Tips and Tricks for La Maison, Vol. X
Just a quick little tip today: did you know that rubbing a bit of water on clothing can remove static cling? I learned this tip today from a relative when the caftan I… Read More
Category Archive: Little Tricks
Reusable Napkin Rings
Today I found myself thinking of two previous posts on napkin rings that I have done: Festively Green Napkin Rings & DIY Valentine-Themed Napkin Rings. These personalized napkin rings would be easy to… Read More
How to Clean a Juice or Wine Stain From Granite
I’m certainly not an expert when it comes to granite, but I can say from experience that a simple poultice of dishwashing soap and all-purpose flour will remove set-in stains like boozy cranberry… Read More
Easy, Unconventional Coasters
As with many decorative objects around my home, I switch out the coasters in my living room with the seasons. Two of my favorite things to use as coasters are metal candle plates… Read More
Area Rug on the Cheap
This is an idea that I came up with three years ago while I stood in the home improvement store and stared at the ridiculously expensive area rugs on display. At the time,… Read More
A Few Words About Pantry Organization…
Whether you are blessed to have a designated pantry or a few shelves in a cabinet for storage, I have a couple of tips that I have found helpful over the years to… Read More
Baklava Bites
I wrote earlier this week about making baklava bites for a recipe swap today, and they turned out so cute… I had to take a few pictures. They really do taste as good… Read More
Quick Tip: Storing Kitchen Towels Within Reach
When I’m in the kitchen whipping up a dessert or a tasty supper, I like to keep a few soft, kitchen towels close for spills or wiping my hands. I learned this storage… Read More
Quick Tip: Organized Trinkets for Travel
This is a quick travel tip for storing small items like costume jewelry earrings, rings, delicate chain necklaces, cuff links, and tie tacks. Invest in a plastic pill organizer (think S,M,T,W,T,F,S,) from the… Read More
Waste Not, Want Not
The surfaces in my home office tend to get a little crowded sometimes. This is due to the fact that I usually keep a lot of old paper and packaging for use in… Read More
Quick Tip: How to Crack an Egg
A few months ago, I heard a wonderful tip that made me realize that I have been cracking eggs incorrectly my whole life. I wish I could remember where I heard the tip… Read More
Re-purposing Recyclables: Cardboard
Ah, cardboard…there are so many wonderful uses for this material besides the obvious and seasonal Christmas gift box. Here are a few ways I like to recycle thin and thick cardboard at home… Read More
Tips and Tricks for La Maison, Vol. IX
Since I made Spicy Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters yesterday, I found myself cleaning out a few sets of tall, narrow shot glasses to serve the desserts in. Unless you have dainty hands and fingers,… Read More
Tips and Tricks for La Maison, Vol. VIII
I am ashamed to admit that I have mini blinds in my home that are downright dirty. I have tried to clean them with a myriad of different cleansers and none of the… Read More
Quick Tip: Flicker Lights
I’m sure that many of you are familiar with these little battery-powered flicker lights. Many folks use them in place of candles at home, or inside carved pumpkins this time of year. I… Read More
