I also get excited about tablescapes, home decor, fashion trends, art, entertaining, animals, outdoor living, a good cup of coffee, and spicy margaritas. Follow along to see what’s inspiring me right now!
I’m a huge fan of container gardening, but that’s not my only passion.
Botanical Christmas Decor: Fresh Ideas with Greenery, Plants, and More!
Fresh evergreens, plants, and other botanical elements bring life and authenticity to your holiday decorations
Window Boxes 201: Learn to Plant Like a Pro
Tips for planting window boxes like a pro, plus exclusive discount at Hooks & Lattice for a limited time!
Window Boxes 101: A Guide to Selecting and Filling Flower Boxes for Instant Curb Appeal
Choose the best flower boxes and plants to add charm and character to your home! Spring discount at Hooks & Lattice plus FREE planting template!
Tricks for Taller Fall Container Gardens
Need more height in your Fall container gardens? Try this simple approach to creating a tall centerpiece that will thrive in any conditions.
The Friday 5: Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic
I’m winding down the Summer season with 5 ways to bring the Coastal Grandmother aesthetic to your home and garden!
How to Create a Multi-Season Container Garden
Take this practical approach to container gardening and enjoy multiple seasons of beauty with minimal effort!
Planter Styles for Traditional Homes
Select the right planter to complement your traditional home’s architecture and shop some of my favorite sources.
Hellebores and Heather
The season for Hellebores and Heather is here! Try this unconventional duo for late Winter beauty in your container gardens.
Using Evergreens in Container Gardens
Style your planters with cold-hardy evergreens for year-round beauty!
How to Make a Winter Window Box with Arches
Learn how to make a winter window box using ornamental arches and string lights! Contained Creations followers enjoy 10% off at Red Barn White House.
The Power of the Gardening Community
Container Garden designers across the country participated in a challenge sponsored by Monrovia® and Digging In Gathering. See what we made!
Winter Wreath Roundup
My launching point for our holiday decor is the wreath on the front door. I’m sharing a few designers and sources that are inspiring me right now!
Thank You Notes
It took a village to create the new Contained Creations. Here are some of the people who helped make it all happen!
Garden Party in White and Green
While I appreciate the many color combinations mother nature affords us, there are few I find as elegant, soothing, and approachable as white and green.
The Friday 5: May 13, 2022
We’re nearing the end of “pollen season” and I’m ready to start lounging and dining outdoors again! I’m feeling all the blues, lilacs, and greens this week. Have a look…
5 Things You Should Do To Get Ready For Container Gardening Season
If you’ve been waiting to plant your Summer container gardens, your window of opportunity is now OPEN!
Fresh evergreens, plants, and other botanical elements bring life and authenticity to your holiday decorations