A surprising number of you have direct messaged me asking how to use Art Mode on the Samsung Frame TV. So I decided to write a quick step-by-step guide to use art mode on your Samsung Frame TV and share it as a Sunday Favorite! I join Cindy and Mary Ann every Sunday to share our week's favorite finds. Getting Started...a Few Important Things to Know What is the age of your Samsung Frame ...
Upcycle Tin Cans
Here's an idea to upcycle tin cans for Valentine's flowers or plants. I love taking something ordinary and making it beautiful. The result is still rustic, but with just a little stripe of gold, an ordinary tin can become a perfect vessel for some flowers or plants. Here's What You'll Need: Is this a project that kids could do? The project is easy enough for kids, but the gold leaf ...
Easy Garlic Butter Candle
When I saw this easy garlic butter candle, I knew I had to try it! I mean, bread and butter, what could be better? Perfect for Valentine's day! Back with Cindy Hattersley and Mary Ann Pickett for our weekly chat, aka favorite finds of the week! So, what is a garlic butter candle? It's butter that has been formed much like a wax candle. Once the butter candle begins to warm from being ...
How to make a twig tree for valentine’s day
Here's how to make a twig tree for Valentine's day decor. I don't "decorate" for Valentine's day like I did when the kids were little. We had heart crafts everywhere and pink and heart-shaped red lights, which I didn't mind. The glow made it so cozy during gray winter days. Now any Valentine's decor in my house is pretty earthy. Here's how I made a twig tree decorated with little clay hearts for ...
Make this easy three-ingredient Foccacia Bread tonight.
Make this easy three-ingredient Foccacia bread tonight. Do you make your bread from scratch? I do, but not the kind you are probably thinking. I love all kinds of homemade bread, but I'm not a big planner, and bread takes time and planning. So lately, I've been making the easiest focaccia bread based on the Weight Watchers recipe for two-ingredient pizza dough. If you are new to reading MLT, I ...
How to create a beautiful pantry in a small space
Today I am addressing how to create a beautiful pantry in a small space. You might be wondering, how small? The space I used is approximately 24 square feet, and it functions as well as any pantry I've had! Maybe even better because we started from scratch. First, let's answer the question: What is a pantry? According to dictionary.com, a pantry is a small room where food, dishes, and ...
Why we love & use BEHR DYNASTY™ & BEHR MARQUEE® Paint
Thank you to Behr Paint for sponsoring this post. This is a paid post and I did receive the product of my choice at no cost. As always, my words are my own and I only share what I truly love! And this post is about why we love and use BEHR DYNASTY™ Interior Paint, and BEHR MARQUEE® Interior Paint! Black walls vs. white walls Cozy might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you ...
The beautiful Lost Kitchen Cabins In Freedom, Maine
Update: Erin posted on Instagram today that they have a few last-minute openings for a stay in The Lost Kitchen cabins! This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Check out the post here! An Overnight Stay at the Cabins in Freedom, Maine We jumped at the chance for an overnight stay at the beautiful Lost Kitchen Cabins in Freedom, Maine, after reading about it on their Instagram caption. ...
You need to make this copycat recipe for Humble Crumble!
You need to make this copycat recipe for Humble Crumble that we had when we were in London last month. It occurred to me that maybe I'm making too much of this, but it's so good! Yes, it's basically an apple crumble, but as Madeline described it best, it's a deconstructed apple crumble, which is what makes it so interesting and delicious! What is Humble Crumble? We discovered it while in ...
Let’s bring back the Boboli Pizza with this one!
Does anyone remember Boboli Pizza Crusts which became popular in the 90s? We loved them back then and have decided we need to bring them back! A pre-made crust seems too easy and you may wonder if it would taste like pizza. Since it's Sunday, I'm here with my friends Cindy and Mary Ann to share our favorites. This pizza from the 90s is top of the list! Boboli Pizza Crusts are so good and ...
A visit to the shop at the lost kitchen
The day we arrived for a visit to the shop at the lost kitchen, it was just before 11 am opening time. I naively thought I would have the place to myself to take some photos. There were already several people milling about the yard between the shop door and the Airstream. It was already quite warm, but the trees gave just enough shade to keep cool while we waited to enter. The Airstream ...
Here’s why you want to try Vietnamese egg coffee right now!
Here's why you want to try Vietnamese egg coffee right now! It's coffee and dessert and it takes about 5 minutes tops! As soon as I saw this on Bon Appétit, I knew I had to try it! We all need a fast dessert idea in our back pocket, right? Today I join my dear friends Cindy Hattersley and Mary Ann Pickett to share our favorite finds of the week as we do every Sunday. We are all so saddened by ...
make 5-ingredient miso pasta for a quick meal
Make this 5-ingredient miso pasta for a quick meal and everyone will be happy. You may not even have to run to the store. Don't you love that when you can make a delicious meal with everything you have on hand? This is one of those pasta dishes that's great to make when you get home from a trip. You are hungry, you want comfort food, but you've been eating out, so this is the dish to make at ...
The best custom rubber stamp for cards & gift wrap
We had a custom rubber stamp made for cards & gift wrap for the new shop. And now I'm wishing I had one made years ago just to use for my own personal gift wrap, note cards, and tags. The best custom rubber stamp for cards & gift wrap is from Casey Rubber Stamps. Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletter for Shop Most Lovely Things updates and follow along on Instagram ...
Make this easy fun centerpiece for easter
Make this easy fun centerpiece for easter starting with a modern candelabra from Anthropologie. And when Easter is over, remove everything and you have a cool, simple candelabra. This easy-to-put-together centerpiece is one of my Sunday favorites! If you happen to be new around here, every Sunday I get together with my friends Mary Ann and Cindy, and we each share five things that we've found ...
Skillet S’mores: the best dessert for the 4th of July
One of my favorite summertime desserts is s'mores, but not the standard version made over a campfire. We love making skillet s'mores! They are less messy, and you won't go home smelling like smoke. If you are new here, every Sunday I join my friends Mary Ann and Cindy to share our favorite finds of the week! The Ingredients needed for skillet s'mores chocolate barsmini ...
We love lemon crinkle cookies on mini plates!
We love lemon crinkle cookies on mini plates that we have started calling "cookie plates." Back today to share our five favorite things along with Mary Ann who is currently in Italy after leaving Paris and Cindy who is getting settled in her new home in Paso Robles. Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies But let's start with cookies! These chewy lemon cookies are my go-to cookie for summer. They are ...
An easy day trip from NYC to a beautiful garden
What if I told you that you could visit a beautiful garden just outside the city for free and get there in about an hour! It's true; this exists, and believe it or not, it's in Yonkers. A visit to Untermyer Park and Gardens will leave you wondering, how did I not know about this place? At least that's how we felt the first time we visited. How do I get there from New York City? From ...
classic fried chicken sandwich
Here is how we made a delicious classic fried chicken sandwich. What is it about fried chicken sandwiches these days? Has it gained popularity lately, or is that just me? The best-fried chicken sandwich in NYC is from Bobwhite Counter. It's a little shop on Avenue C in Alphabet City. If you find yourself in this area, definitely stop in for a delicious fried chicken sandwich. And if that's not ...
The best hostess gift for an overnight/weekend stay
What to bring your host or hostess for an overnight or weekend stay doesn't have to be extravagant. It just needs to be thoughtful. A bouquet of flowers, a bottle of wine, or a pound of coffee... all good ideas. But this one is better. Bring dessert that can easily be prepared without messing up the kitchen. You can assist your host or stay out of their way. Or perhaps they already have dessert ...
How to make a minimal propagation wall
How to make this minimal propagation wall and an idea to use it when you're not propagating plants! This minimal design works for a simple flower display too! You can see it with garden flowers below, but how fun would it be to have different color poinsettias in December? We've been wanting to make a propagation wall for quite some time. We had a lot of ideas, and then one day, I saw it ...
Make this easy blood-orange olive oil cake today!
Make this easy blood-orange olive oil cake today! It's beautiful and so easy to make! Last week for Sunday Favorites I made these vegan blood orange cookies and we loved them so much that I immediately started looking for more blood-orange recipes. It's perfect to use winter citrus that's in season right now and the natural bright pink color makes it perfect for Valentine's Day! What ...
Try this easy make-ahead chocolate budino recipe!
Try this easy make-ahead chocolate budino recipe for Mother's Day! It takes just a few minutes to make it and dessert is done! So if you make your own Mother's Day dessert, this might be a good one! Every Sunday I join my friends Mary Ann and Cindy to share our favorite things we found this week. This recipe had to be one and I wanted to make sure you had it in time because Mother's Day is in ...
Where to stay when visiting The Lost Kitchen
If you have won the postcard lottery for dinner at The Lost Kitchen, here's an idea of where to stay when visiting The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine! My husband and I were fortunate to have stayed in one of the four cabins at The Lost Kitchen last October. You can read that post here. If you are one of the lucky ones to reserve a table for a dinner reservation, you are most likely ...
A visit to Octavia in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
A visit to Octavia, a lovely coffee shop in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn will instantly remind you what it means to have a local favorite spot. I had seen Octavia on social media with their pink and white striped umbrellas that are out even in snowy weather, and I had to check it out. A sunny spring day for coffee outside at Octavia Octavia Coffee in Cobble Hill at Wycoff ...
How to host a dinner party in a small apartment
When Madeline moved to a studio apartment she couldn't wait to host her first dinner party. Sure the apartment is small, even by New York standards, but it's still possible to host a dinner party in a small apartment. Here are a few of her ideas! First, Set the scene The smartest purchase Madeline made was a small drop-leaf table for her first Brooklyn apartment. In her studio, she uses a ...
The best Tahini chocolate chip No-Bake Protein Bites
The best tahini chocolate chip no-bake protein bites might be my new favorite. I've been making protein bites for a few years and I have no idea why it took me so long to use Tahini. The consistency is smooth and the taste is delicious. Plus, for those with a nut allergy, tahini is a safe choice. What are protein bites? Bites, balls, energy, protein, call them whatever you want, but they are ...
How to make the ultimate burrata cheese board
We love to make a burrata cheese board as a first course or as a fun summer dinner outdoors! The ultimate burrata cheese board is easy to make and just requires a little assembly to make it colorful and delicious. It's the perfect thing to put together for two or for a group! Today I am joined by a few friends that love to travel and we are all sharing our favorite appetizers inspired by our ...
The Best Colorful Salad for Your Thanksgiving Dinner
The best colorful salad for your Thanksgiving dinner is a shaved Brussels sprouts salad. It's similar to a shaved broccoli salad, but Brussels Sprouts make it perfect for Thanksgiving. I always like a sturdy green salad that holds up well to turkey and all the sides. Side dishes are all in the neutral beige category for color. You've got turkey, and then gravy, potatoes, stuffing, and probably ...
a healthy oatmeal blueberry muffin that you are going to love
Here's a recipe for a healthy oatmeal blueberry muffin that you are going to love! It's way more healthy with a few substitutions similar to this recipe for another favorite around here! In case you are new to MLT, every Sunday I join my friends Mary Ann and Cindy for our five favorite finds of the week. It's like we are meeting for coffee and catching up, only we do it here on our blogs instead! ...
how to make an ice lantern
I'm showing the simple steps on how to make an ice lantern. If you live where it's cold like I do, then this is something fun and really beautiful for winter! This is one of my Sunday favorites that I share each week with my friends Cindy and Mary Ann! We usually don't get our freezing cold weather until after Christmas. These are really fun to make for the holidays with greens and berries. ...
Make the most of a backyard shed
Today Cindy, Mary Ann, and I are joined by a few friends to share some ideas on refreshing your home (or parts of it anyway) for summer. I'm sharing the backyard shed of an Instagram friend, Karin Sullivan. Karen makes the most of her backyard shed and recently made it into a bar! @the.sullivan.home I've been following Karin on Instagram for quite a few years and love her style and how she ...
Why the Chore Coat is the Perfect Fall Accessory
Why the chore coat is the perfect fall accessory, I'm joining Mary Ann, Cindy, and a few friends to talk about fall accessories. The chore coat is my number one. It's the ideal in-between-season jacket. It's typically oversized, so layering is easy. A little more practical than a basic jean jacket due to the fit. It can be worn over a dress, skirt, jeans, or wool pants. Sézane Chore Jacket ...
6 fun things to do in Hudson Yards, New York City
6 fun things to do in Hudson Yards, New York City! Welcome to our first post in a series sharing some of our favorite things to do in New York City. I am often asked for suggestions on where to eat, what to do and where to stay, so I thought why not break it down into a series of posts. We have only recently been spending quite a bit of time exploring the area around Hudson Yards. We love the ...
You Need To Try Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats!
You must try pumpkin pie overnight oats if you love a fast and delicious breakfast or lunch. I've been making overnight oats for a few years, and occasionally, I stop making them and forget how much I love them. It's Sunday and time for Sunday Favorites with Mary Ann and Cindy! This fall version of overnight oats is top of my list. Now that it's October, I thought, why not make a pumpkin ...
A simple dried flower heart garland for Valentine’s Day
We made this simple dried flower heart garland for Valentine's day. We used dried baby's breath and some culinary dried roses that I've been using for baking! Dried Roses and baby's breath As soon as I got out my bag of dried culinary roses that I bought last year, I started thinking there must be some simple craft idea for which I could use these. Then I saw my friend Sandy of The ...
Easy Skillet Strawberry Shortcakes
We love these easy mini skillet strawberry shortcakes that can be made ahead for the 4th of July! I'm joining a few friends today to share fun ideas for 4th of July desserts. Patriotic Fruit Pizza Dessert from Tatertots & Jello Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars from Pass the Butter 4th of July Fruit Tart from Happy Happy Nester American Flag Sheet Cake from Modern ...
Let’s make these simple watercolor hearts for a DIY Valentine
Let's make these simple watercolor hearts for a DIY Valentine card, again! This is an updated post from 2018. I've talked about these little watercolor hearts for a mother's day post. You can see that right here. I still love them and am calling this batch Laguna Sunset. The pink and orange make me think of Laguna Beach. Around this time of year when it's 19º, I start missing California ...
Easy to make creamy fruit popsicles for summer
Easy to make creamy fruit popsicles for summer. Make them for a weeknight dessert or a mid-day treat. I saw these 4-Ingredient Popsicles on Half-baked Harvest and immediately knew I would make them! I forgot to add vanilla, so technically, I made three-ingredient popsicles. In case you are new to MLT, every Sunday I join my friends Cindy and Mary Ann and we share our favorite finds of the ...
The best and coolest place to stay in London
If you are looking for the best and coolest place to stay while visiting London, look no further than Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green/Shoreditch. We stayed 5 days: We did London, The Cotswolds & a charming seaside town to really get a well-rounded experience. Where we Stayed: Town Hall Hotel We chose Town Hall Hotel after searching our favorite hotel website, Tablet Hotels. We ...
S’mores icebox cake: Your new favorite Summer dessert
S'mores icebox cake: Your new favorite Summer dessert that's as fun as it is delicious. The ingredients for this icebox cake resemble the traditional s'mores, but a slice is not nearly as messy as a campfire s'more! And, I have to say it's even more delicious! How do you make a s'mores icebox cake? Basically, you deconstruct the typical ingredients of s'mores treat and make it into a ...
Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon is an Excellent One Dish Meal
I've wanted to make Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon for years! Ever since I first watched Julie and Julia. Today I am joining a few friends for an Autumn Progressive Dinner, and this one-pot dish is the perfect cozy main dish. The Menu What makes beef bourguignon a one-dish meal? Beef bourguignon is made in one pot (a Le Creuset) and can be brought to the table. This is the recipe we ...
