Tamworth Mother's Day: business owners busy as ever but florist says locals not as organised as last year

For those who need a reminder; Sunday is the big day, as businesses expect to be rushed off their feet with endless bookings and orders.

While there's plenty of orders coming through the doors of Botanique New England for beautiful blooms, Tamworthians have taken a little longer to get around to it this year.

Business owner Drue Daly said last year's pick for gifts was indoor plants, but the favourite choice for orders this year were pretty pink blooms.

Stocks, roses, tulips, lilies and freesias are the main winners.

"Stock just starts at Mother's Day and it's got a beautiful scent that reminds me of Mother's Day, I think," Ms Daly said.

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At Samsara Hair and Beauty in Hillvue, owner Ainsley Bell said they were booked out in the lead-up to Mother's Day.

"There definitely has been a lot of people booking in to spoil their mums," Ms Bell said.

"Lots of blow-drys just so their hair is all nice and done for lunches and definitely facials, too."

She said it was nice things were beginning to get back to normal after COVID-19 restrictions last year.

"We've been able to book in a lot more and I have a feeling last year we didn't have our staff on as many days," she said.

The Powerhouse has a special Mother's Day menu lined-up for Sunday, which is close to booked out.

Reservations supervisor Kathy Bridge said there was one stand-out difference when comparing to previous years.

"We currently have a couple of spots left but we're finding this year rather than small groups, it's large groups of 8,12 and 14 people," Ms Bridge said.

"Maybe after COVID people are wanting to have big family sit downs."

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