Happy Flower Buds

I spent last weekend gardening - planting Primrose, Mini Snap Dragons, and Dusty Millers. Here's how they look right now - happy and only a few sign of flowering buds.


In my experience, Walmart's Garden Center has the most economic pots and supplies. They beat Home Depot, OSH and Lowe's selection hands down. I created two identical bowls and if you're interested... spent $25 in total for the bowls & saucer, soil, and plants.

My husband thinks that I'm looney because every night, I've been carrying these plants indoors since the temperature has been dropping to the low 20's. Hopefully my TLC will pay off, and I'll have a beautiful arrangement shortly!

To Water or To Not Water

If you are like me and find it difficult to figure out when to water vs. not water, the Moisture Meter is going to be your new best friend. I have a tendency to over-water ... and unfortunately, it showed (yellow leaves!).

Basically, this has a probe that you stick into the plant's container to measure the soil's moisture level. If it's wet, stay clear from watering. I've been using the tool for the past month, and now my plants look healthier & are thanking me with nice healthy green leaves!

I got mine from Amazon (see Nest Essentials section), but you can get yours at any local hardware/ garden center!

Let There Be Light

What a great find from the Style Files! At our previous home, we use to only get sunlight on one side through the patio. So, I would set my potted plants on tables where lamps were strategically positioned. Now, here's something you can find to solve that problem!

Everyone Can Have a Green Thumb

If you are struggling for gift ideas for a loved one who definitely lacks the green thumb, consider this cool bonsai kit. It's eclectic and decidely modern, and for only $20 each, why not buy a couple and showcase them in clusters! What a delight!

Peaceful Lily

Here’s a tip if you want to liven your place up with plants but don’t receive a lot of natural light. Peace lilies thrive in low light settings and are incredibly low maintenance. You just need to water them once a week, or whenever the soil one inch deep from the top feels dry.

Bargain Basement without the Fuss

Overstock.com is a highly under-rated site. Over the years, this has become my one stop shop for all my linens and bedding. It's unbelieve how CHEAP they sell egyptian cotton sheets. I make sure to read all the reviews and pick the ones with the highest star rating.

Just recently, however, I ventured out to a new category - patio furniture. I ordered their Terrazza Outdoor set. I must say, everything lives up to its high rating. This is one of those purchases that you think you have to touch and feel. I looked & looked but never found anything as aesthetically pleasing as this line. I absolutely love it and have received numerous compliments. As much as I love to shop online, I've never felt compelled to leave review until this purchase. You guessed correctly, I'm the reviewer from Palo Alto.