Our house was built in 1920, and the porch is made of wood, typical of homes of this age and style. Keeping a porch clean is a chore. So, when planting porch pots, there are a few things to consider to keep your porch planters from leaking water. Why it matters that your porch planters don't leak If you are using planters with drainage holes, they will leak every time you water them, making ...
The Unexpected Red Theory in Home Design
In today’s world, things go viral quickly. So when I recently saw the viral “unexpected red theory” showing up in the home design world, it caught me off guard. But I guess that’s exactly what it’s supposed to do. The “unexpected red theory” is pretty simple. It’s basically adding anything red to a room that doesn’t match but somehow it works and makes the room look better. And now, I'm seeing it ...
Try This Easy Make-Ahead Chocolate Budino Recipe
Try this easy make-ahead chocolate Budino recipe for Mother’s Day or any other special occasion! It takes just a few minutes to make it and dessert is done! So if you make your own dessert, this might be a good one! A video showing how quickly you can make these adorable cups of chocolate Budino! What is Budino? In Italian, it's called Budino al Cioccolato or Italian ...
Make an Easy Spring Wreath with Mimosa Flowers
Make this easy spring wreath with mimosa flowers for spring and Easter. The bright flowers are so fragrant and are perfect for a wreath. Making a mimosa wreath is probably the easiest wreath you could make. It takes very little time and requires very few supplies. The Supplies You Will Need to Make a Wreath of Mimosa Make a Wreath Using Birch Branch Twigs Large birch ...
How to Make an Easy DIY Paper Bag Easter Bunny Craft 2024
Here’s how to make an easy DIY paper bag Easter bunny craft that you could use instead of Easter baskets. Or, you could use them as part of the table decor. They are so sweet and it's such a simple craft to make. And they are perfect for holding Easter goodies and treats. There are a few ways to make them, but all are super cute. I'll show you the easy way that I do it. And the best part is ...
How to Make the Best Clay Flower Pot Herb Bread Recipe
How to make the best clay flower pot herb bread recipe. I love terracotta pots in general. They are warm and happy, reminding me of sunshine and the red tile roofs in Italy and France. So it's not really surprising that I love bread baked in clay flowerpots. I first discovered clay pot bread years ago when having lunch at Terrain Cafe with a friend. Since then, I've made sweet and savory ...