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Every year, I love putting together a simple, natural arrangement for our porch—something that feels festive, a little woodsy, and beautiful all the way through the coldest months. I love creating this simple winter planter for our front porch to welcome friends and family in from the cold. The best part? It came together in under 15 minutes and uses materials you can easily find at the craft store, local greenhouse, or even in your own backyard.

As soon as December arrives, it feels like Christmas comes rushing in with a burst of energy — decorating, shopping, planning, running from one thing to the next. But over the years, I’ve learned the beauty of slowing down and intentionally preparing not only our home, but also our hearts for the holiday season. This year, I felt especially drawn to create a feeling of calm and peace in our home. Instead of filling every corner with Christmas decor, I wanted to be purposeful — choosing what truly brings joy, warmth, and meaning to our family.

It’s that time of year when we close up the garden for winter, but not before doing one final task. Planting bulbs for spring! There’s something so hopeful about tucking bulbs into the soil this time of year — a quiet promise that color and life will return after the long winter months. You might remember me sharing this time last year how I planted my bulbs for spring (you can read all about it HERE), and this past spring I got to enjoy the first signs of spring as my tulips, hyacinth and daffodils burst up from the ground. I’ve rounded up some of my absolute favorites to share with you today, including how our garden looked earlier this spring in full bloom.

When we first moved in, we couldn’t afford all the updates I dreamed of, but that didn’t stop me from loving our home along the way. I painted, rearranged furniture, and slowly made small improvements. Each step made our house feel more like home.

The leaves are starting to fade and fall, the garden is slowing down, and I can feel the season gently nudging me to prepare our home for the colder months ahead. This time of year always inspires me to shift into a slower rhythm — adding warmth, soft textures, and little comforts that make home feel like a retreat when the weather turns cold. Each year, we like to take a weekend (or two) to do a little “home prep” before winter really settles in. This past weekend, we started tackling some of those tasks to prepare our home and garden for the colder months ahead — and it reminded me how much it can make the season feel calmer and more intentional.

Nothing gets me more excited to decorate for fall than when I see the leaves begin to turn colors around our home. Garden chores lesson as we prepare for winter, and I can’t help but shift my focus indoors to make every space around our home feel a little cozier. There’s just something about layering warm tones, soft textures, and natural elements that makes your home feel so inviting this time of year. I rounded up a few of my favorite Amazon finds for fall decor that you have seen me use around my home — pieces that I love for their timeless look, cozy feel, and the fact that they can be used year after year.