Simple holiday outdoor decor to last all winter! I love to decorate for the holidays, but not make it too Christmassy because winter is long here in Connecticut and once Christmas is over, I don't necessarily want holiday, but I do want winter! Once again I am joining a wonderful group of bloggers for a holiday home tour. Amy and Christy of Eleven Magnolia Lane and Jenny of Evolution of Style ...
Make a gingerbread icebox cake for an easy holiday dessert
Make a gingerbread icebox cake for an easy holiday dessert that you can make ahead! I debated on making my own gingerbread cookie butter, but in the end, decided to use Biscoff Cookie Butter that is widely available. Remember when you used to have to fly Delta to get your hands on a little package of Biscoff Cookies? It does not seem all that long ago, and now you can buy them almost anywhere ...
A simple DIY inspired by my love of foraging
A simple DIY inspired by my love of foraging. I saw it on the Terrain website, so if DIY is not your thing, you can buy a set of wood stem stands at Terrain. It's so simple that it was definitely one of those things that made me think…I should make that! But before I show you how easy it is to make these, if you are new and maybe visiting MLT for the first time, each week I join my friends ...
Want to know how to make a flakey buttery scone?
Want to know how to make a flakey buttery scone? I'm back with Mary Ann and Cindy and Sunday Favorites and I just had to share my new way of making sconces. It's the same, but with a few tricks that make ALL the difference! What exactly is a scone? Traditional scones are not very sweet and they are light and flakey. You can make them round using a cutter (but then I think they are often ...
How to Make a Simple Foraged Wreath
How to make a simple foraged wreath for around $7. I saw something on TikTok or maybe it was a reel on Instagram, but instantly I thought...I should make that! The Supplies you'll need to make a foraged wreath Wreath formFlorist wireWire cuttersgarden clippersForaged Pampas Grasses Make sure to forage enough, you don't want to go back for more! The wreath uses a basic wreath form, ...
A simple Thanksgiving Table using what you have
A simple Thanksgiving table using what you have on hand and still making it lovely and unique. Every year I start thinking about our Thanksgiving table as soon as the air turns colder and the leaves start changing. I like to use a combination of what I already own and maybe even some foraged finds from a walk in the woods, the beach, or our own backyard. Since it's Thanksgiving, I'll press the ...