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 ...
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 ...
Create a smart, small space pantry to maximize storage
Do you get tired of battling the clutter in your kitchen and long for a dedicated pantry with storage options? I know I did which is what led me to use the available space I had to create an easy access, small and open pantry. 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 ...
Four easy ways to spruce up grocery store spring plants
Four easy ways to spruce up grocery store spring plants with just a few things you might have on hand or could pick up on a walk! I welcome a little color in my mostly neutral house in the winter and after the holidays! Spring plants are an instant pick-me-up! I do a few things when I bring home plants from the grocery store. First, buy all one color and re-pot I like to buy all one ...
Let’s Look Ahead To Design Trends For 2023
Let's look ahead to design trends for 2023! I'm thrilled to be joining Cindy, Mary Ann, and a few friends to discuss design trends that are on the rise for the coming year. I had a few words or concepts in mind when I started and then came up with five categories. It's funny because many trends I saw in a single photo included more than one, like a bouclé chair next to a wicker lamp. The ...