One for you, one for Mum.
One for you, one for Mum.
If there is one thing this period of isolation has highlighted, it is our lack of self care. And our hair (probably too many highlights) for another. Hands up if it’s been a while since your hair has had a break and got the love and attention it deserved. Same. It’s a sad, sad time Gold Coasters.
So you can bet that someone else you know and love has been feeling the exact same way about their hair of late and luckily, there’s something you can do to help with that.
Yes, we’re talking about your beloved Mum, who has also been stuck in isolation with similarly undone hair, in desperate need of some love.
Surprise, Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday the 10th of May and here’s how you can help bring Mamas’ locks back to life before she has to venture out into the world again.
Chempro Chemists are offering you the chance to spoil Mum this Mother’s Day (and save a bit of precious cash at the same time) with 50% off selected Natio Shampoos and Conditioners.
The ranges you’ll save some dollars on include Daily Care, Colour Care and Nourish and Repair (that’s us after a few too many high buns) so that’s pretty much something for everyone.
Including you! Because with the money you save, you may as well do something about your own tortured mop, right?
ALSO and this is perhaps the most exciting part. If you spend over $42 you get a FREE compact Natio umbrella and winter is indeed coming friends. How fun.
If you’re not familiar with Natio you should know they’re an Australian-owned brand who create natural home, skin and hair care products from plant-based origins. So they’re lovely to layer yourself in.
Lather Mum in, we mean.
The point is, you should get into your nearest Chempro Chemist right now and pick some up.
Your Mum (and her hair) absolutely deserve it.
STORY SPONSORED BY CHEMPRO CHEMISTS
Words by Kirra Smith
It’s almost that time of year again pals (unsure how but here we are). Mother’s Day, the one day of the year when Mums get showered in lots of gifts and love that will never quite do them justice.
So, Gold Coasters, since she’s the woman who quite literally gave you life, the least you could do is splash out on a good time on May 13th.
Here’s a coupla options to win you bulk brownie points.
The Star Gold Coast
Food Fantasy
Let mum indulge in a range of mouth-watering prawns, hot and cold dishes, delicious desserts, a decadent chocolate fountain plus a Mimosa or glass of Sparkling for lunch for just $48.90 per person.
Garden Kitchen & Bar
Spend Mother’s Day in the garden with an inspired brunch and face painting for the kids from 10am or stay for a relaxing lunch or dinner and enjoy games on the lawn from 1pm.
Cucina Vivo
Treat mum to a decadent specially prepared three course lunch this Mother’s Day at Cucina Vivo. Serving up traditional Italian favourites as well as inspired interpretations of the classics, all in a cheerful, relaxed setting overlooking the pristine tropical pool.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
Skypoint
Bring mum along to enjoy a delicious high tea including sparkling wine, overlooking the beautiful Gold Coast – from the shimmering surf to the rolling green hills of the hinterland. The decadent experience will include handmade scones, savory bites and handcrafted petite desserts served with a glass of sparkling wine and endless tea and coffee. If you’re keen to visit the Level 77 Observation Deck on Mother’s Day there will be a free glass of sparkling wine for every mum.
Where: Q1, Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
Yamagen Japanese Restaurant
Treat your leading lady to a lunch worthy of a regal Empress at QT Gold Coast’s Japanese restaurant and bar, An indulgent Omakase set menu features their famed thinly sliced snapper, house-made gyoza, spicy popcorn prawns, juicy lamb cutlets, vibrant salad, crispy pork belly and more! Once the culinary journey is complete, it’s time to unwind on the outdoor Calypso Terrace with a sundowner in hand. $74 per person includes a special gift for Mum.
Where: QT Gold Coast, Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
The Collective
If there’s one thing your mama deserves this Mother’s Day, it’s a smorgasbord of dishes from five different restaurants. Book a table at The Collective for lunch or dinner and upgrade with an optional bottle of NV DOMINIQUE Rose sparkling, packaged with a hand written card (ooh you’re so thoughtful)! Bar Manager Mikey will also be hosting a Mother’s Day cocktail station in The Garden between 2pm and 4pm. All Mums booked in for lunch or dinner can join Mikey for an interactive lesson on the art of mixing cocktails, which you can take back to your table to sample.
Where: 1128 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach
Sheraton Mirage
Indulge with High Tea in Pearls Bar and take in views stretching over sparkling lagoons. Choose between the renowned High Tea Stands or a decadent High Tea Buffet, and add a glass of Australian sparkling for the ultimate experience. High Tea Stands will run from 11AM – 1PM and are $49 per person, or $54 with a glass of Australian Sparkling. The High Tea Buffet runs from 2PM – 4PM and is $64 per person, or $69 per person with a glass of Australian Sparkling.
Terraces Restaurant will also be offering the Gold Coast’s most iconic Seafood Buffet and a delicious Buffet Breakfast. Treat yourself to a variety of breakfast options for $49 per person, or experience a lunch of local seafood, comforting roasts, and delectable desserts for $109 per person.
Where: Sheraton Mirage, 71 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Mo’s Desert Clubhouse
Bring your mum to Mo’s on Mothers Day for a Haku Lei Making Workshop using beautiful fresh flowers. Breakfast is a must and the delightful gals at Kiss the Berry are supplying protein balls, fresh berries, seasonal fruit and a famous KTB Bottled smoothie! Your mum will love The King on the big screen shaking his hips and serenading her! $90 per head.
Where: Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, 6/36 Central Drive, Burleigh Heads
Watermark Hotel & Spa
Share a decadent silver service High Tea with your Mum on Mother’s Day, served in the chic surrounds of the Walrus Alfresco Cabana and Clifford’s Lounge at Watermark. You’ll get yourself a glass of Chandon S on arrival and then it’s time to indulge in the classics – light, fluffy scones with jam and cream, petite fours, macarons, ribbon sandwiches. There’ll be a jaw-dropping array of spectacular sweet and savoury treats, hand-made in-house with lashings of motherly love. Available from 11am to 3pm. Adults $59; 13-17 years $49; 5-12 years $29.
Where: 3032 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
The Pastry Emporium
Treat your mama to a Pastry Emporium High Tea including a selection of sweet and savoury options with a take home pressie for all mamas. You can go either on Saturday the 12th of May or Sunday 13th at 11.30am. It’s $30 per person and $15 for the kiddies and you’ll be feasting on some of the most beautiful sweet treats in the land.
Where: The Pastry Emporium, Shop 4, Riviera Plaza, Campbell St, Bundall
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
With a glass of O’Reilly’s Sparkling Wine upon arrival, an impressive buffet selection of delicious cakes, sandwiches, desserts and savory platters plus a very special O’Reillys gift bag for Mum, you’ll have the favourite child prize in the bag. Aside from the decadent array of food, you’ll also get to indulge in magnificent views of the hinterland while soaking up the serenity from World-Heritage listed Lamington National Park. Adults $49.50 and kids $25.
Where: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Lamington Park Rd, Springbrook
Jafa
Celebrate your lady love with a beautiful dinner at Southport newbie Jafa. The team will be whipping up a tasty two-course lunch including dishes like Fig, prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella salad and Ocean Trout with a baby beetroot and goats cheese salad. Everything there is very delicious and your mum will definitely love it (and you). Just $35 per person.
Where: Shop 7/253 Ferry Rd, Southport
The Craft Parlour
This magical event will give you the opportunity to show your mum just how much she means to you. It’s a wonderful chance to spend some time together connecting and getting creative. The dreamy Sunday morning will include flower crown making in the shady courtyard and sunlit studio and the team will be serving up organic MAYDE tea, homemade scones, cakes and raw treats. Cost is $80 per person.
Where: 1059 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach
Burleigh Bears
Spoil Mum with a lovely two course lunch at Burleigh Bears. Choose from three mains including Barramundi, Moroccan Lamb and Chicken Lasagne and two desserts – Flourless Passionfruit Cheescake and Honeycomb Crunch. It’s a super laid back vibe and there’ll be plenty of champagne on offer. For just $35 per person, get in quick.
Where: 80 Pacific Ave, Miami
Does your mum do that thing where when you ask her what she wants for Mother’s Day (slash birthday, Christmas etc.) she says “nothing darling, I’m just happy to spend the day with you”? Cool ma, but no. Just allow us to shower you in gifts that will never be equal to the fact that you birthed us out of your body.
This Mother’s Day (on Sunday May 10th) is particularly special because many of us won’t be able to spend the day with our Mama’s like we usually would. Which means we need to get an even better present.
So, friends. Here’s a list of local businesses we encourage you to peruse for the perfect gift and maybe buy one of everything because she’s worth it.
Moss Living
Fun fact: over the last few weeks we’ve invested in many a linen loungewear item and it has been the greatest iso choice of all. The best part is, they’re good all the time and you should invest in some for Mum. Local brand Moss Living has everything from luxurious linen robes to stunning dresses, playsuits and of course bedding if you want to splash out. It’s all absolutely beautiful so good luck choosing just one thing. Take a look here.
Little Fisher Co.
HANDBAGS. How good are handbags, so versatile, so pretty, so practical. You know who else is keen on handbags? Mums. You know who makes the loveliest of handbags? Little Fisher Co. Specifically of the Moroccan variety. They are the woven kind with leather straps and they come in both backpacks (convenient) and a larger tote style. Perfect for carrying all the things Mother’s do plus as a little carry on bag for when we can fly again. Love these. Here they are.
Huckleberry Flowers
Flowers are a thing all Mamas love and they’re an absolutely beautiful gift for yours this Mother’s Day. Huckleberry Flowers are a beloved Gold Coast business who create absolutely magical floral bouquets using both fresh and dried flowers. Choose from SO many types including natives, bold and garden or have the girls put together a dried bunch so she can keep them forever. Find Huckleberry online here (they’re also doing delivery) or grab some from Miami store Heartfill.
It’s Coco & Peach
Since there’s still plenty of sunshine on the Coast (and we’re allowed to have picnics again), why not gift Mum the perfect outdoor umbrella. Coco & Peach have a stunning range including yes, Peaches and Cream that we absolutely adore. There are some with sweet little tassels and some without but all of them are so delightful and definitely the kind of thing you can “borrow” for the day when Mum’s not using it. Find your favourite here.
Grit Ceramics
If locally made ceramics haven’t changed your life yet, allow us to drain your wallet quick smart. One such brand of absolute ceramic gold is Grit Ceramics who create the prettiest of plates, keep cups, bowls etc. in all your favourite Autumn hues (think navy, grey and turquoise). The brand draws its name from the properties of the word grit which means particles of stone or sand, courage and passion for long-term goals. That floats our boat and probably your Mum’s too. Fill up your cart here.
Comfort and Calm
Oh the classic candle. What woman in the world doesn’t already have 57 in her house and a need for many, many more? Comfort and Calm boast a beautiful range of handcrafted candles in scents like Island Living (yes please) and Zest for Life (double yes please). Best. Gift. Ever. They also make the ceramics too, so add a few for Mum why don’t you. Sniff them out here.
Cedar and Stone Botanicals
This is one Gold Coast brand who have become a household name and for good reason. Their earth conscious, organic skincare are divine and the perfect gift for the one you love most. With everything from moisturiser to body oil, essential oils, exfoliant and even handwash, they’ve got Mum covered this Mother’s Day. There are lots of delicious flavours to choose from and we’re pretty sure every single one is worth owning. Wait, buying for Mum. Both. Get every single thing here.
The Beige Studio
Locally created art is our favourite kind of art and we particularly love that of The Beige Studio. Purchase a colour-filled print to adorn Mum’s wall and we guarantee you’ll get plenty of brownie points for these ones guys. Choose to have a commissioned piece done or a print from the online store and either way, you’ll be bringing a smile to the face of everyone involved. Choose your favourite here.
Little Cocoa
Chocolate. Obviously. But not just any old chocolate, the very best kind. Little Cocoa are the creators of artisan chocolate pralines and let us tell you, they are the goods. Now for Mum you can get a special Mother’s Day box featuring a touch (hand painted) of leopard print plus a little rose gold bling to keep things fancy. There are three tasty types in the box including Espresso Martini, Macadamia Ganache and Passionfruit and White Chocolate and you should probably grab a box for yourself while you’re at it. Get them here.
Happy shopping favourite children, you are welcome.
Words by Kirra Smith
