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Spring simmer pot recipe

Spring simmer pot - pot filled with sliced citrus like lemon, limes, oranges and thyme filled with water. Simmer on the stove to make your home smell refreshing

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A light and refreshing spring simmer pot to make your home smell amazing.

As the weather starts to get a little warmer and spring moves in, lighten up your home with this spring simmer pot recipe. Open all the windows and enjoy the warm breezes, sunshine and this uplifting aroma that will fill your home. This is perfect while you are spring cleaning.

What is a simmer pot?

A simmer pot is a type of stovetop potpourri that you can make with various fruits, herbs, flowers and spices. Gently simmer on the stove to make your home smell incredible.

Not only will it get rid of any unpleasant odors, but it is a cleaner alternative to candles.

You can get creative with any combination of ingredients you have on hand. Below is one of my favorite recipes for an uplifting spring scent.

This lilac simmer pot is also really popular in the spring time when the lilacs are in bloom.

To make this uplifting spring simmer pot you will need:

Lemon slices
Orange slices
Lime slices
Thyme
Eucalyptus oil (linking it here)
A pot
Or you can use a bowl and a candle warmer (linking one here)

Directions:

1.) Start by slicing the citrus fruits and squeezing them while placing into a pot or bowl.

2.) Add the thyme and a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil.

3.) Fill with water.

4.) Place on the stove and allow to simmer on low for 3-4 hours. Or if using a candle warmer lamp, place the bowl underneath a lit candle warmer lamp.

*You can add more water to prevent from drying out and re-use for the next 2-3 days.*

For more simmer pot recipes check out:

My lilac simmer pot

This popular simmer pot gift which is perfect for housewarmings and the holidays

I also love this floral rose and grapefruit simmer pot

For more ideas for spring check out

How to create a spring wardrobe capsule

This spring orzo salad

How to start a garden for beginners

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March 20, 2025 By Nicolle

11 In decor/ home/ home decor

6 Easy fall planter ideas for your front porch

fall front porch decor. Black planter boxes with faux maple trees, mums, traditional boxwood wreath with ribbon and black welcome mat

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Fall is coming and here are 6 easy fall planter ideas for your front porch.

As soon as the air gets a little chilly and that first leaf hits the ground, one of my favorite things to do is decorate the front porch. I’ve got some fall inspiration for you with planter box ideas. Each one is so easy, adorable and will add the right touch of fall to your front porch.

And as always, you can click the thumbnail photos under each to shop.

6 easy planter ideas for your fall front porch

1.) Faux mums in wooden barrels – Yes you heard me right, faux mums. I went faux years ago and I’ve never looked back. And wooden barrels make a great fall planter idea. I think this front porch was possibly my favorite with the cornstalks and all the pumpkins!

2.) Galvanized buckets – They’re rustic and not only could you use them for planters, but I also think a giant galvanized tub full of pumpkins would be really cute for fall. I’m showing you how my friend Jen from Tater Tots and Jello decorated her porch. I love the colorful, whimsical vibe don’t you?

3.) Planter boxes with trees -Last year I got these faux maple trees on Amazon and they’ve quickly become a favorite amongst you all! Just place in some traditional black planter boxes for a classic look.

4.) Trash cans – yes you heard me right. You can use trash cans. I got these black plastic waste paper baskets from The Dollar Store and used them as planters for my mums!

5.) Ornamental kale and cabbage in bushel baskets – If you’re looking to add some green and break away from the traditional pumpkins and mums, try some ornamental kale or cabbage. And I’m showing you how to put together this easy pumpkin topiary too! Click here.

6.) Pumpkin topiary in urns – Urns just add a stately aesthetic and I love how my friend Jennifer from Midwest Life and Style used hers as a planter idea for a classic pumpkin topiary. (You can see her whole porch here). I’ve also used urns for boxwood topiaries and even for my cornstalks!

For more fall decor inspiration check out

Amazon fall front door decor

Fall finds for the home

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September 20, 2024 By Nicolle

11 In home/ home decor

How to easily create a patriotic front porch

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Sharing some easy patriotic front porch ideas to spruce up your porch for Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day!

Welcome to our front porch, summer edition! With the summer holidays approaching, I wanted to add a touch of red, white and blue to our front porch. But I didn’t want to spend a fortune. I’m showing you how to easily create a patriotic front porch using some things you may already have on hand and just adding a few little seasonal accents.

And as always, I’ve linked everything so you can shop and re-create the look!

How to easily create a patriotic front porch

For the door

I already had a boxwood wreath on the door. So rather than get a whole new wreath, I just added some red, white and blue ribbon.

Linking my wreath and some red, white and blue ribbon below.

In the past, I’ve also done a door basket which looks really cute too! Click here to see my door basket.

Door Mat

You are not going to believe that I actually got both of these mats from Aldi!

I love the look of layering mats so I’m linking some ones I found and love!

Faux Plants

I had bought these faux hydrangeas back in March for our planter boxes. The quality is so amazing, they even feel real! The blue color is so beautiful for summer!

To fill your planter boxes, I like to take paper shopping bags and crumple them up and then put them in the box to add some height. Then I put in these faux ferns and then added in my faux hydrangeas.

I got these car flags from The Dollar Store which work perfectly for the planter boxes.

I’m linking some of the things I used for my planter boxes below so you can recreate the look.

And in just a few minutes with a few touches, the porch was transformed into festive Americana that can be left out all summer long!

For more Patriotic ideas check out:

These red, white and blue outfits

My boozy bomb pop cocktails

My fireworks ice cream brownie sundaes

This patriotic s’mores dip

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May 24, 2024 By Nicolle

2 In decor/ fall/ home decor

Amazon Fall Front Door Decor

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Creating a warm and welcoming front porch and decorating for fall is one of my favorite things. So in the spirit of fall, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite wreaths, and staple fall front door decor from Amazon. I think starting with a basic welcome mat, some faux plants and an eye catching wreath is key and then you can fill in with more pumpkins and gourds as the season goes on. Scroll down to see my Amazon Fall Front Door Decor Picks and click the links to shop.