This is going to be a genuine catch-all of rambles, so get a drink to sip on and let’s dive in, shall we?

Blog Updates
You may not have noticed, but I’ve added 2 blog pages that I’ve been wanting to incorporate for some time now. The first, Recipes, is self-explanatory but something I am very excited about adding. For the last several months I’ve been tinkering with layout options and WP “blocks” trying to find the best way to share these recipe posts. Currently, you can click the caption/name of the recipe and be taken to the original post for all the details. I’m toying with the idea of making downloadable PDFs for each recipe too — is this something that would be helpful? Or are most people used to using blog posts as cookbooks now?

The second page is: What’s in Bloom. As the name suggests, this page will show you what’s in bloom at the moment. For now it will be divided {approximately} by months, with photo carousels showcasing the flowers available. Since some flowers have longer blooming periods, there will be some overlap month-to-month, but this will also be a nice way to watch the seasons unfold. It also makes me feel more like an official flower farmer, having my availability listed online.

Other posts/blogs I’ve been loving:
While March was something of a black hole for me online, I do want to circle back around to sharing blog posts from around the webz. This is a small sampling, and I need to devise a better system for keeping up with posts I want to share … I’ve also had the immense honor of being included in several lists myself, among fabulous company, so I’ll link to those as well.

• 11 Days, 3 Countries: Yesha shared a wonderful recounting of the trip her family took in March. This is a long post, with many details and photos, and is perfect if you’re needing a dose of “traveling vicariously” this Spring.
• The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist: Elisabeth and her family are currently living in Europe, and she is doing such a fabulous job documenting their adventures. I have major travel envy, and also a lot of catching up to do.
• A Curated Reading List to “Savor” in 2026: I found this one via another blog {I think Erin’s?}, and it is such a lovely list of books I simply had to include it here.
• Cozy Mysteries with a Gardening Theme: Speaking of Erin, she posted a Top Ten Tuesday roundup of gardening themed mysteries, and the result is absolutely adorable.
• Embroidery Book Sweater Update 6: Leslie is taking “book craft” to a whole new level with this embroidery project, and I am in awe.
• I am so honored that Lisa included me in a Sunday Bookends post; Charlotte mentioned two of my posts in her March Community post {this one has so many links to awesome posts; Charlotte has been busy reading and finding the good stuff!}; and Briana shared a post in her 10 Interesting Posts from the Book Blogosphere You May Have Missed in March 2026 list.

Pink tree
I’ve got to give a shoutout to this tree. Every year it is absolutely slammed full of ruffly blooms, and I love it. As the blooms fade, and the leaves start coming in more, the petals fall in a shower of pink that is equally enchanting. I’m not sure why, but trees that bloom pink are just better.

Bunny season!
In case you haven’t noticed, we have a lot of wildlife around here. And somehow, even with all the predators, we have a lot of bunnies. A lot. This year promises to be a bumper crop of bunny rabbits, if the number bouncing around my yard this week are any indication. While writing this, I am watching 2 bunnies chase each other around the perimeter of the chicken fence. One came to eat dandelion puffs like spaghetti, right outside the window. The cuteness is overwhelming, and I wish I was able to capture it, but window screens do not play well with cameras.

Coffee
Last week, something tragical happened in the kitchen: first thing Friday morning, the electric kettle died, and Mr had to boil water on the stove for the French press. That same night, the French press broke! And when I say “broke,” I mean “shattered.” A new kettle was already on the way {thanks to Amazon}, but we decided to add a stop to our Saturday errands and pick up a new French press at Target. Isn’t she a beauty? I feel so fancy and European while making coffee now.

It’s only fitting we have a beautiful coffeemaker, since we order Tanzanian peaberry beans {in bulk} and grind them fresh ourselves. Quality coffee definitely is one indulgence we make.

Dandelion puffs
I have always, always, loved these things. When I saw these against that stunner of a sunset, I knew I needed to try and capture the whimsy.

The sunsets have been glorious, with glowing color. This one made the air rosy pink.

Garden friends
While watering the other evening, I noticed movement in the peonies. Since there’s always potential for it to be a nonwelcome visitor, I took a closer look. The mantis babies hatched!

As much as I enjoy hibernation season, it is nice to see the world waking up again. The blooms and green things growing, as well as new animal friends.

Has Spring sprung for you yet?
What kind of coffee do you drink? Or tea – we also like Scottish Breakfast for hot tea.