Today I’m sharing a very special announcement with you!! A new series I am kicking off called: Plant a Garden. If you caught my post on our home project goals earlier this year, you may remember that expanding our raised bed garden has been something we’ve been working toward for a while now. What started as a simple idea quickly got pushed aside as other projects (like our back porch renovation) took priority, and life happens. Instead of simply planting and sharing bits and pieces along the way, I’ll be documenting the entire process of building out our new raised bed garden area — and bringing you along with me every step of the way.

Nothing feels better than shaking off the dust of winter by refreshing our spaces for spring and getting ready for the warmer months ahead. After a long season of boots, salt, and heavy layers, our entryways and mudrooms often take the brunt of it all. I spent some time cleaning out our mudroom area the other day—getting rid of all our heavier winter items, sweeping up all the sand and salt that gets tracked in, and putting away our winter gear. Even just a couple of hours made the space feel lighter, brighter, and ready for a new season.

A few years ago, I shared how much I enjoy decorating with faux stems around our home. While I’ll always love fresh flowers when they’re in season, faux stems have quietly become one of my favorite decorating tools, especially to help me bridge the gap when Spring hasn’t quite yet arrived. I’m often asked where my faux stems are from, and the truth is, many of them I’ve had for close to ten years now. It’s proof that when you invest in good quality faux stems, they can last season after season and year after year. While I still use many of those original stems today, I’ve also discovered some beautiful new additions recently. If you’re looking for realistic faux stems for decorating your home, these are my current favorites for 2026.