That most special woman at Christmas - your mum.  Running around buying presents for everyone else and turning out an epic turkey dinner each year - always take time to reward Mum and you will live a long and happy life (so says a Chinese Proverb)

Pedi Pro Deluxe, £19.99 from www.JMLdirect.com, Boots and Superdrug

The manufacturer of best-selling pedicure gadget the Ped Egg, has launched an electronic upgrade. The Pedi Pro Deluxe buffs hardened heels in a fraction of the time it normally takes. It uses  batteries to power a microfile. It also comes with buffing pads which can be attached to exfoliate and give your feet a smooth finish.  Its bullet shape is designed to fit into your hand and collects so it doesn’t leave a mess. 

This is a truly wonderful item - leaves extremely smooth feet with absolutely minimum effort!

Healthy Back Bag - From £36 

These bags are ideal for travelling because the unique teardrop shape contours to the natural curve of the spine to make a heavy load feel light.  This is especially important when standing around in airports for long periods of time.  Developed with a doctor and a chiropractor, weight is distributed asymmetrically throughout the length of the bag, rather than pulling from one point keeping the stress off you back and the bag in place. Versatile, stylish and practical the bags can be worn cross-body or on the shoulder.

 

 

 

The signature silver lining ensures stress free rummaging and there are 5-6 cleverly thought out interior pockets for keys, mobile, purse, make up, passport  etc plus four outside pockets for water bottle, sunglasses and other paraphernalia.  All bags fasten via a double zipper which is always against the back for security and the contents are easily accessible without having to take the bag off.  Again, security in airports is crucial and this bag is totallly impenetrable to anyone except the wearer!!!  

You can see the full range of Healthy Back Bags here - prices vary depending if you want full leather, microfibre, canvas or another fabric.  There's a huge selection of colours and fabrics - starting from £36.  I wore mine for 5 days in London getting on and off tubes and was very confident everything was safely stored away, no one was going to whip it off my shoulder and pickpockets would find it hard to get into.  They are very spacious and stylish and I'm confident your mum's would love to have one. 

http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/

Delonghi Icona Traditional Pump Coffee Machine 

QVC Price £138.50 Item Number 833118 

Features a sleek, stylish and compact design with a two-in-one crema filter allowing you to use either ground coffee or ESE pods. Make your coffee just like a barista with this stylish and functional addition to any kitchen. 

Available in a range of colours from QVC 

Oval Glimmering Beach Clock by Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics

£18.50

If your Mum is a fan of unusual or unique items - this pretty clock from Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics will be very gratefully received on Christmas day.  I chose this one as I like the beachy theme but there are others to chose from on Charlotte Hupfield's site. 

This oval shaped clock has an impressed decorative natural pattern on the surface, highlighted in brown, with decorative colourful patches of textured glaze and melted glass. 

or you could try the 

Deep Sea Blue Pentagon Vase

£10.00

This handmade ceramic pentagon shaped vase is decorated in a vivid blue colour with textured surface decoration. Approx 16cm high. Sprayed in a glossy clear glaze with a smooth finish. Leak tight, can hold water and real flowers as well as dried flowers or decorative sticks. This vase can be easily wiped clean but is not dishwasher safe. Click here

Buy online at her beautiful shop

Mmmm - Mint Chocs for Mum from Prestat 

The third chocolate in the Mint Box is the brand new Strawberry Mint – created by dipping the softest strawberry fondant deep into Prestat’s mint chocolate – bringing together two of England’s most evocative flavours in one heavenly mouthful.   Prestat use mint grown on Sir Michael Colman’s Hampshire estate, where the most revered variety of English mint has been reintroduced for the first time since World War II. 

Also available in Selfridges, Liberty, John Lewis, and the Prestat concession in Harrods.

QVC Price £88.50 Item Number 833418  

The beautiful wicker hamper contains a delicious selection of quality wines, other treats plus cutlery and plates. A great gift for any occasion, this hamper will also make the perfect treat for family and friends. 

Available from QVC  

A gorgeous pair of slippes from Celtic Sheepskin to keep mum's tootsies warm 

Celtic Sheepskin, a Newquay based, family run business founded by Nick and Kath Whitworth, started life as The Original UGG Co in the mid 1970’s.  Since then, the company has steadily grown into one of the largest suppliers of sheepskin footwear, ethical clothing and soft furnishings in the UK. Today, Celtic Sheepskin produce 50,000 (and rising) pairs of boots and slippers a year. 

A home spa treatment from Return to Glory - London based mobile therapists. 

A fabulous and flexible gift for your Mum if she's in the London area - Return to Glory is the leading home spa - delivering massage and beauty treatments to clients in homes, hotels and offices across London. With a team of over 100 experienced and highly-qualified visiting therapists the company has grown 75% year on year from its first year through word of mouth and has partnered with legendary and leading organic beauty product provider Neal's Yard.

Home Treatments Include:          
Rejuvenating frankincense Face and Neck Treatment in Home £80 - 1.5 hours
Aromatherapy Massage Treatment £65 - 1 hour
Pregnancy Massage with Neal’s Yard Baby Massage Oil £65 - 1 hour

Christmas Package Vouchers for Busy Londoners

If vouchers are bought as a pack of 10 they have a 20% discount (£520 for 10 rather than £650) 

Telephone:         0845 337 4933

Website:              www.returntoglory.co.uk  

Link:                      Mobile Massage London 

A stunning mini cross-body bag from Pineider

£70 available in a variety of pretty shades, perfect for a mum of any age.  UK stockists - http://www.luxuryartisan.com