This fall bedding has me in my stay in bed all day This fall bedding has me in my stay in bed all day era 🍂🛏️
I mean… how gorgeous is this rust velvet set from @levtexhome?! 😍 It’s soft, cozy, and the texture is everything, basically fall comfort goals.

Not gonna lie, I’ve been sleeping like a baby ever since we put it on. And so has my hubby 😴💤
Catch me hitting snooze a few extra times just to stay wrapped up in this! 

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Is it really fall if you don’t have a cozy table Is it really fall if you don’t have a cozy tablescape you never actually eat at? 😂🍂
I’m obsessed with how this turned out, especially with all the candles lit! It gives major warm, welcoming vibes… even if we usually end up eating at the kitchen island instead. 😅

At least the table’s ready for a dinner party that may or may not ever happen, right? 😉
Swipe for all the cozy details and inspo for your own fall setup!

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Pumpkin muffin season is officially HERE 🎃☕ T Pumpkin muffin season is officially HERE 🎃☕
These fluffy, cozy muffins + a hot cup of coffee = the perfect fall morning. They’re easy to whip up, loaded with pumpkin spice goodness, and honestly taste like autumn in a bite. 🍂✨

Trust me, you’re gonna want to make a double batch.
Recipe’s on the blog → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/libbys-pumpkin-muffin-recipe/]

What’s your go-to fall breakfast treat? 👇

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Take me back to last Friday when we were in Charle Take me back to last Friday when we were in Charleston! 😉 Thought I’d share a little recap of our day in our favorite city today!
When the vacation vibes are too good to leave… so you extend the trip another day 😎✌️
Charleston had me in a chokehold (again), so naturally I said “why not?” to 24 more hours in my favorite city 💕 We hit all our fave spots, soaked in every last bit of charm, and it was so worth it. Now back to reality… and counting down to the next getaway (even if it’s a long wait 😅)
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My little “meow-sistant” is back at it again, My little “meow-sistant” is back at it again, helping me make the bed for Christmas in July! 🐾😹
This guest room setup is giving cozy holiday cottage vibes, and I’m obsessed. I got this adorable bedding from @levtexhome last year, and it’s still just as purr-fect as ever! 😻🎄

If you’re looking for simple, festive ways to decorate a bedroom for the holidays, I just dropped all my favorite tips on the blog → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/how-to-decorate-a-bedroom-for-christmas/ ]

Does your cat help with the decorating too, or just supervise like mine? 😂
These are the ultimate Christmas in July cookies! These are the ultimate Christmas in July cookies! 🍪🎄
Say hello to my raspberry thumbprint cookies, made with my Meme’s homemade raspberry jelly and baked with lots of love. 💗 They’re buttery, fruity, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Perfect for your holiday cookie lineup… or honestly, anytime you’re craving something sweet and nostalgic. I shared the full recipe on the blog today → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/raspberry-thumbprint-cookies/]

Who else grew up baking thumbprint cookies with their grandma? 🥺👇
🎄Christmas in July just got a whole lot sweeter 🎄Christmas in July just got a whole lot sweeter!
These Heath Bar Cookies are my ride-or-die holiday treat. I make them every single year without fail 🍪✨ And once you try them, you’ll see why!

They’re chewy, buttery, and loaded with toffee goodness… basically holiday magic in cookie form. 🪄 Grab the full recipe over on the blog → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/heath-bar-cookie-recipe/]

What’s your go-to Christmas cookie? Let’s swap recipes in the comments! 👇
✨Christmas in July reminder: START your homemade ✨Christmas in July reminder: START your homemade vanilla extract now!🎄
If you want an easy, thoughtful gift that people actually love, this is it. Just grab some vanilla pods, vodka, cute jars + labels, and you’re set.

It takes a few months to infuse, so now’s the perfect time to get ahead of the holiday chaos. I shared the full how-to on the blog if you wanna make your own → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/]

Trust me, once you give these out, everyone will be asking for more next year. 💌
Have you ever made your own extract before? Or thinking of trying it this year?
Here’s a little Christmas in July baking hack f Here’s a little Christmas in July  baking hack for you!! Bake your desserts early, before you actually need them, and then freeze them!! We all know how busy the holidays can get and the last thing you wanna do is to have to bake another dessert! That way, you just have to lay them out in the fridge the night before! I’ve been doing this for years and it always saves me so much time!
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This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer m This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer magic in a glass 🍹✨
I mixed @tearunners Dragonfruit Rooibos tea with @topochicousa Mango seltzer and WOW! It’s  tropical, refreshing, and zero guilt. Basically, summer in a cup.
Even better? You can use my code CHARITY10 for 10% off your own tea box! Sip, save, repeat 😉
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Can you believe July is almost over?! 😱 Before Can you believe July is almost over?! 😱
Before it slips away, I had to share one more dose of Christmas in July magic! ✨🎄
Every year, one of my favorite holiday traditions is turning my coffee bar into a cozy little hot cocoa bar, and it seriously brings all the festive feels.
There’s just something so magical about sipping hot cocoa by the glow of a Christmas tree, even if it’s 90 degrees outside! 😍☕️
Bring on the marshmallows and twinkle lights, cozy season is always welcome here.
Who says festive drinks are just for December?! 🎄✨
These pomegranate rosemary ice cubes are one of my favorite holiday hacks, and they’re too pretty not to use year-round.
They instantly turn sparkling water into a chic little mocktail, and they look absolutely magical as they melt! 😍
So of course I had to bring them out for Christmas in July!
You can swap in cranberries too, so many fun combos to try!
Get the easy how-to on the blog:
👉 https://morningsonmacedonia.com/festive-cranberry-rosemary-ice-cubes/

Time to make your drinks a little more merry & bright! Even in July!
Is it even late summer if you’re not already dre Is it even late summer if you’re not already dreaming of Starbucks fall drinks?! 🍁🍎
I don’t go often, but once those cozy fall flavors hit the menu, I’m there daily.
So while we all impatiently wait, I decided to make my own Apple Oatmilk Macchiato at home… and y’all, it tastes just like the real deal!
I dropped the full recipe on the blog so you can make it too:
👉 https://morningsonmacedonia.com/starbucks-apple-oatmilk-macchiato-recipe/

Let’s romanticize fall together a little early, shall we? ☕️✨
Plot twist: I turned into a full-on garden girly a Plot twist: I turned into a full-on garden girly and I’m not mad about it 🌱🍅
I’ve been using @biogrowth_organics liquid catalyst every two weeks and y’all… the difference is WILD.
Just look at these baby tomatoes and black-eyed peas popping off 😍
Can’t wait for my first real harvest, this stuff is the secret sauce! 🧪💚 And you can use my coupon code “CHARITY10” for 10% off too!! 

#gardenmagic #biogrowthorganics #greenthumbvibes #organicgardening #plantpowered #raisedbedgardening
When life gives you a fallen green tomato… you f When life gives you a fallen green tomato… you fry it 🍅🔥
One of my little tomatoes popped off the vine while I was fixing the trellis (rude). But listen, I’ve put way too much love into these raised beds to let anything go to waste. So I sliced it up, fried it Southern-style, and WOW… crispy, tangy, perfection.
Honestly? Might “accidentally” knock a few more off the vine just to make another batch 😏
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This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer m This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer magic in a glass 🍹✨
I mixed @tearunners Dragonfruit Rooibos tea with @topochicousa Mango seltzer and WOW! It’s  tropical, refreshing, and zero guilt. Basically, summer in a cup.
Even better? You can use my code CHARITY10 for 10% off your own tea box! Sip, save, repeat 😉
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POV: It’s 100° outside but you’re in full Chr POV: It’s 100° outside but you’re in full Christmas mode 🎄☀️
Call me unhinged, but I’m deep into Christmas in July and I’m not sorry about it. Twinkle lights, cozy vibes, hot cocoa (okay, iced cocoa) ☕️ I want it all.
If you’re craving a little festive magic in the middle of summer, you’re in the right place. Come obsess over Christmas decor and cozy inspo with me, the AC is blasting and the nostalgia is real. ❄️✨
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Christmas in July just got a major upgrade 🎄🍪 Say hello to these walnut + brown sugar shortbread cookies—with a secret espresso twist!☕️ They’re rich, nutty, not too sweet, and perfect with your morning coffee. I made them this weekend and they were gone in no time!

Wanna bake a batch too? Grab the full recipe on the blog ➡️ [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/walnut-and-brown-sugar-shortbread-cookie-recipe/]
Would you try these now or save them for December? 👇🏻

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Christmas in July just got tastier! 🎄🍪 Who s Christmas in July just got tastier! 🎄🍪 Who says you have to wait ’til December to make gingerbread cookies?! These soft cut-out gingerbread cookies are my go-to recipe—easy to make, fun to decorate, and SO delicious! I dropped the full recipe on the blog, so head there for all the cozy cookie vibes ➡️ [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/soft-cut-out-gingerbread-cookies/]

Would you make these now or save ‘em for December? And what’s YOUR ultimate Christmas cookie? Tell me below! 👇🏻🎅
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For this week’s Tuesday Treats, I’m sharing a For this week’s Tuesday Treats, I’m sharing a super simple recipe!! This might be the easiest summer dessert you’ll ever make 🍑👇
Just dump it, bake it, and try not to eat the whole thing in one sitting 😅 This peach dump cake is that good—and yes, it’s as effortless as it sounds.
Full recipe is live on the blog: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/easy-peach-dump-cake/ 🍑 
And I’m baking it up in my fave @caraway_home pan (because cute + non-stick = win). Use code MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA10 for 10% off!
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Outdoor · April 13, 2023

How To Add Instant Curb Appeal To Your House By Adding A Window Box

As you all probably know, my husband and I are obsessed with Charleston, South Carolina. We go there every year for vacation and we are always enamored by the beautiful window boxes on the old, historic homes.

I’ve always thought a window box would look great on our home too, but I just never got around to it. However, this year, thanks to Flower Window Boxes, I am happy to say we finally have a beautiful flower box in front of our main window!

So in this post, I am going to show you just how to install the window box and how many plants per window box you should plan for. I will be giving you all the tips and tricks to window box planting so if you’re looking for some great window box ideas, be sure to check mine out below!

It’s the best way to do container planting for a small space too! A completed flower box really packs a punch to your outdoor space and with the right plants, they really make a statement!

Close up of the Carex Evercolor Everillo

This post is sponsored by Flower Window Boxes and contains affiliate links, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Click here to read my disclosure policy.

Why Get A Window Box?

I think a window box planter is a great way to display a beautiful collections of plants and flowers, even if you don’t have much space outside. Since it attaches directly to your window ledge, you don’t have to worry about it taking up space on your porch or patio area.

It also becomes a focal point to your house and adds instant curb appeal when you have beautiful plants and flowers planted inside. And Flower Window Boxes makes it easy because they ship everything you need directly to your house! And they are even self-watering too which means they are very low maintenance so you can’t beat that!

Side View of Window Box

Where Should I Put A Window Box?

You definitely want to pay attention to which areas of your house get the most sun. And where the best spot would be to place a window box at. We decided that below our living room window would be best since it is one of the first windows you see when driving by.

Wide Angle Window Box View

Thus, adding to the instant curb appeal factor. But whatever window you decide on, whether it be a kitchen window, or living room window like ours, be sure to take the correct measurements for it. That way, you know what size of window box to get. The flower box we got is 72″ and 8″H by 8.75″W.

And, our window box is in partial shade and part sun. So we didn’t want to get plants that required full sun for it. I will talk exactly about which plants and flowers we got for it a little later on in this post!

Materials Needed For Flower Box Installation

72″ Charleston Black PVC Window Box

Drill

Ratchet Wrench

Caulk

Drainage Rocks

Good Quality Potting Soil

Plants and Flowers

How To Install A Window Box

The very first thing we did before installing the window box was to mark off where we should drill first. We marked a spot on the back of the window box as well as the side of the house. Once we had it marked, we then drilled holes into the spots. You want to make sure you drill into the studs of the house for extra support.

Marking Where to Drill In Back of Window Box
Marking where to drill on the back of the window box.

Before attaching the window box to the house, we filled in the holes with some caulk. That way, it prevents any future water damage coming inside the house.

Marking Where to Drill on Side of House
Marking where to drill.
Hole Drilled into House for Window Box
Hole drilled into side of the house.
Drilling Holes For Window Boxes
Adding caulk to the hole.
Adding Caulk to Drill Hole
All finished adding the caulk!

After that, we were ready to install the window box! As I mentioned above, Flower Window Boxes made this process very simple. They included everything you needed to install them, such as all the screws, bolts, and washers. All you need is a ratchet wrench to install it!

Drilling Into Side Boards
Drilling Into Back of Window Box
Attaching Window Box to House
Installing Flower Box

I just helped hold the box against the bottom of our window frame while my husband attached it with the ratchet wrench.

Hanging Up Flower Box

Installing The Brackets

The window box we ordered came with 3 free brackets too which was amazing! And to install the brackets, all you needed was to drill a screw into the bottom of the box and into the top of the bracket below. So simple and easy!

Installing Flower Box Under Window
Before adding the brackets.
Window Box Installed
After adding in the brackets.

Self Watering Flower Box

Flower Window Boxes also offers the option of adding the self watering component to their window boxes when you order them. Which I think is a really good choice to include in your order! It keeps your flowers watered for up to a week!

PVC Water Drainage Pipe In Window Box
You pour the water into the top part of the PVC pipe, and it continues to water your plants and flowers for you all week long! How cool is that?!

So if you go on vacation or out of town for awhile, you don’t have to worry about the flowers dying on you! The boxes have a PVC pipe with wicks in them that you place underneath your potting soil. The wicks then allows the water to absorb in the potting soil when you water the plants!

PVC Pipe in Window Box For Self Watering
Close of view of the self watering system for the window boxes.

Before adding the soil though, you want to make sure that the wicks are pushed down into the PVC pipe to where they only come out about an inch on the top.

Getting The Flower Box Ready To Plant

After adjusting the wicks, we added some drainage rocks to the bottom of the box. This step isn’t necessary as the box already has drainage holes in them, but, it does save cost on potting soil having a layer of rocks below!

Adjusting Self Watering Wicks
Pushing down the wicks.
Pouring in Drainage Rocks
Pouring in the drainage rocks.
Drainage Rocks in Window Boxes
Drainage rocks all added in!

After the rocks, we filled the window box up with potting soil. You want to use a good quality potting soil for this project. That way, you flowers and plants thrive and grow!

Filling Up Window Box With Potting Soil
The window box all filled up with soil and ready to be planted!

How Many Plants Should Be In A Planter Box?

Now for the part you’ve been waiting for! All the info on how many plants per window box there should be! Now obviously that depends on your size of window box you order. But like I mentioned above, ours is 72″.

Planning Out Window Box Arrangements
I laid out all the plants outside on the lawn to get an idea on how to plant everything!

However, it does have a divider in the middle. So technically each side is 3 feet long. When I went plant shopping, I totally forgot about the divider. I originally bought a total of 15 plants, having 1 tall plant being in the very middle of the planter box.

Planning on Where to Plant Flowers In Flower Boxes
Putting the plants in the window box before actually planting them to get a good idea on where they should go!

But, since it had the divider, I couldn’t put the tall plant right in the middle like I envisioned. So really it was a total of 14 plants after that.

What Plants Should I Put In A Window Box?

I discussed this a little earlier, but as I mentioned above our window box is in partial shade/part sun. So I tried to get as many partial shade plants as I could. We went to our local nursery to pick these plants and flowers up.

How Many Plants Per Window Box
All planted! Aren’t they so pretty?!

When you are deciding what the best plants are to get for your window box, really be conscious of the hours of sunlight in your area. For example, I love sweet potato vine, since it is a beautiful trailing plant. But it requires full sun, so it wouldn’t really work for our window box location.

These are all the plants and flowers we purchased for our window box below:

2 Carex Evercolor “Everillo”

4 Lysimachia Goldii (Otherwise Known As ‘Creeping Jenny’)

2 Megacopa Pink Shine Bacopa

2 Nemesia Burgandy

2 Megacopa White Bacopa

2 Japanese Painted Ferns

Planting the Flowers
Making sure they are nice and watered after planting!

How Many Plants Can You Put In A 3 Foot Window Box?

So since I had a total of 14 plants, each side got 7 plants in the window box. Remember, I mentioned above how each side is a total of 3 feet so I decided to do half and half. The amount of plants I got ended up working out perfectly!

Close up of the Megacopa Pink Shine Bacopa

How Do You Arrange Plants In A Window Box?

So before I did any planting, I lined up the plants and flowers outside on the lawn. I placed them together where I thought I would want them to go. And then, I placed the plants (while they were still in their containers) in the window box to make sure I liked the arrangement before planting them.

Close Up of Creeping Jenny

The key points to arranging flower boxes is that you really want to have a thriller, filler, and spiller. My thrillers are the pink and white Megacopa Bacopas and the Nemesia Burgandy, since they are the colorful flowers.

Basically any annual flowers or flowering plant would do well for this part. And my spillers are the Creeping Jenny’s. Once they start to grow, they will start to “spill” over the box, hence the name!

Wide View of Window Box

The filler plant I used are my Japanese Painted Ferns and the Carex Evercolor Everillos. Now, since it is early spring, they haven’t grown to their full potential yet. I can’t wait to see how much they grow from now until early summer too!

Close Up of Nemsia Burgandy

My Window Box Flower Combination

After I decided I liked the final arrangement, it was time to plant. From left to right, I decided to plant the Carex Evercolor “Everillo” first, then a creeping Jenny, Megacopa White Bacopa, Nemesia Burgandy, Megacopa Pink Shine Bacopa, another creeping Jenny, and finished with the Japanese Painted Fern at the end of the first section of the flower box. Which is technically the center of the flower box.

View of Window Box from Porch

Then, for the other side, I reversed the pattern to make sure it was kept the same. Again going from left to right, I planted the Japanese painted fern first, a creeping Jenny, Megacopa Pink Shine Bacopa, Nemesia Burgandy, Megacopa White Bacopa, another creeping Jenny, and then finished with the Carex Evercolor “Everillo” on that side.

Close Up of Flowers in Window Box

I love the types of plants and flowers I got and how they look in combination together. The pop of color from the flowers really stand out while the leafy greens of the ferns, balance the whole arrangement out! I am really happy with all of our plant choices!

Enjoy Your Window Planter Box

Well, that’s it my friends! I hope this post answered your questions on how many plants per window box you should plant and just how easy it is to install a window box!

Close Up of Ferns

As you can see, you can choose from a ton of different plants to arrange your window box with. And it really does add instant curb appeal to your house!

This was one of my very favorite DIY projects to date, and I am loving driving by our house and seeing all the colorful blooms! Having window box plants can really help improve the exterior of your house. And by using Flower Window Boxes Self Watering Feature, you don’t even have to have green thumb to do so!

DIY Window Box
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Do you have a window box on your home too? If so, I would love to know the number of plants you plant in them and what they are too! Let me know below! And, If you’re looking for more container gardening ideas like this, be sure to check out my posts on my DIY Herb Garden as well as my DIY Raised Garden Beds too!

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Comments

  1. Molly | Transatlantic Notes says

    April 16, 2023 at 1:55 pm

    Window boxes and things like this that have flowers, etc are always such a delight to see on peoples houses. It reminds me of the lovely villages back home in the UK that I’d wander around during the Spring and Summer. Great ideas here to brighten up a home!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 17, 2023 at 9:49 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you like them too!

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    April 16, 2023 at 2:48 pm

    My grandma used to have the flower window boxes even tho I’m planning on having one once I finally finish moving into a new place.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 17, 2023 at 9:52 pm

      Oh yes, you definitely should! It adds so much to the space and it is so pretty!

      Reply
  3. Basic With Life says

    April 16, 2023 at 8:25 pm

    I love window boxes and I’ve been looking for some for the last week. Thank you for sharing this and giving me some ideas. 🪴👩‍🌾🌻

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 17, 2023 at 9:52 pm

      Awe yay! I am so glad you found it to be helpful as well!

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    April 17, 2023 at 11:25 am

    These look so pretty and make such an improvement!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 17, 2023 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you so much. I am so glad you think so too!

      Reply
  5. GWT says

    April 18, 2023 at 9:55 am

    I love your window flower boxes. I wouldn’t mind having some myself. Love the plants choose too.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 21, 2023 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you! I am loving the plants too!

      Reply
  6. Drew Alexander Ross says

    April 19, 2023 at 1:01 am

    Love the guides as always! Window boxes are so beautiful– I bet you saw some good ones in SC! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 21, 2023 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you, yes the ones in SC are always stunning!

      Reply
  7. Vanelle says

    April 19, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    Loved this DIY project! It’s amazing how we can have fun from choosing different plants to arrange a window box. It definitely creates a more appealing welcome. And, yours look so pretty, good job. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 21, 2023 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you so much! I definitely had a lot of fun creating this window box for sure!

      Reply
  8. A Capone Connection says

    April 19, 2023 at 9:25 pm

    I used to have window boxes at every window when I had my home. Now I’m in an apartment, but you’ve inspired me to get some hanging boxes for the railing of my balcony!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 21, 2023 at 10:33 pm

      Oh yes, you should definitely do that instead!

      Reply

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This fall bedding has me in my stay in bed all day This fall bedding has me in my stay in bed all day era 🍂🛏️
I mean… how gorgeous is this rust velvet set from @levtexhome?! 😍 It’s soft, cozy, and the texture is everything, basically fall comfort goals.

Not gonna lie, I’ve been sleeping like a baby ever since we put it on. And so has my hubby 😴💤
Catch me hitting snooze a few extra times just to stay wrapped up in this! 

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Is it really fall if you don’t have a cozy table Is it really fall if you don’t have a cozy tablescape you never actually eat at? 😂🍂
I’m obsessed with how this turned out, especially with all the candles lit! It gives major warm, welcoming vibes… even if we usually end up eating at the kitchen island instead. 😅

At least the table’s ready for a dinner party that may or may not ever happen, right? 😉
Swipe for all the cozy details and inspo for your own fall setup!

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#falltablescape #cozyfallvibes #falldecorideas #autumnaesthetic #fallcenterpiece #tablescapegoals #cozyhomestyle #falliscoming
Pumpkin muffin season is officially HERE 🎃☕ T Pumpkin muffin season is officially HERE 🎃☕
These fluffy, cozy muffins + a hot cup of coffee = the perfect fall morning. They’re easy to whip up, loaded with pumpkin spice goodness, and honestly taste like autumn in a bite. 🍂✨

Trust me, you’re gonna want to make a double batch.
Recipe’s on the blog → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/libbys-pumpkin-muffin-recipe/]

What’s your go-to fall breakfast treat? 👇

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#pumpkinmuffins #fallbaking #pumpkinspiceeverything #cozyfall #autumnvibes #muffinrecipe #easybakes #homemadegoodness #pumpkinseason
Take me back to last Friday when we were in Charle Take me back to last Friday when we were in Charleston! 😉 Thought I’d share a little recap of our day in our favorite city today!
When the vacation vibes are too good to leave… so you extend the trip another day 😎✌️
Charleston had me in a chokehold (again), so naturally I said “why not?” to 24 more hours in my favorite city 💕 We hit all our fave spots, soaked in every last bit of charm, and it was so worth it. Now back to reality… and counting down to the next getaway (even if it’s a long wait 😅)
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#charlestonlife #charlestontravel #explorecharlestonsc #explorecharleston #daytrips #daytripping #vloger #vlogginglife
My little “meow-sistant” is back at it again, My little “meow-sistant” is back at it again, helping me make the bed for Christmas in July! 🐾😹
This guest room setup is giving cozy holiday cottage vibes, and I’m obsessed. I got this adorable bedding from @levtexhome last year, and it’s still just as purr-fect as ever! 😻🎄

If you’re looking for simple, festive ways to decorate a bedroom for the holidays, I just dropped all my favorite tips on the blog → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/how-to-decorate-a-bedroom-for-christmas/ ]

Does your cat help with the decorating too, or just supervise like mine? 😂
These are the ultimate Christmas in July cookies! These are the ultimate Christmas in July cookies! 🍪🎄
Say hello to my raspberry thumbprint cookies, made with my Meme’s homemade raspberry jelly and baked with lots of love. 💗 They’re buttery, fruity, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Perfect for your holiday cookie lineup… or honestly, anytime you’re craving something sweet and nostalgic. I shared the full recipe on the blog today → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/raspberry-thumbprint-cookies/]

Who else grew up baking thumbprint cookies with their grandma? 🥺👇
🎄Christmas in July just got a whole lot sweeter 🎄Christmas in July just got a whole lot sweeter!
These Heath Bar Cookies are my ride-or-die holiday treat. I make them every single year without fail 🍪✨ And once you try them, you’ll see why!

They’re chewy, buttery, and loaded with toffee goodness… basically holiday magic in cookie form. 🪄 Grab the full recipe over on the blog → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/heath-bar-cookie-recipe/]

What’s your go-to Christmas cookie? Let’s swap recipes in the comments! 👇
✨Christmas in July reminder: START your homemade ✨Christmas in July reminder: START your homemade vanilla extract now!🎄
If you want an easy, thoughtful gift that people actually love, this is it. Just grab some vanilla pods, vodka, cute jars + labels, and you’re set.

It takes a few months to infuse, so now’s the perfect time to get ahead of the holiday chaos. I shared the full how-to on the blog if you wanna make your own → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/]

Trust me, once you give these out, everyone will be asking for more next year. 💌
Have you ever made your own extract before? Or thinking of trying it this year?
Here’s a little Christmas in July baking hack f Here’s a little Christmas in July  baking hack for you!! Bake your desserts early, before you actually need them, and then freeze them!! We all know how busy the holidays can get and the last thing you wanna do is to have to bake another dessert! That way, you just have to lay them out in the fridge the night before! I’ve been doing this for years and it always saves me so much time!
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This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer m This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer magic in a glass 🍹✨
I mixed @tearunners Dragonfruit Rooibos tea with @topochicousa Mango seltzer and WOW! It’s  tropical, refreshing, and zero guilt. Basically, summer in a cup.
Even better? You can use my code CHARITY10 for 10% off your own tea box! Sip, save, repeat 😉
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Can you believe July is almost over?! 😱 Before Can you believe July is almost over?! 😱
Before it slips away, I had to share one more dose of Christmas in July magic! ✨🎄
Every year, one of my favorite holiday traditions is turning my coffee bar into a cozy little hot cocoa bar, and it seriously brings all the festive feels.
There’s just something so magical about sipping hot cocoa by the glow of a Christmas tree, even if it’s 90 degrees outside! 😍☕️
Bring on the marshmallows and twinkle lights, cozy season is always welcome here.
Who says festive drinks are just for December?! 🎄✨
These pomegranate rosemary ice cubes are one of my favorite holiday hacks, and they’re too pretty not to use year-round.
They instantly turn sparkling water into a chic little mocktail, and they look absolutely magical as they melt! 😍
So of course I had to bring them out for Christmas in July!
You can swap in cranberries too, so many fun combos to try!
Get the easy how-to on the blog:
👉 https://morningsonmacedonia.com/festive-cranberry-rosemary-ice-cubes/

Time to make your drinks a little more merry & bright! Even in July!
Is it even late summer if you’re not already dre Is it even late summer if you’re not already dreaming of Starbucks fall drinks?! 🍁🍎
I don’t go often, but once those cozy fall flavors hit the menu, I’m there daily.
So while we all impatiently wait, I decided to make my own Apple Oatmilk Macchiato at home… and y’all, it tastes just like the real deal!
I dropped the full recipe on the blog so you can make it too:
👉 https://morningsonmacedonia.com/starbucks-apple-oatmilk-macchiato-recipe/

Let’s romanticize fall together a little early, shall we? ☕️✨
Plot twist: I turned into a full-on garden girly a Plot twist: I turned into a full-on garden girly and I’m not mad about it 🌱🍅
I’ve been using @biogrowth_organics liquid catalyst every two weeks and y’all… the difference is WILD.
Just look at these baby tomatoes and black-eyed peas popping off 😍
Can’t wait for my first real harvest, this stuff is the secret sauce! 🧪💚 And you can use my coupon code “CHARITY10” for 10% off too!! 

#gardenmagic #biogrowthorganics #greenthumbvibes #organicgardening #plantpowered #raisedbedgardening
When life gives you a fallen green tomato… you f When life gives you a fallen green tomato… you fry it 🍅🔥
One of my little tomatoes popped off the vine while I was fixing the trellis (rude). But listen, I’ve put way too much love into these raised beds to let anything go to waste. So I sliced it up, fried it Southern-style, and WOW… crispy, tangy, perfection.
Honestly? Might “accidentally” knock a few more off the vine just to make another batch 😏
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This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer m This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer magic in a glass 🍹✨
I mixed @tearunners Dragonfruit Rooibos tea with @topochicousa Mango seltzer and WOW! It’s  tropical, refreshing, and zero guilt. Basically, summer in a cup.
Even better? You can use my code CHARITY10 for 10% off your own tea box! Sip, save, repeat 😉
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#teamocktail #icedteaseason #tearunners #seltzerwater #seltzerszn #seltzers #topochico
POV: It’s 100° outside but you’re in full Chr POV: It’s 100° outside but you’re in full Christmas mode 🎄☀️
Call me unhinged, but I’m deep into Christmas in July and I’m not sorry about it. Twinkle lights, cozy vibes, hot cocoa (okay, iced cocoa) ☕️ I want it all.
If you’re craving a little festive magic in the middle of summer, you’re in the right place. Come obsess over Christmas decor and cozy inspo with me, the AC is blasting and the nostalgia is real. ❄️✨
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Christmas in July just got a major upgrade 🎄🍪 Say hello to these walnut + brown sugar shortbread cookies—with a secret espresso twist!☕️ They’re rich, nutty, not too sweet, and perfect with your morning coffee. I made them this weekend and they were gone in no time!

Wanna bake a batch too? Grab the full recipe on the blog ➡️ [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/walnut-and-brown-sugar-shortbread-cookie-recipe/]
Would you try these now or save them for December? 👇🏻

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Christmas in July just got tastier! 🎄🍪 Who s Christmas in July just got tastier! 🎄🍪 Who says you have to wait ’til December to make gingerbread cookies?! These soft cut-out gingerbread cookies are my go-to recipe—easy to make, fun to decorate, and SO delicious! I dropped the full recipe on the blog, so head there for all the cozy cookie vibes ➡️ [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/soft-cut-out-gingerbread-cookies/]

Would you make these now or save ‘em for December? And what’s YOUR ultimate Christmas cookie? Tell me below! 👇🏻🎅
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#christmasinjulycookies #christmascookiesfordays #gingerbreadcookie
For this week’s Tuesday Treats, I’m sharing a For this week’s Tuesday Treats, I’m sharing a super simple recipe!! This might be the easiest summer dessert you’ll ever make 🍑👇
Just dump it, bake it, and try not to eat the whole thing in one sitting 😅 This peach dump cake is that good—and yes, it’s as effortless as it sounds.
Full recipe is live on the blog: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/easy-peach-dump-cake/ 🍑 
And I’m baking it up in my fave @caraway_home pan (because cute + non-stick = win). Use code MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA10 for 10% off!
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