Bricks 'n Blooms Weekly 267

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A cozy living room with a dark couch, plaid pillows, and two round wooden tables topped with potted plants, books, and a wire candle holder, next to large windows letting in natural light.

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Last week, we were traveling back from the wedding in Florida so I didn’t get to share all that much from the big weekend but it was so fun and SO COLD!

The ceremony was outdoors at the Palmira Golf Club and a cold front with crazy winds came through just before the ceremony began. But the bride looked beautiful, my nephew looked so handsome, and it was a moving ceremony.

We were suppose to have the cocktail reception outdoors, but because it was literally winter-like conditions, they moved us indoors at the very last second.

Food was amazing (I had the chilean sea bass which I highly recommend). And it was so much fun boogeying on the dance floor and reconnecting with our family. Here are a few pics from the weekend.

A bride and groom kiss at an outdoor wedding ceremony by a lake, with palm trees and a fountain in the background. The bride wears a white gown, and the groom wears a navy suit. Guests are seated nearby. — The happy couple

Four women dressed in formal evening gowns stand together, smiling indoors by large windows with a scenic outdoor view of grass, trees, and water in the background. — The Lingettes and I

Five people dressed formally smile and pose for a selfie at a festive event, holding drinks. Someone in the back playfully makes bunny ears behind another person's head. — Chris and I with his brothers and sister

Two women smiling and posing for a selfie at a formal indoor event. Both are dressed elegantly; one wears a black fur stole and pearl necklace, the other a black lace dress. People and tables are visible in the background. — The beautiful mother of the bride (my SIL) and I

Three people pose closely together, smiling for a selfie at a formal event. The young man in the middle has his arms around the two women, all dressed in elegant attire, looking happy and cheerful indoors. — Tori, Clay and I

Now that we’re back and I’m not traveling for a while, I’m starting to acclimate our adopted cats to the rest of the house. I had them in one large bedroom for the time being so they can acclimate to our home and get to know me.

I’ve been letting them explore the second and third floors now without my dogs. They haven’t met officially yet – but they all know each other is there. Mae Mae has seen them laying at the bottom of the stairs when she peers through the railing. So far so good, everyone is adjusting well.

Mae Mae (the fluffy mom cat) is super friendly, confident, and sweet. She has been really excited to check things out and explore more. I love that she follows me around like my dogs do. It’s so cute!

A fluffy black cat with green eyes lounges on a green armchair, which is draped with a cream-colored knitted blanket and decorated with a floral pillow. Sunlight streams through the window behind the chair. — Mae Mae

Tiny is a bit more shy out of the room. In the bedroom with the door closed, she hangs out, loves to play, and wants lots of attention. But the open door is a bit intimidating for her. She has come out and explored in bits and pieces but is still deferring to her mom for guidance. I expect she’ll take longer to acclimate, so we’ll take baby steps for long-term success. But so far so good, all is going really well!

I can’t believe they were in foster for so long (about two years).

A black cat with yellow eyes and a pink collar sits on a floral-patterned rug near a pet food station with water and kibble bowls, against a green wall. — Tiny

On another note, it’s been so cold here, I haven’t done very much except organize all my seed starting supplies and shoveled out some sections where I want to maintain my winter sown containers. More to come!

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Seasonal Essentials

A Few Good Finds

Our book club is reading this – have you read it before?

This fun date night heel

This midi skirt

I love this pleated chiffon skirt

And this linen blend skirt is perfect for spring

This canvas art for my bedroom wall

This quilted wallet crossbody is great for those less casual nights out

Remember the black dress and shoes for the wedding I told you about? I am linking them here – the dress was very comfortable. I love the shoes too because I wanted a heel that wouldn’t be too high and yet, not too low either. These were perfect!

A woman with straight brown hair, wearing sunglasses and a black sequin dress, smiles outdoors on a sunny day near green bushes and a parking lot.

🌱 Seed Starting Gear I Use

Seed Starting Mix — ideal medium for delicate seedlings
Seed Starting Trays with Lids — essentials for sowing with dome lids
LED Grow Lights — reliable light for strong growth
Heat Mat — warm soil for germination
Programmable Timer — setting the perfect schedule
Wire Shelves — organized workspace for trays

A wooden coffee table with carved patterns holds three potted plants, a coil-shaped decor piece, and stacked books about garden flowers. A gray couch with orange and plaid pillows sits behind the table, near large windows.

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From the Week

Earlier this week I shared how I plan my flower garden each year — a simple approach that’s helped me stay focused and actually follow through as the season unfolds.

I also wrote about the seed starting mistakes I’ve made over the years, so you don’t have to learn them the hard way.

And there’s a quieter post about finally figuring out what my fiddle leaf fig actually needed — after a lot of trial and error.

There’s also a post about resetting our living room — a small shift that ended up making the space work much better for how we actually live.

And heading into the weekend, I put together a Super Bowl snack playbook with a mix of favorites and a few new ideas. Wait until you try some of these recipes!

And my latest YouTube video just dropped! Come hear all about winter sowing seeds outdoors, why I started, and how it’s shaped the way I garden now.