From winter citrus and spring bulbs to sunflowers, harvest hues, and Christmas cheer—this review and year of flowers highlights seasonal DIY arrangements, table centerpieces, and tips for making blooms last longer! You’ll find additional floral inspiration from my Monday Morning Blooms’ friends. 💐 Happy January and New Year! Thank you for your visits and kind…
As 2025 comes to a close, I’m looking back at the posts you loved most. From seasonal florals and tablescapes to easy desserts, DIY projects, garden inspiration, and hummingbird favorites, these Top 10 reader-favorite blog posts of 2025 reflect a year filled with creativity, nature, and simple joys at home. You might be surprised by…
Sophie and Lola are stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🐾🐾🎄 Santa Paws brought them an early gift of a doggy countdown calendar . . .
Christmas is just days away, and this final holiday table is blooming with garden-inspired charm. 🌿❤️ A DIY potted amaryllis centerpiece takes center stage, embellished with fresh evergreens, pinecones, red ornaments, ribbon picks, and a cheerful cardinal. Paired with festive plaid, botanical dinnerware, and whimsical garden accents, this merry and bright Christmas table is easy…
Inspired by the classic French Bûche de Noël, these festive slice-and-bake cookies have a chocolate hazelnut filling and are topped with rich ganache “bark.” They’re elegant enough for holiday entertaining, make-ahead friendly, and perfect for gifting or cookie exchanges. If you love cookies that look as good as they taste, these are for you! It’s…
Take a cozy pause from the holiday rush and join us for December’s Tea on Tuesdays. From a classic Christmas tea with warm citrus and spice to festive homemade and bakery treats, you’ll find a merry tea table by a twinkling tree, full of seasonal inspiration.🎄 Merry Tuesday! 🎄 Welcome to the December edition of…
If you’re looking for holiday gifts that feel thoughtful without the stress, this curated Amazon gift guide makes shopping easy. I’m sharing favorite finds for tea lovers, gardeners and nature lovers, floral enthusiasts, and dog parents who love spoiling their pups. From cozy brewing essentials and garden tools to flower-arranging must-haves and enrichment toys for…
If you need a festive treat that’s quick to assemble and even better made ahead, these No-Bake Spiced Rum Balls are ready to jingle their way onto your holiday dessert or cookie trays! They come together in minutes—no oven required—and are rich, warmly spiced, and just boozy enough to delight the grown-ups at your gathering.…
These Parmesan-Crusted Crab Cake Bites with Chive Aioli are one of my most beloved appetizer recipes. They bake up crisp and golden in a mini muffin tin — no frying required — and the creamy crab filling paired with the buttery Parmesan-panko crust makes them irresistible. Even better, the filling and aioli can be made…
Bring a touch of merry charm to your holiday table with cardinals, plaid layers, and a fragrant DIY evergreen runner. Easy greenery tips and festive winter bird details make this Christmas table both welcoming and wonderfully seasonal. ’Tis the Season to Deck the Table as well as the Halls and I’m joining 17 table stylists…