Gifts for the DIY Mom
Newsflash--Mother's Day is Sunday! Don't have a gift? Fear not, friends--Charles & Hudson is here with a DIY-inspired gift guide to help direct your shopping. Whether your mom loves to spend hours in a garden or prefers to tackle even the most daunting DIY project, we've got the perfect gift that she'll love almost as much as she loves you!
Gardening/Outdoors
For the woman who can't get enough of her garden, Target's Liberty of London limited-edition collection is filled with cheery, floral print gardening implements, including tall, mud-proof rubber boots and tools, watering cans and gloves (only available in-store.)
To ensure her garden and lawn stay hydrated in the warmer months, a pivoting watering wand is ideal for reaching tall plants or the back of wide plant beds. The water pressure adjusts from shower to soaker, and the wand is also great for hanging planters.
You may think crafts and cooking when you think of Martha Stewart, but she's also a gardening enthusiast, a hobby that led to the development of a new line of gardening tools for Home Depot. Sleek and functional, the tools range from pruners and weeders to cultivators and trowels.
Pamper your mom after a hard day of gardening with Crabtree & Evelyn's Gardeners Hand Renewal Tote, a stylish bag chock full of handcare products, all packed with a heavy dollop of moisturizing shea butter.
Home improvement
Let the DIY woman in your life proudly wear her skills on a lightweight T-shirt. The same design is also available in hooded sweatshirts and colored T-shirts.
From hanging pictures to assembling furniture, a durable cordless drill is a must-have in the home. Try the Ryobi 12-volt drill, complete with a magnetic tray to hold screws.
A sturdy, versatile stepladder is ideal for both indoor and outdoor projects. This version from The Container Store is made of aluminum, resulting in a sturdy yet lightweight model that can easily be transported throughout the house.
