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.
Fall Window Box Makeover
Create a Fall Flower Box with foliage, pumpkins, and berries and SAVE 20% at Hooks & Lattice through Halloween!
Life Lessons from the Southern Living® Idea House
Inspirational advice from my dream container gardening project at the Southern Living® Idea House!
Tour the Container Gardens of the Southern Living® Idea House
Behind the scenes look at the container gardens - and how I designed them - for this year's Southern Living® Idea House!
10 Begonia Combos for Show-Stopping Containers
Ten ways to use Begonias in show-stopping container gardens!
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!
5 Ways to Care for Spring Container Gardens
Five simple steps to help Spring container gardens and window boxes thrive!
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!
10 Trends in Container Gardening You Won’t Want to Miss This Year
Learn about the latest trends in container gardening for 2024 and how to incorporate them into your own spaces!
Gift Ideas for Gardeners
Gift ideas for your special gardener from virtual instruction to hands-on gear and stylish apparel!
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!
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 easiest Fall container garden you’ll ever make! Follow my hacks to get instant color and height in your planters to last the season!