BROCKTON – Celebrate Mother's Day this year by giving mom the unique treatment from one-of-a-kind floral money arrangements to fancy restaurants and a luxury salon experience.
Nothing says, "I love you, Mom," like thinking outside the box when it comes to planning. The goal is to wow your mother in the most thoughtful way.
In this guide, you will find a series of local vendors, florists, restaurants, party planners, and salons to visit in the Brockton area.
Grab a bouquet at a local florist
Flowers are always a good option for mom on Mother's Day. There are plenty of florists in Brockton that can help put a pretty bouquet together. Here are a few:
Atlantis Flowers & Gifts - 741 Belmont St, Brockton, (508) 584-8700
Holmes-McDuffy Florists & Flower Delivery - 110 N Leyden St, (508) 586-2000
John's Greenhouses & Florist Shop - 517 Copeland St, Brockton, (508) 588-0955
Edible Arrangements - 98 Westgate Dr, Brockton, (508) 583-6900
Looking for last minute flowers, or some on the budget? Stop & Shop has a wide selection of grab-n-go floral arrangements ranging from $10 to $30 and higher. Check out Stop & Shop at 475 Bedford St, Whitman, (781) 447-7817 or Stop & Shop at 32 N. Montello St., Brockton, (508) 427-0537
Key Kreations is another local business that can up your gift giving game. Kianna Marques designs custom lighters, couples photos, chip bags, juice boxes, cake toppers, goodie bags, acrylic signs, and memorial pins and accessories. Not to mention, the newest addition to her business, money flower bouquets. To book her services, please visit www.keykreationsbykm.com and follow her on Instagram @keykreationsbykm_
Marques offers flower arrangements that will truly elevate the gift giving experience. The designer creates customers flower arrangements with any flowers of your choice and decorations to make it special. Some of the decorations include chocolate confections, crowns, butterflies, and any attachment you desire. Custom flower arrangements start at $60 and money bouquets start at $80.
Gift mom an experience
Salon 222 – 222 Main St. Brockton
Looking to pamper your mom and give her the royal treatment for Mother's Day, try Salon 222 . The full-service nail and hair salon on Main Street gives you the luxury feel without the heavy price tag. The salon offers wash and blowouts, braids of any kind, chemical treatments, and color service. It opened in March and has four hair and nail chairs to accommodate a wide range of customers.
Muse Paint Bar is an art class that gets you loose and lets your creativity run wild. The franchise has several locations around the area, including Patriot Place and Assembly Row. Muse Paint Bar lets customers draw their creative visions lose with its guided date night paintings. Guests can look online to book a painting that they like, and the instructor will teach them step-by-step how to paint like a pro. The best part about this is everyone will leave with a beautiful painting you can hang in your home. It doesn’t matter what level you are as an artist; the painting will be amazing and unique. No two paintings are alike, which makes the experience so special. The paint bar also has wine, beer, and handheld appetizers.
Brunch or dinner with mom
Turmeric House – 428 Washington St, Weymouth
Right in Weymouth is a restaurant serving Nepalese and "royal" Indian cuisine. Brace yourself for the flavor explosions of Himalyan-style steamed dumplings, chicken tikka, butter naan baked in a charcoal tandoor, and vegetable samosa. The restaurant opened in 2019 to showcase the beauty and unique flavors of Nepalese and Indian cuisine. Popular dishes include butter chicken masala, malai curry, and mango curry.
Yaz’s Table – 1209 Bedford St., Abington.
Finding the perfect brunch spot to bring your special lady may be easier than you thought. Yaz's Table , a gem nestled in Abington, has made Yelp's top 100 brunch spots nationwide for Mother's Day, according to their data collected in-house. The Egyptian-American restaurant is known for its captivating cocktails and exotic seasonings, and Yaz's famous Egyptian hot sauce made 90th place on the list. The menu is comprised of Mediterranean dishes, ranging from hummus mezze boards and Momma Maggie's falafel platters to pancake taco smothered with Nutella and braised short rib herbed with goat cheese and crispy leeks. If you're on the more adventurous side, an excellent option is the classic "chicken and waffle," a sweet and savory dish. The chicken and waffles are composed of organic fried chicken: a house-made waffle and candied maple bacon plus honey sriracha maple syrup.
The restaurant does not take reservations so get there as early so you can to secure a spot.
Corfinio – 285 Washington St., North Easton
Looking for a slice of Italy? Well, look no further. Corfinio is an upscale restaurant with a wood fire grill that adds a unique flavor to the food. It's modern-day Italy right in Easton. You can indulge in the house-made focaccia, chilled wine, and warm ambiance. The restaurant offers made-to-order Roman pasta daily. The chefs make the pasta dough and sauces from scratch.
According to the owner, you won't find canned or processed food in this kitchen. Everything comes from local farms and is handmade right in the kitchen. The menu comprises all the essential proteins: chicken, fish, steak, and pork. There is something for everyone with entrees of pasta, pizza, salad, and the best for the last dessert.
Some fan favorites include: Norcina: rigatoni, sautéed Italian sausage, parmesan cream sauce, cracked black pepper, and truffle oil; lobster risotto, butter poached lobster, romanesco, white wine, chives and parmesan cheese; and chicken parmesan, pan-fried breaded chicken cutlet, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and spaghetti.
Get mom a sweet treat
Located at 1138 N Main St., Randolph, Sweet Piglet Bakery has a variety of unique sweets for a special someone. The menu is comprised of a mixture of Southeast Asian desserts which include ube crepe cakes, matcha crème brûlée, and pandan cream puffs. The bakery even has delectable breakfast sandwiches if you want to stop by early for a light brunch.
Pre-order a box of "Mommy I Love You" donuts with Sweet Kneads Bake Truck. The business, located in Bridgewater, offers a wide range of deep fried donuts made fresh daily. The donuts are hand-dipped with over 18 flavors to choose from, to satisfy any craving.
The most popular flavors include Cinnamon Toast Crunch, apple cider, Oreo, Boston cream pie, and donuts frosted with either chocolate or strawberry and then dipped with your choice of topping. Owner Jason Correia is taking pre-sale orders for Mother's Day. You can customize the box however you like and add as many toppings as desired.
Customers can pre-order a "Mommy I Love You" box of donuts by messaging Sweet Kneads Bake Truck on Instagram .
Italian Gem Café is baking up family recipes the owner learned as a child. These desserts might remind your mother of her own childhood and give her taste of the past.
Customers can indulge in the owner's favorite items: pistachio white chocolate cookies, classic bomboloni, and roasted focaccia bread made from scratch daily. The menu is inspired by baked goods and sweet treats from the town where the owner's parents grew up. Even the flour is imported from Italy to keep the authentic flavor and rich culture alive.
If you're planning to pick up something sweet for the big day make sure to call and order custom items in advance.
Enterprise staff reporter Alisha Saint-Ciel can be reached by email at stciela@gannett.com .
This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Need some ideas for mom for Mother's Day? Here are some options near Brockton.
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