Your mother hasn't, and she certainly won't forget it if you do. Mothers are either looking for fluff or stuff. While she appreciates the practical gift, she longs for the impractical luxuries, such as Gucci bags and one more pair of shoes. If Mom lives elsewhere, you haven't ordered the flowers yet, it may be too late. Howard Yamada, owner of Howard's Flowers in downtown, expects to make 200-300 arrangements for Mother's Day.
Roses are also popular.
While florists are scrambling to keep up with the demand for arrangements, customers are looking for other ways to give their moms flowers. Dennis Shimizu, owner of Garden Mart in Kalihi, says potted orchids are the biggest sellers, and he anticipates selling more than 500 orchid plants this weekend alone. Also popular at garden shops are potted mums, azaleas, roses and container gardens of herbs. Nothing says loving like good old-fashioned pampering. And mothers deserve it.