Retail therapy: Good as gold

Karen Walker cuff. Photo / Supplied

Or silver. Take your pick with additions in each metal to Karen Walker's quirky Filigree collection. Pendants and cuffs join the range in her stores and selected jewellery outlets.

Heart tin

In a keepsake heart-shaped tin, MOR's gift sets are ideal for Mother's Day; each features a little hand cream and a soap, also in a cute tin for storing treasures. Best of all the limited edition sets cost just $29.99 and there are three fragrances to choose from: the pink Heart of Gold tin with lychee fragrance, the black Sweet Heart tin with Marshmallow perfume, and the white Hand Over Heart tin with gardenia. From selected department and gift stores, ph (09) 309 4963 for stockists.

Pile up

Whether you go for the singular dainty option or load up on a whole lot, the Miami Jewel range of bracelets is a cool collection of semi semi-precious stones with sterling silver and gold and a great way to create an individual look. Priced from $90 to $530. See the full bracelet collection at the Sunglass Bar, 6a Teed St, Newmarket ph (09) 520 0499.

Winter warmer

With this current wild and wintry weather, we can't wait for the start of Merino Week at the Taylor boutiques. Running from Saturday to May 14, the stores are selling limited edition merino pieces and with each purchase made, you'll receive a gift. Drop into the Ponsonby store between 10am and 1pm on Saturday or the Newmarket between 2pm and 4pm, and you'll also receive a celebratory glass of champagne and cupcakes.

Don't be lonely

The third collection from Lonely Hearts' lingerie line Lonely arrives at Ruby Boutique stores tomorrow, and they are celebrating with special gifts with purchase. We especially like the old-fashioned longline bras in this collection, in beautiful ivory or black galloon lace, which come with matching briefs. The bra is $85, and the brief $60.

Ph (09) 376 8674.

VIP Viva: Win a luxurious East Day Spa pamper package for Mum

If you're looking for the ultimate way to treat your mother, you can't go past a little spa pampering. At East Day Spa they have three special treatments this Mother's Day. First up, there the Mum's the Word package, where for $160, all mums receive an East Foot Ritual, Calming 60-minute Signature Massage and a choice of a scalp massage or reflexology treatment. Another option is the Marvellous Mum luxury pedicure ($85), and finally there's the ultimate East & Dom Perignon Package. Valued at $415, Viva is delighted to have one these luxury treats to give away. On arrival Mum will receive a glass of Dom Perignon Vintage 02 champagne before receiving a 45-minute treatment. To go in the draw to win, simply email your name, address and contact phone number to vipviva@nzherald.co.nz with "East Day Spa" in the subject line. Entries close May 9. Winners announced May 11.

* To find out more or book treatments, ph (09) 363 7050.