GIFTS FOR MOMMY DEAREST

Perhaps the hardest person to buy for in the world is your mom. Maybe it is because we realize that she is even more high maintenance than we are, perhaps it is because she already has so many things, or perhaps it is the fact we know how important it is to please the Queen Bee. So as the most stressful gift giving holiday of the year is upon us, here are a few ideas to impress the incredible woman we love so dear and strive each day to be more like.

Emily Ray designs exquisite jewelry using Swavorski crystals. This multi-colored necklace is $340 and earrings $78 Lara at Patton Creek 205.982.1000.

Raise a glass and discover the delightful subtleties and nuance of every vintage with this unique collection from Robert Mondavi and Waterford Crystal. Each Pair from the Robert Mondavi by Waterford Collection is presented in unique packaging featuring a flap closure and delightful ribbon handle. Each pair $50 Bromberg and Company.

Oka B shoes are incredibly comfortable and so cute for mother dearest. The Madison Salt/Pink Stripe can be found at Monograms Plus in Vestavia off Hwy 31 or by visiting www.shoesthatyoulove.com $25.

April showers brings May flowers like these I Love You Blooms from Red Envelope. Dark-pink glazed pots, chocolate-colored grosgrain ribbon ,pink hydrangeas arrive in bloom, pots measure 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/2" high www.redenvelope.com $75.

"Memento Jewelry" by Jeanne Flint- Use your favorite photographic image: Your child, grandchild, grandmother or any loved one. Provide the image along with any special word or quote... et voila!It can be a necklace, brooch, bracelet or ring. This makes the perfect gift for your special someone. Each piece is lovingly fabricated with sterling silver and glass and is one of a kind work of art. Naked Art Gallery 205.595.3553 price range is around $100 for one photo.

Bond, No. 9 Bond. This fantastic fragrance is fresh off the runway and inspired by Fashion Week at Bryant Park. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue 1.7 oz $125.

Looking for a fab accessory for your stylish mum? Look no further than these flat wallets by Kristine Accessories which you can also carry as a clutch available at Lara at Patton Creek 205.982.1000 $34.

A great activity for mom that will leave you both laughing the night away, why not grab dinner at Cafe Dupont or the recently opened Icon at The Tutwiler and then see Menopause the Musical. This joyful musical parody is set to 26 classic baby-boomer songs from, "Puff, My God I'm Draggin'" to the disco favorite "Stayin' Awake, Stayin' Awake". Ticket prices are $39.50.
Shows run nightly Wed. through Fri. 7:30pm Normal weekends (Sat and Sun)offer 2 shows/day through June 24 visit www.menopausebirmingham.com for tickets.