madison&coHappy Mother's Day
Whether she loves pretty flowers or spectacular foliage, whether she has a green thumb or simply wants to sit and admire, these flower arrangements and indoor plants will fit the bill! Take a look at some of our favorites and where you can purchase them while supporting local! Need some fun DIY gifts for mom? See below for some easy projects that will bring a smile to any mom's face.
Tip Top Tulips
Who doesn't love spring tulips? Yellow tulips express joy, merriment, excitement, and the novelties of spring. Pink tulips are cute, playful while red tulips are romantic and passionate. Find your perfect color match at Bonnie Brae Flower Shop. BONNIE BRAE FLOWERS www.bonniebraeflowers.com
Roses and Succulents
Wildly sophisticated, roses and succulents are a great way to add a fresh vibe to a Mother's day bouquet. Peach roses are a symbol of gratitude and thankfulness and also add some spring into the mix. Find a similar flower bouquet at Parker Bloom! PARKER BLOOM www.parkerbloomscolorado.com
Spring Daisys
Daisy flowers can have many meanings. They can symbolize harmony and balance or new and fresh beginnings. Find your perfect balance of daisys at Lucy's Flower Design Shop.
LUCY'S FLOWERS AND DESIGNS www.lucysflower.com
Potted Phalaenopsis
Wildly sophisticated, roses and succulents are a great way to add a fresh vibe to a Mother's Day bouquet. Peach roses are a symbol of gratitude and thankfulness and also add some spring into the mix. Find a similar flower bouquet at Parker Bloom! LUCY'S FLOWERS AND DESIGNS www.lucysflower.com
Monstera Plant
Go big with a monstera plant for moms who love houseplants. They’re happy with average home temperatures and humidity, although they’re tropicals and prefer high humidity. Make sure you speak with your local florist on toxicity warnings. CITY FLORAL www.cityfloralgreenhouse.com
Rubber Plant
Add some drama to your mother’s houseplant collection —or start one for her — with rubber plant ‘Burgundy,’ a handsome specimen with large, purple-green leaves. LITTLE EDEN www.littleeden.com
DIY MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS
Courtesy of Good House Keeping
Spice jars
Add even more flavor to your mom's kitchen by bottling up six different salt flavors — curry salt, celery salt, to name a few — and placing them in a gift box.
Photo flowers
Moms help their kids every step of the way — from seeds to full blooms — and this gift symbolizes just that. Fill the center of each flower with a picture!
Fingerprint fun
Melt mom — or grandma's — heart with a mug decorated with her little one's fingerprints. That means you can even get your kids involved in this craft. Get the tutorial