Building A Charcuterie Board Made Easy

Bella Breakdown Nothing says expert hosting like a beautifully designed charcuterie board. A well-made charcuterie display is the perfect anchor for dinner parties and cocktail hours, drawing a crowd into munching and chitchatting. Assembling one can be somewhat daunting, though. For example, which crackers should be next to which cheeses, which dried fruits will accompany these spiced nuts, and do olives really need to be involved? We’re here to...

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Simple Ways To Make The Most Out Of A Small Space

Bella Breakdown Do you have a cluttered small space? Well look no further, we break down some simple hacks to utilizing your small space the best. Bathroom To start, look over your area and see what you can improve through some simple upgrades. For example, if you have a mounted soap dish or toothbrush holder that you rarely use you might want to consider replacing the wall fixtures with a...

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The Perfect Light and Lively Treat for Your Next Cookie Swap

Bella Breakdown Got a cookie swap party or bake sale coming up and want your delightful little desserts to stand out among the rest? Try this family-favorite to satisfy the sweet tooth of all your guests. They’re sweet, tart, fluffy, sugary, filled with white chocolate and too easy to make. After dozens and dozens of peanut buttery, fudgy, and frosted cookies, this light Lemon and White Chocolate Crinkle Cookie will hit the...

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Homemade Oatmeal Shampoo For Pets

Bella Breakdown DIY Oatmeal Pet Shampoo For Dry And Itchy Skin This homemade oatmeal pet shampoo offers simple and natural ingredients for dry and itchy skin. It's best for dogs but can be used on other furry friends. Print Recipe Ingredients Equipment Method Notes Ingredients   1 cup Oatmeal1/2 cup Baking Soda1 quart Warm Water Equipment Airtight mason jarA coffee grinder or food processor Method Using a coffee grinder or food processor, grind the oatmeal into a fine powder (like flour).Pour the fine oatmeal powder into a bowl and stir in the baking soda.Gradually add warm water until the mixture combines. Store in an airtight mason jar...

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Making The Most Of Your Space With Vertical Gardening

Bella Breakdown Planting a garden might seem to require more space leaving some with smaller spaces feeling like they don’t have enough room for a garden. Instead of looking around for additional space try looking up and utilize vertical gardening. Vertical gardening is a great solution to a space problem if present in smaller spaces but this gardening method utilizes the most of a small space. This gardening method can be utilized indoors or outdoors with a variety of plants, flowers, herbs, and more. A simple way to start a vertical garden is by using a trellis or a...

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