Here’s how to make a minimal fall wreath with supplies and crafts you might already have. I made this wreath last year just after I returned from a month-long trip to France. Because I had just returned and hadn't been to any stores, my motivation/inspiration to use what I had on hand was out of necessity. Sometimes the minimalist approach is the best ...
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How to Decorate a Wine Bottle for a Hostess Gift
How to decorate a wine bottle for a hostess gift. We are at the beach in France but attended two dinner parties before leaving. I took a few small gifts and wanted to share how I gift-wrapped them. Decorating a wine bottle for a host gift is an easy idea. A pretty ribbon tied to the neck of the bottle or a bottle wrapped in a tea towel or dish towel would work, but using a little paint is much ...
Best Tips for How to Paint Your Front Door Like a Pro
Your front door is the first thing guests see, so why not make it stand out with the best tips for how to paint your front door like a pro? A fresh coat of paint on your front door can transform the entire look of your home’s exterior. But to get that professional-quality finish, it’s important to know a few little tips and tricks that make a big difference. In this post, we’ll show you ...
Four Simple Things to Refresh Your Home for Fall
Doing these four simple things to refresh your home for early fall will make you love your home again! After a summer of sandy floors and open windows, a little home refresh is just what we need! The days are getting shorter, there's cooler weather, and It’s hard to believe that summer is in our rearview mirror. And soon it will be time to cozy up by the fire. Until then, let's ...
A Fall Twist on the Paris Olympics Viral Molten Chocolate Muffins
I'm sure you saw the molten chocolate muffins that went viral on TikTok during the Paris Olympics. And there's a fun story behind it. One morning, in his quest to consume as many calories as possible to sustain his daily training (lucky guy), the Norwegian long-distance swimmer Henrik Christiansen tried a chocolate muffin from the Olympic Village cafeteria. He thought it was so good that he ...
Make This Easy Foraged Arrangement for Fall
Make this easy arrangement for fall with all foraged botanicals. I do love fall flowers - especially foraged ones. But don't get me wrong here, I also love a visit to the flower market or even Trader Joe’s to pick up flowers to make an arrangement. But in the fall (the best time of year in my opinion), foraging is just too good to ignore. And it's ...