I love entertaining, floral design, outdoor decor, art, animals (mostly dogs), a good cup of coffee, and spicy margaritas. Follow along to see what’s inspiring me right now!
I’m a huge fan of container gardening, but that’s not my only passion!
How to Create a Multi-Season Container Garden
Take this practical approach to container gardening and enjoy multiple seasons of beauty with minimal effort!
Planter Styles for Traditional Homes
Select the right planter to complement your traditional home’s architecture and shop some of my favorite sources.
Hellebores and Heather
The season for Hellebores and Heather is here! Try this unconventional duo for late Winter beauty in your container gardens.
Using Evergreens in Container Gardens
Style your planters with cold-hardy evergreens for year-round beauty!
How to Make a Winter Window Box with Arches
Learn how to make a winter window box using ornamental arches and string lights! Contained Creations followers enjoy 10% off at Red Barn White House.
The Power of the Gardening Community
Container Garden designers across the country participated in a challenge sponsored by Monrovia® and Digging In Gathering. See what we made!
Winter Wreath Roundup
My launching point for our holiday decor is the wreath on the front door. I’m sharing a few designers and sources that are inspiring me right now!
Garden Party in White and Green
While I appreciate the many color combinations mother nature affords us, there are few I find as elegant, soothing, and approachable as white and green.
The Friday 5: May 13, 2022
We’re nearing the end of “pollen season” and I’m ready to start lounging and dining outdoors again! I’m feeling all the blues, lilacs, and greens this week. Have a look…
Container garden design is elevating outdoor living with dual purpose plantings, soothing neutrals, and sophisticated jewel tones. See how to incorporate these trends into your own patio planters and window boxes!