Chocolate, flowers, candles, soaps, socks — if the usual Mother's Day gift ideas aren't cutting it for you this year, and you can't quite afford a weekend away on the Mornington Peninsula, don't fret. Barangaroo Artisan Market has you covered – even if you're the most last minute of last-minute shoppers. Happening at 10am on Saturday, May 10 — the day before the big day — the annual event will see more than 70 stallholders take over the streets of Barangaroo. Whether your mum's into ceramics and homewares or jewellery and textiles, you'll find something special to take home and wrap up. Alternatively, take her along for a big day out. Among the stalls, you'll find stunning functional artworks from Upcycled Glassware; slow, sustainable, ethically-sourced fashion from Essena; Aussie-made prints, cards and wrapping from Breezy Bird Studio; and unique, handcrafted jewellery from Aboriginal artist Sonia Pallett — among many, many other surprises and delights. In between browsing and buying, be treated to excellent eats, as well as live music and roving performers. Look out for the acrobatics of the Disco Divas, the juggling and hula-hooping of Kenny and Shiho, and the fluoro florals of Walks of Art, a parade inspired by Van Gogh and Monet.
