Happy Mother’s Day! We’re celebrating big time with free p&p on orders over £75 today. And we’ve got a special treat in the BrandAlley sales, giving you the chance to own Vintage Bags, Luggage and Jewellery from the most legendary names in fashion, like Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. So, click through now and snap up some fabulously affordable designer bargains before you head out and spoil your darling mum rotten!
Chanel pop-up flower stall
Why not surprise her with a deliciously scented Mother’s Day treat at Chanel’s pop-up flower stall in Covent Garden Piazza? The retro-chic stall is bursting with the flowers behind Chanel’s iconic fragrances, like May roses, jasmine, irises and patchouli. If you splash out on a 100ml bottle of scent for your mum, she’ll also get a beautiful hand-tied posy – and a Chanel calligrapher will be available to write a personalised message to her on a camelia-shaped, embossed card.
Florimania at Hampton Court Palace
Or how about taking your mother to Florimania at Hampton Court Palace today? There you’ll find an extravaganza of flower displays along the Tudor route, inspired by jewels from Henry VIII’s crown. You can also watch flower arranging demonstrations, sit down for afternoon tea or enjoy a glass of bubbly in the champagne bar. Entry to Florimania is included in your palace admission tickets, so you can have a wander around the garden and the state apartments too.
Cake International: The Sugarcraft, Cake Decorating & Baking Show
If you’re anywhere near Manchester, don’t miss the last day of Cake International’s brilliant Sugarcraft, Cake Decorating & Baking Show at EventCity. This must-visit event is the perfect opportunity to indulge your love of all things cake. There’s everything from demonstrations, workshops and competitions to a huge range of supplies for your favourite crafts. The stars of the cake world will be at the show too, including ‘Great British Bake Off’ winner from last year, John Whaite showing off his skills in the Bakery Theatre. Cake heaven!
John Whaite’s raspberry and white chocolate sponge pudding
Now we couldn’t mention the gorgeous John Whaite and not share one of his recipes with you! So, if you’re cooking for Mother’s Day, why not rustle up John’s raspberry and white chocolate sponge pudding? This sweet and moist sponge pudding is served with basil ice cream and raspberry coulis. You’ll find the recipe on BBC Food. Delish!
Happy Sunday
Jo x
Picture credits: © Pink carnation from www.wallcoo.net; @ Image: Chanel Flower Stall, Chanel Beauty Boutique, Covent Garden via fashion.telegraph.co.uk; © Image: Florimania at Hampton Court Palace from the Historic Royal Palaces website; © Image: banner from the Cake International website; © Image: John Whaite, winner of the Great British Bake Off 2012 from independent.co.uk.
