Phoodie’s favourite Mother’s Day gifts

Food blogger Phoodie speaks with htf. magazine about the joys and challenges of motherhood and what she hopes to receive on May 11.

Being a mother is a journey like no other. From the minute I first gazed into both of my kids’ eyes, I knew I would never be “just me” ever again. It was an amazing, yet overwhelming sensation. The unconditional love that goes both ways is an incredible feeling. The biggest challenge I find with motherhood is letting go and stepping back. I definitely struggle with letting them make mistakes (even small ones) and I also struggle with spending time away from them, even a few hours. That said, there are definitely times during the week when I need a break, but after only a short time apart, I am craving their company once more!

Phoodie’s Mother’s Day wishlist

‘Chaman’ dress, $289. Casual and stylish, this dress would fit perfectly in my dream wardrobe.
‘Apres Aspen’ pyjama pants, $49.95. I always wear pyjama pants and tops to bed, never nighties, as I find them much more comfortable.
‘Angelina’ green onyx earrings, $249. I am thinking of chopping all of my hair off and will need some statement earrings to balance out the size of my head!
Turkish towel in ‘navy stripes’, $39. I adore the stripes design and the texture of this towel.
‘Rose & geranium’ bath salts, $25. Bath salts are the perfect gift for anyone who ever gets exhausted. I think that’s most of us!
Polyresin pineapple , $79.95. Pineapples remind me of tropical holidays from years gone by. They are such a happy fruit!
‘Cork’ side table, $249. I love quirky furniture, and the foodie angle of this piece makes it even better.
Aquiesse ‘pink peony’ candle, $54.95. Peonies are my favourite flowers so I would love to have this candle burning while having a long, hot soak.
‘Turkish’ ceramic plate, $89. I collect platters. For me, they are an item you can never have too many of, especially stunning ones like this.
Rose quartz dress ring, $279. I LOVE rose quartz. I am also a fan of chunky jewellery. Tick and tick with this ring!

Phoodie is a cookbook-, restaurant-, and supermarket-obsessed blogger and mum of two. Her culinary obsession began when she was 3, cooking, recipe writing and eating, with both her Greek and Lebanese grandmothers. She lives in Sydney, Australia. Visit her blog at www.phoodie.com.au.