In need of a quick pick-me-up? The answer could be\u00a0Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy<\/strong>. \u00a0It’s amazing how adding a few lemons here and there can brighten up the place and leave you feeling just a little bit happier. \u00a0Maybe it’s because lemons are the color of sunshine, or maybe it’s because they’re chock full of Vitamin C and contain all sorts of health benefits. \u00a0What I know for certain is, lemons aren’t just good for consuming, they’re great for decorating…and they may even inspire you to paint.<\/p>\n

With very little effort, \u00a0my kitchen went from ordinary to cheerful in just one afternoon. (Hence, the title, Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy<\/strong>.) Most of the stuff you see in these pictures, I already had. \u00a0The inspiration to tie it all together came because we were out of milk and bread, and I had to make a run to the grocery store. \u00a0It’s pretty much the only place I’ve been during quarantine. \u00a0But this time, because I was so desperate for seeing things, other than food, I drove a little farther out of my way to Walmart. \u00a0That’s where I saw these cute plastic branches with mini lemons, and a kitchen towel that said “Squeeze the Day!” \u00a0It spoke to me. \u00a0In fact, I was so inspired, I raced back home and forgot the bread.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The first thing I did when I got home was take down an apothecary jar filled with fake lemons that I had sitting up on a shelf in the dining room. \u00a0I bought the lemons and the fake artichokes at Goodwill years ago and that’s where they’ve been ever since.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u00a0I figured those fake lemons were enough to fill my two-tiered galvanized tray that lives on my kitchen counter. \u00a0That’s where I keep to-go coffee cups, tea bags, and honey. \u00a0I change it out every season. \u00a0This time, I took some fake eucalyptus and wrapped it inside each tier, then I added in the plastic lemons.<\/p>\n

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I then cut a piece of black & white buffalo check ribbon and tied a bow on top. \u00a0There’s just something about pairing bright yellow with black & white that is so perfect.<\/p>\n

Satisfied with how that turned out, I then put the fake lemon branches I’d just bought in a bottle next to the kitchen sink, and placed the kitchen towel beside it.<\/p>\n

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I didn’t want to go overboard, but I felt I needed just one more touch of lemon elsewhere, and the recipe book stand seemed the perfect place. \u00a0So, I went to my stash of art supplies, pulled out a small canvas and got painting.\u00a0It was so easy because I didn’t even paint the background. \u00a0I just left it white. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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I’m guessing it took me 20-30 minutes to finish painting my lemon artwork, after which I was kicking myself. \u00a0I was thinking, I should have shot video of the process because lemons are easy enough for anyone to paint!<\/p>\n

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No worries. \u00a0I ended up painting another one. \u00a0If you’re interested in step-by-step instructions, click here for my video tutorial:https:\/\/youtu.be\/wguESs_2WWA<\/a><\/p>\n

Of course, I have no need for two very similar canvases reminding me to “squeeze the day,” so I decided I’d anonymously leave one of them on my neighbor’s doorstep, along with a cheery note. \u00a0I think we could all use a little encouragement right about now. The Covid-19 Pandemic has affected us all emotionally, financially, and just about every other way. \u00a0And as the saying goes, when life gives you lemons… well, you know the rest. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Thanks for checking out my blog! \u00a0If you’d like to see how I decorate my kitchen for other seasons, click this link:\u00a0http:\/\/www.muralsbymarcy.com\/simple-fall-touches\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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