On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, treat the mom in your life to a FabULyss day in New York.
Scheduling the perfect Mother’s Day will take some work, but with our DivaMoms suggestions below, Mother’s Day planning can be made a little easier!
Brunch. Take the special mom in your life to a beautiful, special brunch spot! Aureole on W. 42nd Street — the city’s famous theatre district — is a gorgeous and DeLysscious option for a Mother’s Day brunch, and one of my personal favorites! Dining at the contemporary Aureole is staged in two venues: the formal dining room and more casual bar room. In the dining room, terra-rich colors and golden lighting combine to create a comfortable environment and opulent warm glow, reminiscent of Aureole’s original townhouse intimacy. The menu is FabULyss-for American food, and even the DivaKids will be able to find something they like! The Arlington Club, Sarabeth’s, Laconda Verde and Gina La Fornarina are also great suggestions.
[135 W. 42nd St. between Seventh and Sixth avenues, (212) 319–1660, charliepalmer.com]
Not to mention, the location segues perfectly into our second Mother’s Day celebration suggestion:
A Broadway Show! Taking the special, hardworking mother in your life — whether she be your wife and the mother of your kids or your own mom — is a treat that will inevitably result in wonderful memories for years to come. There are such FabULyss shows out on Broadway right now that the whole family can enjoy, including “Matilda,” “Wicked,” “If/Then,” “Newsies,” “Aladdin,” “Rocky,” or, if she is into the more unique and less mainstream shows, something like “Stomp,” “Lady Day,” or “Act One” may be something she would enjoy. Either way, you cannot beat the quality and thoughtfulness of a Broadway show on Mother’s Day!
Shop. There isn’t a DivaMom out there who doesn’t enjoy a day or two out of the year shopping for little luxuries! If you are stuck on what to buy her, make hunting for her gift part of the fun of the day! Strolling around Barney’s, Bergdorf Goodman, or any of the shops on Madison Avenue on a sunny spring Sunday is something all moms enjoy — and need every once in a while for all their hard work! When mom picks out something special, hand her a card from you and the kids — and signed by other family members — to go along with her new gift she handpicked and will cherish.
Top of the Rock. Living in New York, we seldom visit tourist attractions. Taking the kids and mom to the Top of the Rock is a sweet way to show her she deserves only the most beautiful things; if you haven’t seen it, the view is breathtaking! This is also a great spot to snap a few family photos that will go in your most precious family photo albums. Tickets are $20 for an adult, but completely worth it!
[30 Rockefeller plaza between W. 50th and W. 49th streets, (212) 698–2000, www.topoftherocknyc.com]
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa (or the spa of her choice!). End the day by treating the hard-working mom in your life to a premium spa in the city — like Elizabeth Arden Red Door, which is absolutely wonderful and luxurious — and hand her a gift certificate to use for a massage, facial, or whatever her favorite treatment is! This will let her unwind from the day’s fun activities and let her know that her family appreciates everything she does! Show her how much you love her.
[663 Fifth Ave. between W. 53rd and E. 52nd streets, (212) 546–0200, reddoorspas.com]
Lyss Stern is the founder of DivaLysscious Moms (www.divamoms.com).
