A year of flowers with a round up of DIY floral arrangements and seasonal centerpiece inspiration. You’ll find flower longevity tips, short cuts and techniques to create affordable arrangements using grocery store and garden flowers. Happy January! I hope your holidays were merry and bright and pray that we’re all heading into a happier and…
Merry Christmas Week! I hope you’ve wrapped up all your Christmas preparations and things are merry and bright! December seemed like a whirlwind even though things were quieter and I was moving at a slower pace and without all the usual frenzy this year. My ‘to do’ list is always longer than time allows for,…
Happy Tuesday! Are you like me and having a hard time believing we’re halfway through December? There are still so many things on my “to do” list! I spent the better part of a week gathering and foraging for greenery and planting some vintage charm around the Potting Shed this past week. I ran out of…
Is anyone else finding it hard to *bee*lieve that Thanksgiving is Thursday? I’m taking a little time out this week to *bee* thankful and in the Potting Shed for a little tabletop fun. This post contains affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy. I love all things ‘bee’ and this Bee Thankful Sign…
Happy Monday! Can you believe we’re on the cusp of October? Where did September go? I took some time out to enjoy a little fall nesting in Potting Shed and to celebrate my favorite season. I’m a lover of brown transferware and ironstone anytime of year, but fall is when it really shines. I pulled…
Happy Friday! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a garden update. Grab a cold drink and come along for a stroll with me. We had a very hot and humid August with above average rainfall, making it feel tropical and steamy. The good news was I didn’t have to spend a lot of…
August is coming to an end as the calendar page turns to September tomorrow, marking the meteorological beginning of fall. Fall is my favorite season and I’m ready for corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hay rides, apple orchards, hot cider and a harvest feast! My Potting Shed is thrilled to be included in She Shed…
Happy Monday! It’s always a happy Monday for me when I join my blogging friends for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms! You can find my blogging friends’ links to their floral inspiration at the bottom of this post. By August, the garden is fading after weeks of 90+ degree temperatures. I cherry-picked…
Happy Monday! I’ve had a ‘bee in my bonnet’ about a back door ‘Welcome’ for the Potting Shed. The Potting Shed is oriented with the back door to the driveway and road and is more visible than the front door, which faces a wooded area by the lake. This post contains affiliate links. For…
Adding some vintage charm to this birdhouse has been on my ‘to do’ list since I brought it home several years ago. It was in need of a little love as the tin roof had come untacked and it lacked general curb appeal! I collected rusty pieces of bits and bobs . . . hinges,…