Mothers Day gifts with FREE delivery and FREE gift wrapping

Who can you think of more in your life that deserves to be spoiled once in a while, and who you probably forget to spoil the most? Bored of the well trodden chocolate and flowers route, why not pamper her with
a taste of Josephine Home luxury?

All of our gifts are beautifully packaged and delivered free of charge within 48 hours. All orders over £50 until Saturday 13th March come with a FREE signature soothing scented candle: a fresh verbena based fragrance, a scent reminiscent of the early morning dew.

LUXURY COTTON BATHROBES
If she loves to soak away the stresses and strains of the daily grind, what could be more indulgent than a luxury 100% cotton bathrobe (lined with cotton towelling), with grosgrain trim on the collar, pockets and cuffs. White with choice of trim for both comfort and style. £135 EACH

LAMBSOOL & ANGORA THROWS
Our deliciously soft lambswool and angora scarves are like wrapping your loved one in the softest cashmere. Generously proportioned for those cold March days. (180cm length, 70cm width) £165 EACH

ELEGANT CUSHIONS
Elegant feather and down filled cushions in three stylish finishes for understated style at an understated price. Our tweed provides a contemporary take, the suede offers classic elegance and the corduroy is discreet and sophisticated.£50 EACH

Have you seen our latest bed linen - cool and contemporary Silver for a modern twist on our white Classic range?

For any queries, just contact our adviser, Francesca
http://www.jhtrousseau.co.uk/bedroom-c1/bed-linen-s78

LOVE CASHMERE AND LOVE YOUR MUM

Love cashmere and love your Mum with a beautiful CocoonU 100% cashmere lace shawl as your gift on Mother's Day Luxurious and timeless, they are designed in a range of patterns and gorgeous colours, offering sublime softness and guaranteed to add a stylish touch to any outfit.

Chic, pretty, unique and lightweight enough to be worn all year round £150

CocoonU Boutique, 5 Montpellier Mews, Harrogate, HG1 2TQ
www.cocoonu.com

MUM’S THE WORD

This Mother’s Day show your mum how much you care, treat her to some award-winning Belgian chocolate from Galler. Visit www.gallerchocolates.co.uk and get chocolate gifts from Galler delivered straight to your door!

You can’t go wrong with chocolates and flowers, so on Sunday 14th March give her Les Florales

(£12.50 online) from Galler. Combining chocolate ganache and fresh flowers, Les Florales are the result of the union between Jean Galler and renowned floral artist, Daniel Ost and contain 12 chocolates in the following fabulous flavours: Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet. The perfect thank you for putting up with you all these years.

Lavish her with pralines this year with our elegant Round Praline Gift Box (£24.96 online). Two layers of fine chocolates; pralines, ganaches, marzipans and caramels housed in an elegant round russet-coloured
box.

To order award winning Galler chocolate online visit www.gallerchocolates.co.uk, alternatively call 0207 351 1668 to order over the phone or visit the Galler retail outlet at Harrods, Harvey Nichols (London) and John Lewis Food Halls (Oxford Street and Bluewater branches).

For up to the minute information from Galler you can now follow us on Twitter! You can also follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galler-Chocolate-UK/34079031442?v=info&ref=search

INDULGE YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY WITH THE LATEST ADDITION TO BRONNLEY’S CITRUS SPA RANGE

Whether it’s your mother, grandmother, mother-in-law or even stepmother, show them how special they are this Mother’s Day with a luxurious gift from Bronnley, makers of the finest British soap and toiletries.

The indulgent and stunning Orange and Jasmine Collection is the latest addition to Bronnley’s exquisite Citrus Spa Range, comprising a selection of handmade soaps and toiletries that guarantee to indulge, pamper and invigorate any beauty regime this Mother’s Day.

This rejuvenating collection mixes Bitter Orange and Sweet Mandarin to create a floral heart of Jasmine scent with undertones of Peony and Lily of the Valley. As with all Bronnley soaps and toiletries the Orange and Jasmine Collection has been created using the finest natural ingredients and comprises of a triple milled Soap Gift Set containing natural extracts of Orange and Jasmine, Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil.

Energise and revive skin with a refreshing Body Scrub enriched with exfoliating Jojoba beads. Add a soothing Bath and Shower Wash, enriched with moisturising Chamomile and Orange extract which helps to cleanse and tone the skin.

The luxuriously creamy Body Lotion combined with orange extract will help refresh and tone your skin and add a touch of elegance with the fresh and delicate aroma of the Eau Fraiche.

The Orange and Jasmine Collection is a lively addition to Bronnley’s Citrus Spa Range, all of which offer the perfect gifts for Mother’s Day. Also included is the Lemon and Neroli Collection. The refreshing zest of Lemon is combined with the stimulating scent and skincare benefits of Neroli, creating a uniquely invigorating array of products which will leave skin soft, smooth and utterly touchable.

The Lime and Bergamot Collection also offers a beautiful gift this year. Containing Lime extract, Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil, the range of products will leave the skin looking fresh and feeling smooth.

Bronnley’s beautifully presented gifts are of the finest natural quality and serve as a timeless collection of classic English toiletries. So go on, indulge a busy mum with a beautiful gift and say “thank you” with Bronnley this Mother’s Day.

Bronnley collections are available from leading department stores and independent chemists nationwide. They are also available to view online at www.bronnley.co.uk or by calling 01280 702291 for stockists.

CLASSIC BEAUTY FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Give your mother the gift of radiant skin with Pond’s beauty classics
The charming nostalgia and multi-tasking properties of the Pond’s skincare collection make Pond’s the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, to keep her skin radiant and youthful all year round. All at a pocket friendly price; give your mother a gift she will treasure this Mother’s Day – the gift of beautiful skin.

Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser, £3.99

The secret to soft, glowing skin; this multi-tasking rich and creamy cleanser is the ultimate beauty buy for women of all ages. With 4 in 1 beauty benefits, it’s the skincare essential that every woman needs. The gentle cleansing action of Cold Cream Cleanser rids skin of impurities, removes waterproof make-up, and can even be used as a moisture mask and hand cream.

Pond’s Hydro-Nourishing Cream, £3.99

This light day cream leaves skin feeling smooth and healthy. Liposomes make a perfect base for applying make-up, and Hydro-Elastine and Evening Primrose Oil not only nourish and moisturise, but promote healthy skin.

Pond’s Triple Action Moisturiser, £4.99

Developed to cherish the needs of mature skin and to help unveil the skins beauty and vitality. Containing Vitamins A and E to stimulate cell renewal and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, this unique cream perfectly addresses the skin concerns of mature women, revealing radiant and refined skin.

Pond’s beauty secrets have been passed down through generations, and the classic beauty formulas continue to be adored by women today.

Pond’s is available nationwide in Boots, Superdrug, and Lloyds, and online at www.boots.com
 
MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS FROM SWAROVSKI

This classic pendant features two entwined hearts, one gold-plated and the other rhodium-plated with a clear crystal pavé setting. A connecting element links them to the gold-plated chain necklace. Combine it with the matching bracelet and ring for a romantic and elegant look.
http://www.swarovski.com

OCADO MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS

Ocado has many products that would be perfect as gifts for Mother’s Day, offering a little something different from the usual chocolates and flowers.

The online delivery service means that last minute presents don’t have to be brought from the petrol station on the way home from work, items can be quickly purchased and delivered at a time convenient to you.

Mother’s Day Gifts

• Caroline Gardner Hearts Gift Bag-Stylish bag with hearts pattern £3.00
• Daylesford Organic Mini Shortbread Hearts – The handmade hearts are rich buttery and delicately crumbly, perfect with morning coffee or afternoon tea £3.45
• National Trust –Admission pass for two to a participating National Trust in either England, Wales and Northern Ireland £49.00
• Virgin Experiences spa day –At the luxurious Nougat Spa enjoy an indulgent pampering experience £99
• Virgin Experiences Mini Photo shoot-A one to one session with a make-up artist and female photographer who will photograph you looking the most sexy, glamorous and confident - ever! £99

Please do have a further look at these items at http://www.ocado.com/

LET MUM RELAX WITH SIMPLY SOAPS

Foraging in the woodlands and hedgerows for seasonal plant extracts and using ethical sources of sustainable palm oil, owner Laurence Campion has created a bespoke range of products with miraculous calming properties.

Let mum relax in a Queen of Sheba milk bath or give her an 'Mmmmm' pillow ( a giant teabag which infuses the tub with herbal hocus-pocus) to wash her aches and pains away.

QOS milk bath - £3.95
Bath Melt - £3.50
Mmmm Pillow - £4.50

Check out the rest of the range at www.simplysoaps.com

FABULOUS BOOKS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

I Love You Mum-Diana Craig
A tribute to hardworking mums everywhere, it’s the ideal gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays and Christmas

Every mum deserves to know how special she is, and there’s no better way to show it than with this wonderful gift book. The array of amusing and practical information on being a mum won’t fail to delight and charm. Including:

• Tips and tricks for entertaining a young family
• Famous quotes on mothering
• Innovative recipes for sharing culinary fun with the children
• Top-ten reasons why mums are so fabulous
• Exciting things to make and do as a family
• Heartwarming stories that remind us all why our mums are so important

I Love You Mum is a treasure trove that no mum should be without on Mother’s Day.

I Love You Granny- Lee Faber
The ideal gift for grannies, on birthdays, at Christmas, or just to show them how much you care.

Everyone loves their granny and what better way to show it than giving them this beautiful gift book to treasure for a lifetime. Including:

• Ideas for entertaining the grandkids
• Examples of the ‘grandma-isms’ that make each granny so special
• Famous quotes and anecdotes on grandmotherhood
• Ways to get the most out of quality time with the grandchildren
• Exciting things to make and do
• Heartwarming stories that remind us all why our grannies are so important

I Love You Granny is a delightful gift and a celebration of the unique bond we share. It’s a treasure trove no granny should be without.

The Mums’ Book of Glamour: How To Be Fabulous -Veena Bhairo-Smith
The perfect pick-me-up for mums everywhere who want to unleash their glamorous and confident side.

There’s a bit of glamour in every mum – she just needs the know-how to set it free. The Mums’ Book of Glamour contains all the tips and tricks a mum will ever need to relax, refresh and release her inner goddess. Including:

• Ten quick-fix make-up wonders
• What shape am I? – And how to dress for it
• Shop till you drop – where and when
• Wonder foods
• Nail parlour – DIY nails
• Super-soft skin tips
• Girls’ night in – the dos and don’ts

Putting the focus back on mum-time, The Mums’ Book of Glamour is the ideal Mother’s Day present to show mum just how much she is loved and appreciated.

To My Mummy
The imaginative alternative to a greetings card this year!

Every child loves to draw pictures for their parents and often they become something to treasure and admire for years to come . To My Mummy gives children the opportunity to draw pictures to show just how much they love their mummy, which are collected into one book and can be presented as a gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or just as a treat to show them just how much they are loved. The doodles featured include:

• ‘I love going to the park with you.’ – Fill the page with flowers
• ‘I love splashing in puddles with you.’ - Draw a big splash
• ‘I love going to the shops with you.’ – What’s in the trolley?
Perfect for any child who loves to doodle, draw and colour, this unique and imaginative gift will make mums everywhere feel extra special.

Hot Brands Verdict:
This delightful collection of books is perfect for Mother’s Day, there is something for everyone, and a wonderful way to celebrate Mothering Sunday.

http://www.mombooks.com/

LINLEY

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