Colourful creations

There is a multitude of gift ideas for the puzzled son or daughter this year. At Seibu, customers can create their own basket of blooms from the Hanacho florist and combine it with items from the Food Hall such as fresh fruit, chocolates, nuts or cookies.

Gift packs of Aunt Stella's homemade cookies or cakes come in flavours such as butter almond, chocolate chip, butterscotch and cinnamon. Chestnut fresh-cream cakes carry a Happy Mother's Day message.

And there is a variety of beverages to add sparkle to a celebration. 'Many mothers will love champagne and we have a selection at special prices,' public relations manager Berenice Tsui said.

Joseph Perrier Cuvee Josephine Brut 1985 represents value. It comes in hand-painted bottles with a lucky price tag of $888.

At Loft, there are hand-painted pots - with or without plants.

Another idea is Gallo porcelain tableware from Villeroy & Boch, with vibrant graphic patterns reminiscent of Aztec motifs.