ALEXANDRIA PASTRY SHOP Mom would love breakfast in bed! Smoked salmon or bacon, onion and cheese frittata will be specials for Mother’s Day, along with a spinach and mushroom tart with fresh fruit and light brown sugar cream. 3690 King Street, Bradlee Shopping Center, 703.578.4144, alexandriapastry.com Jane Hughes
Alexandria — Talk of the Town: If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Your Mother
While the Wanderer’s attitude towards most events and holidays is somewhat nonchalant at best, leaning a bit toward cynical at worst, this is not his approach to the day devoted to his dear Mum. She must have a gift, however small, that is for her alone, along with a bit of pampering and a sweet or two. After all, she is the sine qua non of his life. Happy Mother’s Day!
KISKADEE Your Mom is one-of-a-kind. Find something wonderfully unique for her from hostess sets to hostess dresses! 2205 Mount Vernon Avenue, Del Ray, 703.549.0813, kiskadeeshop.com
SUGAR SCRUB NAIL SPA & BEYOND For all she does for you give her the pampering she deserves. Manicures and pedicures with their signature “sugar scrub” will leave her feeling fantastic and appreciated. 1607 Commonwealth Avenue, Del Ray, 703.299.6714
GREENSTREET GARDENS Ray and Stacey Greenstreet have taken over the former Apple House Garden Center. You will find friendly, helpful staff and beautiful plants, flowers, herbs and accessories to make Mom’s day. 1721 West Braddock Road, 703.998.3030, greenstreetgardens.com
ALEXANDRIA PASTRY SHOP Mom would love breakfast in bed! Smoked salmon or bacon, onion and cheese frittata will be specials for Mother’s Day, along with a spinach and mushroom tart with fresh fruit and light brown sugar cream. 3690 King Street, Bradlee Shopping Center, 703.578.4144, alexandriapastry.com
UNWINED Here’s to Mom! Toast her with her favorite vintage and find adorable gifts that she will use over and over. 3690 King Street, Bradlee Shopping Center, 703.820.8600, unwinedva.com
HALLMARK Find the perfect words in a card that Mom will treasure along with a gift to make her smile! The perfect choice can be found among the huge selection of candles, stationery, figurines and Scout Bags. 3670 King Street, Bradlee Shopping Center, 703.820.4449, hallmark.com