Mother's Day Gifts from Scarsdale Merchants

The big day is on Sunday and we bet most of you are still scrambling for gifts and treats to toast Mom. To help, we surveyed some of our friends in Scarsdale to see what they recommend to recognize that special person in your life.  Pamela Robbins suggests these oh-so-chic indulgences. Quoting the Jewish proverb, "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers" they propose these lovely gifts.

(Pictured at right) Celine Cuff: $950
Celine Envelope Clutch: $1,000
Giada Forte Scarf: $270
Pedro Garcia Swarovski Sandal: $520
Stella Wool & Silk Scarf: $485
(All items are displayed in front of a floral scarf by Stella McCartney)

La Dentelliere on East Parkway has gifts for mom starting for as little as $6.00 and will wrap them up to make them look like treasures. Here are just a few items from their trove:
Pitcher by Emma Brigewater: Handmade in an artist's studio outside London,: $138
Michael Aram candles: $60
Luxurious bed linens and towels from Yves Delorme

Lulu Cake Boutique on Garth Road is offering custom-designed cakes and cupcakes for your Mother's day celebration. Give mom a Sculpted Couture Handbag in traditional flavors like dark Belgian chocolate, or French vanilla, or unique flavors like pistachio, salty caramel or fresh banana cake with Nutella pudding. Serves 10-15 people, $195.

Nobody makes edible buttercream flowers like these. Order these elegant cupcakes that look too good to eat. Lulu's is open all day Saturday and has special Mother's day hours from 9am - noon. Ten percent of the proceeds from all Mother's Day orders go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Lulu, 40 Garth Road, Scarsdale 914-722-8300

Toast mom with wines and champagne from Zachys. Here are their Mother's Day recommendations:
Veuve Clicquot Rose Brut (Shakkei Chiller) 62.00 --"a delicate range of flavors, including white raspberry, spiced plum, biscuit, pink grapefruit zest and a base note of a smoky minerality."
Chateau Vin de Pays du Var Rose (Domaine de Triennes) 15.99 --"notes of pink lady apples, strong minerality and red currant. The palate is dry and crisp."
Marsannay Blanc (Louis Jadot) 2010, 31.99 "A gorgeous wine ... refined and utterly impeccable harmonious white Burgundy. Citrus, white peaches and crushed rocks are some of the many nuances.
All available at Zachys, 16 East Parkway Scarsdale.

Imagine Candy: Divine Mother's Day delights from $8.50 to $50 to satisfy everyone from new mom to grandma to your favorite aunt...Cherry Blossom Almond Caramels, Blossom Bars and mixed Belgian Chocolate selections in traditional and heart boxes. Chocolate shoes available in three sizes from life size to mini. Priced from $7.50 to $42. And, don't forget our famous Belgian Chocolate Pretzel Platters, $36- $72. Imagine Candy at 22 Harwood Court, Scarsdale. 914.723.7887

Save 10% on all sleepwear for Mothers Day at Petticoat Lane at 12 Spencer Place in Scarsdale. Open Monday through Saturday 10-6 pm.

La Renaissance Patisserie Francaise is offering sweet treats to express your love. Try all-butter Linzer heart cookies with raspberry jam for $4.50, heart-shaped Ganache cakes at $6, French macaroons at $1.75 and Sarah Bernhardts. 9 Hardwood Court, Scarsdale, 914-472-0702, Open Mother's Day -- Sunday from 8 am-5 pm. (Pictured at left: The Astrid collection from Eberjey puts a fresh spin on stripes and a soft feel on your skin!)

The Scarsdale Flower Shop at 7 Harwood Court has beautiful bouquets to brighten her day. Prices start at $75 and the shop is open from 9 am to 6 pm. Call 914-723-0852 to order.