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Gift ideas this Mother's Day

 

SINGAPORE - Mother's Day is just around the corner (May 13). Still cracking your head over what to get for that special woman in your life? 

Let us help you. There is something out there for every mum. 


Pampering treats for your mum

Think your mum deserves from TLC to soothe away her bodily aches and pains? 

Choose from several spa treatments and massages on offer:

Sothy's Grapefruit Tango Rejuvenating Treatment

Sothy's vitamin-packed Grapefruit and Orange treatment promises immediate freshness and radiance.

Enjoy 50%* off the second treatment at $80 (UP: $160) with a purchase of a first trial treatment at $128 (UP: $160) and receive free 2 pcs# Grapefruit Fluid worth $59 each.

#with enrolment of 2 treatments

*2nd Treatment has to be purchased together with 1st treatment.

For more info, contact: www.sothys.com.sg

Medical Spa at Vedure MediBoutique

Pamper your mother with a fabulous treat at Vedure MediBoutique’s clinic at Robinsons, located at Marina Bay Sands.

Their Mother’s Day Spa Package provides two tantalizing options. You can opt for the Cleopatra Spa Manicure + Pedicure and a facial or massage package, or the 60 minute Body Massage. Price: $155 (U.P. $300)

Vedure MediBoutique is located at Canal Level B2-09, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

For more info, go to: http://www.vedure.com/

Full body massage at Isis Doc.

Why not surprise Mum by pampering her with a rejuvenating Oxylife or Full Body Massage session?

This beauty and wellness spa provides the latest skin and body treatments that make use of quality controlled products along with state-of-the-art equipment.

Purchase a 24k gold body gel and receive one free session of Lavastone Therapy (without massage).

Price: S$69.90 (U.P. S$233). Prior appointment is required.

Located at Galleria Level B1-01F, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Medical aesthetics spa (UK) Mother's Day promotion

Located at Palais Renaissance, the spa is offering a one-for-one on its spa and facial services. Valid for all new customers only. Promotion now on till May 31.


Diamonds are mum's best friend

If bling is more her thing, here are some pieces your mum may like:

Citigems

The jeweller has launched a new Mother's Day Collection, featuring diamonds and precious pearls set in white gold. Or browse through their new Spring-Summer 2012 collection, with pieces inspired by art.

Promotional prices stated end May 17.

Perle pendant ($198)

This pendant features a geometric square paved with diamonds and finished with a luminescent pearl drop.

Milanne® ($498)

Crafted from white gold to take the shape of a four-petal flower, an inner halo of dazzling hearts surrounds a cluster of diamonds.

If architecture is what your mum loves, consider Citigems' Spring-Summer collection, featuring pieces inspire by the Louvre museum in Paris. 

This stunning three-piece set is made from rose gold, the planes of sparkling diamonds mimic the rays of sunlight reflecting off the Louvre’s iconic glass pyramid. Prices start from $5,254 (available only at the Citigems outlet at Marina Bay Sands).

For the sentimental mum

For something with an old-world charm, a locket is something your mum may appreciate. Lee Hwa Jewellery's Revere collection features a locket lovingly crafted in white gold, overlaid with a etched rose or lily, also in white gold (promotional price: $598). 

Goldheart

If all that glitters is gold to your mum, consider the AureausGold collection. This pair of AureausGold earrings ($98) is a delicate combination of yellow gold, rose gold and white gold, to suit the modern mum.

Tianpo Jewellery

If money is no object, consider these new collections from Tianpo's exclusive brands – Marco Bicego from Italy and Yvel from Israel, newly launched in April.

Prices start from $1,000 for the Marco Bicego collection, and $1,500 for Yvel.

Marco Bicego ($18,000)

Africa Bracelet: 18K yellow gold bracelet

Yvel Collection ($4,500)

Rainbow Earrings: 18K yellow gold earrings with
24 carat aquamarines


For the techie mum

The Dell Inspiron 14R personal laptop will allow her to flaunt her personality through easy-to-switch interchangeable lids, to suit her style and mood.

*lids sold separately

Price starts from $899 on dell.com.sg

 


Dedicate your love

Photo and video dedications

Give mum a special surprise this Mother’s Day through Brand's Bird's Nest Wall of Love at 313@Somerset.

Simply share your fondest and most memorable photos or videos at the Brand's Bird’s Nest Facebook page and it will be screened on the larger-than-life video wall at 313@somerset for all to admire!

Your expressions of love can be uploaded to www.facebook.com/brandsbirdsnest from now till May 20 2012.

Steinway musical dedication

From now till May 13, Steinway Gallery Singapore is offering a one of a kind experience – for you to make a special music dedication to your mother.

Steinway Gallery Singapore will have a professional recording studio at Palais Renaissance shopping mall, complete with a Steinway Baby Grand, a microphone and a professional videographer, for you to create a complimentary music video for your mother.

Each recording session will take 15-20 minutes, available only on weekends between 2 to 5pm, strictly by appointment only.

Check out www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZ119S4Zrc for a sample video recording.


Shopping specials

Palais Renaissance is also offering exclusive Mother’s Day Specials, available till the end of May.

Stand a chance to win $1,000 Palais vouchers and the services of a personal stylist when you spend $300*.

*Max of three same-day combined receipts, up to a max of 10 chances per shopper per day, to be redeemed within same day of purchase.

Check out Style:Nordic, The Lingerie Shop and Antoinette patisserie for other in-store promotions for Mother's Day as well.


Dining specials

Manhattan Fish Market

In celebration of Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 13), all mothers and even grandmothers who dine in at Manhattan Fish Market with their families will get to enjoy a free bowl of soup-of-the-day and a soft drink of their choice. 

The restaurant is also offering diners a cheesy-licious dining experience, called "All Things Cheesy", from now to June 30.

Visit www.manhattanfishmarket.com

Marina Mandarin

Marina Mandarin Singapore invites all children to take their mums and families to its dining outlets for a feast. Savour a delectable buffet spread at AquaMarine; an authentic Italian buffet, or set lunch or dinner at Ristorante Bologna; or tantalising Cantonese sets at Peach Blossoms. Call 6845-1111 for pricing and reservations.

Cold Stone Creamery

Bring home Cold Stone Creamery’s Mummy’s Delight ($44 for a six-inch cake, $80 for an eight-inch cake). This cake is made of French vanilla ice cream, a graham pie crust, and light cinnamon batter cream topped with apple-pie fillings. Call 6634-1015 to order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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