Links We Love: Little Projects, Big Payoffs

When you’re feeling too busy to keep up with the pace of life, decorating and cooking projects tend to fall squarely into the “nice to have” (rather than “must”) pile. But what if those nice-to-haves were easy enough a kid could do them, yet stylish enough for your abode? Here are but a few.

Photo by John Merkl for Gardenista

The very best plant for the non-green-thumb-inclined, and how to care for them.

A super versatile DIY wreath (with variations for Halloween, autumn decor, and more).

From pie to pancakes, cook up easy fall pumpkin recipes with these favorite cooking products.

A cute DIY twig frame that’s simple enough for children to make.