Bricks 'n Blooms Weekly 260

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In My Garden

We had a beautiful snow last weekend! When we woke up Sunday morning, I had no idea we were getting as much as we were. Here are some gorgeous pics of the gardens all covered in snow.

A tan house with teal shutters and a matching fence sits amid a snowy landscape, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a bush. Fresh snow blankets the ground, roof, and road. — My cottage garden in December 2025

A snowy garden scene with bushes and trees covered in fresh snow, a tall wooden post, and a dark green trellis fence, set against a backdrop of leafless, snow-laden trees. — The potager garden all covered in snow. (December 2025)

A snow-covered garden with a green trellis fence, benches, and dried plants. Bare trees in the background are coated with snow, creating a peaceful winter scene. — The potager looks so pretty all snow covered! (December 2025)

A snowy backyard garden with a curved path covered in fresh snow, bare trees in the background, and a white fence and gazebo visible on a cloudy winter day. — The welcome garden looks much different snow covered (December 2025)

A large two-story yellow house with white trim and a covered porch is surrounded by snow. Snow covers the roof, ground, and trees in the background. Wrapped shrubs are visible in the snowy front yard. — Our 1850 farmhouse in December 2025, Zone 6b

I gave my houseplants a really thorough soak this week, as a few of them were starting to become hydrophobic. Often, that’s all they need to get back on track.

I added so many different types of houseplants to my collection last year that this year I’m taking a step back and simply observing how they do. Which ones thrive with minimal attention, and which ones demand a bit more care? I also experimented with several plants I’d never grown before, so getting to know them has been a learning experience — both the successes and the challenges.

Oh…and remember that beautiful grapevine basket of jasmine that I gifted to myself? Well it is blooming now and smells sooooooo good! Like it is filling the family room with that incredible fragrance – no scented candle necessary. This is where I sourced mine. It arrived healthy and has lots of buds waiting to bloom. Order it here.

grapevine basket filled with jasmine and red ribbon on side table

A Champagne Cocktail Party

My sister-in-law invited us to a festive cocktail party on Friday night, and it was such a treat. We’ve attended events at her club before, but it’s always especially enjoyable to reconnect with old friends we don’t get to see nearly often enough.

The evening couldn’t have been better planned. The food was delicious, the drinks were beautifully crafted, and the ambiance struck the perfect balance between lively and relaxed. It was one of those gatherings where conversation flows easily, laughter fills the room, and you leave feeling grateful for good company and a lovely night out.

Four women dressed in festive attire stand and smile in front of a decorated Christmas tree, each holding a glass of wine. Poinsettias and gold ornaments surround the tree in a warmly lit, elegant room.

Another Giants Game

Last week, we watched the Giants play Washington. We had a great time tailgating with our friends but wow was it cold! We had a snowstorm the night before and while both of us dressed warm, my toes felt the frigid temps halfway through the game. We left shortly into the third quarter.

But we’re going to another one today! I’m sure the temps won’t be as bad and hopefully, the game will be a little better too…but I’m not betting on it hahaha.

What I’m Shopping For This Week

Things I’m Shopping For This Week!

I actually WENT to a store and shopped for an outfit to wear to a cocktail party this weekend. And I wound up buying two outfits. One jumpsuit with this bolero (for warmth and style) for the party that I can also wear NYE, but also this fun dress that I bought for a wedding in January. (The dress is very fitted – I was surprised I liked it on me.) They both looked great, and I couldn’t decide between the two so I justified the dress purchase for the wedding since…I need something for that too! LOL!

You can see the jumpsuit and bolero in the pic below! I wore it to the champagne tasting and it is super comfortable! I forgot to mention – my daughter tried this one too and wound up buying it cause it looked great on her too. It’s very slimming and fits true to size. Shop the look here.

When I got home, I decided to peruse their site and bought a few more pieces on sale that I’ll wear for the holidays. I bought this jumpsuit (so fun!) and these pants and fluffy jacket. I saw a few different ones in the store and really love them as a fun winter accessory.

I also went ALL IN on my seeds from Johnny’s (not sponsored) – it was a big order. Because this year, in addition to my flowers, I am going to start way more veggies from seed. I am so excited to create a more beautiful and bountiful potager garden this year.

A smiling couple poses in front of a decorated Christmas tree surrounded by red and white poinsettias. The man wears a light gray jacket and the woman wears a black outfit. Framed pictures and festive decor are visible in the background. — My Holiday OOTD

Last Minute Gift Lists From Amazon

Its one of the biggest sale weekends of the year! And I’ve curated my finds from Amazon and broken these down by category so you can find exactly what you need without the scrolling fatigue.