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What a week it was!

The Bulbs Are Planted!

I FINALLY got all the bulbs planted this week…all 2000 of them! It was a lot of work but thankfully, I had my auger to help drill the holes…fast! Next up, are my paperwhites and amaryllis! I’m potting all of them up tomorrow. I can’t wait to see them bloom!

A cluster of white narcissus flowers with yellow centers blooms amidst green leaves and stems, set against a blurred garden background.

My New Obsession

Now that we are moving indoors for the season, I have to tell you how obsessed I am with collecting plants now! I’m really interested in growing rare and unique foliage plants. But, I found a bunch that flower too. So I’m all about it!

I can’t wait to share more of my collection with you guys. The sunroom is no longer the sunroom – I rebranded it…the plant room and it is the place to be.

Because there are so many plants in the there now, the space holds the humidity from my humidifer so much more. And you can really feel it when you walk into the room. Which in the middle of winter will feel so good! I already love it and it’s my favorite room to be in.

A cozy living room with sunlight streaming through large windows. Features brown leather sofas, a checkered armchair, a wooden coffee table, decorative pillows, plants, and framed artwork on the wall. A patterned rug covers the floor.

The Formal Living Room Update

This room as finally gotten a makeover. It is lighter, brighter, and feels so much bigger now. Not to mention, you notice the marble fireplace and inlay wood floors so much more now. I really love it and I can’t wait to more more plants in here and style it a little better.

I’m planning to get a new area rug. While I LOVE the one I have, I really want to lean into green more like I did in some of the other spaces and lighten up the floor since the furniture is so dark. I’ve got my eye on a few options but need to narrow it down.

Because we’ve been in before and after mode here, I have not done a stitch of Christmas decorating yet. But it will begin the day after Thanksgiving. Luckily, I organized everything by room really well when we put it away last year, so it should go pretty quickly.

A cozy living room with two dark brown leather sofas facing a wooden coffee table. Decorative pillows and a knitted throw blanket add comfort. A potted fern sits by the window, and framed art hangs on the wall, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Shop Bricks ‘n Blooms…it’s a vibe!

You guys, I’m SO excited to share that my online shop, Shop Bricks ‘n Blooms, will be LIVE on Tuesday, November 26!!! It’s a total vibe, trust me. We’re talking curated gardening boxes that are ready to gift, the cutest apparel, and all the little extras to make your plant-loving heart happy. Perfect for holiday gifting (to yourself or others, no judgment!).

Christmas Giveaway

To celebrate the kick-off of my online shop, I am running a giveaway that includes the beginner gift box and Get Your Bloom On tshirt. To enter, head over to Instagram. The giveaway ends on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:59PM EST and is open to USA residents only.

Beginner gardener's gift box filled with lots of garden goodies and accessories. Perfect for gifting this holiday season.
Gardener stacy ling wearing a t shirt that says get your bloom on in front of an ivy wall in the garden

Preorder My Second Book Here!

I’ve got a second book is publishing with Harvest House Publishers on March 11, 2025! The Bricks ‘n Blooms Beautiful and Easy Flower Garden Planner is available now for preorder and is a great accompaniment to my first book.

In this planner, you’ll find cheat sheets, mood board ideas, garden designs, and so much more. This planner will help you in six key areas that include:

  • Understanding your garden
  • Designing and planning
  • Planting and growing
  • Tracking seasonal gardening tasks   
  • Creating a gardening calendar
  • Reviewing flower and plant performance

What I’m Shopping For This Week

It’s been a random week of stuff! I’m starting to look at Christmas decor for my home and of course, needed a few odds and ends for the garden. Here’s what I’m shopping for this week!

  • This beige warming mat is AWESOME for keeping food warm for holiday entertaining.
  • I’m repotting a few houseplants that need it with orchid bark, perlite and this potting soil mix.
  • This houseplant insect control that is systemic and last 8 weeks!
  • I bought this water fountain for our kitten and HE LOVES IT! I highly recommend for anyone with cats or small dogs. This would also make a great gift idea.
  • If you love a good foot massage like I do, I bought this foot massager for myself and LOVE IT! This would make a great gift for him or her (or yourself…just saying!) It works really well and you can get your calves, thighs, and even your forearms if you wanted. Highly recommend!

These are the most popular products on my blog this week!

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

Christmas Amaryllis Care: Everything You Need to Know

Enjoy stunning winter blooms with this easy Christmas amaryllis care guide. Learn everything you need to know about growing and keeping your amaryllis bulbs healthy.

A basket with two vibrant pink and white amaryllis flowers, perfectly in bloom, graces the room—a true testament to proper Christmas amaryllis care. Each flower stands proudly on tall, green stems against a backdrop of a sofa adorned with plaid cushions and a blurred view of indoor plants.
‘Doublet’

Philodendron Birkin: A Care Guide for a Chic Houseplant

Learn to care for your Philodendron Birkin! Tips on light, water, soil, and more for healthy growth and vibrant variegation.

Close-up of a lush, green hosta plant with large, glossy leaves featuring white, vein-like patterns. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the plant's vibrant textures.

Festive Fall Table Decor & Delicious Thanksgiving Food Ideas

Get inspired with festive fall table decor & delicious Thanksgiving food ideas! Find recipes, decorating tips, and more for a memorable holiday.

close up of friendsgiving brunch or thanksgiving table setting with gold charger, lenox dinner and salad plate, mustard linen napkin and pumpkin with centerpiece of flowers and pumpkins with candles

Flocked Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas: Create a Winter Wonderland

Decorate a flocked Christmas tree with ease! Discover simple tips and beautiful ideas for creating a winter wonderland in your home.

A beautifully decorated flocked Christmas tree stands in front of a window, exuding rustic elegance with its gold, brown, and beige ornaments, including ribbons, flowers, and baubles. Wrapped gifts with red and gold ribbons are placed underneath the tree on a beige rug. The christmas aesthetics perfectly capture the holiday spirit.

Italian Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash: A Flavor-Packed Fall Recipe

Savory sausage filling, fresh herbs, and melted mozzarella. This Italian sausage stuffed acorn squash is packed with cozy fall flavors!

Four roasted acorn squash halves filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped parsley, are arranged on a baking tray.

50+ Inspiring Christmas Lights Ideas for Indoors and Outdoors

50+ Christmas light ideas for Indoors & Outdoors. Get inspired to decorate your home with festive Christmas lights this year! Find ideas for every space, from the tree to the porch.

outdoor Christmas house decorations with close up of front porch rockers and christmas lights with front door wreath and mini trees decorated with christmas lights

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.

Thank you so much for following along.

Enjoy a beautiful day! xo

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Stacy Ling

Stacy Ling is author of the best selling book, The Bricks 'n Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy-Care Flower Garden, and writes the blog Bricks ’n Blooms from her 1850 farmhouse located in zone 6b northern New Jersey. She is a master gardener who’s been gardening for over 25 years and enjoys sharing her passion to help beginners find their inner green thumb, as well as discover a love for all things plants and flowers. Stacy loves to bring the outdoors inside her home and decorates with a comfy, casual, and cottagecore style. Come grow stuff and create beautiful spaces with her.

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6 Comments

  1. I love the new merch!! Can’t wait to get my cozy sweatshirt for my winter hibernation!! 2000 bulbs is unbelievable, it will be a beautiful Spring for sure in NJ!

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  2. Your new room looks so fresh and new but I would want to do a thicker crown molding on your ceiling. A very classy look

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  3. Stacy
    I’m loving that tee shirt and your living room looks great. Hope you are doing well. Thanks for all the love on my architectural salvage ornaments. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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