Home » Bricks 'n Blooms Weekly » Bricks ‘n Blooms Weekly 123

Bricks ‘n Blooms Weekly 123

Hi there!

I hope you had a great week!

(Posts on stacyling.com may contain affiliate links. Click HERE for full disclosure.)

Random Things Happening Behind the Scenes at Bricks ‘n Blooms

What a week it was!

Another week in March 2023 and more snow! We had almost spring-like temps with no snow during January and February and lately, we’ve been getting hit with snow like every other day.

I hope this week was the last of it. My daffodils and crocuses that are blooming are looking at me like “Please make it stop.”

With the cold snap we had this week, I didn’t work in the gardens as much as I wanted to. But I was able to get a few things accomplished.

There are so many plants here to care for, I pretty much choose a task and an area a day and get to it.

This week, I cut back all of the nepeta and a few other perennials that were left behind in the front yard gardens and pruned the roses and hydrangea paniculatas to get them ready for spring too.

yellow and white daffodils

Chris and his buddy Mark did some more work on the raised garden beds for the potager garden this weekend.

And they are really coming along!

We are making several beds so this will probably take a few weekends, but so far, I’m loving the new look and can’t wait to get my seed starts and veggies in there.

chris building the raised garden beds in potager garden
black lab with new raised garden bed in potager garden

Some were asking what we plan to do with our outdoor dining table. I’m not sure I mentioned this, but we are keeping it in the potager garden, just relocating it within the space.

Hopefully, next year, we’ll build an outdoor kitchen so it’s a farm-to-table type atmosphere where you can pick your vegetables, clean them off, and cook them up in a dish.

We’re talking about having a grill, smoker, pizza oven, and a Blackstone. Since we can’t do it all this year, we are moving that project to 2024.

garden blogger stacy ling and her daughter shana ling

Not sure what to get friends, family, and others in your life this year? I got you!

Get my 25-page free downloadable shoppable gift guide that has lots of great ideas for him, for her, teen boys and girls, kids, teachers, gardeners, pet lovers, and lots lots more!

My hope is that this guide will help you knock this part of the hustle and bustle off your list so you can sit back and savor the season a bit more.

Grab your free guide here.

front entry hall christmas tree 2023

On another note, for St. Patrick’s Day, we took Shana out to dinner and watched the Purdue vs. FDU March Madness game.

Did you watch it? What a game!

Shana went back to school yesterday. But we had a fun week while she was home. As the kids get older, it’s really nice to have them all under one roof. Even if they are each running in different directions.

Container garden with spring flowers near frot porch with hostas and bugleweed

What I’m Shopping For This Week

This week, I picked up some random items I’ve been eyeing. Here’s what I shopped for this week.

  • I’ve been having some tension in my shoulders and neck from working, so I bought this AMAZING massager that does a really good job!
  • And to help melt the tension away, I decided to try this too. It works really well and I highly recommend getting it if you work on a computer all day long.

I also shopped for some spring looks as I need to update my wardrobe. Here’s what’s in my cart now. I am not buying all of it, but I am deciding what to whittle down.

To shop more of my favorite shoe finds for spring, click here.

spring shoes for 2023

And finally, I snagged a few more over 40 skincare products that I wanted to try and love. Just yesterday, Shana said my skin looks really good so it must all be working!

  • I use these depuffing eye patches every morning.
  • This eye serum works really well for the price. I just started using it and already notice a difference.
  • I can’t say enough good things about this skin hydration kit. It’s part of my nightly routine.
  • This primer is the best. I’ve been using it for over a year now and it helps keep my makeup set all day long.
  • And this foundation is a little pricier than what I normally buy at the drugstore, but it is hands down the best. It’s light, not greasy, and evens out my skin really well. My makeup stays in place and I will not go back to drug store brand foundations. A little goes a long way too so I think worth the price.

To shop more of my favorite skincare and makeup, click here.

Makeup for mature skin ideas

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

This week, we started looking ahead to Easter. Can you believe it’s almost Easter already?

Whether you are hosting or just decorating for Easter, making your own centerpieces is a great budget-friendly way to create a cozy atmosphere for the holiday.

Wait until you see how easy these centerpieces are to make too!

easter flowers on table decorated for spring with pink tulips and crystal chandelier

And then we chatted about ways to save money in the garden too.

Gardening is a great way to enjoy nature, get physical exercise, improve your mental well-being, and make your surroundings more beautiful.

But it can also cost a pretty penny if you buy a lot of plants, soil, mulch, gardening tools, and equipment. So it’s a good idea to explore ways to save money so you can enjoy it without it costing you an arm and a leg.

Here are 39 money-saving tips you should try this year.

front yard garden in spring with flowering crabapple trees

Amazing Inspiration from Around the Web

I love finding cool inspiration from around the web and wanted to share some of what I’m loving right now.

This DIY bunny statue idea is perfect for Easter decorating.

This pretty Easter centerpiece idea.

These front porch decor ideas for Easter.

These creative wall decor ideas.

I love these spring table decorating ideas.

These picnic foods for date night.

These DIY baseboards and how to paint them.

These faux topiaries look so real! I love how she DIY’d them.

close up of easter flowers table centerpiece with fresh cut pink tulips

If you enjoy these posts, you can find past Bricks ‘n Blooms Weekly posts here.

And… If you’re catching up on blog posts you may have missed, be sure to sign-up to get my newest posts via email to stay up to date with everything that’s happening here on the blog and more.

Click here to shop my vintage farmhouse with close up of the front porch with flowers
close up of caramel creme coreopsis
close up of pretzel chip with hot artichoke dip with spinach

Warning: This Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is So Addictive That You May Never Want to Share

Craving a dip that’s creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-addictive? This hot spinach artichoke dip is the perfect party appetizer or game-day snack. One of my favorite appetizers to make is hot spinach artichoke dip. Have you had it before? For years, I played around with a bunch of different recipes until I settled on my own…
Read More Warning: This Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is So Addictive That You May Never Want to Share
front porch Christmas Decor with red roses

Bricks ‘n Blooms Weekly 159

Hi there! I hope you had a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving! Random Things Happening Behind the Scenes at Bricks ‘n Blooms What a week it was! My girls came home for Thanksgiving weekend and our entire family celebrated Thanksgiving here in our home. It was so nice having everyone under one roof and…
Read More Bricks ‘n Blooms Weekly 159
close up of charcuterie board with raspberries, oranges, manchego, brie and backberries with crackers on bistro table.

Unforgettable Christmas Party Food: Recipes for a Festive Feast

Create an unforgettable Christmas feast with these mouthwatering recipes! From classic favorites to new twists on tradition, this collection has something for everyone. With easy-to-follow instructions and stunning visuals, you’ll be whipping up culinary masterpieces in no time. Get ready to impress your guests with unforgettable Christmas party food that will be the talk of…
Read More Unforgettable Christmas Party Food: Recipes for a Festive Feast
Rustic farmhouse Christmas Decorating in the Living Room with roaring fire, tv over fireplace, mantel decorated for the holidays with faux greens and white christmas stockings, and poinsettias with mini trees and fairy lights

5 Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Decorating to Make Your Home Extra Cozy

Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with these rustic farmhouse Christmas decorating ideas. Embrace natural materials, neutral colors, and winter greenery for a cozy and inviting home. The rustic farmhouse aesthetic is all about creating a relaxed, warm and inviting atmosphere, and that’s exactly what you want for your home during the Christmas holidays. Am…
Read More 5 Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Decorating to Make Your Home Extra Cozy

About Me

Want to learn more about me?

I’m a master gardener who’s been gardening and growing things for over 25 years. With a deep passion for gardening, I enjoy helping others find their inner green thumb with all things plants and flowers, as well as find ways to bring the outdoors inside their homes too.

Get the inside scoop about my background as a master gardener, education, and experience, as well as why I started blogging.

stacy ling cutting dahlias in her garden
Home and Garden Blogger Stacy Ling cutting zinnia flowers in her cottage garden with wood picket fence in front of garden shed

Sign Me Up!

Sign up for my free newsletter to get blog posts, seasonal tips, recipes, and more delivered straight to your inbox!

Plus, get free VIP access to my Resource Library where you’ll find insider freebies not readily available to the public.

Thank you so much for following along.

Enjoy a beautiful day! xo

stacy ling logo

Let’s Connect!

If you like this post, please follow me @bricksnblooms on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Or join my Facebook Group.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

10 Comments

  1. Your potager garden looks great. I can’t wait to see what you do with it this summer. I bought the shearling jacket that you shared. It’s so cute. Hugs to you, my friend.

  2. The raised beds look so good!! Yes, let’s keep our fingers crossed that the snow is over, I just can’t anymore!
    Thanks for sharing my bunnies, I’ll take fake bunnies over real ones any day!!

  3. Thanks so much for including my Spring table decor items in your round up. I’m having so much fun following along on your potager garden!!

  4. Your potager garden is looking so good, Stacy. I’m so excited for you. Thank you for sharing many Easter centerpiece post my friend.