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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.

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    • 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!

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    • 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.

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    • 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!

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    • 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!

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    • 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!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 21, 2023 at 10:33 pm

      Oh yes, you should definitely do that instead!

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Do you get ate up by mosquitoes during the summer Do you get ate up by mosquitoes during the summer too?! If so, you need to make this DIY mosquito repellent jar with me! It’s so simple and easy to make. All you need are some sliced lemons, mosquito repellent herbs, citronella essential oil drops, and a jar full of water! I shared more about this ways DIY over on my blog this weekend too so be sure to check that out for more info: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/best-herbs-for-diy-mosquito-repellent/ 🌿

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#mosquitobites #mosquitorepellent #mosquitorepellant #mosquitorepellents #mosquitorepellentplants #mosquitorepellentforkids
I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 t I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 that I got from @loweshomeimprovement filled all these little pots and planters on my porch!! It’s just a great and cost effective way to fill a lot of planters. I always love to buy the pretty blooming flowers too, but they tend to cost a little more. And doing it this way saves some money and looks just as cute in my opinion! What do you guys think?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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#planthacks #planthack #plantingtips #loweshomeimprovement #lowesfinds #cheaphacks
Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I end Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I ended up going with the tried and true peach ginger detox gold tea from @tearunners and it did not disappoint! I love having this one over ice and if you’re a tea lover too, you definitely need to try it out! Plus, you can use my code “CHARITY10” for 10% off too! 🙌🏻
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#tearunners #peachtea #detoxteas #icedteas #herbaltealover #icedpeachtea #herbalteas
Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget t Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget the real reason why we’re off today. I’m so thankful for all the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedom! 🇺🇸 What are you guys up to today?? We were going to grill out, but the weather is kinda crappy so we may have to pivot! 😂 But, I hope you all have a great day my friends!!
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#vintageamericana #vintagepatriotic #vintagepatrioticdecor #americanadecor #memorialdaydecor #fourthofjulydecor
Sharing my nightly skincare routine featuring @dim Sharing my nightly skincare routine featuring @dimebeautyco since they are having such an amazing sale for Memorial Day weekend!! Use my code “CharityG” to get 30% off everything, including sale items! Plus, FREE rollerball perfume on orders of $50 or more, FREE wonderscreen sunscreen on orders of $75 or more, and FREE travel bag and wonderscreen on orders of $110 or more!! Y’all know I love me some DIME Beauty products and this is seriously one of the very best sales of the year!! Don’t miss out and step up your skincare game with these tried and true products! Plus, they are all clean and cruelty free too! Use the link in my stories today to shop! 😉
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#dimebeauty #dimebeautypartner #memorialdayweekendsale #cleanskinclub #crueltyfreeskincareproducts #cleanskincareproducts #selfcaresundays
Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t m Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t make a patriotic themed dessert?! 🇺🇸 Y’all know I love to bake and especially when there is a seasonal theme I can do too! So these patriotic sugar cookie bars were a huge hit! Now I can enjoy them all weekend long 😂 Are y’all doing anything fun!? We’re just hanging around here all weekend which is totally fine by me! Let me know what you’re up to below! 👇🏻
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#memorialdaydessert #memorialdaydessert #patrioticdessert #patrioticdesserts #sugarcookiebars #patrioticcookies
I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build my @vego_garden raised beds!! I’m absolutely loving how they turned out, and I cannot wait to start planting all the things!! However, we do have a ton of deer around here so I will need all the tips and tricks to keep them away from eating my garden! 🦌 Let me know below if you have any ideas for me! I’ll keep you posted on what I decide to plant in these pretty garden beds too! I definitely want to try my hand at growing some veggies this year! 🥗 And if you are wanting some new garden beds too, you can use my coupon code “MORNINGS10OFF” for $10 off!! 🙌🏻
#growyourfood #vegogarden #vegogardens #raisedgardens #raisedgardenbed #raisedgarden
I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered! It provides me with a week’s worth of easy, yet delicious dinner ideas and I don’t have to spend time meal planning and going to the grocery store! If you want to simply your dinners too, then you definitely need to check them out! And you can use my code “Charity40” to get 40% off, plus a free gift too! 🙌🏻
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🌹It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers wi 🌹It’s time to  enjoy the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends! 🌹
I just love this cute little planter I got from @antiquefarmhouse a few years ago! It’s always my favorite to refresh it and put some fresh flowers and greenery in it! 🌺 And I think it looks perfect on the porch, don’t you?! Have a happy Wednesday my friends!! 😉

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I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial Day sale going on right now!! They literally have the best bedding ever! I’m loving this new linen duvet set for the guest bedroom! Definitely gives the space a little pop of color, which I love! And you can use my code “Macedonia” to get 20% off anything from Boll and Branch too! 🙌🏻

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I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this com I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this coming weekend!! So excited for the unofficial start to summer! 😉 And if you’re looking for a delicious, patriotic dessert to celebrate, I’ve got you covered with this patriotic apple cobbler! 🍎 I shared the full recipe over on my blog this weekend so be sure to check it out and let me know what you think here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/southern-apple-cobbler-recipe/ 😋
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#memorialdaydessert #patrioticdessert #patrioticdesserts #patriotictreats #applecobbler #fourthofjulydessert #fourthofjulydesserts
Well I just thought I was looking all cute and fes Well I just thought I was looking all cute and festive at the PGA Championship yesterday, right until a bird crapped all over me.. on the very first hole too!! Swipe over for a good laugh 🤣 So then I got to walk around with bird crap all over me in the 90 degree heat all day while hubby had the time of his life 😜 But, all in all, we had a fun quick trip to Charlotte and back again! Have a happy Saturday my friends!! Hopefully I’ll be safe from the birds today 😂
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#pgachampionship #quailhollow #quailhollowclub #charlottenorthcarolina #pgagolf #golfhumor⛳️ #quailhollowcountryclub
Happy Morgan Wallen Album Release Day Everyone! 🤣 I’ve been binge listening all morning long so far. We’re on our way to Charlotte again this weekend so I’ve had plenty of time to listen and so far I’m loving it, no surprise there 😉 But we’re heading to the PGA Championship today and hubby is over the moon excited for it. And I’m just along for the ride 😂 It should be a good day though and I hope you all have an amazing Friday my friends! 🙌🏻 And I just thought I’d share a quick view of how I styled some of the vintage patriotic pieces I found last time we were in Charlotte too today! 🇺🇸
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#pgachampionship #quailhollow #vintagepatrioticdecor #morganwallenmusic #morganwallenfans #charlottencevents
So excited for this candle vault launch from @anti So excited for this candle vault launch from @antiquecandleco_ 🙌🏻 Starting today and only for a limited time, you can receive the following discontinued but well loved fragrances from their site! And you can use my code “Macedonia20” for 20% off too! 😉 Check out these amazing vaulted fragrances here:

Back Roads: An outdoorsy aroma with top notes of fresh-cut leaves, lemon, and apple highlighted by bold cedarwood, sweet jasmine, lavender, violet, and lilac.

Clean Cotton: A crisp scent of freshly cleaned linens, highlighted with a kiss of sweet citrus and a slightly woody bottom note.

Lemon Eucalyptus: A fresh aroma of bright lemon and sweet orange, highlighted with a bouquet of eucalyptus leaves, citrus blooms, and wild mint. 

Sage & Citrus: A clean, herbal scent of bittersweet lemon and lime combined with an earthy bouquet of fresh, spicy sage.

Vanilla Bean: A warm, cozy scent of vanilla bean with soft, spiced notes of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon bark.
#soycandlesforsale #soycandlesandgifts #antiquecandleco #summerscents #summerscent
Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablesc Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablescape today! I love how it turned out! And having the Coca Cola crate as my centerpiece tray is the perfect touch I think! Also, I had the best birthday yesterday, even if it was the middle of the work week 😉 Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! Can’t believe I’m officially 32 though now. Time can officially slow on down 🤣 Have a great Wednesday my friends!

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#vintagepatriotic #vintagepatrioticdecor #vintageamericana #vintageamerican #patrioticvibes #patriotictablescape
Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today! Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today!! 🤣 Do you share your birthday with a celebrity too?? Let me know below! 👇🏻 And I wish I still had some of this cream cheese pound cake to enjoy for it! But unfortunately, we ate it all this weekend 😂 I’ll just have to get myself another kind of dessert to celebrate 😉 But if you’re looking for an amazing pound cake recipe, I have this one saved on my blog. And trust me, it does not disappoint. Especially with some sugared strawberries and freshly made whipped cream! 😋 Get the recipe here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/ 🍰
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#32ndbirthday #birthdaycakeideas #poundcakes #poundcakerecipe #creamcheesepoundcake #birthdaydesserts
Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderf Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! We added a few more plants to our window box this weekend and I’m so happy with how it turned out. It just needed a little bit more color and height, and now I think it looks much better! 🌺 What did y’all get into this weekend?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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#windowbox #windowboxes #windowboxesofinstagram #windowboxwednesday #windowboxbeauty #windowboxesofcharleston
I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat food! In case you didn’t know, Pure Cravings is the first and only brand that mercury tests every single tuna and salmon, and every catch of sardines and mackerel, to ensure it’s safe for cats! And since I’m a loud and proud cat mom, I only want to give the very best to my fur babies! 😻 And I’m sure you do too! That’s why they were nice enough to give me a coupon code to share with you guys! Just use the code “morningsonmacedonia” to get 10% off your order from Pure Cravings!! Trust me, your feline companions will thank you!! 😹 #PureCravingsPawtner #purecravingspet
The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’ The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’t know why I’ve never actually had my olive oil out on the counter, especially since I use it every night!! But I guess I just didn’t have a cute enough dispenser for it. So I’m glad I have one now! Do you leave oil & vinegar out on your counters too?! 

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🌸It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers wi 🌸It’s time to  enjoy the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends!

I just love how my DIY herb garden markers turned out! You may remember, I made these last year and they are still going strong again this year! I love the way they look and I think it really pops inside my herb garden! 🪴 I will share my blog post here which explains more in depth on how I made these markers: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/herb-garden-markers-diy/ 🌱 Be sure to go check it out and let me know what you think below!

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~ Catherine @farmhouse1873
~ Nancy @farmgirlromance
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~ Debbie @seaside_cottage_couture
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Cindy @tre.vue
Sara @sweetmagnoliasfarm
Christine @dishhappy1
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#flowerlovinfriends5425 
#herbgarden #gardenmarkers #gardenmarker #plantmarker #plantlabel #diygarden #diygardening

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