Blooms & Dreams: Cultivating … curated on LTK

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My Favorite Books for Gardeners-I’m sharing some of my favorite coffee table books for gardeners. Lots of ideas for creating a cut flower garden, growing flowers, growing vegetables and container gardening. And you’ll love the ideas for setting beautiful tables for garden parties. Grab one or grab all and immerse yourself in inspirational gardens.

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Blooms & Dreams: Cultivating Wellness, Generosity & a Connection to the Land | Amazon (US)

Containers in the Garden | Amazon (US)

French Country Cottage Inspired Gatherings | Amazon (US)

The Elegant and Edible Garden: Design a Dream Kitchen Garden to Fit Your Personality, Desires, an... | Amazon (US)

Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms (Gardening B... | Amazon (US)

Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias: A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms (Floret Fa... | Amazon (US)

Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers: Designing Gorgeous Arrangements for Every Season (Flower Arrangi... | Amazon (US)

Hill House Living: The Art of Creating a Joyful Life | Amazon (US)

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I have a thing for blue and white stripes!

This classic button up belongs in everyone’s closet. Plus if comes in 8 colors! And is less than $30.

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Your Go To Summer Dress for $35

I love this dress and you will too. Lots of sizes and colors to suit everybody’s needs.

Perfect for summer travel, Mother’s Day, or a day with the girls.

Order one or more now before they sell out!

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Rifle Sale

Don’t miss out on this week’s sale. It’s the perfect time to pick a few favorite travel accessories so you can take the garden with you on your next trip.

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Midge is going to look so cute in her new dog collar! I can’t wait for it to arrive.

I love all of the flowers. And it’s on sale.

Check out the other dog collar options and bandanas for your fur-friend!

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One of my favs is having a sale!

The flower lover in me can’t get enough of everything Rifle.

I love their Keds and wear them ALL the time. Plus I just ordered Midge this adorable collar and my mom and me the baseball cap.

Everything is on sale. Check out their beautiful floral designs for yourself.

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Think Pink!!! If you know anything about me, then you know I have a thing for McCoy pottery.

I am partial to McCoy planters and flower vases. Not only are they fun to collect, but I love using them year round.

As spring approaches, I’m pulling out touches of pink AND this pink McCoy planter is perfect.

I’ve curated a collection of planters plus a few of my favorite pink McCoy bowls.

Happy collecting!

BTW-My orchids are from Trader Joe’s.

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Starting Garden Seeds

Today I’m sharing our favorite supplies for starting garden seeds including grow lights, warming mats and more.

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Coffee Time: a Cozy Morning with my favorite coffee mug, slippers and pjs.

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Pantry Organization Ideas

I’m sharing my pantry favs for organizing including canisters, baskets and more.

Have fun creating a pantry you love.

-Penny

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The perfect vintage planters for your kitchen garden!

I love collecting McCoy planters and vases. I am particularly fond of the planters with attached saucers.

I love adding herbs to these beautiful pieces.

I’ve curated a few in my fav colors-green, teal and cream-for you. January is the perfect time to do a bit of inside gardening.

Note-Be sure to check the size of each pot and make sure it’s what you want prior to ordering.

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Bill’s new office rug! Wool pile, so soft, great pattern and color.

Our new Loloi rug is 8’6” x 12’ in cream and a subtle red.

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Coffee Bar Favorites-I love displaying my favorite seasonal mugs on my hanging wall rack. The Santa mugs are so much fun during the holidays.

Create your own coffee bar with s hanging mug rack or table top mug rack. I’ve linked some of my favs.

Add a few fav mugs, a coffee pot (I love my Keurig) and organizers for your coffee supplies.

I’ve filled my drawers with bamboo organizers. They’re perfect for k-cups, tea bags, and other supplies.

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Rifle Sale: Rifle is having last minute holiday sale. 30% off everything!!! Order by noon 12/16 for just in time Christmas delivery.

I’ve link items from my gift guides plus a few other favs.

I love all of the color and flowers and their beautiful items!!! 🌸🌸🌸

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This Vintage Santa with Spaghetti Trim is so adorable! He was originally created as a planter but I love filling his toy bag with candy canes! He was also made as a bank. Too much vintage holiday fun. I’ve curated a few spaghetti trimmed holiday pieces for you. It’s not to late to add one to your decor this season.

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Santa Mugs!!! I love collecting vintage mugs and displaying them with a set of new mugs that we use each year for hot cocoa and other Christmas treats.

I’m sharing Santa mugs new and old today. Have fun adding a few to your collection!

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I love these glass Santa ornaments from around the world by Thomas Pacconi. The colors pair so well with my collection of vintage Shiny Brite christmas ornaments.

Grab one of the Santa collections for yourself before they’re gone.

I’ve also included several other fun collections including the Nutcracker.

Have fun selecting the perfect item to add to your Christmas tree this season.

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I love potting my winter bulbs (paper whites and amaryllis) in blue and white pieces and then topping each pot with florist moss. The look is classic and winter blooms bring so much joy.

I’ve included several vintage finds as well as some new blue and white pieces on today’s list. Enjoy adding to or starting your collection.

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FOR HIM: 2023 Holdiay Gift Guide

I called on the men in my life to put together the perfect gift guide for him.
Not only does it include their favorite shoes, clothing items and self-care products.

It also has a few toys…a new grill, gaming system and cooler!

Happy Holidays!
X Penny

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FOR HER: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

I’m sharing my personal favs on my gift guide for her. You’re sure to find something for your sister, mom, daughter, bestie or even yourself.

Check out the copper watering can, beautiful clock, yoga membership, cozy clothes and sparkling jewelry.

Happy Holidays!
x Penny

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GIFTS UNDER $50: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to find the perfect gift! I’ve gathered some of my favs for under $50. You’re sure to find the perfect gift for anyone on your list.

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STOCKING STUFFERS: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Raise your hand if you love making stockings for your loved ones! I’ve gathered some fun ideas for that person in your life that never gets too old for a stocking on Christmas morning.

I’ve include my favorite gift to myself this year (AirPods), plus a fav self-care items and treats for the gardener in your life.

Happy Holidays!
X Penny

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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Today I’m sharing some of our family’s Christmas traditions and the accompanying gift guide.

You’ll find pjs and puzzles for the family, advent calendars to start your Christmas countdown, cookie cutters for sugar cookies, everything you need for hot cocoa and MORE!

Happy Holidays!
Penny

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HOLIDAY HOSTESS: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

I’m sharing all of my hostess favs in today’s gift guide. It includes my Christmas Tree (I love it so much that I bought a 2nd one last year) and some of my baking favs plus a few things to add holiday cheer this season.

And if you’re not hosting this holiday, you’ll find some great gift ideas for the host and hostess at gatherings you attend this season.

Happy Holidays!
Penny

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PETS: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Pets bring so much joy to our lives. This holiday, I’ve gathered some favs for our furry friends…comfy beds, travel necessities, toys and more.

Have fun picking out a gift for your pet(s) or the pet(s) of your loved ones.

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Time to pot your Amaryllis and Paperwhite bulbs for the holidays.

I love pairing them with vintage vessels especially anything blue and white.

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Santa Mugs!!! I love to collect vintage Santa mugs AND mix a few new larger mugs in with the old.

The vintage mugs are great for display and we use the new Santa mugs for lots of hot cocoa and coffee during the holiday season.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

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Vintage McCoy Vases and Planters

Look at these beautiful vintage pieces for the flower lover! And they’re in my favorite colors…blues, greens and creams.

Such a beautiful vintage collection. Ready for fresh flowers, houseplants and violets.

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Fall Shopping Spree
I went on a fall clothes shopping spree yesterday and had so much fun. I found so many pieces at J.Jill including this fabulous sweater- jacket for layering, new jeans and lots of sweaters plus the perfect shirt dress for fall.

And I picked up a new pj set plus a pair of fall Birkenstocks. I’ve also added my fav sunglasses. I love the gold for fall!

Now I’m set for not only fall but our upcoming trip to Maine to do a little leaf peeping and lobster eating.

Check out my fall finds. And be sure to check out the different colors for the different pieces.

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My Favorite Birkenstocks
Since retiring I crave comfy shoes and Birkenstocks fit the bill!!! There are so many different styles.

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Sourdough Bread 😋 I’m sharing our fav sourdough bread making tools. Start with a good kitchen scale and cloche for baking. Then add a dough whisk and lame to your collection.

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My Favorite Fall Mug!

This pumpkin mug is perfect for fall drinks and fall soups.

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Vintage Fall Decor

Vintage Amber bottles are one of my fall favs. Pop a flower in the bottle or display them empty. Either way they are an simple way to add fall touches to your home.

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Vintage Fall Decor

Vintage Thanksgiving Salt & Pepper Shakers are one of my favorite collections. They’re perfect for fall and the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Coffee Bar Inspo

I love my coffee bar! And my coffee cup rack. I’m sharing a collection of racks and mugs inspired by my morning coffee routine.

Have fun creating a coffee bar area for yourself.

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Vintage McCoy Vases and Planters | One of my favorite items to collect and use. I love collecting items that are useful and beautiful.

I’ve curated a group of pieces for you to start your McCoy collection or add to an existing collecting.

Enjoy looking through these beautiful vintage pieces.

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The new Keds by Rifle Paper Co. were just announced.

I love these shoes and currently own two previous releases. They are so comfy and so cute.

Nothing better than tennis shoes covered in flowers. Great in the garden, while your lunching with friends or on vacay.

They’re perfect for so many occasions.
🌸🌸🌸

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