From E-Peritia to Belgian Art: Surprise your mother from afar – Radar
Your presence is, of course, the most beautiful gift, but because of the coronary crisis, it is difficult to visit your mother in person on Mother’s Day. With these gift tips, you can surprise them from afar and support the local economy. Two birds with one flap.
DIY Brunch
You may not be able to go brunch together, you can give your mother as a gift. Ghent businesswoman Madam Bakster has put together a special Mother’s Day brunch package. In the pack you will find all the ingredients for a nice slow morning: from muesli to coconut yoghurt and a delicious breakfast crumb. Everything is sugar-free and completely vegan.
For this box you pay 28.5 euros for two people. Delivery only in Ghen, but it offers a more general brunch package throughout the country. You can use the Website.
The perfect e-peritive
E-peritien is now well established, and it seems that we will do so for a while yet. If you want to do something bigger on Mother’s Day, you can sign up for a Aperitif package from Hierbas de las Dunas. The highlight of the packaging is the liqueur, which is made from 18 different herbs from the dunes on the North Sea. In the box you will also find rosé, tonic, cheese, nuts and craft sausage. If you prefer to keep it alcohol-free, you can choose a gift box The Mocktail Club including two mocktails, glass straws by Serax.
The aperitif package from Hierbas de las Dunas costs 35 euros The Selfcare Giftbox from mocktail club costs 56 euros
A touch of art
Artists and photographers sit with their hands in their hair through all cancelled commissions, exhibitions and events. And after more than 40 days of lockdown, your mother runs the risk of running into the walls. By giving her a Belgian artwork as a gift and you help two problems out of the job. Several Belgian photographers sell their work through various online platforms. Also by the online curator The Quiet Company You can buy beautiful photos and illustrations from Belgian creatives at fair prices.
Instagram Workshop
The coronary crisis has created a time surplus in our otherwise busy lives. The ideal time to promote your mother’s knowledge, skills or creativity. This can be done, for example, with an online course via Instagram. Belgian florist Loes Van Look organises an online flower arrangement course. You learn the craziest things: from wild bouquets to table decoration.
You pay 40 euros for four lessons for a month. More information about Instagram from Wildflowers & Vodka.
Say it with flowers (to order)
Flower shops are not allowed to open until May 11, but many florists work with bouquets to order. Hyperroom, colorful and original. An overview of some favorites.
Ginger Ginger (Lions)
If you don’t like classic flowers, Ginger Ginger is the place to be. This lion duo has created two dry bouquets for Mother’s Day, which are delivered free of charge in the Lion region. Can it be a little more? During the lockdown, this duo also creates pessaging pampas clouds that add a feat to your mother’s familiar feces.
You have a dry bouquet for 35 euros, a pampas cloud costs 75 euros. Orders expire Instagram.
WonderWeddings (Antwerp and Flemish Brabant)
Normally, the duo concentrates behind WonderWeddings focus on marriages. This has changed as a result of the Corona crisis. For Mother’s Day, they present festive interior bouquets in Antwerp and Flemish Brabant. You are happy to add a handwritten card.
For a bouquet you pay 40 euros, including delivery. You can order until 6 May at 16:00.
Blomster (Antwerp)
Jonas Van Avermaet, the driving force behind Blomster, makes colorful bouquets that make everyday life forgotten for a while. His creations have a high party content and come with them via the bicycle courier. With your purchase you support two local companies.
Prices range from 25 to 35 euros. You can use the website of the Blomster.
Into the Wild (Gh.)
This Ghent Flower Workshop works with local, sustainable and seasonal bouquets. Again, no classic pieces, but lush works of art that seem to come directly from the garden. So you bring a piece of nature into the living room, where we all stay far too long. You can choose between a bouquet with soft tones or fresh spring colours.
For a bouquet you pay between 42 and 55 euros. Order and payment can be made until May 6 at 4 pm, unless the bouquets are sold out earlier. Delivery on Saturday, May 9, or Sunday, May 10.
Daniel Ost (delivery throughout Belgium)
Renowned flower artist Daniel Ost sells a wild bouquet of flowers every week during the Corona crisis. The price varies depending on the size of the bouquet, the delivery is throughout Belgium. At the end of the order you can pass on all wishes.
For a bouquet you pay between 40 and 125 euros. You can use the Websiteyou can choose the delivery date yourself.
You may not be able to go brunch together, you can give your mother as a gift. Ghent businesswoman Madam Bakster has put together a special Mother’s Day brunch package. In the pack you will find all the ingredients for a nice slow morning: from muesli to coconut yoghurt and a delicious breakfast crumb. Everything is sugar-free and completely vegan. For this box you pay 28.5 euros for two people. Delivery only in Ghen, but it offers a more general brunch package throughout the country. You can order from the website. E-peritien is now well established, and it seems that we will do so for a while yet. If you want to do something bigger on Mother’s Day, you can opt for an aperitif package from Hierbas de las Dunas. The highlight of the packaging is the liqueur, which is made from 18 different herbs from the dunes on the North Sea. In the box you will also find rosé, tonic, cheese, nuts and craft sausage. If you prefer to keep it alcohol-free, you can opt for a mocktail club gift box containing two mocktails, serax glass straws. The aperitif package of Hierbas de las Dunas costs 35 euros The Selfcare Giftbox of the Mocktail Club costs 56 euros Artists and photographers sit with their hands in their hair at all cancelled orders, exhibitions and events. And after more than 40 days of lockdown, your mother runs the risk of running into the walls. By giving her a Belgian artwork as a gift and you help two problems out of the job. Several Belgian photographers sell their work through various online platforms. You can also buy beautiful photos and illustrations of Belgian creatives at fair prices through the online curator The Quiet Company. The coronary crisis has created a time surplus in our otherwise busy lives. The ideal time to promote your mother’s knowledge, skills or creativity. This can be done, for example, with an online course via Instagram. Belgian florist Loes Van Look organises an online flower arrangement course. You learn the craziest things: from wild bouquets to table decoration. You pay 40 euros for four lessons for a month. More info on Instagram by Wildflowers & Vodka. Flower shops are not allowed to open until May 11, but many florists work with bouquets to order. Hyperroom, colorful and original. An overview of some favorites. Ginger Ginger (Leuven)If you don’t like classic flowers, Ginger Ginger is in the right place. This lion duo has created two dry bouquets for Mother’s Day, which are delivered free of charge in the Lion region. Can it be a little more? During the lockdown, this duo also creates pessaging pampas clouds that add a feat to your mother’s familiar feces. You have a dry bouquet for 35 euros, a pampas cloud costs 75 euros. Orders are placed via Instagram. WonderWeddings (Antwerp and Flemish Brabant) Usually the duo behind WonderWeddings mainly focuses on marriages. This has changed as a result of the Corona crisis. For Mother’s Day, they present festive interior bouquets in Antwerp and Flemish Brabant. You are happy to add a handwritten card. For a bouquet you pay 40 euros, including delivery. You can order until 6 May at 16:00. Blomster (Antwerp)Jonas Van Avermaet, the driving force behind Blomster, makes colorful bouquets that make everyday life forget for a while. His creations have a high party content and come with them via the bicycle courier. With your purchase you support two local companies. Prices range from 25 to 35 euros. You can order via the website of blomster. Into The Wild (Gent) This Ghent flower workshop works with local, sustainable and seasonal bouquets. Again, no classic pieces, but lush works of art that seem to come directly from the garden. How to bring a piece of nature to wherewhere we all stay far too long. You can choose between a bouquet with soft tones or fresh spring colours. For a bouquet you pay between 42 and 55 euros. Order and payment can be made until May 6 at 4 pm, unless the bouquets are sold out earlier. Delivery on Saturday, May 9, or Sunday, May 10. Daniel Ost (delivery throughout Belgium)Flower artist Daniel Ost sells a wild bouquet of flowers every week during the Corona crisis. The price varies depending on the size of the bouquet, the delivery is throughout Belgium. At the end of the order you can pass on all wishes. For a bouquet you pay between 40 and 125 euros. You can order from the website, you can choose the delivery date yourself.