I recently asked ChatGPT a question just for fun:

“Describe me to someone that you are warning them about me.”

And, well… I felt a little exposed. 😂

The response was funny, but the more I read it, the more I realized how accurately it described some of the things I love most. So I thought it would be fun to share a slightly different kind of post today.

If you’ve been reading Rooms for Rent for a while, you probably already know that I love decorating, gardening, arranging flowers, and making our home feel cozy. But there are also a few things you might not know about me.

So, if we were meeting in real life and someone wanted to properly warn you about becoming my friend, here’s what I think they should tell you.

One of my favorite things about decorating seasonally is finding simple ways to celebrate without completely changing my home. For summer, I love adding little touches that feel timeless rather than overly themed. A basket overflowing with white flowers and a few American flags feels classic, welcoming, and perfectly at home from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The best part? This arrangement only took a few minutes to put together, requires absolutely no watering, and looks just as beautiful hanging on a front door or porch as it does displayed inside the house.

Have you ever walked through your home and felt… stuck? Maybe the rooms feel cluttered, unfinished, or like they need a refresh, but a renovation isn’t in the budget right now. Maybe you’ve been craving change but can’t quite figure out what your home needs. If so, you’re not alone. Learning how to love your home again is something I think so many of us go through in different seasons. Even if you once loved every corner of your home, it’s natural for spaces to feel stale over time. I’ve felt this myself more times than I can count. And what I’ve learned over the years is this: Refreshing your home doesn’t always require buying something new. Often, the best way to fall back in love with your home is to work with what you already have. Before heading to the store or starting a big project, here are five simple ways to refresh your home without spending money.

This time of year always has me dreaming about flowers spilling over the edges of beautiful planters, fresh herbs growing just outside the kitchen door, and porches filled with layers that make home feel even more inviting. And while the flowers themselves often steal the show, I’ve always believed the planter you choose can be just as important.

Personally, I think of outdoor planters much like I do furniture or lighting inside a home. They help set the tone, add personality, and create that first impression before anyone even steps through your front door. Over the years, I’ve collected a handful of planter styles that I come back to season after season. Pieces that feel timeless, versatile, and right at home, whether they’re flanking my front door, styled on a porch, or tucked around our patio.