Bricks 'n Blooms Weekly 253

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Random Things Happening Behind the Scenes at Bricks ‘n Blooms

In the Garden

Still planting!!! I got a few more shrubs and small trees in the cottage garden, added more raised bed soil and compost to some of the beds so I can start planting spring flowering bulbs this week.

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And then I am wrapping things up for the season outdoors. Cause this girl has done ALOT in the gardens this fall! Things will look much differently next year and I am super excited to see it all come together.

Here are a few pics from the gardens this week.

A garden bed with various plants beside a stone wall, bordered by a green lawn. Trees with autumn leaves are in the background, along with a wooden garden structure and a white fence.

A fenced garden with green railings sits amid colorful autumn trees with vibrant red, orange, and yellow leaves. Some flowers and bushes grow inside the fence, and fallen leaves scatter across the dark pavement nearby. — fall color around the pool garden

A paved driveway curves past landscaped autumn foliage and trees with colorful leaves, leading to houses in the background under a cloudy sky at sunset.

A manicured garden path lined with trimmed bushes and trees, scattered with autumn leaves, leads to a white pergola in the distance under a sky with soft light.

Weekend Fun

My daughter Tori was home for the weekend so we went out to dinner with her on Friday night. It was so fun having her around given my kids are essentially out of the nest now!

My sister-in-law also came over for pizza night. We whipped up a bunch of pizzas and enjoyed some college football while the weather is still seasonable.

Chris and I are going to the Giants game today. Let’s hope we get a win!

Colorful autumn garden with blooming orange hydrangeas, lush green grass, and a yellow house with a porch in the background surrounded by fall foliage and shrubs.

A garden scene at sunset with green grass, flowering bushes with pink and purple blooms, tall ornamental grasses, and large evergreen trees in the background. A small wooden structure stands among the plants.

A lush garden with green and reddish plants in the foreground, autumn leaves on the ground, a green picket fence to the left, and a wooden footbridge spanning a stream in the background among trees with fall foliage.

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A patio with a table and chairs is surrounded by autumn trees and blooming shrubs. A bicycle leans against a fence, and fallen leaves cover the pavement and ground. The scene is bright with fall colors.

What I’m Shopping For This Week

Other Random Things I Bought This Week!

I LOVE these rattan tabletop trees for the holidays, don’t you? I am considering getting all three sizes for my family room console table.
Thinking about these tartain plaid pillows for my family room too!
Also considering these appetizer plates for both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
These cozy hunter green pajamas.
I ordered this small desk for our guest room that I am renovating.
Love these pull on pants for Thanksgiving! With a small kitten pump heel – it would be perfect.
And I am completing the look with this cozy sweater. Isn’t it adorable?
Thinking about this small sectional sofa with sofa bed for our cabin loft in Vermont.
I love this storage cabinet too for the Vermont cabin!
Also snagging this accent chair for the living room.

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

A stone path leads to steps with a white railing, opening to a grassy yard bordered by trees with colorful autumn leaves in shades of orange, red, and yellow. Shrubs and a carved wooden sculpture are visible.

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

Natural and Neutral Fall Table Setting Ideas

Bring the outdoors in! Discover stunning fall table setting ideas inspired by nature’s beauty.

rustic fall table decor ideas using faux pumpkins, berries and plants - Easy Fall Table Decor Ideas

Master the Drama Queens: Rex Begonia Care

Learn how to keep your rex begonias thriving with this comprehensive guide.

A potted rex begonia plant with vibrant, multicolored leaves in shades of green, pink, and purple, placed on a wooden surface next to a stack of books.

DIY Pumpkin Vase: The Easiest Thanksgiving Centerpiece You’ll Ever Make!

The simplest DIY that will level up your Thanksgiving table.

fresh pumpkin centerpiece idea for the dining table with garden mums that is perfect for your Thanksgiving Aesthetic using fresh pumpkins and garden mums on a farmhouse table with neutral table decorations, cedar branch placemat, dinnerware and tapered candles on brass candlestick holders — Pumpkins and Chrysanthemums

Growing Amaryllis: Everything You Need to Know

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

A woman with long dark hair smiles while holding a pot of pink amaryllis flowers. She wears a white long-sleeve top and green overalls. The room features a mix of classic and modern decor with plants and art on the walls.

Best Recipe for Pasta Fagioli Soup

This easy pasta fagioli soup recipe delivers the best hearty, flavorful soup, perfect for any night of the week.

close up of the best recipe for pasta fagioli in mustard color bowl with spoon — Pasta fagioli (pasta fazool)

Before and After Piano Transformation

Does your piano need a makeover too? I wouldn’t hesitate to paint mine again. Wait until you see how much better it looks! See the before and after piano makeover here.

A brown upright piano with a matching bench sits against a white wall in a room with wooden floors. Above the piano, a large round clock with black numbers and hands hangs on the wall. Sunlight streams in from a nearby window with white curtains, casting gentle light on potential piano painting tips.

My Latest Video

It’s the final garden tour of the season! We haven’t had a frost yet, which means the cottage garden is putting on one last, glorious show. Join me for a peaceful walk-through and a final look at the major changes I made to my front porch garden this year.

This late October garden tour is a “before” view—it’s what’s still thriving before I finally have to break out the shovels and start the winterizing garden process, including digging and dividing perennials and planting spring bulbs. Come enjoy the beautiful blooms and foliage while they last!

Watch it here!