By Hayley Mattson
to your personal shopping experience: • Photo of your mom (or loved one) s Mother’s Day approaches, • Three words you would use to and we continue to walk best describe her; outgoing, loving, through another beloved scheduled, humorous, thoughtholiday in the middle of this pandemic. ful, giving, to name a few, get your We have the opportunity to be creative kiddos involved too and work with our local businesses • Three things your mom loves and experiences to set a new course and enjoys; coffee, reading, taking of direction for all our gifting needs. photos, cooking, gardening, grandThese challenging times allow us kids, antiquing, etc. to take advantage of the services that • A magazine or book your mom have long been offered but perhaps loves; Paso Robles Magazine, unknown to the general public. Our Colony Magazine, The Notebook, local boutique gift shops offer personal The Moment of Lift, anything she shopping experiences. Local wineries has on the kitchen counter, nightand hotels can help you create a unique stand or coffee table day or weekend package to use now or • Direction, what are you looking in the future. Salons and hairstylists for; two-three gifts that can be put will put together personalized bags or together in a cute bag or basket, one baskets with a gift card, products, and significant gift, a few small items other items readily available. Restauthat you will be joining with other rants and caterers are at your fingerproducts from a different source or tips, bringing home your mother or location or you can let them know wife’s favorite meal or dessert. Not to you have no idea and they will guide mention items you may already have at you home that you can customize. • Finally, your budget, regardless There are many options, so to pin of what that the amount is your it down, here are a few ideas and tips personal shopper will be able to to help make your Mother’s Day giftassist and let you know what they ing one for the records books because can provide, this is key to the success we all need a little sunshine, and what of your experience and outcome so better way than to celebrate these be sure to plan accordingly special women in our lives. A few Local Shopping Resources: Personal Shopping The General Store, Paso Robles; RemiHaving a shop owner as your nisce Antiques, Paso Robles; Anna and personal shopper is a unique experience Mom, Atascadero; Farron Elizabeth, for sure and who would know their Atascadero; Hope Chest Emporium, product more. The success Atascadero; Indigo of this type of shopping Clothing, Atascadero. is all up to you, so here are a few things to help give guidance
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Local Outing and Getaway As with our small shop owners, our local economy is driven by touring our beautiful area, so why not use our local resources to create an experience she will not forget. Here are some packages that can be put together just by calling your favorite winery or hotel: Picnic pairing with your local wineries • Contact your favorite local winery • Request a cheese platter and two bottles of wine • Ask them to write down the types of cheese and descriptions of any other items on the tray along with details about the wine and why they chose to pair it with the food, note; this may take a few days to prepare so be sure to give them that time • Let them know this is a gift, and they will package it for you in a bag or a basket depending on your budget • Finally, your part is to plan where to have the picnic, ask your littles where they want to go, whether it be in your back yard or a remote location, whichever you choose it is sure to be unique, just remember to bring something for the kids to enjoy too. Getaway with your local hotels • Determine if you want to plan a stay-cation now or a future date • Contact one of the beautiful hotels we have along the Central Coast within San Luis County • Let them know that this is a gift for Mother’s Day and what are their local specials and the dates required to use by • Request, no contact room service, coffee in the room and two local restaurants that you can pre-plan meals while visiting • Request that flowers be in the room upon arrival and a bottle of champagne, wine or sparkling water • Ask if they can send you an e-card with all the details so you can place in a card for your loved one • Finally, have your kiddos make a beautiful card or pick one up from one of your local gift shops, along with a puzzle or some flowers to present or drop off
on Mother’s Day for her to enjoy A few Local Winery and Hotel Resources: Tooth & Nail, Templeton; Aron Hill Vineyards, Templeton; J. Dusi, Paso Robles; Rava Wines, Paso Robles; Adelaide Inn, Paso Robles; Hotel Cheval, Paso Robles. Personal Chef & Spirits This happens to be one of my personal favorites; if anything positive has come from the health crisis, this is it. Having local chefs from our five-star restaurant’s meal plan for us a few days a week or month could not be any better. Here is a way to best utilize their services: Mother’s Day Personal Dining Experience • Choose your Mom or Wife’s local favorite restaurant • Plan your meal, whether it be a picnic, candlelight dinner or brunch at home • Call ahead give them as much advance notice as possible so you can coordinate picking it up and the at home cooking arrangements if needed along with any special beverages, they may offer • Request that they email you a specialized menu or details regarding the order and what you will be serving • Print out your menu or have the kiddos write it and place in a frame from home you already have to set the table the day of • Go out and pick some flowers from your yard or a have local florist drop off a beautiful arrangement for your loved one and enjoy the special day A few Local Restaurant and Florist Resources: Odyssey World Café, Paso Robles; Thomas Hill Organics, Paso Robles; Red Scooter Deli, Paso Robles; Cider Creek Bakery, Paso Robles; Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ, Paso Robles; Tooth & Nail, Templeton; Pacific Harvest Catering, Templeton; Colony Market & Deli, Atascadero; Guest House Grill, Atascadero. Regardless if you decide to use your local resources or items that you already have at home, being together (in person or virtually) and enjoying the moment appreciating all she does and has done is what the real meaning is all about. The greatest gift you will ever know is to love and be loved in return. Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mommas and women who step-up and fill that significant role. Colony Magazine | May 2020
