Next Sunday, May 12, is Mother’s Day in the Netherlands and Secret Amsterdam has put together a list of the best ideas to spoil her! Whether it’s a deliciously Sunday brunch, a cake decorating workshop, or an original piece of jewelry, here are 6 amazing gift ideas to make the day extra special.
For Mother’s Day, give your mum…
An original jewel made in Amsterdam
All mothers like to receive a beautiful piece of jewelry that has been carefully chosen for her. If it is also a local brand and completely original, you can’t get it wrong! For example, Solitude was founded by two sisters in Amsterdam seven years ago. They make beautiful handmade jewelry that can also be custom made, for an extra personal gift for your mum this year! Imagine a lovely necklace with her name engraved on it? We also love Primrose, a small, also Amsterdam based jewelry atelier. They create beautiful and delicate pieces that will definitely make your mum feel special.
A delicious Sunday brunch
Is there a better Sunday plan than a good, delicious brunch? We seriously can’t think of any. It’s the perfect opportunity to sit down with your family, chat, laugh and simply take your time over a delicious meal. Take a look at our selection of the best places to have brunch in Amsterdam in this article.
A creative and original workshop
Want to think outside the box this year? Here is a completely original idea that will relax your mum while also awakening her creative side! There are workshops of all kinds and for all tastes around town, and here is a list of our favorites! The cake decorating workshop at Pansy is a lot of fun. You get to make a big cake with the group, but you also create your own and take it home! The workshop is also followed by a fun tea party where – this is the best part – you get to enjoy the wonderful dessert you just made! There are also other workshops available at Pansy, such as ceramic painting or watercolor. Get ready to unleash your inner artist with mum by your side in these awesome workshops!
A Candlelight concert
Spending quality time with your mum is surely the best way to make her the happiest. For this, is there a better idea than to spend an extraordinary musical evening together? The Candlelight Concert series offer a variety of shows honoring iconic artists across multiple genres! Choose from the likes of tributes to ABBA, Vivaldi, Queen or Coldplay, all with the added glow of candlelight flickering away.
A pamper day at a relaxing spa
Mums sure do put up with a lot and getting them to relax and put their feet up in a tranquil spot is an amazing way to say, ‘thank you’. Treat them to a massage, facial or mani-pedi to fully get them to switch off from the world. They deserve more than medals and a trip to a spa in Amsterdam will give them some much needed pamper time. We really like Renessence, where you can find everything from massages and facials to yoga classes. Deco Sauna is also one of our favorites. The massages are excellent, and the atmosphere is absolutely luxurious. A perfect combination to spoil the woman in your life.
Her very own flower bouquet
This year, instead of offering your mum some flowers like you always do, why don’t you spend some quality time with her making a bouquet yourselves? ArtFlor offers dry and fresh flowers workshops where your mum will be able to unlock her creativity and learn the art of floral design. It’s a very nice experience and you get to bring your new masterpiece home with you, too!