If you’ve happily binged the entire “Bridgerton” series and you’re ready for more, author Julianne MacLean has whipped up a delightful list of recommended Regency romances that will help you fill the hours until season two hits Netflix.

Discover swoon-worthy series filled with dashing heroes, passionate heroines and ballroom scandals! Sneak a peek at Julianne’s list of irresistible reads for Bridgerton fans and start your next binge today.

I got inspired by all the winter planters I’ve been seeing online and decided to DIY one. I’m really happy with how it turned out! All the greenery came from our yard, so it only cost a few dollars for some sparkly picks and ribbon from the craft store. A few tips and tricks:

The planter cost just $13 at Home Depot. I was looking for a half whiskey barrel, but this faux version is made of weather-proof resin, which should stand up to a Minnesota winter better than real wood.

I used regular potting soil to fill the planter about 3/4 of the way, then took the “root ball” from my dead fall mums, flipped it upside down, and put it in the middle of the pot. It’s the perfect all-natural way to anchor your greens and picks, instead of using florist foam, which contains chemicals that could be harmful to you and the environment.

Attach your ribbon to the planter before you start putting the greens in. It’s kinda hard to maneuver around the tall stuff while fussing with the ribbon. (Ask me how I know. ;) I used 3M Command Strips to fasten the ribbon smoothly in place.

After you arrange the greens the way you like, water the planter. When it freezes, the ice will help anchor everything in place.

If your planter gets buried by a snowpocalypse (which we seem to be getting on a weekly basis here in Minnesota) your watering can will come to the rescue: just fill it with hot tap water and gently rinse off the snow.

To celebrate the release of His Stolen Bride, I’m holding a special giveaway! One lucky reader will win a prize package valued at more than $150:

• A beautiful His Stolen Bride cuff bracelet decorated with a Scottish thistle in the center and a French fleur-de-lys on each side, created by custom jewelry artist Serrelynda
• A personally autographed paperback copy of His Stolen Bride
• A gift card to the bookstore of your choice: Amazon, iBooks, Kobo, or B&N.

To enter the drawing, just enter your answer to the contest question in the Rafflecopter form below. (You can find the answer by reading Chapter 1 of His Stolen Bride, available in the free preview sample online at Amazon, iBooks, Kobo or B&N.)

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