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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Become a gardening genius (or just play one on tv) with this quick and easy project – no green thumb required! PROJECT TIME: 30 min.* PROJECT LEVEL: easy SUPPLIES: large terra cotta bowl or pot, soil, plant markers, 3 varieties of mint plants *Does not include a trip to your local plant nursery, which if you’re like me, can Read More …
Quick note: there are many varieties of aloe plants and some of them smell like onions. If your plant smells, you may have one of the varieties that looks similar to Aloe vera ‘barbadensis’ but is actually Aloe vera ‘chinensis’. This variety works just as well as the ‘barbadensis’ if you can get past the Read More …
I’ve always loved the look of mold and calcium buildup on my terra cotta pots. Unfortunately that wonderful patina can mean unsanitary growing conditions for your potted plants. Give your plants their best chance for growth by sterilizing your clay and terra cotta pots before you plant. This easy process will help eliminate the possibility Read More …