MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS

My approach to Mother's Day is the same as Valentine's Day: sure it's commercialised, but I like any opportunity to celebrate loved ones - especially my mama - so whether it's sending a homemade card, her favourite flowers or a present, taking her for afternoon tea or booking an experience together, parents deserved to be spoilt! I have fond memories as a kid scribbling felt tips in cards, picking flowers from the garden, saving my pocket money to buy something tiny, painting wooden spoons and making my mum breakfast in bed, and the tradition of little treats continues... Mother's Day comes early this year on Sunday 6 March - if you haven't decided what to do for it yet, here are ten classic gift ideas for women of all ages.

1. J.Crew Scarf - cosy cashmere always makes a lovely present - this versatile scarf is plaid one side and gingham on the other
2. Alex Monroe Rose Gold Bumble Bee from Liberty - perfect mummy-and-me piece: one for you, one for her, everyone's happy!

3. Yardley London Hermina Eau de Toilette - the gorgeous new floral, woody fragrance blends pear, lemon, basil and fig

4. Tissot Watch at Watches of Switzerland - delicate dress watch finished with mother of pearl (looks great with other jewellery)

5. Wacoal Kyoto Chemise - beautiful lace trim nightdress printed with watercolour florals

6. Ultimate Aurelie Vase from The White Company - versatile heavyweight vase for flowers, candles or decorative storage

7. JING Glass Tea-iere - hand-blown glass teaware with built-in strainer allowing loose tea leaves to fully open
8. Charbonnel et Walker Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles - the beautifully-packaged chocolates every girl likes to receive

9. MonuSpa Reviving Diffuser - an uplifting citrus blend of grapefruit and lemongrass essential oils to brighten any room

10. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream - much-hyped night elixir boosts your beauty sleep, rescuing tired skin with anti-ageing ingredients