Happy Friday! The end-of-school-early-summer life has gotten so busy (and so fun) that I totally missed sharing favorites with you last week — oops! I hope your spring-summer is off to a great start, too. This week we have some really great projects to share with you — last minute Mother’s Day ideas, plus some beautiful kitchens and tutorials! Have a happy Mother’s Day (or , as I like to call it — you can read more about that ) and a wonderful weekend!
Friday Favorites: Mother’s Day Ideas + Beautiful Kitchens
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Favorite easy melt-your-heart Mother’s Day idea: I’m a sucker for anything my kids make, and something that they make AND has their picture is a double-hit to my emotional sensibilities <3 These letter photo holders by fit the bill just right — you can make them tonight to deliver to Grandma or Mom!
Favorite alternate Mother’s Day gift idea: For the mom that has everything, or in memory of Mom, I really liked this list of charitable gift ideas for Mother’s Day over at !
Favorite save-it reference: put together a simply beautiful tablescape, plus a great guide on setting a beautiful table. Perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch … or do you serve mom breakfast in bed on a ? 
Favorite new kitchen trend: I don’t see it as a trend more than an evolution of kitchen storage, but I LOVE having drawers in the lower cabinets instead of shelves, like . (Photo ©Remodelaholic | Home built by E&L Custom Homes, Designed by Osmond Design)
Favorite I-need-for-summer: We don’t have an in-ground pool or anything fancy, but my kiddos love playing in the water every day during the summer. This outdoor towel rack by is pure brilliance, and it’s easily brought inside to dry towels, too.
Favorite kitchen WOW: redid her kitchen for the #oneroomchallenge and WOW — just look at all the added character and style! So much work, but what a payout!
Favorite bunk room: I’ve always dreamed of having a room like this in our house someday for all the kids (or grandkids) to come sleepover and create memories! See part 2 of this room over on Instagram, too. And yes, the beds would be a pain to make, but totally worthy of an investment in zip-up bedding, right? (Photo ©Remodelaholic | Home built by Magleby Construction)
Favorite succulent idea: I’m still crushing on succulents, real or faux, so this embroidery hoop succulent arrangement by is right up my alley!
Favorite unexpected source: As a reminder that creativity abounds and inspiration can be found anywhere: that cushy plush pillow was made from a *bath mat*! Get the details over at .
Favorite hashtag: Okay, this one comes up every year, but I LOVE seeing all the #oneroomchallenge rooms. Go browse the hashtag on Instagram — you’re sure to find some amazing inspiration and new accounts to follow! So many beautiful rooms, but after a long winter, I’m craving color so the ones that caught my eye were this non-traditional RED kitchen by (see more )
and this gorgeous modern blue bathroom by (see more ):
Have a great week!
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