ILVApr 10, 20192 minHow to Entertain on a Budget with GoodwillNo matter how much money my family did or did not have, my mom always took the time to prepare home-cooked meals, and serve them on some type of china. While...
ILVApr 5, 20192 minThe Many Uses of Essential OilsEssential oils are one of my favorite little luxuries. The person who first introduced me to essential oils was my godmother. She’s a wonderful and open spir...
ILVMar 11, 20191 minMason Jars in Boots: A Winning ComboI’m always looking for ways to re-purpose any item that seems “sturdy” enough for repeat use. Glass jars are one of the best multi-use items around. No matte...
ILVMar 7, 20191 minWhy You Should Air Dry Your ClothesI love doing laundry. If you ask any of my former roommates, they would all say the same thing. “When she’s ironing, she’s in her happy place.” I’m no great ...
ILVFeb 26, 20191 minFrom Mundane to magic: Glass Soap Dispensers I have always been a fan of re-using hand and dish soap bottles, but after visiting a friend in San Francisco and seeing her beautiful glass dish soap bottle...
ILVFeb 26, 20191 minFresh Cut FlowersI used to not care much for flowers. My parents would send me a bouquet on my birthday, and I always viewed them as something cursory, like saying “bless you...