Tips

Do you need to protect special dresses, silk blouses or the suits of the “amour” (love) of your life? When we purchase these types of garments or when they come back from the dry-cleaners, they are covered with a plastic film which suffocates the fabric and traps humidity — a breeding ground for mildew! We have a great […]

Saving Lemon Peels to Extract Lemon Zest You are planning on making lemonade or you need some lemon juice for one of your favorite recipe — what to do with your lemon bright yellow skin!  Don’t throw it away, there are some great lemon zest left in them that you can save for up to […]

Herbal Bath Ingredients: chamomile, water Homemade Anti-Stress Chamomile Bath Sachet Tired or a bit stressed out?  Give yourself a break by taking a relaxing bath with a plant pretty like spring daisies — chamomile.  Chamomile is known for its medicinal properties and chamomile tea is often offered at night to decompress.  With its calming effect on […]

Quick and Easy Fresh Egg Test Do you need to know if the eggs left in the fridge are fresh enough to eat?  There is a quick and easy fresh egg test that you can do in just a few seconds.  Check Art of the Home tip below to easily find out if your eggs […]

How to Make a Tomato Rose Garnish? A vegetable decoration such as a tomato rose can add a festive and elegant touch to a plate or serving platter.Tomato roses are easy to make and can give a flower touch to any culinary presentation in a flash. Check Art of the Home tips below for the […]

Poor Blood Circulation in Legs — How Can You Feel Better? The heat of summer days can contribute to poor blood circulation in legs so check below for 5 natural tips on how to get some relief from poor blood circulation in legs and give your legs (and yourself!) some TLC. 5 Remedies to Fight Poor […]

Decorating Tips to Serve Bayonne Ham or Cold Cuts A quick and easy meal starter we enjoy when in France is a Bayonne ham plate (assiette de jambon de Bayonne) with a slice of fresh baguette.  Bayonne ham is a specialty from the South West part of France.  It is a dried ham salted with the […]

French Baguette in French Bakery (Boulangerie) Baguette is always at its best on the day you buy it but if you have left over, you can refresh it and give it back its crispy crust in less than 15 minutes. And in fact, this works for any stale French bread. Check Art of the Home tips below […]

4 Green Ideas to Reuse Clothespins Who does not have extra clothespins?  Clothespins are not only of great use in the laundry room, they can also help in the kitchen, office, or garden. Check Art of the Home tips below and be eco-friendly at the same time! Art of the Home Tips to Reuse Clothespins […]

Would you like to add a touch of fresh yellow to your plate?  An easy way to give a splash of sunshine to a fish dish, smoked salmon plate, or to an appetizer platter is to decorate it with lemons cut in “dents de loup” (wolves teeth). How to Cut a Lemon in “Dents de […]