If you want to create a restaurant-like atmosphere, you can easily do so by using a few wooden slabs and glowing battery-run candles. Go out and find some snippets from your yard and a few pinecones. Then, arrange the snippets, pinecones, and candles on a small serving dish and put it on a wooden slab. You can also add anything else you can find around your house.

When you host a brunch, you want to ensure the table looks complete. To fill in empty spaces, you can use some greenery or fresh flowers to decorate. You can also buy faux evergreens from the store so your table won’t get dirty. Take a napkin and utensils and tie them together with a baker’s twine. Then, put them onto each plate and tuck in the evergreens under the folded napkin. It will give the table something extra and make it look fuller and more colorful.

Nothing says brunch better than pancakes. To save some time, you can make yours ahead of the party. You can also easily keep them warm by placing them in a casserole dish on top of each other. Cover with aluminum foil, but create little holes with a fork to release the steam. Put in a preheated oven (225°F) and serve as soon as your guests arrive.

You can even make your guests a to-go gift. Get a bunch of small snacks and winter-themed boxes or bowls. You can even make DIY stickers and customize each gift. As for the snacks, you can get different types of chocolates or create a trail mix using popcorn, chocolate chips, and nuts.

If you have a packet of marshmallows in the cabinet, you can easily organize a fun game all your guests will enjoy. Divide into teams of two and sit facing each other. One person needs to hold a plastic cup and catch as many marshmallows as possible in one minute. Get small gifts for the winners, too.

No matter what you do at your brunch, though, the most important thing is to remember to enjoy the time spent with your loved ones! Friends are more important than ever.

Many people have a beloved leather jacket that’s been around forever but isn’t in the greatest shape anymore. Leather jackets will always be trendy, and you want to keep it looking fresh for as long as possible. Lucky for you, we’ll share some hacks that can clean and restore that jacket so it lasts even longer.

You can’t put a leather jacket in the washing machine or the dryer. However, you can still restore it yourself at home. If the jacket is not too stained or damaged, use saddle soap. It works well on any leather product.

Take a soft, damp cloth with some soap on it. Test it on a small area of the leather first. When the soap foams, rub it lightly onto the leather. Then, use another soft cloth to dry it. Hang the jacket and leave it to dry. You should be good to go!

If you’re experiencing more damage to your leather jacket, soap won’t be enough. The solution is to use a leather conditioner. Turns out conditioner isn’t just for your hair!

Leather conditioner will add oils to the leather that will freshen it up. It’s better to use this technique after cleaning with saddle or dish soap. Apply the conditioner to the jacket and let it soak for a few hours.

Dye tends to come off leather jackets over time. If your clothing starts looking gray, it’s time to take action. The product that can save faded leather is a leather recoloring balm.

Apply it to the faded areas and let it absorb into the leather. The jacket will look brand new. Plus, leather balm comes in a wide range of colors, so you’ll have many options.

It all depends on how often you wear the jacket. You can give it a good clean only once a year. If you don’t wear it that often, you can even get away with cleaning it less frequently. The one catch is after spills or getting caught in the rain, when you’ll need to apply these hacks immediately. But overall, a leather jacket doesn’t need to be cleaned as often as the rest of your clothes.

Even if you’re only cleaning your jacket once a year, it’s recommended you invest in leather-only cleaning products. They will keep the natural oils in the leather rather than pulling them out. The best thing is that you can also use these products on couches, car seats, shoes, and other surfaces.