Mother of all days

A timely reminder to one and all: tomorrow is Mother’s Day and no matter how many times she insists that she’s not expecting …

A timely reminder to one and all: tomorrow is Mother’s Day and no matter how many times she insists that she’s not expecting anything, no, nothing at all, you must understand that this is not the case.

If you turn up empty-handed the disappointment will be etched on her face and if you don’t turn up at all . . . woe betide you. However, should you proffer a certain distinctive blue box, all will be well. Tiffany Co at Brown Thomas carries a range of gifts that will delight even the most exacting of mums. Though this year, serving her breakfast in bed with a clutch of daffodils on the tray might just be enough.

Eleanor Fitzsimons