It’s not too late. You’ve been busy.…time just ran away. Your boss has been busting yo’ ass. There’s a pile of washing on what was, once your bed. Your friends are feeling neglected because you’ve missed Taco Tuesday 3 weeks in a row and you just realised you haven’t done your BAS statement. Okay that last one was me. Worse yet, you still haven’t bought your mum something for possibly the most important day on the mother-daughter calendar; Mother’s Day. Holy sheeeet.

Never fear, I have some cracking suggestions – if I don’t say so myself. First up, if money’s a problem (when isn’t it!) nothing beats a beautifully homemade lunch, a cute card (I love this card (http://www NULL.etsy NULL.com/listing/45583207/mothers-day-card-thanks-for-the-lift) from Able and Game) and a nice big hug. She’s your Mum, and she loves you regardless. Well, at least I hope she does. Joking!

…NOTHING BEATS A BEAUTIFULLY HOMEMADE LUNCH
…AND A NICE BIG HUG…

If you can afford to spend a bit ‘o coin, and your Mum doesn’t need any more ‘stuff’, I’d suggest a lovely day at a spa getting mani/pedis. No self interest there, whatsoever. No siree! If you’re looking for spas, let it be known I’m a huge Endota (http://www NULL.endotadayspa NULL.com NULL.au/home) fan. Hahhh-uge.

But say on the other hand your mum, is one of those types that never, ever, buys anything for herself (aren’t they all like that?), then I have some great gift ideas from Revitanail (http://www NULL.revitanail NULL.com NULL.au/) and Dr. Lewinns that will surely make yo’ momma happy. Promise. Have a fabulous Mother’s Day – I know I will. Love you Mum! MC

// Dr. Lewinns Ultra Beauty Pack $49.90.

// Dr. Lewinns free tote (GWP) when you send over $49.95 (on non promo items).

// Cute Able and Game card $4.00 – Etsy

// Strengthen & Hydrate Mother’s Day gift set, $29.95.

// The Revitanail Strengthen and Revitalise gift set, RRP $24.95.

It’s all about the details Darling:

All Revitanail gift sets will be available exclusively at My Chemist and Chemist Warehouse pharmacies nationwide from April. For Dr Lewinns stockist information call toll free 1800 630 056 or click here.

It’s not often that you get to tour an entire hotel at a launch. Well, my friends, at the grand re-launch of the Harbour Rocks Hotel (HRH) nestled in The Rocks Sydney, they opened the doors (all three levels) for us to have a look around the elegant new digs.

With the Opera House as the backdrop, it was bound to be a stellar turnout. We sipped champagne and nommed on the finest canapes (surely calories don’t count when they’re bite-sized?) while Richard Wilkins – Master of Ceremonies – gave us the history of the hotel.

IMPRESSIVE.

So there I was, wedged between Max Markson (whispering sweet nothings into his lady friend’s ear) and super-fit Michelle Bridges wearing an amazing sequinned dress (and for the record she doesn’t have an ounce of fat on her) listening to the owner Robert Magid, tell us all about the site that was orginally a bond-store, coverted hospital and now restaurant, wine bar and colonial 59-room boutique hotel. Impressive.

But it doesn’t stop there, my pretties. Once we hit the top floor of the hotel, we were treated to performances by David Campbell, Victor Valdes and The Sydney Symphony Quartet.

Sometimes when you live in Sydney, you forget how magical the city really can be. I think the HRH have done a fine job of capturing a bit of that magic; the wonder. I might just plan a little city staycation sometime soon – not sure if it’ll involve The Sydney Symphony Quartet though. Ha! MC

// Richard Wilkins and Jonathon Richards.

// Yours truly with the gorgeous Alex Adams from Secret Foodies.

// Michelle Bridges – not an ounce of fat on her!

// The amazing view. Breathtaking!

Owner Robert Magid, Max Markson with lady friend, Kanthi Tian.

// Fashion Designer, Marnie Skillings.

It’s all about the details Darling:

Photography credits: BELINDA ROLLAND.

To find out more about the Harbour Rocks Hotel, click here. (http://www NULL.harbourrocks NULL.com NULL.au/)