Caring for a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Today we master the art of not killing our plants! I’m partnering with Ashley HomeStore to show you how to care for a Fiddle Leaf Fig tree. Now these trees definitely fall into the easy-care category but the key to easy-care is to find a spot where your tree is happy and get into a regular watering Read More …

How to Hygge: Outdoor Porch Edition

Today I’m sharing tips for achieving hygge in your next design project! I also included a brief tutorial on how to say hygge and wrote up a list of tips for creating a hygge space that you can pin or download. Big thank you to Ashley HomeStore for partnering with me on my porch makeover Read More …

Ditch the Dryer Sheets…Use Herbs Instead

Ditch your dryer sheets and embrace the latest trend in simple, sustainable living…dryer sachets!  These chemical-free, all-natural alternative to dryer sheets have been growing in popularity as people try to eliminate unnecessary chemicals from their homes, but have you ever wondered how they work?  In this week’s column, I’ll tell you why they work and show Read More …

DIY Refillable Dryer Sachets

It’s time to ditch your dryer sheets and embrace the latest trend in simple, sustainable living…dryer sachets! These chemical-free, all-natural alternative to dryer sheets have been growing in popularity, and this week I’m going to show you how to make your own dryer sachet, that is both reusable and refillable. Often dryer sachets are sewn shut Read More …

The 1 Thing Used 4 Ways Challenge: Lemons

Today I’m doing a “1 thing 4 ways” challenge with a lemon. In full disclosure, I have no idea if a “1 thing 4 ways” challenge is a real thing, I’m pretty sure I just made it up, but when has that ever stopped me?? Let’s do this! PROJECT TIME: 5-10 min. each PROJECT LEVEL: easy SUPPLIES: listed Read More …

3 Ways to Clean Your Iron

Today I’m going to show you my top three ways to clean an iron: vinegar scrub, baking soda scrub, and toothpaste – check them out and pick your favorite! PROJECT TIME: 10-15 min. PROJECT LEVEL: easy SUPPLIES: listed in each cleaning option OPTION 1: VINEGAR SCRUB SUPPLIES: 1/2 c. white vinegar, 1/8 c. salt (the finer the quicker this goes), small Read More …

Natural Cleaning: Washing Ceramic and Enamel Pots and Pans

Today I’ll show you how to clean your ceramic, porcelain or enamel pots and pans – without harsh chemicals and without ruining them in the process! PROJECT TIME: 15 min. PROJECT LEVEL: easy SUPPLIES: – baking soda – coarse salt – water – wooden or plastic spatula – stove – small towel or sponge STEP 1: REMOVING BURNED FOOD PREP. Place Read More …

Life Skill: Washing Fruits and Veggies to Avoid Food Poisoning

Today we’re washing fruits and veggies. So, why bother? Well, there’s a couple of reasons… Most produce is grown outside and in soil so inevitably there will be soil particles and the occasional bug that you’ll want to rinse off. But more than that, produce, even organic produce, can have soil microbes on the surface and Read More …

DIY: Deodorize Carpet and Rugs Naturally

Today we’re making a quick, all-natural carpet and rug deodorizer. PROJECT TIME: 15 min. (plus 30 min – 8 hours waiting for deodorizer to do its thing) PROJECT LEVEL: easy SUPPLIES: For this DIY at the very least you’ll need baking soda – all of the other ingredients and even the tools are optional but as we make the Read More …