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Three blue wooden chairs with patterned cushions set on a lawn facing a lush green forest, highlighting a serene outdoor setup.

Random thoughts on a rainy Saturday:

1. I am so happy right now because the Dipladenias are blooming and blooming. I wait all year for the Dipladenias to arrive. We buy them every April and they bloom(with proper watering) through September.

Dipladenia and Mandevilla are cousins (except I think Dipladenia is cuter).

2. It has been storming here in Texas–thunderstorms and lightning and rain and more rain.

I LOVE thunderstorms.

I lay in the upstairs room sometimes and just watch the skies dance.

3. I just got a brand new tool that finds my top 10 sellers each week.

I was so surprised at number one.

You can see them all here.

4. We are all about the final round of March Madness. My bracket is non-existent at the point, but I’m still here and cheering on my favorites.

Are y’all going to watch?

5. It was an amazing week on the blog. This week we talked about:

  • 10 of my favorite ways to treat myself
  • 12 ideas to make your house look more expensive
  • this fun DIY for Easter
  • simple spring centerpiece

And now?

It’s the weekend.

Time to share all of my favorite finds from the week.

You can see them all here.

A cozy, white armchair with a cushioned back and spindle legs and arms, adorned with a polka dot pillow, sits on a patterned rug. A floor lamp with a beige shade stands beside it, near a window and framed wall art.

Do you follow along with trends?

I can take some trends and leave some trends.

You can see 12 home decor trends that are out of style.

Elegant dining table setting featuring ornate white plates with gold detailing, silver cutlery, a white linen napkin, and a small plant wrapped in a piece of burlap, with flowers and glasses in the background.

This Mother’s Day table setting.

Isn’t that tiny flower pot silverware holder the cutest?

See the table setting here.

Collage of hosta plants in various stages of growth. Includes vibrant green and variegated leaves, and fresh shoots emerging from the soil. The images are composed of lush garden settings.

I’m all about gardening this year.

We have a shade area underneath these large trees that I’m going to fill with hostas.

Here’s an easy guide on how to divide hostas.

A white shelf filled with an assortment of books and coastal decor, including white coral pieces, driftwood, seashells, vintage glass bottles, and a small clock. The arrangement creates a beach-themed, rustic aesthetic.

I have beach on my mind and I can smell summer.

Look at how cute this coastal cottage bookcase is.

You can see all the coastal decorating ideas here.

 

And in random news:

This beautiful home tour

This striped pool (it’s at the end of the tour)

How to replace garage doors with french doors

This gave me so much inspiration

Doesn’t this look like fun

12 items to purge from a closet

These party ideas for The Masters

Does this bring you joy?

Look what’s (finally) back in stock after you all sold it out last time

This simple DIY

How to be less busy and more happy

I love this city so much

And this

This tour made my heart so happy

A person stands in a living room holding a pile of colorful clothes. They are wearing a light blue patterned shirt and jeans. The room features beige sofas, floral decorations, blue and white accents, and a patterned rug.

A person with long blonde hair stands smiling in a brightly lit living room, wearing a blue floral print dress and red shoes. They are surrounded by sofas with patterned pillows, floral arrangements, and decorative plates on the wall.

A woman in a pink dress stands smiling in a bright living room. The room features beige sofas with patterned cushions, floral arrangements, blue and white decorative plates on the wall, and a patterned rug. Natural light illuminates the space.

Collage of spring outfits with various styles: floral-print sweater and pants, pink top with white pants, white sweater with pink and red details, and pink and white striped sweater with light blue pants. Text reads "Spring Outfit Ideas.

Remember when I shared all those fun spring outfits last month?

They are on GIANT SALE right now. 

As in buy ONE—GET TWO FREE.

Amzing, right?

You can shop my favorites here.

And one more for the road:

This trash-to-treasure story is my favorite.

Happy random Saturday to you

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Posted On: April 5, 2025

Written By: KariAnne Wood

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