Guest Picks: 20 Mother's Day Ideas for the Leading Ladies in Our Lives
What's the most important accessory a kitchen needs? A really fantastic set of knives. This professional-grade stainless steel set is the perfect gift for the chef in the house.
Enough said. How cute would this be framed and gifted on Mother's Day?
Little bowls make the perfect catchalls around the house for jewelry, keys, paperclips, etc. These blue ikat bowls are inspired by traditional textile patterns, and the vibrant color is beautiful.
Lunch on the go, whether you're at the office or running around town, can be a pain. But compact, easy-to-wash and reusable stacking containers just like this adorable bento box make it simple. I love that this provides reusable utensils (no more plastic forks) and promises watertight leak prevention.
Moms love storage for little items; when every gadget has a home, we are happy mommas! I love these little cloth cosmetic bags with their beautiful patterns and colors. They'd be perfect as travel bags or for storing loose ends (like extra bandages) around the house.
This is a brilliant card for a brilliant mom this Mother's Day. I love the beautiful illustration.
I love the look of bamboo phone cases. How pretty is this laser-engraved dandelion design?
A love for ceramic animals might be uniform across the board these days, but have you seen a ceramic snail yet? This modern little guy is perfect perched atop a stack of books on a side table or as a paperweight in the office.
Adding pops of brilliant color in unexpected spaces is a decorating secret that I love. This bright lime votive, whether solo or clumped in a trio, makes for a sweet gift (pair with scented votive candles) or little splurge for yourself.
I can come up with too many good reasons for why a plethora of pitchers on hand is a great idea. They're perfect for parties, for holding big bunches of flowers or branches, or just for whipping up a batch of lemonade — all moms need pitchers. I would love this dipped version for Mother's Day.
One might assume that tool belts are for the men in the family, but I've found that having a set of "indoor" tools readily on hand is critical for everything from hanging frames to measuring out a future furniture purchase. I keep a hammer, Philips and flat-head screwdrivers, measuring tape, a utility knife, a pencil and pliers in my own toolkit so I don't have to rummage through the garage for a quick fix.
Sometimes an outdoor veggie garden just isn't possible, but in that case, bag your herbs and grow them upright. Put them just outside the kitchen or dining room door for easy accessibility around meal time — there's nothing like fresh rosemary or dill as a last-minute addition to a dish.
These beautiful little ceramic plant markers help identify seven favorite herbs and are a perfect gift for mom! Pair them with a selection of your favorite seeds and a few mini ceramic pots.
These color-coded mats are genius. I'm a big stickler when it comes to separating out cutting boards for meats and veggies and fruits, and I love that this makes it so darn easy for anyone else in the kitchen to see what's been cut on which mat. Layer them over a cutting board, and voilà!
I surely can't be the only one who would love pantry storage for Mother's Day, right? These transparent cubbies are just awesome for the kitchen or a playspace (picture them full of paint tubes and crayons).
Delicious-smelling solid perfume sticks make for a delicious-smelling day. These are great little gifts for the ladies in your life, but especially mom this Mother's Day! It's a gift she might not purchase for herself but one she'll definitely slip into her purse or gym bag.
This little seed kit inspires a windowsill garden with a fantastic mix of herbs. Just add soil and water! It makes for such a sweet and pretty gift for the gardener.
This wooden planter would make a beautiful centerpiece, especially on an outdoor dining table. I love the ash-gray color of the reclaimed wood.
Natural beeswax makes a great gift for mom (or any organic lover). It's great for cutting boards, cheese boards and any other wood materials.Next: 8 Great Room Revamps for Mom
Brightly colored storage boxes are a favorite of mine. They look so beautiful stacked on a bookshelf or dresser, and when covered in a pattern, they offer a pop of color that livens up a space. These jewelry boxes are perfect for the bedroom and would make a lovely gift.
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