Mother's Day Made Simple

As a mom of two, I can tell you that a little bit of luxe goes a long way in making mom feel great. For most busy mom's, sleepwear and daywear are synonymous. At the same time, these well worn staples are often the last that she takes the time to invest in. This Mother's Day, treat her to a special sleep set or robe. She will thank you for it!

Here are some Calliope + Clio faves to get you started.

This coveted Cameron Short Robe by Christine Silk. 100% silk and made in Canada.

(More Christine Silk here, here and here.)

For the new mom. This Hotmilk Nursing Chemise is cute, comfy and functional.

Available at Forever Yours Lingerie.

(Read our review of Hotmilk's Nursing Chemise here.)

Made by Fleur't, the buttery soft Take Me Away Robe is a Mom's best friend. Just add vino!

Available at Romantique Lingerie.

Sometimes flattery will get you everywhere. Besides it's only the truth.

Linda Hartman Sleep Mask available at Scarlet Lingerie Boutique.

KissKill Lingerie's Silk PJ Set is perfect for hot summer lounging.

Available at Honey Gifts.

Most importantly, let her know that you love her!

Just For Mom: A hand-picked selection of Mother's Day lovelies by Christine Morton.

Think the founder and designer behind a wildly successful lingerie label knows what women want? Of course she does! We caught up with Christine Morton of Christine Lingerie. She shared some personal style insights, plus her hand-picked selections for Mom!

Christine Morton.  Founder and Designer at Christine Lingerie.

Designing and manufacturing luxury silk lingerie in Canada for nearly 40 years, Christine Morton knows a thing or two about what a woman wants.Her unique and beautiful creations are carried in high-end boutiques, luxury department stores and at Christine Lingerie (online and in Vancouver, BC). Along side receiving numerous fashion awards, Christine Lingerie also boasts a cult following among celebrities.

So, you can only imagine how thrilled we were when Christine herself agreed to collaborate with us for a Mother's Day edit!

But before we take a look at Christine's picks for mom, let's get a little more personal with her:

Sweet or Savoury?​​  

LOVE chocolate.

Saturday Saturday night or Sunday morning?

Sunday Morning time to relax and reflect.

Muse?

Greta Garbo.

Red or White?

White -  white linens, roses and wine.

Facebook or Instagram?

Instagram…love taking pictures.

What items can be found on you at all times?

Silk…silk…silk…lace.

What word makes you cringe?

Sexy…much prefer sensuous.

What smell do you love?

Honeysuckle, lilac.

To what are you addicted?

Beauty!!

What did you last take a photo of?

My spring garden.

And finally, Christine's hand-picked selection for Mom this Spring:

Our gorgeous Swan Lake Cocktail Robe in Bluebell.

Classic Silk Pajama in Robin's Egg Blue with Midnight piping.

New Muse Collection Chemise in all colours.

Wouldn't you be over the moon to find one of these lovelies next to the tulips this year?

Share it and let them know!