A Thoughtful Gift in Linen

Apr. 2018 -no.1

Mother's Day was May 13 in the year of this feature

As Mother's Day approaches, many of us begin thinking about a gift.

If you have given many different things over the years, deciding what to choose this time can be difficult.
A gift that slips easily into everyday life and makes it a little more enjoyable is a lovely choice.

For Mother's Day, POTPURRI introduces a linen apron from Lithuania.

Why choose an apron for Mother's Day?

For a mother who enjoys cooking or other hands-on tasks at home, an apron can be an everyday companion.

An apron is useful for cooking and other everyday tasks. Having more than one means a spare is ready when another is in the wash, and a change of color can lift the mood too.

An apron chosen by her child can bring a happy reminder to an ordinary day.

To a parent, a child remains their child at any age.

Whether a gift comes from a child still at primary school
or from one who has grown up,
it can hold a special place in a parent's heart.

An apron made from Lithuanian linen

Lithuania has a long tradition of growing flax and producing linen. The skills passed down through that tradition have helped Lithuanian linen become appreciated both at home and abroad.

Linen is a natural plant fiber valued for its absorbency and relatively quick drying. It softens with use, developing a familiar feel that makes it well suited to everyday tasks.

The apron keeps to a practical design, with a front pocket that has room for a cloth or small tools.

Add a personal message

A short message makes the intention of a practical gift clear: you chose it with her tastes and enjoyment in mind.

If saying thank you face to face feels a little embarrassing, try writing your feelings in a card.

sotlight's COLOR CARDS BOX is a card set that quietly helps you express what you want to say.

The feeling of an ordinary moment, a texture, a color, a shape—and the memory it leaves.
sotlight's designs draw on gentle everyday scenes and animals traditionally associated with good fortune.

Imagining which pattern your mother would like is part of the pleasure of choosing a gift.

Time for a little break

Alongside an apron, you could include something that invites her to pause for an unhurried cup of tea.

Mitsuura Brewery's Float Lemon Tea pairs dried slices of Setouchi-grown lemon with tea bags of Japanese organic black tea. With no fresh lemon to slice, it is an easy way to prepare a fragrant cup.

A floating slice of lemon adds both flavor and a cheerful visual detail to teatime.

According to Mitsuura Brewery, drying the lemon thoroughly, including its white pith, slows the development of bitterness compared with a fresh slice. The lemon can stay floating in the cup while you enjoy a leisurely break.